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Let The Screw... |
This 1984 MLP serves as one
of the shining examples of Canadian metal from the glory days. Making one
of their two vinyl appearances here with "Let The Screw…Turn You On," (the
other being a track on a Canadian metal compilation) DDT manages to combine
the vocal melodies common of the NWOBHM with the crunchy riff-oriented style
of the traditional US style, and blends it flawlessly. Musically, DDT closely
parallels early Jag Panzer, with powerful riffs and explosive guitar solos
almost making this a Canadian sister release to Jag Panzer's first mlp.
The vocals are completely unique, covering a range from the Saxon-esque
"Where Were You," to the screeching fire vocals on "Metal On Ashes," and
yet touching every note imaginable between the two ends of that spectrum.
Side B (Right Side) starts with the best track of the EP, "Metal On Ashes,"
and this is also one of the BEST metal tunes ever. This song begins with
a very heavy doom-tinged riff backed by a distant synthesizer, giving the
track that great traditional 80's metal feel, but then thunders into a stampede
of power metal. The vocals absolutely barnstorm on this one and never let
up. "Wasted" is next, and is a classic metal anthem, but not quite as catchy
as the last track "Where Were You," which (as hinted earlier) has a very
similar feel to old Saxon. The two remaining tracks, "Bitches" and the title
track, unfortunately delve into a more perverse lyrical approach, but the
music still delivers the goods. Despite the shoddy lyrics on Side A (Left
Side), these two songs are still great examples of the proudest era in metal
history. Altogether the five tracks on this MLP make it a classic that will
forever stand as one of the most sought-after releases from heavy metal's
glory days, a position well deserved for DDT. Reviewed by Jon Mcclain |