Special attention.

What bands deserve our special attention?
Bands you never hear from aymore.
But their music was so cool.
Bands who never have gotten the appreciation they really deserve.

I think of all the pioneers who started to release their music on tapes.
Most of those bands are forgotten.
Yes, I know some of those bands really have an dated sound.
That's not what counts this time, it's the music, the lyrics.

I also think of bands who released their CDs by themself.
It's cool to sigh by a record company that helps bands to release CDs.
A lot of bands are indie bands and some are pretty cool.
That's a point to get some special attention too.

One band in particular that never got their due was Ordained Fate. Pioneering because it was female-fronted thrash (nearly all-female band as well!), and because it was semi-progressive thrash at that. Their 2nd album (which sadly, I still do not own) took a more doom oriented direction, but kept thrash elements, and was more experimental. Their stuff can be an acquired listen, even for thrash freaks like me, but it's worth taking the time to get into it.

I won't say that any band deserves our attention more than any other due to the fact that it's all about our personal tastes. There are bands I will never like just because of the style. They might have been pioneers and really good at their genre. But, I just won't listen because I don't care for the style.

I personally LOVED America Gommorah. I would have loved to hear more from them. I know their sound mimicks some other bands out there, but there was something special about them and their lyrics.

I recently discovered that Big Fat Jam had 2 albums and not just one as i thought... this was a pleasant surprise and I am thoroughly enjoying their other album.

I guess the only other band I think were underrated and should've had more limelight was Crossection. At their height, they seem to have disappeared completely and that bums me cuz I think they had something musically and lyrically that a lot of bands lack.

Like alldat said, it's a matter of personal preference. ie. These 3 bands I mentioned may be despised by other Christian music lovers.

The Lead www.myspace.com/thelead Unfortunantely the songs posted on their Myspace aren't very good and are all live.

The Lead is a good choice...


I would add Stronghold and Barnabas to the list.

Guilty Forgiven, Big Fat Jam is a wonderful band.
It's true it's a matter of personal preferences, one loves this an other really doesn't like that band.

Tall Tyrion wrote:

The Lead is a good choice...

Ok, so for years now I have wondered how to pronounce the name of this band. Which would it sound like?

1. The Leed (as in I am moving up front to take the lead).
or
2. The Led (as in my feet feel as heavy as lead).

??????

I think Ashes Remain deserve a little more attention. For one, they have an AMAZING guitar player who was ranked in the top 10 newest guitarists by I think Guitar Center Magazine. Yet it seems like everywhere I go, nobody's ever heard of them. I think they're starting to get bigger though. This will be their second year in a row that they've been invited to Ichthus Festival and I believe they may have a pending record deal in the making.

Staybrite wrote:

1. The Leed (as in I am moving up front to take the lead).

Personally, that is how I have always pronounced it. No idea if that is the way the band meant it, though.

That is why Led Zep used "Led". So people wouldn't mispronounce their name.

I've always said The Leed, but I'm not really sure to tell the truth. To bad they weren't opening for D.R.I. when I saw them or I'd probably know.

Ha! I've always thought it was The Led.

Glad to see nobody else knows for sure either.

3d - "No Glasses Needed"

This came out in the mid-eighties and presents with some bluesy metal and hard rock. Yes, this one is quite obscure but the quality is such that I have been waiting several decades now for its re-issue on CD.

100% Proof - "Power And The Glory"

UK based based that broke up with a couple of its former members putting together Force 3. A joining of metal and hard rock (with one instrumental thrown in), the album was a vinyl only release that also deserves re-issue on CD.

I think it would've been nice if Scarlet Red and Arsenal got more attention than they did. It would also be interesting to hear what Dual Edge's "Knock'em Alive!" album would sound like with great production! I'm willing to agree that some of their songs were on the weak side, but I believe they were a "diamond in the rough." Their guitarist could tear it up!

Ty wrote:

I think it would've been nice if Scarlet Red and Arsenal got more attention than they did. It would also be interesting to hear what Dual Edge's "Knock'em Alive!" album would sound like with great production! I'm willing to agree that some of their songs were on the weak side, but I believe they were a "diamond in the rough." Their guitarist could tear it up!

I agree with all of that. Also Broken Silence.

"leed" vs "led" - yeah, it's pronounced like "leed".

Force 3! Now there's a band I haven't heard in ages! I was SO into them when they came out. Oh well, I have their best song on a compilation, so I'm happy.

And Crossection, huh? Wow, I'm surprised to see that name pup up! That's a cool Canadian rock band that I haven't heard about in ages! I was into them for a while... had their first two tapes... don't know if they ever did more. Kinda got bored of them over time, though. Wouldn't mind hearing them again, just to reminisce.

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Thomas wrote:

Force 3! Now there's a band I haven't heard in ages! I was SO into them when they came out. Oh well, I have their best song on a compilation, so I'm happy.
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Force 3's "Warrior Of Light" album is STILL one of my favorites! The music, the lyrics, the cover art...it's all good! For those who don't like it, that's cool. I still like that album.

Yep, that's what I used to have, and that's the song that I still have on some compilation tape somewhere... I forget which one it is now. I'm gonna have to go through my tapes this weekend and listen to all these old gems that I haven't heard in so long. I'll have to put them to CD so they're more easily accessible for me.


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And Crossection, huh? Wow, I'm surprised to see that name pup up! That's a cool Canadian rock band that I haven't heard about in ages! I was into them for a while... had their first two tapes... don't know if they ever did more. Kinda got bored of them over time, though. Wouldn't mind hearing them again, just to reminisce.

I was heavily into Night Ranger and other AOR bands just before accepting Christ, so when I discovered Crossection I was elated ! Loved their sound, but I think what really moved me the most was their heartfelt lyrics. I always wished I couldve seen 'em in concert and meet them. I often wonder what theyre doing today, where they are ?

For those who were into the AOR sound, Novella and Nouveaux were two great bands.

One band that was an indie and never really got any exposure was Catalyst, and another was Crucifer. Both of those albums are pretty decent, a little much filler for some, but overall both are pretty solid releases.

nazpastor wrote:

One band that was an indie and never really got any exposure was Catalyst, and another was Crucifier.....

I'll second both of those bands too.

How about Heroz & Chryztyne?

Heroz and Chryztyne are excellent bands.
What about the German rock band Creed?

This is a great thread! Thank you for starting it, RockerVu2! The Heroz band that you mentioned...are they/were they the independent band from Ohio, with Rusty on vocals? (I think the last name is Yanok, or something like that...) I believe their album is called "Milestone." Anyway, if so, I got to see them many years ago; they were one of the bands opening for Lovewar!

Really cool band, too! Not only did they put on a good show, but I got to meet, and spend some time with, the band before they took the stage. All of the band members were cool, but Rusty (the lead singer) stood out to me. Just a major-cool, fun Brother in the Lord Jesus! I haven't seen him, or the rest of the band members, in years!! Rusty's one of those guys...he talks to you like he's known you his whole life!! No Rockstar attitude, whatsoever! Yes, Rusty REALLY has left an impression on me--and it's a GOOD one, too!

On a different note (...since this is the "Special Attention" thread), I would also like to add that I believe Angelica's "Walkin' In Faith" deserved/s A LOT more attention than it ever received!!! Even though I still prefer Rob Rock's vocals on the first Angelica album more, Jerome Mazza did very well, in my opinion, and I think "Walkin' In Faith" is an inspiring, melodic metal masterpiece! So uplifting.

God's Blessings!

Ty wrote:

....... The Heroz band that you mentioned...are they/were they the independent band from Ohio, with Rusty on vocals? (I think the last name is Yanok, or something like that...) I believe their album is called "Milestone.".....

Not at all sure who any of the band members where, but the Heroz I mentioned was the one who did the album "Milestone" (great album)