Exploring the 2nd Wave of US Hard Rock/Metal Albums in the '70s with Martin Popoff

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Discover the insights shared by Martin Popoff on the 2nd wave of US hard rock/metal albums in the '70s. From acknowledging varying music tastes to critiquing album production, delve into the world of music with these key points and FAQs.

Thrash Music Insights

🎸Martin Popoff emphasizes not being a poser when discussing thrash music

🤘Acknowledgment of negative comments on differing music tastes and the importance of not taking it too seriously

🎵Emphasizing understanding and acceptance of varying opinions on music albums

Transition in Music Trends

📉Angel Sinful album released in 1979 lacked physical presence, reflecting the declining popularity of metal.

🔄Transition period in late 70s saw a decrease in success for hard rock/metal bands as music trends shifted towards New Wave.

🎶Frank discussed the challenges faced by bands like Angel in adapting to the changing music landscape.

Album Critiques

🔊Love Cage and 714 are the standout tracks, but the rest is uninteresting and generic.

🎸Compared to Stars' previous albums, this one is a letdown and leans towards power pop rather than rock.

🎵X-Ray Specs and Good Ale We Seek are the relatively better songs on the album, but still not impressive.

Band Evolution and Challenges

🎤Discussion of Daringer's album transition from poppy Glam to a heavier sound

🎸Description of the album as guitar-based and somewhat song-oriented

🤘Comparison of the album's style to heavy rock artists like Joe Walsh and Steve Miller

FAQ

What was the standout track on the Legs Diamond debut album?

The standout tracks were 'Deadly Dancer' and 'Stage Freight'.

Which album was praised for its variety of funk metal elements?

Sweet Evil album was praised for its variety of funk metal elements.

What were the notable tracks on the debut album 'Riot Rock City'?

Notable tracks include 'Can You Feel It Rocks' and 'Cast the First Stone'.

Who produced the album featuring a cover of 'I Can't Explain'?

The album was produced by Eddie Lee and Eddie again.

What characterized Angel's debut album according to Martin Popoff?

Angel's debut is a progressive metal classic akin to America's Deep Purple, taking musical risks.

Which book did Martin Popoff release as a Led Zeppelin visual biography?

Martin Popoff released a Led Zeppelin visual biography book.

What was the main theme of Martin Popoff's new Van Halen book?

A new Van Halen book at 50 years old was also released by Martin Popoff.

Where can you find Martin Popoff's books before they are available on Amazon?

Martin Popoff's books are available on his website before Amazon, part of a series including Kiss and others.

What was the band's reaction to their lack of success compared to other bands?

The band expressed bitterness over the lack of success compared to other bands with lesser quality material.

What was the genre leaning of the album compared to previous releases?

The album leaned towards power pop rather than rock compared to Stars' previous albums.

Summary with Timestamps

⚡ 0:01Discussion on not taking music opinions personally, despite negative comments and differing tastes.

🎸 4:26Evaluation of the lack of success of certain hard rock/metal bands in the late 1970s due to changing music trends.

🎸 9:11Disappointment with the rock music album from 1979; lacks the expected kickass vibe and falls short of expectations.

🎸 14:09Ranking transition albums by Daringer in the 70s with a heavier sound influenced by Joe Walsh and Steve Miller.

🎸 18:42Evaluation of two heavy rock albums from the '70s with contrasting production quality and song performance.

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