Cover of Twisted Sister Come Out And Play
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For fans of twisted sister, lovers of 1980s metal and hard rock, and readers interested in classic metal album reviews.
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THE REVIEW

1985, after the huge success - and the related - triumphant tour of "Stay Hungry", the American band Twisted Sister tried again with "Come Out And Play", in my opinion the most mature album of their short but intense career.

The album in question did not replicate the success of the previous one; on the contrary, it was a flop both in the United States and even more so in the Old Continent. Despite this, the band's approach to playing this album turns out to be much more varied and complete than previous works. The title track presents itself with a much harder sound and very metallic riffs, thereby somewhat abandoning the glam sound present in the successful S.H. Besides the mentioned title track, the beautiful "Out In The Streets", "I Believe In Rock n Roll", and "The Fire Still Burns" stand out - one of the most beautiful pieces written by Dee Snider. Also noteworthy are the tracks "Leader Of The Pack" and "Be Chrool To Your Scuel", the latter with Alice Cooper who enjoys duetting with the old Dee and with Billy Joel on the piano.

An excellent album, nothing new but nothing bad either, and then Dee Snider is one of the most beautiful and powerful voices the metal scene has ever offered, especially live, and in this album, he is in great shape.

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Twisted Sister’s 1985 album 'Come Out And Play' showcases a mature and varied metal sound that diverges from their glam roots. Despite its commercial failure, the record features powerful riffs, memorable tracks such as 'The Fire Still Burns', and notable collaborations with Alice Cooper and Billy Joel. Dee Snider delivers one of his best vocal performances in this intense and well-crafted effort.

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01   Come Out and Play (04:54)

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02   Leader of the Pack (03:41)

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03   You Want What We Got (03:40)

04   I Believe in Rock 'n' Roll (04:01)

05   The Fire Still Burns (03:29)

06   Be Chrool to Your Scuel (03:51)

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07   I Believe in You (05:25)

08   Out on the Streets (04:25)

09   Lookin' Out For #1 (03:06)

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10   Kill or Be Killed (02:42)

Twisted Sister

American hard rock/glam metal band formed in New York, led by vocalist Dee Snider and guitarist Jay Jay French. They broke through with Stay Hungry (1984) and the hits We’re Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock. The classic lineup featured Eddie Ojeda, Mark “The Animal” Mendoza, and A.J. Pero. Snider famously challenged the PMRC in the mid‑1980s. The group disbanded in 1988 and later reunited, performing through 2016.
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