Manic Frustration

Manic Frustration

Track Listings

1. Come Touch the Sky

2. 'scuse Me

3. Sleeper

4. Fear

5. Rain

6. Tragedy Man

7. Memory's Garden

8. Manic Frustration

9. Hello Strawberry Skies

10. Mr. White

11. Breathe

Manic Frustration,Trouble,Warner Bros / Wea,Christian Metal,Doom Metal,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Popular Music,Rock

Average customer rating:

the move away from doom contiunues, but it's still terrific

Trouble Manic is good

One of the better 90s "Old School" rock albums

Trouble - 'Manic Frustration' (Warner Brothers)

If you play it, they will come

Manic Frustration
Trouble
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002LSM
Release Date: 1992-06-16

Tracks:

Come Touch the Sky
'scuse Me
Sleeper
Fear
Rain
Tragedy Man
Memory's Garden
Manic Frustration
Hello Strawberry Skies
Mr. White
Breathe

Customer Reviews:

the move away from doom contiunues, but it's still terrific.......2006-07-12

This albums marks the first clear-cut move away from doom for Trouble. There is still enough of a doom vibe there for one to say they are a doom-influenced band, but you wouldn't think that if you didn't already have it in your mind that they were a doom band, based on their earlier material. Still, the proof that this is good--really good--is that i saw a video for it (Memory Garden), and despite being a huge Trouble fan, I had no idea the video was for Trouble--but I thought the song I was hearing was really good. It struck me as some of the better earlier Soundgarden stuff, but in no way playing the copycat.

That said, this album definitely has a grunge element, BUT in no way does it come off as a bandwagon-jumping affair. If anything, this sounds like Trouble showing their 70s influences they had from way back but had never shown clearly before, and doing it so well that they seemed to resemble grunge bands. But really, they resemble grunge from a common link, and not because of any intetnional mimicry (besides, this is way fresher and truer than 95% of the grunge out there.)

Now, in a way I am contradicting myself with this rating, because I only gave the self-titled album 4 stars (though I think maybe it deserved 5), and I may like it better than this, and I'm giving this 5. But let me explain. This album marks a move in a clearly different direction. It still has the chunky guitar lines that signify Trouble, and the unmistakable Wagner vocals (which come closer than ever to Plant here). My explanation for this, is that the self-titled album was still doom enough for me to judge it on doom terms, and, as i said in that review, the doom wasn't as overpowering as on the first two albums (though the 4th was true-blue heavy ROCK, make no mistakes about it). This album is more of a tinge of grunge meets the Trouble chugging guitars, basted all over with very well-done, and diverse, 70s heavyweights. For the first time, Zeppelin shines through (especially in vocals and guitars), Hendrix is a serious influence, and Cream, Purple, the heavier Doors, and others get a nod. But they are only influences; Trouble blends elements and makes them their own, and it less derivative than the earlier (though phenomenal) Sabbath celebrations of the first two albums.

There is one mellow song (but not really a ballad), a couple flirt with melancholy, all the others rock out. But it all comes off as natural, and every style has enough in common with the others to seem like a true display of creativity rather than a mish-mash of styles for the sake of proving "diversity." It has a family rsemblence to the grunge of the time, but in no way caters to the trends of the scene. In fact, what makes me respect this work so much is that it runs the risk of being mistaken as a grunge bandwagon-jumper, because it has that sludge and chug mixed with the 70s, but it's clear that Trouble is doing what they really love, and have always respected, and weren't going to hold back from developing their style just because people might accuse them of "selling out." If you only like pounding doom, this may disappoint, but if you judge it on its own terms for what it is, it is an excellent album.

Lastly, The lyrics move entirely away from any religious direction, but despite the move away from doom, it still retains a serious and somewhat gloomy aura (especially on Memory's Garden, Fear, and the album closer--which, BTW, covers an old Donovan song, and then segues into original work). In fact, this album will be loved by some folks who don't care much for Trouble's other stuff. If you want something respectful of the 70s, but still rocking and original, get this.

Trouble Manic is good.......2005-11-10

Touble is a great rock band but there cd are very different in a production point of view of course the best cd is well you know DaZe is my clue but this is there 2nd best cd bar none here's why production with the combo of power like the self tile cd this has the same level of power and sound this cd starts off with power with come on kiss the sky great song and sound The sleeper is my the best song on the cd it felt like the band you ready clicking this cd is way better then all the others but one and a think you know which one I mean this is a must have cd buy it over all the other cd accept one lol trust me I know good sound when a here it a have been in the music bussiness for 30 years thats ats explains why my spelling not so good but my ears are take care rock out Jimmy the giutar playing dude ats lol

One of the better 90s "Old School" rock albums.......2005-05-16

I was introduced to Trouble through Martin Popoff's Guide to Heavy Metal. I had never heard of the band before '98, yet they have a catalouge that dates back to '84. And while I can't claim to have as much enthusiasm for Manic Frustration as Popoff, it does stand up well along newer bands turning out similar type product back in '92.

This album backs away from the heavier sound and imagery shown throughout Run to the Light and Trouble and embraces the new, grungier (at this time) sounds of metal sported by bands like Soundgarden and Four Horsemen (though virtually nothing alike).

Throughout Manic Frustration, the band is intent on exploring a number of different musical angles. Everything from OTT to Beatlesque pop is displayed, usually with winning results. Personal faves include the manic (id) "Scuse Me," reflective, almost mellow "Rain," forceful yet tuneful "Memory's Garden," and closer "Breathe..." the only with epic ambitions in this collection.

For fans of the early 90s sound in hard rock, combining the elements of grungy guitars with some old-school flair, I would definitely pick this one up. There's little doubt after listening to MF and Plastic Green Head, Trouble never received the recognition (in terms of sales, anyway) they deserved.

Trouble - 'Manic Frustration' (Warner Brothers).......2005-03-19

While 'Manic...' didn't exactly throw me for a loop like their self-titled '90 release did,it is still a decent piece of recorded work.As any Trouble fan might have come to expect,it's decent psychedelic-like gloom.Good tracks include "Come Touch The Sky","Mr.White","Memory's Garden","Hello Strawberry Skies" and the well written "Scuse Me".Must admit that vocalist Eric Wagner puts out a good effort here.An okay find.

If you play it, they will come.......2004-11-04

Trouble. Why has this band not become huge? This CD still gets played at shows in Pittsburgh between bands or during stage set-up. Symphony X and UFO shows lately and for good reason, it ROCKS. "Come touch the Sky" kicks this off and it is just a heavy and catchy riff. Along the lines of "Toys in The attic" or "Daytripper" but much heavier and distorted. Then there is no looking back. Eric Wagner's voice just complements this music so well. It is just a shame the rest of the world or at least the US never really picked up on these guys. I just played this in it's entirety again last night. I have owned this for over a decade. It is that good. It appears this is stuck in the cult following but so many people love this, go figure. BUY IT NOW!

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