Probably should have mentioned I'm On the Lamb, But I Ain't No Sheep (from debut album) is redone and retitled The Red and the Black on the second album Tyranny and Mutation. I always thought it was odd they did this, but, I still listen to BOC despite my growing music collection. Just like owning XMas DVDs (I watch Miracle on 34th Street every year) I play Blue Oyster Cult albums around Halloween, at the least, every year. You know, with the vampire songs and apparitions (I Love the Night from Spectres album), and of course, The Reaper and Godzilla, BOC fits night time play when trick or treaters may be approaching. Anyways, I always tune in to someone talking Blue Oyster Cult albums et cetera. Good work. Thanx for posting time well spent.
I know BOC gets linked to Sabbath, but to me the closest other band to them is Hawkwind. The Sci-Fi themes, the Moorcock connections. Both two of my favorite bands, never had a chance to see Hawkwind but saw BOC in 81 on the Fire of Unknown Origin tour and they were great.
What about “Extra Terrestrial Live”? That had the best production of any of their live albums in my opinion, although some of the earlier performances might have been better.
It's "on your feet or on your knees!"
History shows again and again
How nature points out the folly of Man.
Go go Godzilla.
Probably should have mentioned I'm On the Lamb, But I Ain't No Sheep (from debut album) is redone and retitled The Red and the Black on the second album Tyranny and Mutation. I always thought it was odd they did this, but, I still listen to BOC despite my growing music collection. Just like owning XMas DVDs (I watch Miracle on 34th Street every year) I play Blue Oyster Cult albums around Halloween, at the least, every year. You know, with the vampire songs and apparitions (I Love the Night from Spectres album), and of course, The Reaper and Godzilla, BOC fits night time play when trick or treaters may be approaching.
Anyways, I always tune in to someone talking Blue Oyster Cult albums et cetera. Good work. Thanx for posting time well spent.
I saw them all over Long Island as Soft White Underbelly back in the Day. They and The Good Rats were Killer. The best music I ever heard.
I've seen them live with Buck Dharma, one of the best live bands ever.
I have a ticket for the London show in May. My 5th time seeing them. Its not on the last day of May though
Every one in Blue Oyster cult at that time can play guitar.
I know BOC gets linked to Sabbath, but to me the closest other band to them is Hawkwind. The Sci-Fi themes, the Moorcock connections. Both two of my favorite bands, never had a chance to see Hawkwind but saw BOC in 81 on the Fire of Unknown Origin tour and they were great.
What about “Extra Terrestrial Live”? That had the best production of any of their live albums in my opinion, although some of the earlier performances might have been better.
Magnificent band, should be a US National Treasure .... but maybe not too surprising that they ain't.
The Thinking Man's rock band & all that.