Number of posts : 2136 Localisation : Huron, SD Registration date : 2013-05-01
Subject: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:41 pm
Had I been the one naming this album I would have called it Redeemed, as that is what the band did IMO; they redeemed themselves from the semi-techo-fiasco of the previous record. They still played with the keyboards a bit -- "Walk On," "Talk To Me" and "Save Me From Myself," the latter of which even had some vocal reverb -- but it was tastefully done and didn't detract too much from the pure rock and roll of the remainder of the album.
The record starts out with a real pounder in "The Main Event" and rolls right into the awesome call-and-response hard rocker of "Love Comes Down" before slowing down a bit for the band's second foray into the subject of Apartheid, "Zuid Afrikan." Other notable songs are "I Think You Know," which moves at a great, foot-tapping and head-banging tempo, and "Shadows," another one of these guys' great story songs. The album ends with a look ahead at the year "2000" ... really? Ahead? Wow, I feel old now! LOL!
It should also be noted that the band changed their name again, shortening it to simply Rez. No doubt that was easier for the fans to shout at the start of the concerts: "REZ -- REZ -- REZ -- REZ"!! And of course they still had that 80's rock look, but give them a break ... it takes time for your hair to grow back out! LOL!
I'm a bit torn concerning my favorite. "Shadows" almost always garners a press of the repeat button, while "Love Comes Down" guarantees a volume increase! "Love Comes Down" it is ... I just LOVE call and response songs.
Oh, and since it was the 80's, a cheesy video showing the band in pseudo concert mode, choreographed dancing, and with a story line that appears to have absolutely nothing to do with song was pretty much required!
Xid
Number of posts : 5595 Age : 55 Localisation : Knoxville, TN Registration date : 2014-03-12
Subject: Re: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:03 pm
Love comes down is a great rocker but Shadows gets my vote. Love the story, very touching, very real. Especially hit home when one of my highschool classmates took his own life a couple of years after graduation.
Staybrite
Number of posts : 23674 Age : 57 Localisation : Arizona Desert Registration date : 2007-02-08
Subject: Re: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:47 am
I totally dig this album! My favorites from the album would be "Love Comes Down", "Zuid Afrikan" "I Think You Know" & "Shadows". Having to pick a single song is really tough because "Love Comes Down" and "Shadows" are both such fantastic songs. I went with "Shadows" only because I'm a sucker for the emotion in Glenn's voice in that song, and the killer hook in the chorus.
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metaldude
Number of posts : 790 Age : 58 Localisation : Texas Registration date : 2014-05-07
Subject: Re: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:31 am
This one is easy for me. Shadows is one of the most impressive songs in the Rez catalog, in my opinion. All these years later, it still sounds fresh to me. There are several good songs on the album, but for my tastes, Shadows just stood out above the rest.
Through The Dark Radio
Number of posts : 4330 Age : 54 Localisation : Pennsylvania Registration date : 2013-09-17
Subject: Re: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:29 am
"Love Comes Down" easily.
Redeemed Fool
Number of posts : 1093 Age : 56 Localisation : In a van, down by the river.... Registration date : 2013-10-24
Subject: Re: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:40 am
Went with the crowd on this one. If four is a crowd.
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Subject: Re: Favorite Rez Song - Between Heaven and Hell