Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: Dio Title: Angry Machines Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Spitfire Release Date: 10/3/2000 Album Type: Original recording reissued Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 670211502121 |
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Originally released on Mayhem in 1996, and then reissued by Spitfire in 2000, Angry Machines was Dio's first effort away from Warner/Reprise, and it does find Ronnie James Dio looking for subtle ways to push into new terr... more » |
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Album Description Originally released on Mayhem in 1996, and then reissued by Spitfire in 2000, Angry Machines was Dio's first effort away from Warner/Reprise, and it does find Ronnie James Dio looking for subtle ways to push into new territory. The lyrics mostly avoid Dio's familiar medieval-fantasy D&D obsessions, instead directing their attention to more real-world concerns (albeit with the same sense of drama). Similarly, there aren't many of the gothic neo-classicisms present on the band's best-known output; and while there are a few progressive sections, Angry Machines is more of a straightforward metal record, full of pounding rhythms and guitars along with plenty of wailing by Ronnie James Dio. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsDon't Be Scared Because Its Angry and Heavy Michael Piquet | 06/04/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "For all the folks that call themselves Dio fans: The three best Ronnie James Dio albums ever are 1) Angry Machines 2) Strange Highways and 3) Sabbath's Dehumanizer. After listening to Tracy G's cutting edge, sinister guitar work on Angry Machines and Strange Highways it makes me ill to hear the return to rainbows and wizards that came again later. End of story; the above are by far his most angriest and hardest offerings, and yes I have listened to every RJD/Sabbath album a million times." Why So Angry? Tracy G. acenugget | Center Line, MI United States | 10/09/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "Angry Machines is Dio's 2nd attempt to break his trusted dragons n such routine. It's different than any other Dio album to date. There are few if any references to dragons or Hell on this album. The lyrics include references to real world things like divorce, greed, government and AIDS. That's a strange thing for Dio since he's relied heavily on the usual medieval metaphors. Dio's voice is exceptionally strong and his phrasing is more imaginative than usual. Along with different lyrics, this may all be due to one thing: Tracy Grijalva. This album features Tracy Grijalva on guitar. Tracy G. seems to opt for a more distorted and un-melodic sound. Whereas Craig Goldy seems to prefer a more traditional Sabbath like guitar sound, Tracy's playing seems deliberately un-catchy at points. Many of his riffs seem inverted or played backwards. He's making a very obvious effort to avoid 80's metal riffs and it just works here. The band seems harder, tighter and more active having to keep up with Tracy and Jeff Pilson (Dokken) on bass. This is an Angry album. The pace is much faster than usual and there's even a couple of "singles" here. I must admit that the album took a little getting used to, but now it's one of my favorite Dio albums. Dio's next cd, Inferno: Last In Live also features Tracy G. and since he's long gone from the band, I'm happy I own it. That's another story though..." Very Interesting and exciting! Dana J. Campbell | Grand Rapids, MI | 06/16/2009 (5 out of 5 stars) "Not nearly as bad as some may think. I would say very interesting and intriguing. I love it when a musician pushes themselves. Great Job!"
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