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THE REVIEW
The wave of modern new-wave is receding. And even if it weren't, it will soon be swept away by a new tsunami. It's useless to run, fools. The power of hard rock will sweep you away.
We already got a premonition when Mouthful of Love by the American Young Heart Attack came out. Guitars in hyperventilation that dry your hair, hyperuranian voices, in the sense that they tend to go ever higher, and also a good dose of bullying. Yes, yes, let them show off as much as possible.
We're all against the construction of riffs and drum beats at the drawing board, right? Well then, that’s fine. And also against the excessive mannerism of many heavy bands in recent years. You know Andrew W.K. He started making fun of all hard rock, and frankly, he made me laugh. Tokyo Dragons, on the other hand, have every intention of kicking the ass of those around them.
They took lessons from AC/DC, Datsuns, Motorhead, and Thin Lizzy and graduated with flying colors. Before them, the already mentioned YHA, the Darkness, and in my opinion, but I have to say it quietly because I wouldn't want someone to hold me back in September, also the Jet. Exactly the ones from are-you-gonna-be-my-girl.
Either way, these guys essentially vomit live music, and even if they're a bit showy, who cares. When they come to Europe to promote Give Me The Fear, I'll be there. Not right under the stage, because I don't want to steal anything from the eighteen-year-olds in leather. But a bit off to the right.
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Tokyo Dragons' album 'Give Me The Fear' delivers a strong hard rock revival, drawing from classic bands like AC/DC and Motorhead. The review praises the band's raw energy and live music feel, contrasting them with overly staged modern rock bands. The album is seen as a fresh force against the fading new-wave trend. The reviewer is excited about their European promotion tour.Tracklist Videos
Tokyo Dragons
Tokyo Dragons were a British hard rock band active from 2002 to 2008. Led by singer-guitarist Steve Lomax, they released the albums Give Me the Fear (2005) and Hot Nuts (2007), drawing clear inspiration from AC/DC and Thin Lizzy with a raw, riff-driven sound.03 Reviews
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By ilfreddo
The production is raw and not at all polished. Just like I like it because it lets all the nice guitar scraping and the pounding rhythm section be heard fully.
Yes, it might be outdated and unfashionable, derivative and a child of a bygone era, but 'Give Me The Fear' is an album I’ve appreciated beyond the rosiest expectations.
