1991-1993 The forgotten years of melodic hard rock/metal - Blu-ray Forum

Steelmaker · 11-10-2021, 01:18 PM

I know melodic hard rock/metal is mostly associated with the mid to late 80's but I feel that the early 90's produced some great albums in this genre of music that were unfortunately overshadowed by the grunge movement. Do you agree? Here's a list of a few of mine. If you're into this style of music and haven't heard any of these, I highly recommend any of them! Also feel free to share some of your picks for this era!

Hitman Horton · 11-10-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

I know melodic hard rock/metal is mostly associated with the mid to late 80's but I feel that the early 90's produced some great albums in this genre of music that were unfortunately overshadowed by the grunge movement. Do you agree? Here's a list of a few of mine. If you're into this style of music and haven't heard any of these, I highly recommend any of them! Also feel free to share some of your picks for this era!

I don't think that all of these fit under the label you've given them but, the only I don't own is the Loudness CD. My wife and I saw Poison's Native Tongue tour and KISS Revenge tour was the highlight of our honeymoon. I suggest you check out Rock Candy Records if you haven't heard of them. I have every issue of their magazine as well.

Some thoughts: Ritchie Kotzen was quite a big change for Poison. I liked the show I say...much better without the 25 minute C.C. Deville guitar solo but, Poison's guitarist IS C.C. Revenge was a big comeback album for KISS. They got back with Bob Ezrin and, for the first time in a LONG time, Gene Simmons was totally invested in a KISS record. Coverdale / Page was really cool but I'm glad David stuck with Whitesnake. Farewell To You off of Mane Attraction is the greatest thank you to the fans ever in my opinion. As somebody that likes a lot of music, I've made some compilation CDs for a couple of friends and Farewell to you is always the final track.

Steelmaker · 11-11-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman Horton

I don't think that all of these fit under the label you've given them but, the only I don't own is the Loudness CD. My wife and I saw Poison's Native Tongue tour and KISS Revenge tour was the highlight of our honeymoon. I suggest you check out Rock Candy Records if you haven't heard of them. I have every issue of their magazine as well.

Some thoughts: Ritchie Kotzen was quite a big change for Poison. I liked the show I say...much better without the 25 minute C.C. Deville guitar solo but, Poison's guitarist IS C.C. Revenge was a big comeback album for KISS. They got back with Bob Ezrin and, for the first time in a LONG time, Gene Simmons was totally invested in a KISS record. Coverdale / Page was really cool but I'm glad David stuck with Whitesnake. Farewell To You off of Mane Attraction is the greatest thank you to the fans ever in my opinion. As somebody that likes a lot of music, I've made some compilation CDs for a couple of friends and Farewell to you is always the final track.

I'm curious, which of those albums do you not consider melodic hard rock/metal?'

Note: I REFUSE to use the term "hair metal" because it's a bullshit derogatory term that was started by the music media when grunge hit as a way to shit on the music that preceded it.

sancho · 11-11-2021, 04:44 PM

Some more good releases from that era:

Hitman Horton · 11-11-2021, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

I'm curious, which of those albums do you not consider melodic hard rock/metal?'

Note: I REFUSE to use the term "hair metal" because it's a bullshit derogatory term that was started by the music media when grunge hit as a way to shit on the music that preceded it.

I actually don't mind the term "hair metal" or even "glam metal." Everybody gets labelled as something. As for your question, I don't think Tesla, Kiss and Coverdale / Page belong on that list. If you are a big fan of this era, read the book "Nothin' But a good time." It was released earlier this year I think. It was a great read for me and I think anybody that loves this music would like it.

Steelmaker · 11-11-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sancho

Some more good releases from that era:

That Badlands album is awesome! I should've put it on my list!

Hitman Horton · 11-11-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

That Badlands album is awesome! I should've put it on my list!

I agree. The Scream is a great one too. One of those ones I couldn't find on CD for years to replace my cassette version. I was thrilled when it got re-released.

sancho · 11-11-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman Horton

If you are a big fan of this era, read the book "Nothin' But a good time." It was released earlier this year I think. It was a great read for me and I think anybody that loves this music would like it.

Thanks for the heads up! Now I am going to have to read that book. I will put it on my Xmas list.

Hitman Horton · 11-11-2021, 06:14 PM

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Thanks for the heads up! Now I am going to have to read that book. I will put it on my Xmas list.

It's a great read. The author did lots of interviews with many of the people in the scene and then arranged everything into different topics to have at chapters so it's all just quotes from the many bands, managers, and label people that were there at the time. Here's hoping Santa thinks you were good this year.

sancho · 11-11-2021, 08:25 PM

Some more:

sancho · 11-12-2021, 06:28 AM

Winger's best album...IMO only.

Max Solo · 11-12-2021, 06:35 AM

Cinderella - Still Climbing

Came out in 94 .. but still of this time I feel

Steelmaker · 11-12-2021, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sancho

Winger's best album...IMO only.

No, no! That IS a very good album!

sancho · 11-12-2021, 10:35 PM

I dig this 1 too, but it's from 1990.

Dunemoon · 11-16-2021, 12:41 AM

Love all 3 Badlands albums.

Recently, Paul Shortino released 3 albums. A new Rough Cutt, reissue of the 1994 Japan only Badd Boyz album and one with Tracy G (Dio & WWIII).

If you like Tyketto check out Waysted - Save Your Prayers (same vocalist).

keke · 11-16-2021, 11:10 PM

Some that I still listen to and would recommend in that era to varying degrees.

Fudging the date on some but not by more than several months. Images link to Rate Your Music for more info in case they inspire anyone to check some out. Listed in a rough more to less popular order.

Dunemoon · 11-17-2021, 09:29 PM

Alister_M · 11-18-2021, 05:44 AM

A couple of faves from that era:

keke · 11-18-2021, 08:52 PM

Just a note of thanks for all the recommendations and that they did spark some new listens. So far, I've listened to the following that I had never heard before.

Babylon A.D. - Nothing Sacred
Coverdale/Page
House of Lords - Demons Down
Jagged Edge - Fuel for Your Soul
Saraya - When the Blackbird Sings
The Scream - Let it Scream

And revisited a couple that I hadn't in a long time.

White Lion - Mane Attraction
Y&T - Ten

I hope to tackle the rest I don't know or haven't listened to in a long time.

Dunemoon · 11-18-2021, 09:54 PM

11-10-2021, 01:18 PM	#1
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	1991-1993 The forgotten years of melodic hard rock/metal I know melodic hard rock/metal is mostly associated with the mid to late 80's but I feel that the early 90's produced some great albums in this genre of music that were unfortunately overshadowed by the grunge movement. Do you agree? Here's a list of a few of mine. If you're into this style of music and haven't heard any of these, I highly recommend any of them! Also feel free to share some of your picks for this era! Last edited by Steelmaker; 11-10-2021 at 02:34 PM.

11-16-2021, 11:10 PM	#16
keke Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:1	Some that I still listen to and would recommend in that era to varying degrees. Fudging the date on some but not by more than several months. Images link to Rate Your Music for more info in case they inspire anyone to check some out. Listed in a rough more to less popular order. Last edited by keke; 03-12-2023 at 04:43 PM.

11-18-2021, 09:54 PM	#20
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013	Last edited by Dunemoon; 11-18-2021 at 11:13 PM.

11-11-2021, 04:44 PM	#4
sancho Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:909	Some more good releases from that era:

11-11-2021, 08:25 PM	#10
sancho Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:909	Some more:

11-12-2021, 06:28 AM	#11
sancho Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:909	Winger's best album...IMO only.

11-12-2021, 06:35 AM	#12
Max Solo Special Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:46 Trading Score:3	Cinderella - Still Climbing Came out in 94 .. but still of this time I feel

11-12-2021, 10:35 PM	#14
sancho Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:909	I dig this 1 too, but it's from 1990.

11-16-2021, 12:41 AM	#15
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013	Love all 3 Badlands albums. Recently, Paul Shortino released 3 albums. A new Rough Cutt, reissue of the 1994 Japan only Badd Boyz album and one with Tracy G (Dio & WWIII). If you like Tyketto check out Waysted - Save Your Prayers (same vocalist).

11-17-2021, 09:29 PM	#17
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013

11-18-2021, 05:44 AM	#18
Alister_M Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:352 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:5	A couple of faves from that era:

11-18-2021, 08:52 PM	#19
keke Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:1	Just a note of thanks for all the recommendations and that they did spark some new listens. So far, I've listened to the following that I had never heard before. Babylon A.D. - Nothing Sacred Coverdale/Page House of Lords - Demons Down Jagged Edge - Fuel for Your Soul Saraya - When the Blackbird Sings The Scream - Let it Scream And revisited a couple that I hadn't in a long time. White Lion - Mane Attraction Y&T - Ten I hope to tackle the rest I don't know or haven't listened to in a long time.

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