Sacred Groove

Sacred Groove

Track Listings

1. Memory Jack

2. Love Power from the Mama Head

3. Flesh and Blood

4. We Don't Own This World

5. I Will Remember

6. Beast, Pt. 1

7. Beast, Pt. 2 (Addiction to the Friction)

8. Not Necessary Evil

9. Cry of the Brave

10. Tierra del Fuego

Tracks:

Memory Jack
Love Power from the Mama Head
Flesh and Blood
We Don't Own This World
I Will Remember
Beast, Pt. 1
Beast, Pt. 2 (Addiction to the Friction)
Not Necessary Evil
Cry of the Brave
Tierra del Fuego

Average customer rating:

The Lynchman Rocketh
Sadly underrated. A must for guitar fans -- it rocks!
Dokken/Lynch/Pilson Fan
just wanted to clarify a few things
A good over all album

Sacred Groove
George Lynch
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HBX
Release Date: 1993-08-03

Tracks:

Memory Jack
Love Power From The Mama Head
Flesh And Blood
We Don't Own This World
I Will Remember
The Beast Part I
The Beast Part II
Not Necessary Evil
Cry Of The Brave
Tierra Del Fuego

Customer Reviews:

The Lynchman Rocketh.......2006-01-13

I have had a "hit-and-miss" experience when buying CD's with George playing on them -- whether it be with Dokken, Lynch Mob or George solo. Some of his efforts are definately more heart-felt than others. GL, along with such other West-Coast greats as Randy Rhodes, Jeff Watson, and Brad Gillis, came up out of nowhere in the rear-view mirrors of everyone else who were gawking at the skills of Eddie VH in the early '80's. For me personally, I was looking for an American metal guitar "hero" who could counter the likes of Britain's Glenn Tipton or Sweden's Malmsteen. Well, for me, this is the album where George rose to the occasion -- a definite shining moment for Old Glory in the metal field. George proves on this effort that he can go head to head with anybody in any category, and in some cases best them. With George it is always about finding the right tone, but on this CD everything comes together -- speed, composition, feeling, you name it -- GL lets it fly. Gor for it George, this is you in your element and when you're good there's none better!

Sadly underrated. A must for guitar fans -- it rocks!.......2004-03-14

This is a diverse album that has it all, from powerful vocal tunes to crunchy modern metal songs to virtuoso guitar instrumentals. No weak track here, believe me. In fact, I think I was very lucky to put my hands on this CD, which came to me just by chance. So, let's review it song by song:

The album opens with the psychedelic intro "Memory Jack", which derives into the explosive instrumental "Love Power from the Mama Head". If you like Joe Satriani and/or Tony MacAlpine, you'll surely like these two tracks too. Nothing new there, but a worthy listening anyways - mostly if you are a guitar geek, as I am :-).

Then, track number three ("Flesh and blood") suddenly changes the overall mood. Being a thunderous song with some progressive/power metal touches, it reminds me the early Queensrÿche, or something like that. The potent vocals of Ray Gillen and the superb axework of George Lynch form a killer combination in this track.

The fourth track, "We don't own this world", has a glam/hair metal wave, but its vocals are also great and it sounds heavy and energetic. And its guitar solo is so brilliant! This track is a must, in spite of its commercial taste.

Then it comes the instrumental "I will remember", which have some neoclassic influences and has a sad atmosphere all along. I really enjoy this track because it's slow and beautiful. However, I always feel like if it wasn't the first time I listen to it - perhaps it somehow reminds me MacAlpine's "Tears of Sahara" (where Lynch also played as a guest musician).

But suddenly, another stylistic shift arrives. In "The Beast" 1 & 2 the band plays with attitude. Both "beasts" are plenty of crunchy riffs, grunge and heavy tones reaching for a more contemporary sound. Lyrics are intentionally shocking and punky. I love those tracks too, as the sexist lyrics and the raspy vocals evidently have more humorous than serious intentions.

Tracks 8 and 9 are pretty conventional hard rock songs that are in the same vein of "We don't own this world". They also make their marks because of Glenn Hughes's vocals and Lynch's guitar wizardry - which is by the way completely showcased all along the entire album, and these two songs are no exception.

Then the last track closes the show. "Tierra del fuego" is an instrumental that deserves some special attention. It has a Narada/modern flamenco/latin music stylistic flair, with the guest guitarist Derryl Gabel shining on his own, together with Lynch. Al DiMeola's influences are evident there, so this track can easily be considered fusion rock; but Lynch manages to graciously blend its heavy guitar to the mix, thus obtaining a sheer piece of eclectic music.

I think this album stands apart from anything Lynch has done so far, and I sincerely don't see any point in comparing this to Dokken - I would have wished that Dokken had ever sounded like this! Therefore, I give to "Sacred Groove" 4 stars and a half (even five stars!), for being a solid release that definitively honors Lynch's name. Underrated and criminally underpromoted, I hope you guys will be as lucky as I was when I found it in a used discs store. Don't miss this album if you can, please!

Dokken/Lynch/Pilson Fan.......2003-06-25

I purchased Sacred Groove from the used section of Amazon.com coz I had heard and read that it wasn't that great and after buying it I can safely say that it was well worth the used price (under $5). Although its not a great album as a whole, it still has fantastic individual tracks. The opening tracks,#1"Memory Jack",#2"Love Power From The Moma Head", spoils you into eagerly anticipating more of the same, so thats part of the let down, I'm sure, for most people but the next song, #3, is an instant classic, in my book, with a killer sound and Ray Gillen belting out his wonderful vocals. #5,"I Will Remember",is worthy of burning onto a "favorites" CD as is #8 "Not Necessary Evil" I mean who doesn't like Glen Hughes? He's almost like one of our founding fathers of hard rock! #9 "Cry of the Brave" is just as good, again with Hughes vocals urging you to crank it up and sing along. #10 "Tierra Del Fuego" is a very cool instrumental with a Spanish feel to it that makes you wanna clench a rose between your teeth, grab a sinyorita and do the tango!Nice close for the album. Unfortunately I can't compliment the other songs so I'll leave you to your own conclusions on them. But bottom line, if your a Lynch fan, you wont be disappointed especially if you get a good used copy for just a few bucks its well worth adding to your collection. Hope this helps my fellow music lovers!

just wanted to clarify a few things.......2003-04-26

i havent heard this alfum in this entirety, in fact ive hear "cryof the brave" and "not necessary evil" only. but this talk about Glenn Hughes vocals being [such and such], or whatever it may have been called is a blasphemy against music and should not in any way be acknowledged. furthermore, placing George Lynch under Steve Vai in some imaginary guitarist scale sounds like obvious teenage behavior. Lynch doesnt play 2000 notes on a bar that only needs 5, if you catch my drift.A collaboration between George and Glenn sounds like music to the ears of any lover of great music

A good over all album.......2002-07-20

This is a well rounded album. It has 10 songs: 4 instrumental and 6 vocal. An exelent singer and weather its vocal or instrumental you crave you will get a great display of guitar. The only reason i gave it a 4 is because there are a few wierd things like in "the beast" you hear a voice in the beginning saying "i am the supreme love maker.....i make love till someone dies!!" I recomend it.

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Dance of Life

Manufacturer: Xonic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CADAVE
Release Date: 2005-09-13

George Lynch ; Sacred Groove +2 [Japan Import]

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George Lynch ; Sacred Groove +2 [Japan Import]

Manufacturer: ELEKIRA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007WYHOQ

Product Description

Rare Japanese import, comes with two bonus tracks! Total of 12.

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Spiral Dance
Fontain's M.U.S.E.
Manufacturer: x-nihilo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA8TH4
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

Sacred Geometry
Spiral Dance
Unholy War
Mystic Kiss
Spiders
Warrior
Yellow Jello
Addicted
Miroir
Rainbow Lullaby
Ghost
Eastern Breeze

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R Nature

Manufacturer: Sacred Groove Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAG4BM
Release Date: 2005-03-22

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George Lynch; Sacred Groove +2 [Japan Import]

Manufacturer: ELEKTRA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007WULK0

Product Description

Rare Japanese import, comes with two bonus tracks! Total of 12.

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Sacred Groove
Lynch , and George
Manufacturer: Elektra
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LWK0S4

Average customer rating:

Some good songs -- some not so good
A classic example of George and his music

Sacred Groove
Lynch Mob
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Some good songs -- some not so good.......2000-03-17

I can't make up my mind on this CD. There are a variety of songs on this CD. The first couple of songs are similar to Dokken / Lynch Mob, especially Memory Jack. However, The Beast Part I and Part II quickly turn the album around to something darker. The songs don't do much for me and remind me a lot of stuff from Smoke This (Lynch Mob). I skip through those after the first time I listened to them -- horrible.

Glenn Hughes (Black Sabbath / Deep Purple) is in top form on Necessary Evil. The songs that he is on are some of the best on the CD. Tierra Del Fuego is almost a latin metal tune. Different, but worthy of listening to.

Simply put, if you are looking for real Lynch Mob or Dokken, look elsewhere. However, this isn't too bad and Lynch fans will be reasonably happy with this album.

A classic example of George and his music.......1999-09-05

Each song was well made and had it's own identity.Reminded me of earlier Dokken tunes but had more emotion and solos with even more.I hope he does more of these, he's one of the greatest.

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Sacred Groove

When 3 Become One

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WGNM
Release Date: 2000-07-20

Tracks:

Anointing
Nothing but the Blood
Have Thine Own Way
Melody of Praise
The Den
Heaven
It'll be Joy!
Stride of Life
Tis So Sweet
Give Him the Glory!

Album Description

When 3 Become One is an awesome collection of re-arranged and original jazz pieces. This is some of the best contemporary jazz you'll ever hear.

Customer Reviews:

Sacred Groove.......2002-09-07

Excellent musicianship. These guys are tight and definitely understand what the "groove" is. Being a bass player myself, I thoroughly enjoy the playing of Alan "Ace" Cooper. Great album! I'm looking forward to another one, hopefully.

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