Unholy Terror [Import]

Unholy Terror [Import]

Track Listings

1. Let It Roar

2. Hate to Love Me

3. Locomotive Man

4. Unholy Terror

5. Charisma

6. Who Slayed Baby Jane?

7. Euphoria

8. Raven Heart

9. Evermore

10. Wasted White Boys

11. Hate to Love Me [Karaoke Mix][*]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese version featuring a bonus track: 'Hate to Love Me' (Karaoke Mix).

Tracks:

The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Universal Signature
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Main Title
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Blowing Up The Castle
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Freeing The Monster
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Renewed Life
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Frankenstein's Castle
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Arrival At Vasaria
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Erik's Dilemma
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Baron Frankenstein's Diary
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: The Monster's Trial
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Elsa' s Discovery
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Dr. Kettering's Death
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Ygor's Scheme
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Baron Frankenstein's Advice
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: A New Brain
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Searching The Castle
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Monster Kidnaps Child/Monster's Desire
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Brain Transfer
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Mob Psychology
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Monster Talks
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: Death Of The Unholy Three
The Ghost Of Frankenstein: End Cast
Son Of Dracula: Main Title
Black Friday: Hypnosis
Man Made Monster: Corky
Man Made Monster: Electro-Biology
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: Main Title
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: Limehouse
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: Christopher Docks
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: Voice Of Terror
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: The Spider
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: No Time To Lose
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: March Of Hate
Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror: End Title

Customer Reviews:

A Rich & Robust Score.......2001-06-19

Many of you, like me, may have been wondering what the difference is between this score and the one that was released in the early 90's, also on the Marco Polo label. Well firstly, the earlier release was not complete and also included tracks from House of Frankenstein. This new release basically happened because composer, John Morgan, was unhappy with the initial release and wanted another crack at this forgotten score. The result: a fully complete and terrific score from the 1942 Universal classic, Ghost of Frankenstein. Morgan was able to pull together the resources that Hans J. Salter himself did not have to record the original and give us the score as it was originally intended. Recorded under the supervision of Salter, just before he passed away, this is hands-down the best release of the monster scores from Marco Polo to date. Do not pass up.

Way over the top!.......2000-06-08

This music is far and away beyond being exceptional! Messrs. John Morgan and William Stromberg have yet again exceed their past triumphs (I have no clue how they keep doing this!). Where to begin? Perhaps, with some numbers: five stars (out of five) for restoration, arrangement/re-arrangement, and cue selection/editing; five stars for presentation (conducting and orchestral performance); five stars for recording and mastering; and five stars for the fascinating (and huge!) CD booklet courtesy of Messrs. Bill Whitaker and John Morgan (the photo on page 33 is worth the price of admission alone!). With a new orchestral venue and technical crew, Mr. Stromberg has once again "come into his own," acoustically speaking; the technical aspects of past recordings with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra has often been ham handed and uneven to the point of distraction. But the sound on these tracks is definitely 21st Century in quality! For those new to the neighborhood, just who are these two film composer folks--Frank Skinner and Hans J. Salter? Well, among other notable achievements, they saved many a Universal programmer during the late 30's and early-to-mid 40's (and very likely the studios's bacon to boot). When you view Universal's "second wave" of horror films even today, two things instantly grab your attention: the stunning photography and the inventive, pulsating music. "(These) pictures were a great challenge, because ... before scoring they didn't seem to have much fright about them or cohesion either. They'd screen one of those pictures for us without the music, and it would be nothing. The challenge was in creating the sense of terror and suspense, and that is something music can do. All the pictures we saved for them!" Mr. Salter is quoted as saying in the CD booklet. Like many of the film scores of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Salter and Skinner's music transcends and is enormously superior to the films for which they composed. Until Messrs. Morgan and Stromberg got the bit in their teeth, Salter and Skinner's film scores had served to elevate fair-to middling films, but, in turn, it was the poor reputation of these movies that served to suppress vastly underrated film music! NONE of this music has ever been heard like it is presented here. The Universal studio orchestra had barely 40 players; this CD uses a full symphony. Also, Mr. Morgan was able to work extensively with Mr. Salter on restorations during the final year's of the latter's long life. To quote Mr. Salter once more from the CD booklet, the executives at Universal "never knew what they had" in the way of music talent. I strongly recommend that you don't make the same mistake. Latch on to this CD while you still can!

Much of this shows its classical roots.......2000-05-17

Some music is great fun, either in itself or by personal associations or both. So when Marco Polo issued selections from the Salter/Skinner scores to "Son of Frankenstein," "The Invisible Man Returns," and "The Wolf Man" back in 1995 and followed up with the complete film score to "House of Frankenstein" by Salter and Dessau, I could not keep from grinning foolishly hearing it, all the time realizing how good some of it really was.

Now we have (8.225124) that treat us to 22 cuts from "The Ghost of Frankenstein," 8 from "Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror," and a taste of three other films. The very generous program notes tell the whole story, with good lobbycard illustrations, of how this team worked together--one slept as the other worked--and I leave it to you to read all about it for yourself. As for the music itself, listen to the "Monster Theme" in the first suite and think if you will of how Wagner treated the "Dragon Leitmotif" in "Siegfried" to appreciate how classically grounded much of this music is in the tradition of Weber, Wagner, and even Richard Strauss. Not all of the selections are of high quality, but enough are to merit this offering a high rating.

Happy and spooky listening, folks.

Unholy Terror
Average customer rating:

Very Satisfied

In the vein of The Headless Children

Excellent WASP

Not as good as kfd, to say the least

standard W.A.S.P.

Unholy Terror
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Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005APZN
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

LET IT ROAR
HATE TO LOVE ME
LOCO-MOTIVE MAN
UNHOLY TERROR
CHARISMA
WHO SLAYED BABY JAME?
EUPHORIA
RAVEN HEART
EVERYMORE
WATED WHITE BOYS

Customer Reviews:

Very Satisfied.......2007-02-03

I am very satisfied with my purchase. It CD was in great shape.

In the vein of The Headless Children.......2006-05-05

In 1989, WASP released "The Headless Children", an album that frontman and vocalist Blackie Lawless used as a vehicle to spew venom upon the prevailing social hypocrisy of that time. It became an instant fan favourite. Now, more than a decade later, Lawless returns in the same mould, with WASP's "Unholy Terror". And boy, does the album speak out or what. For all of his recklessness and rebellious attitude, Lawless is not an anarchist, as he was and is often made out to be. His strong beliefs on religion and society's misgivings are more than evident on this album.

The album opens with "Let It Roar", a kickass number with some real heavy riffs by long time WASP guitarist Chris Holmes. Though the drums seem kinda hollow, this song is a definite concert favourite. Blackie's vocals are as raw as ever, and the man seems to show no signs of age affecting him. "Hate To Love Me" is WASP's idea of a love song, and Blackie sure a hell has no concept of sugary sweet love. Heh. Blackie is his usual irreverent self.

"Loco-motive Man" is the first social stab on the album. This isn't about any train driver, but, in Blackie's own words, "it's about an individual on a ride that's out of control". Lawless apparently is talking about all the shoot-outs in American schools, but this song could be about just any psycho out there.

The album's central theme is explored in two songs. "Unholy Terror" is kinda marred by its low guitar tones, but Blackie's vocals are mesmerizing. It leads into "Charisma", a song that speaks about the effects that the powerful few have on the believing millions. There are extensive notes in the inner sleeves that lend an insight into what these songs are all about.

The rest of the album has a lot of diversity, with vintage WASP carnage on tracks like "Who Slayed Baby Jane" and "Raven Heart", a real inspired instrumental "Euphoria" and the final "Wasted White Boys". The only real disappointment is "Evermore", which was to be included as a reprise to 'Forever Free" on the Headless album. It was not developed at that time, and in my opinion, should have been left so.

Blackie has produced this album himself, and has done a pretty good job of it. However the production is not without blemishes. The most glaring problem on the album is that the drums have been recorded very poorly, and end up sounding very hollow and disjointed a lot of the times. Though it isn't evident all the time, it does prove to be distracting on a couple of tracks. Also, there isn't much of a song writing collaboration with guitarist Chris Holmes. This tends to make certain parts of the album sound similar at times.

All in all, this album shows that WASP still haven't lost it after all these years, a fact that is more relevant coming in the wake of "Helldorado", which wasn't exactly a critical or commercial success. This is a great album to have, in fact, a must-buy for WASP fans. And if you're not, than its high time you became one. You won't regret it.

Excellent WASP.......2006-03-12

Make no mistake, this is right up there with The Headless Children and Crimson. Blackie went back to basics and it shows. From Let it roar to Charisma, it rocks. Much better than Helldorado and the worst WASP to date, KFD.

Not as good as kfd, to say the least.......2005-03-23

I first heard this album at a friends house. I didnt like the fact wasp we're trying to be another megadeath. I wouldnt recommend this one.

standard W.A.S.P........2004-05-21

After the more experimental albums, this is again your average WASP and good one at that.

Average customer rating:

BEST ALBUM TO DATE

Unholy Terror
W.A.S.P.
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Visi
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005AR5Q
Release Date: 2001-11-21

Tracks:

Let It Roar
Hate to Love Me
Locomotive Man
Unholy Terror
Charisma
Who Slayed Baby Jane?
Euphoria
Raven Heart
Evermore
Wasted White Boys

Album Description

German limited edition of the heavy metal act's 2001 album packaged in a 'holy bible'-style digibook with extensive liner notes and complete lyrics. 10 tracks including 'Let it Roar' and 'Hate to Love Me'.

Album Details

Limited Edition in Bible Format.

Customer Reviews:

BEST ALBUM TO DATE.......2001-04-17

THE NEW ALBUM "UNHOLY TERROR" RELEASED APRIL THIRD 2001 IS A MUST HAVE FOR ALL W.A.S.P FANS, AND IF YOUR NOT YOU SHOULD BUY IT. AS AN DIEHARD FAN SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING, I GUESS I COULD BE CALLED A CRITIC. THIS NEW ALBUM HAS A HINT OF "HEADLESS CHILDREN, THE CRIMSON IDOL AND STILL NOT BLACK ENOUGH, SOME OF THE NEWER RELEASES BY THEM. IT DEALS WITH MANY ISSUES SUCH AS RELIGION,REINCARNATION,AND JUST HAVING A GOOD TIME. BUT MOST OF ALL THE MUSIC ALONG WITH THE GREAT LYRICS ARE JUST AMAZING! LEAD SINGER BLACKIE LAWLESS NEVER FAILS AND HE SURE HAS DONE ANOTHER GREAT JOB WRITING,PRODUCING AND PLAYING ON THIS ALBUM. SOMETHING THAT IS HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS, BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE JUST BUYING SONGS AND SINGING THEM BUT NOT REALLY PUTTING ANY HARD WORK INTO THE ALBUMS. THIS ALBUM TOOK A YEAR AND A MONTH TO FINISH AND IS BY FAR THE BEST WASP ALBUM TO DATE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO ALL METAL FANS SO GO OUT THERE AND PICK A COPY UP. AND ALSO, AS THE PROUD OWNER OF 17 WASP CD'S I DO FEEL I COULD BE THE BEST PERSON TO REVIEW THIS ALBUM AND IT DESERVES 10 STARS! TAKE CARE.

Average customer rating:

W.A.S.P. Continue to be UnHoly!!!

Unholy Terror
W.A.S.P.
Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005HY1F
Release Date: 2001-04-21

Tracks:

Let It Roar
Hate to Love Me
Locomotive Man
Unholy Terror
Charisma
Who Slayed Baby Jane?
Euphoria
Raven Heart
Evermore
Wasted White Boys
Hate to Love Me [Karaoke Mix][*]

Album Details

Japanese version featuring a bonus track: 'Hate to Love Me' (Karaoke Mix).

Customer Reviews:

W.A.S.P. Continue to be UnHoly!!!.......2007-03-26

Never one to bow down to anyone, W.A.S.P. has been on a tear since the hey-days of metal!!! This continues with their release of Unholy Terror! I for one who own many WASP albums am never let down! Maybe not their best, but this album is right up there!

1. Let It Roar - A kicking song to open the album! A true rocker tune that will leave you pumped and ready to complete any task you have to do. A great song to lift weights to as well!!! Vocals are tight and the guitar work is flawless as usual!! 5/5

2. Hate To Love Me - This song, while good, can become repetitive very quickly. Although very heavy, and although Blackie continues roaring his vocals, there is something about this track that doesn't sit well. Very basic track that doesn't branch out much at all. Perhaps the saving grace for the track is the guitar solo. 3/5

3. Locomotive Man - This song kicks in seemingly right where "Let It Roar" left off! Another killer track that has you jamming along from start to finish! Starts dark like "Headless Children" era, then kicks right into where they are now! Love it! 5/5

4. Unholy Terror - Not a song at all (though it leads into a great one). This track is mainly Blackie giving a dark speech, like he is a man possessed. "A crowned Messiah, crucified...but still you don't believe...I am Kings, I am Queens...Unholy Terror is me!!!" Great dark filler track! 4/5

5. Charisma - Fresh off the heels of "Unholy Terror" this song comes in and blows the rest of the album away! Dark tune, (yet hauntingly up-beat). Shows where Blackie was heading for the Neon God albums! Great song, catchy vocals, creepy concept! 5/5

6. Who Slayed Baby Jane? - This is another great song. The only problem is, it doesn't branch out at all to new territory. Its almost as if they found a formula and have stuck with it sll these years. A great (but basic) WASP tune. 3.5/5

7. Euphoria - An instrumental filler! Albeit a good filler at that, but for an album with only 10 tracks, is there need for a filler. I liked the tune and I am sad to see that it has not been made into its own song! Very remeniscant of "Forever Free." Maybe someday they'll revisit and re-create! 3.5/5

8. Raven Heart - Back to the heavy stuff! A great song to get the listener back into the rocking groove after the calm "Euphoria." Again, a listener can see future style for the Neon God series here; as well as styles much like "Crimson Idol" era. Great song! 5/5

9. Evermore - Perhaps continuing with the "Raven" theme "Evermore" is slower at first, than picks up near the end. Again, sounds like a "Forever Free" type song, then turns and throws the listener for a loop. Good song. 4/5

10. Wasted White Boys - A heavy opening song that is the true WASP way to end an album. Again, they fall back into their basic formula for song writing! Good rocking song, but really, nothing new. 3/5

Overall 4.5/5

Best tracks: "Let It Roar" "Charisma" "Raven Heart"