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| | Letter to God | | | Music Artist : | | XYZ | | Music Style : | | Glam | | Record Label : | | The Orchard | | Release Date : | | 2003-05-27 | | Store Price : | | $13.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $13.98 | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. What's On Your Mind
2. Letter To God
3. Asking
4. Tango
5. Rainy Day
6. United
7. Deny
8. Touch The Sky
9. Tell Me
10. Well
11. Burn It Up
12. Inside Out
13. What Keeps Me Loving You
14. Never Too Late
15. Tango (Spanish Version)
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Older and wiser, but still XYZ
Submitted on: 2008-05-10 |
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Melodic hard rockers XYZ returned to the scene in 2003 with Letter to God, their first studio album since 1991's Hungry. This time around, original members Terry Ilous, Marc Diglio and Paul Monroe are joined by former Rough Cutt bassist Sean McNabb and former King Kobra guitarist J.K. Northrup.
It's apparent from the start that this isn't going to be the kind of XYZ album people were expecting. The band - particularly singer Terry Ilous - had gone through a lot in the preceding 12 years, and that shows in these songs. Going back to simple party metal anthems just wouldn't make sense for this older, more mature group. That said; Letter to God is still a very enjoyable melodic rock album, and bears some familiar XYZ trademarks, including memorable guitar hooks, fantastic melodies, and of course Ilous's dynamic vocals. It's also a much more personal and introspective album. The recurring themes of life, death, and faith - especially in the wake of the untimely death of Ilous's son - make for a more moving listening experience than you normally get from a melodic rock album.
If you're expecting old school XYZ or a hair metal revival album, you're likely to be disappointed with Letter to God. If you have an open mind, and are looking for a good melodic rock album from a veteran act, you should find Letter to God quite enjoyable. Fans of Harem Scarem, Von Groove, Vaughn, and most of the current Frontiers Records catalog should definitely check this one out.
NOTE: There are a couple of different versions of Letter to God available. The best I've seen has 15 tracks, including the bonus tracks Never Too Late, a Spanish version of the song Tango, and rerecordings of XYZ hits Inside Out and What Keeps Me Loving You.
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 Not the XYZ I once knew.
Submitted on: 2007-03-16 |
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| I bought this CD based on such high reviews from others. Sadly to say, it's not the same quality rock they put out on their first 2 albums, XYZ and Hungry. The lyrics just don't seem to go very well with the music. It's like it was just thrown together. I gave the CD 3 stars (should be 2.5) for giving 2-3 decent songs, none of which were spectacular. "Asking" was a personal favorite because it reminded me of an old XYZ ballad. Also, a lot of reviewers are calling this melodic rock; well, not exactly, but there are some nice guitar riffs. All in all, it's the new XYZ. If you have a few bucks to spare, it's probably worth checking out, but don't get your hopes too high. |
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 Classic Metal!
Submitted on: 2005-07-28 |
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| If you have never heard this band before, I would recomend buying it. If you're a fan of classic 80's metal, buy it as well. It has some great songwritting, guitar work as well as Terry Ilous has an awsome voice. Recomend highly!! |
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Good Stuff!
Submitted on: 2005-04-28 |
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| XYZ will always be lumped in with the "hair band" scene. This is a shame really. Great song writing with great hooks. If you liked "XYZ" and "Hungry" you should like this one as well. Terry's voice has held up well over the years. Same great guitar tone. "Letter To God" should give you a taste of that guitar tone we all love. "Tango" is another great track you should check out. "Rainy Day" takes a minute to really get rocking but once it does it is high octane Rock and Roll."United" may be the heaviest track on here and will surely get your head bobbing back and forth. Something here for everyone including a ballad or two. Pick it up! |
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Great CD
Submitted on: 2003-11-12 |
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| Grit your teeth through track 3... this CD starts at track 4! |
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