American Blitzkrieg

American Blitzkrieg

American Blitzkrieg

Track Listings
 
1. American Blitzkrieg
2. Magic Mary
3. I Wanna Live
4. Sinkin In The Sand
5. The Sky's Falling
6. The Unreal
7. One Way Ride
8. Glyde
9. Superstar

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Babylon A.D. from Oakland CA. Formed 1988 Signed to Arista Records 89 Released "Babylon A.D." 90 Released "Live At The Roxie" E.P. 91 Released "Nothing Sacred" 92 Signed to Apocalypse Records 98 Released "Live In Your Face" 98 Released "American Blitzkrieg" 2K

Product Description
Babylon A.D. spent nearly two years writing and recording this material and believe it to be their strongest effort to date. The aggressive rock sound and ear catching melodies that have been the bands trademark are all here. The new material is filled with powerful imagery and guitar driven angst. It is the first time since the bands inception that they have had one hundred percent complete creative control. From writing and recording, mixing and mastering to the artwortk and image of the band. This is who and what they are about for 2K and beyond. The CDs lead track, the apocalyptic anthem 'American Blitzkrieg' paints a brutal picture of war... and asks, what is it good for? Another song 'I Wanna Live' is a groove injected metal mover that screams i'm gonna be somebody!!! 'The Sky's Falling' gives a cinematic feel of a futuristic Romeo And Juliet doomed by the nuclear horizon, locked in a death embrace. All the tracks on this new CD prove Babylon A.D. has put thought and substance into their lyrics that fit perfect with the electrified intensity displayed through their music.

American Blitzkrieg

American Blitzkrieg,Babylon A.D.,Apocalypse,Hair Metal,Hard Rock,Hard Rock,Metal From former Arista Recording artists. First Cd went Gold. With hits Bang Go the Bells and Hammer Swings Down. Great CD.,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock
Blitzkrieg Bop/Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
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    		Blitzkrieg Bop/Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
    The Ramones
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0001AVZY4
    Release Date: 2004-01-06
    American Blitzkrieg
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Woulda Been, Coulda Been
    • Bay Area Boys Are Back!
    		 American Blitzkrieg
    Babylon A.D.
    Manufacturer: Apocalypse
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00004UB6A
    Release Date: 2000-07-04

    Tracks:

    1. American Blitzkrieg
    2. Magic Mary
    3. I Wanna Live
    4. Sinkin In The Sand
    5. The Sky's Falling
    6. The Unreal
    7. One Way Ride
    8. Glyde
    9. Superstar

    Album Description

    Babylon A.D. spent nearly two years writing and recording this material and believe it to be their strongest effort to date. The aggressive rock sound and ear catching melodies that have been the bands trademark are all here. The new material is filled with powerful imagery and guitar driven angst. It is the first time since the bands inception that they have had one hundred percent complete creative control. From writing and recording, mixing and mastering to the artwortk and image of the band. This is who and what they are about for 2K and beyond. The CDs lead track, the apocalyptic anthem 'American Blitzkrieg' paints a brutal picture of war... and asks, what is it good for? Another song 'I Wanna Live' is a groove injected metal mover that screams i'm gonna be somebody!!! 'The Sky's Falling' gives a cinematic feel of a futuristic Romeo And Juliet doomed by the nuclear horizon, locked in a death embrace. All the tracks on this new CD prove Babylon A.D. has put thought and substance into their lyrics that fit perfect with the electrified intensity displayed through their music.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Woulda Been, Coulda Been.......2001-03-21

    This collection of nine hard rock tracks offers the minimum in what I'd expect from a respectable album, not really any more nor any less. Most of the songs are good, though nothing particularly original is in evidence. The playing is competent and workmanlike and the production from songwriter/vocalist Derek Davis is professional though he may feature his own unspectacular singing a bit too prominently. Standout pieces include the title track which is basically a medley of an original Babylon A.D. tune and Edwin Starr's classic "War". Songs like "Magic Mary," "I Wana Live" and "Sinking in The Sand" seethe with a restained energy that bubbles beneath the surface and lends them a vague sense of menace."One Way Ride" is a solid melodic rocker and "SuperStar", while a good tune in its own right, curiously takes a page from the Smashing Pumpkins in its feel and execution. On the downside "The Sky's Falling" is an ill-advised ballad-by-the-numbers. Overall, American Blitzkrieg leaves me with the sense of a band who, while on the right path, has yet to break loose and discover a unique sound of their own. Unless Babylon A.D. can carve that niche for themselves they risk joining the legions of the "could of been,/should have been

    4 out of 5 stars Bay Area Boys Are Back!.......2000-11-03

    During the hard rock/metal heydays of the late eighties and early nineties, dozens of bands garnered platinum success thanks to a fancy gimmick, a poster-boy singer, and/or a mega marketing campaign from a major record label. On the other hand, a select few seemed to play mostly from their hearts (save for an occasional radio-friendly power ballad) and achieved more modest popularity. Unfortunately, when the flannel-clad boys from Seattle took over MTV and just about everything else rock-related, these more genuine bands, such as Babylon A.D. were among the first to (at least temporarily) drop from sight (and sound).

    In their earliest days, the guys were playing for pocket-change at local clubs and bars. Circa 1988, the recording contract offers were looming, and the guys disappeared for awhile. They reemerged with a new monicker, and a new boss; Clive Davis (Yes, the now former Arista guru that you've seen with Carlos Santana so often)

    Over the next few years, the band toured the US, spent some time on the infamous "Head Bangers Ball" with Riki Rachtman (forgive my spelling Riki) and even had one of their tunes included on the soundtrack to "Robocop II". But after two studio albums, B.A.D. was "dropped" by Arista.

    Enough of the history lesson! After what has been called a "hiatus" and a break, or even a break-up, the guys are back with a solid new offering on their OWN label that is sure to please long-time fans, and just may have enough of a modern feel to turn a few new ears.

    AMERICAN BLITZKRIEG manages to blend familiar aspects of the band's past, with a healthy dose of fresh tones and hooks. Lyrically, as before, some tunes touch on personal issues and reflection. Others, such as the title track, tackle broader topics and events.

    "Magic Mary" and "Sinking in The Sand" are perhaps the stellar tunes on the disc. Full-on rockers that, if I may add, DO sound even better live. "The Sky's Falling" is the mellowest cut and proves that not all men are pigs. (After you listen to the song, that comment will make more sense).

    Well-worth checking out.
    American Blitzkrieg
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      		American Blitzkrieg
      Babylon A.D.
      Manufacturer: independent
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000LWOY4K

      Music Track:

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      2. Best Of All G.U.N. Years [Import]
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      4. Blasting Concept, Vol. 2
      5. Blizzard of Ozz
      6. Bodyrock [Import]
      7. Buried Secrets
      8. Chemical Vacation
      9. Cocked & Re-Loaded
      10. D Frosted [Import]

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