Dark Angel - Live Scars
First of all, this is Dark Angel’s second live recording from their Leave Scars LP (the first being on Ultimate Revenge 2), so I don’t see why it was found to be necessary to record this. Anyway, the sound quality is about as good as a live recording can get. Those Westwood One guys know their stuff. The CD contains some extra songs, including a cover of Fear’s “I Don’t Care About You,” which is a cool tune and a break from the relative “sameness” of the other songs. Now don’t get me wrong, I like Dark Angel, it’s just that this album doesn’t capture the energy of their live show. It seems to be missing something, I’m not sure exactly what. Live recordings rarely capture the “feel” of a band.
By the way, the package is very interesting, reminds me of Rigor Mortis’s Freaks, and you also get a “free” sticker. Big fucking deal!
If Dark Angel is one of your favorites, then pick this one up; on CD if you have a player (for the extra songs). [Imagine the days before everyone even had CD players -if you dare! -Editor] If you just want to find out what Dark Angel sounds like, I would suggest getting The Ultimate Revenge 2 video or soundtrack instead.
{Dark Angel was certainly an inspirational band, although this live album wasn’t exactly their crowning achievement. But perhaps even more inspirational than the band is their drummer, Gene Hoglan, who emerged as one of the very top Metal drummers. His deadly skin beating has been featured in such bands as Death, Testament, Strapping Young Lad, and Old Man’s Child, and has influenced legions of drummers worldwide.}
[Notes in {curly brackets} are from the Metal Curse 1 - 4 Collected Edition (1999)]
[Please note that the reviews in Metal Curse #1 and #2 did not have numerical ratings.]
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