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Rating: THE REVIEW
Hard Rock! Hard Fuckin' Rock! These are the Extreme! A voice and a guitar that smash, a pounding drum, and a bass that grooves! Before being labeled as Funky Rock (or metal) with "Pornograffitti", they were hailed as the successors of Van Halen with this album. There are some influences, sure, but the album is something entirely different.
Guitar and voice are the elements that stand out, pumped-up and unmistakably Hard songs, vague traces of Country and Blues, and superior choruses. Melodic choruses alternated with angry verses, and vice versa. This album kicks ass!
It all starts with a harmonica and a riff that immediately lets you know what you're dealing with. There are angry songs and a couple of slow, fantastic tracks like "Watching, Waiting".
This was Extreme's first album, and perhaps the most original. A bit raw compared to their later successful productions.
The best part of the album is the middle section, with five great tracks and the breathtaking solos of that crazy Nuno Bettencourt. (they truly leave you speechless, yet are very listenable)
If you want some good Hard Rock, Extreme bridge the '80s and '90s in a very original and innovative way. The style is there, it's not quite funky like the next album and... I like it! YEAH!
Furthermore, it ends with a track that's insane! Live, they ROCK (in the few videos available), and they also rock their songs!
Demerit notes: I don't know, the quality is slightly lower than the others, but it's a debut album, so!
If you've already listened to "Pornograffitti" or later and turned up your nose a bit... listen to this! You'll like it more!
One ... Two ... Tree..... Do you wanna playyyyyyyyyyyyy?! (fiiiiiii wha wha)
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Summary by Bot
Extreme's self-titled debut album delivers raw and unmistakably hard rock energy with standout guitar work and vocals. It offers a blend of melodic choruses and aggressive verses, bridging the '80s and '90s rock scenes. Though a bit rougher in production, the album's originality shines. Fans of their later funkier sound will find this debut a refreshing and powerful listen.Tracklist Lyrics
Extreme
Extreme are an American hard rock band formed in Boston in 1985. The classic lineup features Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass) and Paul Geary (drums). Blending hard rock, funk, and metal, they broke through with Extreme II: Pornograffitti and the worldwide hit More Than Words, followed by the ambitious III Sides to Every Story and the raw Waiting for the Punchline. After a mid‑90s split, they reunited and released Saudades De Rock in 2008.10 Reviews
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By gemini
What distinguishes the band from dozens of others is the addition of many funk elements, which give their music an irresistible rhythm and groove.
Nuno shows he has a truly unique touch and charisma, not offering misplaced virtuosity or totally self-serving, but favoring feeling and melody.
