1981: Metal by 
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- Chart updated: 08/01/2024 03:15
- (Created: 08/21/2021 14:48).
- Chart size: 44 albums.
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South of The Dial #4
We've all heard the story. How punk injected new life into staid hard rock in the late 70s giving birth to NWOBHM which gave birth to thrash which in turn gave birth to a gazillion metal subgenres that no-one can even keep track of. You know. That story.
But, it's still pretty easy to tell a NWOBHM album from an early 80s punk album, right? Turns out not so easy! (although still pretty easy! lol. Gotta have something to write about, guys!) Anyways, Holocaust were such a band. Reminding me at times of High Time- era MC5, Orange County surf punk legends Agent Orange, and Portlandia Gawds The Wipers (especially the production and the vocals).
BUT, the album it is most genetically linked to is Ace Frehley's solo Kiss album from 1978. Those in the know, realize that that is not a diss, but insanely high praise. In fact, if you want a tell tale sign of a kickass punk club, just check it's jukebox for a copy. It should be right there next to The Stooges. It's a highly esteemed cult classic, and probably my second favorite Kiss album (after their debut of course).
In fact, due to its intelligence, flat out fun and lo-fi punk feel, this may be my favorite album of the entire NWOBHM movement excluding Maiden's two albums with Di'anno! [First added to this chart: 11/11/2021]
South of The Dial #4
We've all heard the story. How punk injected new life into staid hard rock in the late 70s giving birth to NWOBHM which gave birth to thrash which in turn gave birth to a gazillion metal subgenres that no-one can even keep track of. You know. That story.
But, it's still pretty easy to tell a NWOBHM album from an early 80s punk album, right? Turns out not so easy! (although still pretty easy! lol. Gotta have something to write about, guys!) Anyways, Holocaust were such a band. Reminding me at times of High Time- era MC5, Orange County surf punk legends Agent Orange, and Portlandia Gawds The Wipers (especially the production and the vocals).
BUT, the album it is most genetically linked to is Ace Frehley's solo Kiss album from 1978. Those in the know, realize that that is not a diss, but insanely high praise. In fact, if you want a tell tale sign of a kickass punk club, just check it's jukebox for a copy. It should be right there next to The Stooges. It's a highly esteemed cult classic, and probably my second favorite Kiss album (after their debut of course).
In fact, due to its intelligence, flat out fun and lo-fi punk feel, this may be my favorite album of the entire NWOBHM movement excluding Maiden's two albums with Di'anno! [First added to this chart: 11/11/2021]
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1981: Metal composition
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| Gillan | 2 | 5% | |
| Tygers Of Pan Tang | 2 | 5% | |
| Venom | 1 | 2% | |
| Molly Hatchet | 1 | 2% | |
| Girlschool | 1 | 2% | |
| April Wine | 1 | 2% | |
| Blue Öyster Cult | 1 | 2% | |
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1981: Metal chart changes
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| Down 1 from 33rd to 34th For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) by AC/DC |
| Down 1 from 34th to 35th The Power Of Rock And Roll by Frank Marino |
| Down 1 from 35th to 36th Crazy Nights by Tygers Of Pan Tang |
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 Worlds Apartby Saga (CA) |
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From mrmcrook 03/16/2024 22:24
Love the notes. Informative of the albums I don't know. Your lists like these are fantastic discovery grounds
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