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Blue Oyster Cult 'Bad Channels' is Good

Marc Jacobs | Chicago | 05/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most Cultophiles have all the Blue Oyster Cult discs, from the first, 'Blue Oyster Cult', and the early discs, 'Tyranny and Mutation', 'Secret Treaties', 'Agents of Fortune' [original home of 'Don't Fear the Reaper'] right through the blockbuster 1998 release, 'Heaven Forbid.' But there are still some out there who are not aware that Blue Oyster Cult is credited with the Soundtrack to an 'unknown' movie, 'Bad Channels' which was released in 1992. This is going to be one heckuva short review, and here's why. This reviewer has never seen the movie, 'Bad Channels' and furthermore, has never found it necessary to listen to this whole disc straight through. What makes this disc great is the first 10 minutes of music. Two fairly 'unknown' songs by Blue Oyster Cult in the heavy-metal style for which they are famous. 'Demon's Kiss' and 'The Horsemen Arrive' That's it, that's all you need to know. Question: Where else can the Cult Completist Cultivate these two songs for his/her collection? Answer: Nowhere. Therefore this CD becomes a must-have. Sure perhaps you might find some other music on this disc to your liking, including the Blue Oyster Cult instrumentals which make up the so-called soundtrack to this obscure unknown film, but if you do, that's a bonus! This disc is worth it for the two great songs that begin this compilation. Blue Oyster Cult is still on tour forever, visiting towns across the United States each and every year, do me a favour, the next time you see, Buck Dharma or Eric Bloom, ask them if they can include 'The Horsemen Arrive' in their setlist, it's kinda good! Having read this so-called 'review' the question remains: 'R U Ready to Buy?'"

BOC goes Hollywood - who knew???

joehelmet | Los Angeles | 08/06/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I basically agree with the first review. I could not put up the 5 stars because the other artists are average at best. Thus I can't recommend this whole CD for the casual BOC'er. Hardcore fans should pick it up, of course, because the 2 Cult tracks are indeed smoking.By the way, I happen to own an earlier release of this with same 30 tracks but all on one CD (time 71:18). It appears to be original release 1992 from Moonstone Records. I'm not sure where the 2CD idea came in... I also bring it up because the cover artwork shown for 1999 version ... is radically different than what I have. The 1992 release features screenshots & logos directly from the movie. Also FYI both of the BOC songs were co-written by Jon Shirley. Sandy Pearlman also turns up with a producing credit for one of the other bands called DMT. However the producing credit for the BOC material was only given to Eric, Buck, & some dude named Steve Schenk or Shenck (his name is spelled two different ways in the liner notes...whoops)Anyways, enough chit-chat. Buy it for BOC & don't expect a lot from the rest of it."

An interesting foray into Hollyweird....

gregkar | SFO Bay Area | 04/23/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The two complete tracks "Demon's Kiss" and "The Horsemen Arrive" are both prototypical BOC genre songs. "Demon's Kiss" is well done and sounds GREAT live, "Horsemen" is a bit schlocky.... In addition to the two whole BOC songs there are 28 tracks of Buck and the Boys at their very best. Credits go to Roeser ("Buck Dharma"), Bloom, and BOC band manager Steve Schenk. I wanted to say that I thought the "Stick Meister" Woody LaCerra had a hand in this too, but I can't say for sure....This CD includes some very forgettable work by other bands, Joker, Sykotic Sinfony, Fair Game, DMT, and the Ukelaliens. My Recommendation: If you're a HARDCORE BOC fan, then get it. It's worth it for the 28 sound-bites and two complete songs. If you're *not* a devoted BOC fan, then pick up a regular album instead like Agents of Fortune or perhaps one of their many compilations."