The Killer Dwarfs [Import]

The Killer Dwarfs [Import]

Track Listings

1. Are You Ready

2. Can't Lose

3. Drifter

4. Prisoner

5. Heavy Metal Breakdown

6. Read Between the Lines

7. Gotta Lose to Win

8. Outlaw of a Modern Man

9. Time to Move On

10. Fire in Your Eyes

11. Think Systems [#]

12. Rock 'N Roll All Stars [#]

13. Wasting Time [#]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2002 reissue of the Canadian metal act's 1983 album includes three previously unreleased bonus tracks, 'Think Systems', 'Rock N Roll Allstars', & 'Wasted Time'. Unidisc.

Tracks:

Dirty Weapons
Nothin' Gets Nothin'
All That We Dream
Doesn't Matter
Last Laugh
Comin' Through
One Way Out
Appeal
Not Foolin'
Want It Bad
Method To The Madness (Bonus Track)
Give And Take (Bonus Track)
Look Around (Bonus Track)
G.T.Y. (Goodbye To Yesterday)
Cowboys And Conmen (Bonus Track)

Album Description

Re-release of 1990's hair metal band Killer Dwarfs almost breakthrough album, with 5 bonus tracks, 'Method To The Madne ss', 'Cowboys And Conmen', 'Give And Take', 'Look Around' and G.T.Y. (Goodbye To Yesterday)'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

By far their best, now even better with the bonus tracks!.......2006-01-13

I remember hearing the song "Dirty Weapons" on some metal compilation and I just thought, what a great song. I had to check out more of the Killer Dwarfs. I remember seeing a video on MTV years and years ago where I think his name is Russ is in box being bounced around town. I can't remember the song but a very interesting video. I never saw it again. Needless to say label support was lacking with this band. That is why they didn't get the video rotation or airplay back then. Evidence is this here album or should I say CD. The material on this is strong rock and even contains a power ballad, "Doesn't Mattter", a prerequisite in the 80's hair band days. The band liked it so much they released it again on the "Method To The Madness" CD, the era from where this recording hails. Anyway let's get to the music.

1. Dirty Weapons 10/10. Just fantastic

2. Nothin' Gets Nothin' 9/10 Great riffs

3. All That We Dream 9/10 Great beat

4. Doesn't Matter 8/10 I am not a huge power ballad fan but a good song nonetheless.

5. Last Laugh 8/10 a good rocker

6. Comin' Through 10/10 Another of the big songs from this release.

7. One Way Out 9/10 very good song that keeps the momentum up

8. Appeal 7/10 one of the weaker songs

9. Not Foolin' 9/10 more great riffs

10. Want It Bad 9/10 great closer

Most if not all of these songs have catchy chorus and just meaty guitar riffs. Very underrated album from the 80's. but wait. There is more. 5 BONUS TRACKS from the "Method To The Madness" CD. Not nearly as good of an album but the 2 best tunes are included here in "Method To The Madness" & "Cowboys And Conmen". The other 3 tracks are competent enough but "Dirty Weapons" the CD was still their best release. Check it out and see if you don't agree with me. The Bonus tracks just help make this an even better CD. Recommended for all fans of 80's metal.

Spectacular rock gem! .......2004-09-06

This record is really good!!! I wore out my cassette back in the 90's so I had to buy it on disc. Very underrated band that were talented and made really fun, rock music. Dirty Weapons, Last Laugh, Coming Through(my ode to the liberals), Not Foolin and Want it bad are just some of the gems here. A must buy. It should've sold at least 5 million, easy. Oh well, I bought it and that's all that matters. I'm happy and you will be too, so get it, now. This is one of the last real good metal records to come out before the horrible grunge sound ruined it all. This is a must have. Buy it, crank it up and grab a cold one...rock on. Go Dunk!!!

Santa's worst nightmare.......2003-10-21

With a name like Killer Dwarfs, how could you go wrong? Oh, you've never heard of them? Well, neither did I until 12 years ago when I forgot to send back that damn music club reply card. I found the band's fourth album, Dirty Weapons in my mailbox. To my surprise, they blew me away!

Formed in 1981, Killer Dwarfs established a solid following in their home country of Canada with their self-titled debut. In 1984 the U.S. started to take notice when the band released Keep the Spirit Alive, the first single from their sophomore album entitled Stand Tall. The accompanying video was added to regular rotation on MTV. Later that year Killer Dwarfs were signed by Epic Records to a worldwide deal. The band released their second album for Epic, Dirty Weapons in 1990.

The title track opens the album with a driving metal riff that says, "Let's rock!" (Though the message is highly political.) Russ Dwarf has a great melodic voice, which can be compared to Jack Russell (Great White) but with a much higher range. Guitarist Mike Dwarf tears it up with catchy hooks, and shredding solos in the vain of George Lynch (Dokken) among others. All of the songs including "Nothing Gets Nothing", "All That We Dream", "Last Laugh", and "Coming Through" have the typical metal format: Opening riff, verse, chorus, solo, back to verse. But, isn't that what we loved about 80's metal? "One Way Out" has a 'bluesy' tone to it. As the album winds down with "Appeal", "Not Fooling", and "Want it Bad", the music loses the punch that the earlier songs had, but are still great melodic pieces. The bands biggest hit off the album was "It Doesn't Matter", an acoustic ballad. It went to number one in 13 cities.

If you're a fan of 80's metal, you need to pick up Dirty Weapons. It's a great metal album that got lost in the shuffle.

This album is killer, dude!.......2001-06-10

I'm wondering who will be reading this review? About the only person that might be checking out Killer Dwarfs stuff is Jim Bob Dwarf. Oh well. I bought the original version of this back in 1990. I just thought they had a cool name and wondered what they sounded like. To my suprise, this was a pretty good album. It has an 80's melodic metal sound. No filler here. I also have the album that the extra tracks come from. Those songs are pretty good too. I would recommend this to anyone who liked late 80's metal and has some money to burn. GO DUNK!!

Follow-up to BIG DEAL.......2001-01-22

Made in USA in 2000, Serial# COL-6451, Playing Time: 61 min.

This is KD's 4th album, originally released in 1990. This re-mastered version includes 5 bonus tracks lifted from their next album, "Method To The Madness" (another 6 tracks appeared on the "Big Deal" re-mastered CD). Left out of these re-issues is the re-recorded version of "Doesn't Matter".

"Dirty Weapons" is a nice follow-up to "Big Deal", and shows that the band has evolved: the material has more complex arrangements, not as "simple and catchy" as "Big Deal". It takes a few listens to absorb, and I don't like it as much as "Big Deal"; it has good guitar work and is well produced.

Listen to the tracks "Dirty Weapons" and "All That We Dream": the first is more in the vein of the "Big Deal" album, while the latter represents the general "sound" of "Dirty Weapons".

Tracks:

Tell Me Please
We Stand Alone
Startin' To Shine
Breakaway
Union Of Pride
Lifetime
Power
I'm Alive
Burn It Down
Desperados
Hard Luck Town
Just As Well
Driftin' Back
All My Heroes
Stranger Than Fiction
Four Seasons

Album Description

The unusual name of and the unorthodox stage show of Killer Dwarfs won them a passionate fan base. When this album was first released in 1988, their hard rock sound was favorably compared to that of Dokken. This is a disc filled with crunching Heavy Metal hooks and raw vocals on tracks such as Tell Me Please and We Stand Alone. Six bonus tracks are included. 16 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome 80's metal.......2004-09-06

This is a great record. These guys can rock and the music is well written and well played. This is a fun record. Tell me please, Desperados, and Startin' to shine are the highlights but there is not a bad song to be found. I found this to be the antidote to BonJovi, Winger, Poison and other fluff. In my humble opinion., these guys were up ther with Dokken, Crue, Ratt, bands that had some talent and balls. A shame this record didn't sell a few million, it's that good. Buy this gem, you'll thank me. Give er', dunk!! rock on....

Can you beleive this is nostalgia?.......2001-02-27

I was a junior in high school when I bought my first copy of this. Back then cassette tape was the big thing, and CD was only for the rich. MTV HeadBanger's Ball was the hottest show in TV, and long hair teased way up was a "fashion do".

For quite some time, Killer Dwarfs stuff was nearly impossible to find. But now someone in the record business has done something right. This, the 3rd album from the Dwarfs, is undoubtably their best.

It was the success of their independent album "Stand Tall", what an ironic name for an album recorded by a bunch of guys going by the name Dwarf, that allowed this record to be made. "Stand Tall" is still an unavailable, but hopefully it will soon be rereleased.

Hard rock it is, but with a pop twist. Good writing is what raises this album over many of the one hit wonders of the time. Even if most of the tunes on this one didn't get mega air time, all the songs are catchy.

Listen to the samples, if you've gotten this far, you probably were looking for Killer Dwarfs anyway....

Great straight ahead rock.......2001-01-22

Made in USA in 2000, Serial# COL-CD-6451, Playing Time: 70 min.

"Big Deal", their 3rd album, was originally released in 1988 and was named after the fact the band finally signed a contract with a major record label (a big deal!).

This re-mastered version also includes as a bonus the first 6 of 12 tracks that would appear on their 5th album, "Method To The Madness"; 5 more show up on the re-mastered version of "Dirty Weapons".

"Big Deal" finally allow the band to make a better produced album, with commercial polish and catchy songs. Their style reminds me a bit of RATT, early MOTLEY CRUE, and FIREHOUSE, with no keyboard textures. It contains the small hit "We Stand Alone".

Grab this one if you like good rock, good singing, without getting into the "metal" genre.

Dirty Weapons
Average customer rating:

Great Music by an Overlooked Band

Dirty Weapons
Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Method to the Madness

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Big Deal

Big Deal

ASIN: B000008HAO
Release Date: 1990-02-09

Tracks:

Dirty Weapons
Nothin' Gets Nothin'
All That We Dream
Doesn't Matter
Last Laugh
Comin' Through
One Way Out
Appeal
Not Foolin'
Want It Bad
Method to the Madness [*]
Give and Take [*]
Look Around [*]
G.T.Y. (Goodbye to Yesterday) [*]
Cowboys and Conmen [*]

Customer Reviews:

Great Music by an Overlooked Band.......2007-08-02

A solid release of 80s Hard Rock/Pop Metal songs that makes you wonder why this group wasn't more well-known. Solid vocals, musicianship, and songs ranging from Ballads to Hard Rockers (mostly Hard Rockers). This is a must-have for any 80s Rock fan.

Average customer rating:

A very "underestimated" talent, these boys ROCK
Does this contain Dirty Weapons?
To Clarify
KILLER DRWAFS IS ONE OF THE BEST BANDS I'VE SEEN AND HEARD
Basic metal you can't go wrong

The Killer Dwarfs
Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Attic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Stand Tall
Big Deal
Dirty Weapons
Cool from the Wire
Reunion of Scribes: Live 2001

ASIN: B0000071CF
Release Date: 1992-03-25

Tracks:

Are You Ready
Can't Lose
Drifter
Prisoner
Heavy Metal Breakdown
Read Between the Lines
Gotta Lose to Win
Outlaw of a Modern Man
Time to Move On
Fire in Your Eyes
Think Systems [#]
Rock 'N Roll All Stars [#]
Wasting Time [#]

Album Description

2002 reissue of the Canadian metal act's 1983 album includes three previously unreleased bonus tracks, 'Think Systems', 'Rock N Roll Allstars', & 'Wasted Time'. Unidisc.

Customer Reviews:

A very "underestimated" talent, these boys ROCK.......1999-10-12

This album/CD is steller, these guys knew what rock was all about in the 80's, a true peice of art work. The CD they released "Dirty Weapons" compares to no other artist(s), truelly a must have if you liked this CD, you MUST treat yourself and be blown away by "Dirty Weapons". GET IT?!!!. ENJOY FELLOW ROCKERS!!!

Does this contain Dirty Weapons?.......1999-09-22

Does this cd contain the song "Dirty Weapons?&quot

To Clarify.......1999-08-16

Just to clear up some confusion, this is their first album. It was originally released in 1983. Their final album was Method to the Madness. They are no longer together.

KILLER DRWAFS IS ONE OF THE BEST BANDS I'VE SEEN AND HEARD.......1999-07-04

I RECOMMEND ANYONE AND EVERYONE WHO LIKES HEAVY METAL OR ROCK & ROLL TO LISTEN TO THE KILLER DRWAFS ALBUMS. I REGRET THAT ALL MY CD'S WERE STOLEN. NOW I AM HAVING A HARD TIME TO GET CD'S THAT ARE NO LONGER ON THE MARKET. I HAVE HAD THE FORTUNE TO THE KILLER DRWAFS IN CONCERT. THEY WERE REALLY GREAT. THE LEAD SINGER HAD QUITE A BIT OF ENGERY AND IT WAS HARD TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON HIM AS HE WAS MOVING AROUND THE CLUB.

Basic metal you can't go wrong.......1999-06-02

Please be informed that this is not their first album. They have been putting music out since the mid 80's

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Killer Dwarfs - 'Stand Tall' (Bullseye)
Children of grunge, relive your youth!
BT in TO

Stand Tall
Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Bullseye Canada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Big Deal
Dirty Weapons
The Killer Dwarfs
Reunion of Scribes: Live 2001
Wild in the Streets

ASIN: B00006L5IT
Release Date: 2003-02-17

Tracks:

Stand Tall (Stick To Your Guns)
Human Survival
Up To You And Me
Borderline
Through Animal Eyes
Keep The Spirit Alive
Believe In Me
Do Or Die
Out On The Streets
Bite The Hand That Feeds

Album Description

First time on CD since 1987, remastered & repackaged with liner notes from the band. Bullseye. 2003.

Album Details

Originally Released in 1987, this is the First Time It's Available on CD Again. Digitally Remastered, and Re-packaged with New Liner Notes from the Band.

Customer Reviews:

Killer Dwarfs - 'Stand Tall' (Bullseye).......2004-03-18

Very nice reissue of the band's 1986 debut lp on CD.The Dwarfs were,in fact one of my favorite metal bands of the '80's.Even had the thrill of catching them play live once.They put on just SUCH a fun show.The boys from up north(that's Canada,of course) showcase their brand of somewhat theatric 'pop metal'.As I recall,the guys in the band sort of always reminded me of those cool kids that you personally knew from high school.With cuts like "Stand Tall(Stick To Your Guns)","Through Animal Eyes","Keep The Spirit Alive" and "Do Or Die",I have to say that 'Stand Tall' is one of those CD's that goes by pretty quickly.It's THAT good.Should appeal to fans of Kix,Quiet Riot,Mama's Boy's and Princess Pang(anyone remember them?).

Children of grunge, relive your youth!.......2003-06-29

I was 12 when this was originally released. It was worth risking certain death to stay up late, watch Headbanger's Ball, and PRAY they would play the video to "Keep the Spirit Alive." I could even deal with Adam Curry as long as I got to see Russ Graham act a fool. The image of "Geddy Lee's hyper little brother" is burned into my brain! This was one of the last great silly hair bands before Seattle changed the norm (thank you!). It's just the right mix of catchy rock riffs (admit it, you love it) and memorable lyrics. They are still around, so check them out live if you get the chance! Definitely recommended for anyone who remembers the 80's and wanted to strangle themselves before listening to yet another Top 40 song.

BT in TO.......2003-03-29

I'm so glad Stand Tall has finally been reissued in CD. I had the cassette once upon a time and I've really missed this album. The songs are great! Just the right blend of hard rock and lighthearted lyrics. This group was about fun music (you should have seen their videos). Take my advice, this CD is worth getting.

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Reunion of Scribes: Live 2001
Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Bullseye Canada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Stand Tall
Big Deal
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Reunion of Scribes: Live

ASIN: B000069Z0V
Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

Dirty Weapons
Stand Tall
Im Alive
Believe In Me
Startin To Shine
Last Laugh
All That We Dream
Doesnt Matter
Hard Luck Town
Nothin Gets Nothin
Union Of Pride
Keep The Spirit Alive
Comin Through

Album Description

2002 live release (their first new album since 1992's 'Method To The Madness') for the Canadian pop-metal act. 13 tracks recorded during their first triumphant reunion show in Toronto in August 2001. Featuring the original classic line-up of the band, Russell Dwarf, Mike Dwarf, Darrell Dwarf & Bad Ronbo Dwarf.

Album Details

First New Killer Dwarfs Album Since 1992's 'method to the Madness', the Album was Recorded Live During their First Triumphant Reunion Show in Toronto in August 2001. Features the Original 'classic' Lineup of the Band: Russell Dwarf, Mike Dwarf, Darrell Dwarf and Bad Ronbo Dwarf.

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Big Deal
Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Method to the Madness

ASIN: B000008HAN
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Tell Me Please
We Stand Alone
Startin' to Shine
Breakaway
Union of Pride
Lifetime
Power
I'm Alive
Burn It Down
Desperados
Hard Luck Town [*]
Just as Well [*]
Driftin' Back [*]
All My Heroes [*]
Stranger Than Fiction [*]
Four Seasons [*]

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Last Stand

Method to the Madness
Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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Big Deal
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Reunion of Scribes: Live 2001

ASIN: B000008HAP
Release Date: 1992-07-14

Tracks:

Hard Luck Town
Just as Well
Driftin' Back
All My Heroes
Stranger Than Fiction
Four Seasons
Method to the Madness
Give and Take
Look Around
G.T.Y. (Goodbye to Yesterday)
Cowboys and Conmen
Doesn't Matter

Customer Reviews:

Last Stand.......2006-10-28

Released in 1992, Method to the Madness was the final studio album from Canadian rockers Killer Dwarfs. On this album, the band continued their Ratt meets Quiet Riot party metal style, with a bit more emphasis on power ballads and melodies, perhaps in hopes of capitalizing on the Steelheart/Firehouse/Slaughter power ballad trend going on at the time. The result is a slightly more commercial Killer Dwarfs album.

Unfortunately for the band, there was another musical trend waiting in the wings. Method to the Madness was released just as a sea of flannel clad grunge bands was taking over radio and MTV, all but eliminating the "hair metal" genre. It's not all that surprising that Killer Dwarfs would call it a day soon after the album's release.

Method to the Madness is hardly original, but it remains a fun album from a fun band, and is likely to please most hair metal/80's rock fans.

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Dirty Weapons [Japan Import]
Killer Dwarfs
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LZSTQQ

Product Description

1990, CBS/Sony records Japan. Out of print, since 1992 in Japan.

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New Rock Sampler / Grudge Records
Various Artists , Dave Mason , The Godz , The Razorbacks , Crack The Sky , Frank Marino , and Killer Dwarfs
Manufacturer: Grudge
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000K71ESK

Product Description

1987 Rock Music Compilation! TRACKS: 01 Breakaway / Dave Mason; 02 I Love The Music / Dave Mason; 03 Criminal Mind(Rock & Roll Heart) / The Godz; 04 I'll Get You Rockin' / The Godz; 05 More Love Less Attitude / The Razorbacks; 06 Chevy Lovin' / The Razorbacks; 07 Boilermaker / Crack The Sky; 08 Elvis Was My Daddy / Crack The Sky; 09 Full Circle / Frank Marino; 10 Keep The Spirit Alive / Killer Dwarfs; & 11 Stand Tall / Killer Dwarfs.

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