MD.45 The Craving (2004 Remaster)
Capitol Records
I finally gave this one good listen, then another. I wasn't much of a fan of the first, pressing with Lee Ving on vocals(?). I wasn't impressed what he had to offer to the project, though the musicianship was top notch. When I read that Megadave was gonna remaster this, then that he would actually sing on it. I was curious. First I wanted to thank, who ever lost the original tapes containing Lee's vocals, then I wanted the thank Dave for giving the curious fans a chance to hear how he would approach the tracks.
Well, I don't know if the lyrics are complete garbage to begin with, but again these tracks would make excellent instrumentals. Obviously Dave, doesn't have the pipes, then again he never really did. Let's just say he's aged & so has his voice. One thing that's a plus is some great liners, by Megadave, and three bonus cuts "Chutney" witch is basically just two lines repeated over & over, it does sound like a possibility for a future track. Though it's not listed as a demo. The next track is "Segue" which you find Dave playing some goofy cartoonish shit, it's a little amusing. The last track is actually a Megadeth track from the Countdown era, "The Creed" & it's a demo. Pretty good track, I'm wondering why this one wan't ever used, then again I'm not a musician, so what the hell do I know?!
So the verdict? Buy only if you're a Megdeth completeist or if you're curious & really need to hear this. Otherwise, look for something else like the Rust in Peace remaster...
SIXXSWINE
Capitol Records
I finally gave this one good listen, then another. I wasn't much of a fan of the first, pressing with Lee Ving on vocals(?). I wasn't impressed what he had to offer to the project, though the musicianship was top notch. When I read that Megadave was gonna remaster this, then that he would actually sing on it. I was curious. First I wanted to thank, who ever lost the original tapes containing Lee's vocals, then I wanted the thank Dave for giving the curious fans a chance to hear how he would approach the tracks.
Well, I don't know if the lyrics are complete garbage to begin with, but again these tracks would make excellent instrumentals. Obviously Dave, doesn't have the pipes, then again he never really did. Let's just say he's aged & so has his voice. One thing that's a plus is some great liners, by Megadave, and three bonus cuts "Chutney" witch is basically just two lines repeated over & over, it does sound like a possibility for a future track. Though it's not listed as a demo. The next track is "Segue" which you find Dave playing some goofy cartoonish shit, it's a little amusing. The last track is actually a Megadeth track from the Countdown era, "The Creed" & it's a demo. Pretty good track, I'm wondering why this one wan't ever used, then again I'm not a musician, so what the hell do I know?!
So the verdict? Buy only if you're a Megdeth completeist or if you're curious & really need to hear this. Otherwise, look for something else like the Rust in Peace remaster...
SIXXSWINE
