A killer series you've started here! This is a genre that gets little respect, but those of us who loved it then and love it now know how awesome it can be. Can't say I'm impressed with Roxx Gang--the poor singer can barely stay in key--but Dirty Looks rather reminds me of Kix (and their AC/DC inspiration), and Cats in Boots I'm looking forward to exploring. Thanks for the tips!
Have and love all of these. Vain's "No Respect" has to be my favourite album of the glam metal era - so moody and atmospheric. Their 2011 album "Enough Rope" is also amazing - it sounds how a late 80's follow up to "No Respect" should have sounded!
Yes, great video. There are so many glam metal bands in the late eighties and early nineties that never got popular. I'm still discovering bands from that time and those are some good ones. Can't wait to see what else you dig up.
Awesome! I have 3 of the 5 you featured (Cats In Boots, Dirty Looks, Juliet)! Can't wait for more episodes! FYI: There was another band named Dirty Looks that released two albums on the Stiff Records label. Really good, but more new wave/ power pop (like early Elvis Costello).
Beau Nasty - Dirty But Well Dressed Bang Tango - Dancin' On Coals Tora Tora - Wild America War Babies - War Babies Sweet FA - Stick to Your Guns McQueen Street - st Shotgun Messiah - Shotgun Messiah Kik Tracee - No Rules Babylon AD - st Shark Island - Law of the Order Just ten but I remember more.
Every single one of those will eventually be featured in this series. All stellar examples of this great genre. I’m a big fan of Bang Tango, McQueen Street and Shark Island.
Yeah i still have mine because of their cover of the Motley Crue song Toast Of a the Town. Since Motley’s version was unreleased at that time it was pretty cool that they covered it.
Dirty Looks was a favorite that had a local tie (a few of their albums were released on the local label Mirror Records), saw them multiple times at local venues. I was happy when Henrik started releasing new material (and re-releasing the early independent stuff) and was gutted when he passed, RIP. Cats In Boots I liked right away when I heard them, cool guitar playing and vocals. I was a little late on Vain, but had the album back in the day. Roxx Gang were decent but never really got into them until the genre faded and I wanted more new stuff. Julliet is new to me, and I imagine is going to be tough to add to the collection judging by the prices on eBay. That's one of the drawbacks of finding these overlooked bands; their cds are usually out of print and hard to find at a reasonable price, lol.
Yeah Julliet was one of the hardest albums for me to find. And even when I got my copy it’s not in the best shape so I’ve wanted to replace it for years but the prices are astronomical. I keep praying Rock Candy Records will reissue it.
I think you are the first person I have seen on TH-cam mention Julliet . I have the CD and it is one of my favorites from that time . Great guitar sound , memorable hooks and great vocals . Dirty Looks with Henrik are incredible , love how they took the AC/DC influence but made it their own . Also like his band Rumbledog with Trip The Light ( Fantastic Love ) , what a voice he had . Looking forward to seeing the other bands you highlight from your collection .
Rumble Dog was great too. Basically just Dirty Looks under a different name for the 90’s. I seriously don’t think Dirty Looks ever made a bad album. And they have a lot too. Julliet made 3 albums but only the self-titled from 1990 sounds that way. Which is too bad. I wish they had made a second album at the time.
@@BrendonSnyder Yeah , not a fan of the other two Julliet discs . Each one sounds like a different band . The one with Dubrow and Banali has a very low budget , muddy mix with a terrible guitar sound . I agree with you on Dirty Looks , everything they recorded is worth a listen . Rhino Bucket has a similar AC/DC groove also , big fan of those guys too .
I only learned of Juliet a few years ago. They must not have had a video as I watched Headbanger’s Ball pretty religiously, and I thought I knew of every glam/hair band at that time. Even the most obscure bands that got played once during the 2am hour. ( Some of those ended up being my favorite albums of all time). Also, my memory of Roxx Gang is that they were advertised pretty heavily during Headbangers Ball, but never actually played. I only remember their commercial, but it worked on me because I bought the CD and loved it.
There are so many great sounding bands that got lost in the shuffle in the late 80's and early 90's for sure. I've heard of most that you mentioned, but never heard anything from them actually.
@@BrendonSnyder I lean a little more toward the sleaze end of glam rock but one I always recommend is Demolition 23 which was formed in 1993 by Michael Monroe and a couple of other guys from Hanoi Rocks. Little Steven produced their album. D'Molls is another one I listen to and Baton Rouge put out a couple of good albums. There was a German band, I think they were called Hunter and they released a couple of very good albums.. Asphalt Ballet, Sweet F.A., Alleycat Scratch, Crystal Pistol, Beggars & Thieves & Lord Tracy all released decent albums. The glam metal, especially the sleazy stuff, that has been coming out the past few years has been jaw dropping. Beyond the stuff like Crazy Lixx, Crashdiet & Hardcore Superstar there's stuff like Crucified Barbara, Babylon Bombs, Backstreet Girls, Backyard Babies, Cowboy Prostitutes, Chrome Division, V8 Wankers, Vains Of Jenna, Sister Sin, Confess, Kickin Valentina, Razzamatazz, Last Vegas, Dirty Penny, Crank County Daredevils, Miss Crazy, Broken Teeth, Snew, Cruel Intentions, Suicide Bombers, Black Aces, Tales From The Porn, Bastardz, Sticky Boys, Bullet, Hell In The Club, Treatment, Diemonds, Dextress, and it goes on and on. A lot of people I know who are contemporaries of mine will tell me that the last decent album that was released was something in the early 80's but there's more music, good music, available now than there's ever been before. And there's countries that you'd never expect to have a really vibrant music scene that do. BTW, read your comment on John Norum, I'll check him out.
Great tshirt! I used to have that, brought it the same day as the album😊. I had the Roxx Gang album on cassette many years ago, need to get the cd now you've reminded me about it👍Thanks for mentioning these albums I've never heard, I'll give them a listen then see what I can find to buy👍
@@BrendonSnyder Thanks, I will do👍I brought Steelheart's self titled cd yesterday, haven't listened to it yet, was surprised to see it in the local music store lol. Not sure if they're any good. Been listening to Icehouse today (Saturday), Great Southern Land & Electric Blue are 2 songs that make the hairs stand up at the back of my neck, amazing songs.
Really nice list. The only one of these that I don't own is the Dirty Looks album. I'll be checking that out. The Vain album is an excellent one. Looking forward to another video like this.
My Top 10 Glam Metal albums: Dokken - Under Lock And Key Ratt - Out Of The Cellar Motley Crue - Too Fast For Love Skid Row - S/T W.A.S.P. - S/T Poison - Open Up And Say... Ah! White Lion - Pride Vain - No Respect Spread Eagle - S/T FireHouse - S/T Hon'ble mentions: L.A. Guns - Cocked & Loaded Kix - Blow My Fuse Lynch Mob - Wicked Sensation Britny Fox - Bite Down Hard Shotgun Messiah - Second Coming
I would throw Sweet FA in this conversation. They were from my neck of the woods...the only glam band from Indiana to make it to the big leagues. The debut, “Stick to Your Guns” is a great album and should’ve been huge. Being on MCA was the kiss of death for them, I think. That label did not have a good track record for breaking glam metal acts. Spread Eagle was another band on MCA that should have done much better.
So glam metal never really died, they just went under the radar i guess. Thanks for sharing. This kind of music introduced me to rock and it all brnached out from there. I will try to check these album out.
Hi Edmund, no in the end Grunge had nothing to do with it. There were other factors at play that had been building. And yes plenty of bands continued on and moved from major labels to indie labels a kept right on going to this day. I did a whole discussion topic on this if you’re interested, see link th-cam.com/video/KEXnJsoGcZc/w-d-xo.html
Brendon, Very good top 10 list. I can’t wait to see if you’ll do something in the “Classic Rock” light at some point. I do enjoy these type of shows you give us as well. Jump on the train with me. This guy knows his Music.
Vain are killer …and still putting out great albums.I have most of the discography on cd.I wish he would reissue them all on vinyl …the last album Rolling with the punches I did manage to order it on vinyl when it came out …maybe Music on Vinyl label will reissue the first album …they have been reissuing alot of hair metal albums over the last few years …love your TH-cam channel \m/ \m/
I think the issue is that all of the albums have been on different labels and so it’s hard to gather the rights to it all for reissues. That said, the band never had a big following and so it may be cost prohibitive to reissue some of their material. I’m glad I’ve picked it all up as it came out.
Juliet's teack Revving me Up was my jam in 1991. Saw it on thumbnail immediately 😂 No Easy Way out was a great song too (Roxx Gang). My baby glam band opened for Dirty Looks on that album. Oh Ruuubay! Opened for Dangerous Toys in a different band many times. Jason is great.
I’m huge Cinderella fan and wish they’d get a proper boxset that the band put together and not just a collection of albums. The bonus disc is nice though.
All 5 Albums are great. Would like to see what you think of similar bands like XYZ, Southgang, Lostboyz, Bangalore choir, Cold Sweat,Cry wolf, Sea hags, Noisy Mama,E.Z.O and others that released great albums that were mostly overlooked. Also would like your opinion on newer bands trying to Keep genre alive like Crazy Lixx, Fighter V and Santa Cruz( except their new album which is not very good)
@@BrendonSnyder I think that you will enjoy Fighter V's only album. It is something special. My favorite genres are melodic rock and glam metal. Their song Fighter is one of my favorite songs of the last decade. Maybe you will like them too.
Hey Brendon. Those are all great albums. I can't disagree with you there. But a few that I would add as a must have are, Steeler - Self Titled, Icon - Night of the Crime, and Leatherwolf - Street Ready. Just so many fantastic bands in the 80's.
Some of those border right on the edge of Metal so we’ll see if they make it to future episodes. But all are great albums. I just posted a Vinyl Collection episode that includes the self titled Leatherwolf album, see link if you’re interested th-cam.com/video/EbLSD95MaB8/w-d-xo.html
Awesome! I have all 5 on CD and would probably rank them as follows from best to worst: 1. Dirty Looks (Rock Candy version sounds fantastic!) 2. Vain 3. Roxx Gang 4. Julliet 5. Cats in Boots (just picked up the Bad Reputation remaster with 9 extra songs!)
Another enjoyable & informative show. I really like Glam Metal & there were a few I hadn’t heard off. Here are a few Glam Metal gems I think have fallen between the cracks. Babylon AD - I love their self titled debut (1988). The follow up Nothing Sacred (1992), whilst not as good is still strong. Giant - whilst I’m not sure I’d call them Glam, that’s how they’re listed on Wikipedia so.... Again a fantastic debut (Last of the Runaways, 1989) followed up by a strong 2nd album (Time to Burn, 1992) Steve Jones (ex Sex Pistols) released an album called Fire & Gasoline in 1989 which is IMO is a Glam Metal classic. It has contributions from ian Astbury, Billy Duffy, Nikki Six & Axl Rose.
Have the Babylon AD and Giant albums. They will be featured at some point I’m sure. But the Steve Jones I’d never consider Glam Metal. Maybe it’s just that I have him tied too much to the pink scene and with his collaborations with Iggy Pop and other from that genre.
@@BrendonSnyder Brendon, it’s just that one album. I remember reading a review & then saw it in the bargain bins. Listening to a fairly recent interview, he was living in LA at the time & hanging out with that scene. I only have it on cassette & I’m not sure it’s still available to buy but it’s on TH-cam. Definitely worth a listen.
Brighton Rock - Young Wild and Free Smashed Gladys - Social Intercourse Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz First 3 off the top of my head
Smashed Gladys for sure! And I loved the debut album from PBF since they included a cover of the Motley Crue song Toast Of The Town which was unavailable at that time until the Crüe added it as a bonus track on a reissue.
Vain was a band who should've been bigger. I know their first album was issued in 1989. The rest of the music that they reissued was also good... Thing with Dirty Looks was I felt they were more hard rock and sounded like AC/DC...
Not forgetting some of the female fronted bands Vixen Femme Fatal Saraya At some point I'd be interested on your take on modern glam / sleeze bands like Reckless love Crashdiet Hardcore Superstar
Well this is only episode #1 so we’re not forgetting them. Just haven’t gotten to them. Plus I’m also working on a Top 5 Ladies Of Glam Metal video too.
No comment! 5 top albums from excellent bands. I have never thought that anyone mentions Juliet. Vain"s No Respect is great but All Those Strangers is even better. This was always my favorite.
I do like their 2nd album but for me it’s the debut. However they don’t have a bad album. Yeah I’m a huge Julliet fan and don’t understand why they weren’t bigger. Do you have lead vocalist Kenny McGee’s solo album called Kenny McGee & Lefty? Fantastic and just like Julliet.
Dirty Looks is the main choice here; every track is a gem. Haven't heard much of Vain's material, but what I have heard from them absolutely cooks. Interesting choice in Julliet; turns out I found and bought a copy of Heartless's s/t CD from a thrift store in my home state, New Mexico; it had a few scratches and I wasn't sure if it would play. It actually played well, and has some good tracks on it.
Is the Heartless the debut ep that features the first single? Also is the inlay card missing the the spine so it’s blank on the sides not saying the band’s name? I’m curious as that’s how mine is and I lived in the Tampa Florida area and bought it new at the time.
@@BrendonSnyder It's the 5-track EP. It has the front cover booklet and part of the back cover, but was missing the side tabs. After I bought it, I put in a blank insert to hold the back cover, and pressed red decal letters on one side tab.
My fave of them all is Julliet but that’s going to be a hard find. Dirty Looks would be my second choice and they have a great catalogue to explore. Try the album I mentioned and Turn Of The Screw.
I just wish they caught on and got a second album released at the time. I feel they were a cut above the rest. Must have been fun working during that time.
@@BrendonSnyder hi yeah there was alot of anticipation in the rock fraternity for a second album but by the time i remember a release schedule was iminent for the second album , they'ed kind of missed the boat..but i do remember driving round the midlands of the uk , where i was the promo manager , selling car loades of the first album ..any other info on Island and A and M rock bands from thhe 80s id be happy to help !!!
What do you mean? It totally captured their sound. I saw the band many times in Florida. But they did sign to Virgin for the National release so they were more than a local band.
@@BrendonSnyder I meant to say for us they were a local band, and we were happy when they signed to a major label, and they did release another album that I am aware on their own indie label after leaving or being dropped by Virgin records. Live I remember them having a dirtier, more heavier sound than the album captured. I am thinking back when I was 17 and 18, which was in 1987, 88, which was a million years ago, but I remember them because Kevin Steele stood out. I live in Tampa and around 1989 suddenly some of the places began to be overtaken by death metal bands, which I also liked
I don’t think the album has a good mix. It’s muffled and quieter than it should be. Maybe in that regard we are thinking the same thing. I grew up in Clearwater and remember seeing them open for many bands through the 90’s. Their follow up album The Voodoo You Love from 1995 was excellent. But it far less dirty sleezy glam Metal than the debut. They released a 3rd album too along with several others that were compilations or rerelease of demos and stuff. Wish they would re-activate the band. While like the Mojo Gurus too, I far prefer Roxx Gang. Also, thanks for the support and I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying some of the content.
They could but they’re on the outer edge almost metal in some cases. But for the members alone they deserve to be included. I just picked up the second Lion album reissued by Rock Candy Records. In fact all of these bands have been reissued by Rock Candy.
Not as often as they once did and they have moved to mostly obscure 70’s artists I think because Rock Candy has cornered the market for 80’s and Glam Metal. But they still issue CD’s. They have a website you can check all the current releases on.
Probably Poison Open Up And Say Ahh…in my opinion. But it’s a pretty wide genre so if that one doesn’t work, try Winger debut or Cinderella Long Cold Winter.
Isn’t it the best!! Man I wish they made a second album at the time. The one they made in the late 90’s doesn’t sound anything like this. Do you have Kenny McGee’s solo album? It was called Kenny McGee & Lefty but he also reissued it in 2006 as a self titled album. Check out the song Baby Jane. Just as good as Julliet.
A killer series you've started here! This is a genre that gets little respect, but those of us who loved it then and love it now know how awesome it can be. Can't say I'm impressed with Roxx Gang--the poor singer can barely stay in key--but Dirty Looks rather reminds me of Kix (and their AC/DC inspiration), and Cats in Boots I'm looking forward to exploring. Thanks for the tips!
I was waiting for a series like that. Congrats , from Brazil.
Glad to be of service! Hope you enjoy these as they happen.
Have and love all of these. Vain's "No Respect" has to be my favourite album of the glam metal era - so moody and atmospheric. Their 2011 album "Enough Rope" is also amazing - it sounds how a late 80's follow up to "No Respect" should have sounded!
Yes, great video. There are so many glam metal bands in the late eighties and early nineties that never got popular. I'm still discovering bands from that time and those are some good ones. Can't wait to see what else you dig up.
I’ve literally got boxfuls!! Somewhere around 1,500 just in Glam Metal. So lots and lots to show if this series takes off.
Awesome! I have 3 of the 5 you featured (Cats In Boots, Dirty Looks, Juliet)! Can't wait for more episodes! FYI: There was another band named Dirty Looks that released two albums on the Stiff Records label. Really good, but more new wave/ power pop (like early Elvis Costello).
Hopefully these series will be successful and prompt more episodes. Let’s keep our fingers crossed 🤞
Beau Nasty - Dirty But Well Dressed
Bang Tango - Dancin' On Coals
Tora Tora - Wild America
War Babies - War Babies
Sweet FA - Stick to Your Guns
McQueen Street - st
Shotgun Messiah - Shotgun Messiah
Kik Tracee - No Rules
Babylon AD - st
Shark Island - Law of the Order
Just ten but I remember more.
Every single one of those will eventually be featured in this series. All stellar examples of this great genre. I’m a big fan of Bang Tango, McQueen Street and Shark Island.
@@BrendonSnyder Pretty Boy Floyd debut album was pretty good too. Their image however was extremely flamboyant and in 1989 it was too much I think.
Yeah i still have mine because of their cover of the Motley Crue song Toast Of a the Town. Since Motley’s version was unreleased at that time it was pretty cool that they covered it.
Dirty Looks was a favorite that had a local tie (a few of their albums were released on the local label Mirror Records), saw them multiple times at local venues. I was happy when Henrik started releasing new material (and re-releasing the early independent stuff) and was gutted when he passed, RIP.
Cats In Boots I liked right away when I heard them, cool guitar playing and vocals. I was a little late on Vain, but had the album back in the day. Roxx Gang were decent but never really got into them until the genre faded and I wanted more new stuff. Julliet is new to me, and I imagine is going to be tough to add to the collection judging by the prices on eBay. That's one of the drawbacks of finding these overlooked bands; their cds are usually out of print and hard to find at a reasonable price, lol.
Yeah Julliet was one of the hardest albums for me to find. And even when I got my copy it’s not in the best shape so I’ve wanted to replace it for years but the prices are astronomical. I keep praying Rock Candy Records will reissue it.
I see a new video, you have my interest.
Glam metal? Well, now you have my curiosity.
New series on my favorite genre.
I think you are the first person I have seen on TH-cam mention Julliet . I have the CD and it is one of my favorites from that time . Great guitar sound , memorable hooks and great vocals . Dirty Looks with Henrik are incredible , love how they took the AC/DC influence but made it their own . Also like his band Rumbledog with Trip The Light ( Fantastic Love ) , what a voice he had . Looking forward to seeing the other bands you highlight from your collection .
Rumble Dog was great too. Basically just Dirty Looks under a different name for the 90’s. I seriously don’t think Dirty Looks ever made a bad album. And they have a lot too. Julliet made 3 albums but only the self-titled from 1990 sounds that way. Which is too bad. I wish they had made a second album at the time.
@@BrendonSnyder Yeah , not a fan of the other two Julliet discs . Each one sounds like a different band . The one with Dubrow and Banali has a very low budget , muddy mix with a terrible guitar sound . I agree with you on Dirty Looks , everything they recorded is worth a listen . Rhino Bucket has a similar AC/DC groove also , big fan of those guys too .
Rhino Bucket is another great one!
I only learned of Juliet a few years ago. They must not have had a video as I watched Headbanger’s Ball pretty religiously, and I thought I knew of every glam/hair band at that time. Even the most obscure bands that got played once during the 2am hour. ( Some of those ended up being my favorite albums of all time). Also, my memory of Roxx Gang is that they were advertised pretty heavily during Headbangers Ball, but never actually played. I only remember their commercial, but it worked on me because I bought the CD and loved it.
There are so many great sounding bands that got lost in the shuffle in the late 80's and early 90's for sure. I've heard of most that you mentioned, but never heard anything from them actually.
Oh then definitely check them out. Everyone is stellar IMO. But definitely check out Vain and Dirty Looks.
Superb choices, all classics 👌👏
Thanks!
Excellent episode. Those are all excellent albums.
Thanks Russ! Who would you add?
@@BrendonSnyder I lean a little more toward the sleaze end of glam rock but one I always recommend is Demolition 23 which was formed in 1993 by Michael Monroe and a couple of other guys from Hanoi Rocks. Little Steven produced their album. D'Molls is another one I listen to and Baton Rouge put out a couple of good albums. There was a German band, I think they were called Hunter and they released a couple of very good albums.. Asphalt Ballet, Sweet F.A., Alleycat Scratch, Crystal Pistol, Beggars & Thieves & Lord Tracy all released decent albums. The glam metal, especially the sleazy stuff, that has been coming out the past few years has been jaw dropping. Beyond the stuff like Crazy Lixx, Crashdiet & Hardcore Superstar there's stuff like Crucified Barbara, Babylon Bombs, Backstreet Girls, Backyard Babies, Cowboy Prostitutes, Chrome Division, V8 Wankers, Vains Of Jenna, Sister Sin, Confess, Kickin Valentina, Razzamatazz, Last Vegas, Dirty Penny, Crank County Daredevils, Miss Crazy, Broken Teeth, Snew, Cruel Intentions, Suicide Bombers, Black Aces, Tales From The Porn, Bastardz, Sticky Boys, Bullet, Hell In The Club, Treatment, Diemonds, Dextress, and it goes on and on. A lot of people I know who are contemporaries of mine will tell me that the last decent album that was released was something in the early 80's but there's more music, good music, available now than there's ever been before. And there's countries that you'd never expect to have a really vibrant music scene that do. BTW, read your comment on John Norum, I'll check him out.
I am binging this series and I just love it dude you have the same love for glam metal I do evidently because I love everything you recommend
Cool! New episode posting tomorrow!
Juliet..Cats In Boots..Vain deserves to be in the list of top 10 best glam album. All catchy all glam and hair to the max..😎
Davy Vain also produced the first Death Angel album.
So many great underrated glam metal albums. I hope to cover lots of them here in this new series.
My favourite genre along with sleaze and hard rock. Please keep the good work up and review as much glam metal cds as you can!
So far so good! This episode seems to be clicking with lots of viewers so more will be coming.
@@BrendonSnyder I hope so! So many bands deserve to be mentioned...Shake The Faith, Alleycat Scratch, Big Bang Babies etc etc
Great video!
I'd like to add...
Girl - sheer greed
Tigertailz - bezerk
Wrathchild - stakk attakk
Love the shirt, Brendon! I need to check some of these CDs out. Dirty Looks rule!
Thanks Chris! Dirty Looks was outstanding all the way up until Henrik passed away. They never made a bad album. Much like the band Vain.
Great tshirt! I used to have that, brought it the same day as the album😊. I had the Roxx Gang album on cassette many years ago, need to get the cd now you've reminded me about it👍Thanks for mentioning these albums I've never heard, I'll give them a listen then see what I can find to buy👍
Hopefully you’ll enjoy some of these bands you’ve never heard of and discover a new lost gem. Let me know if you end of finding one you like.
@@BrendonSnyder Thanks, I will do👍I brought Steelheart's self titled cd yesterday, haven't listened to it yet, was surprised to see it in the local music store lol. Not sure if they're any good. Been listening to Icehouse today (Saturday), Great Southern Land & Electric Blue are 2 songs that make the hairs stand up at the back of my neck, amazing songs.
OMG the first two albums by Steelheart are amazing! Everybody Loves Eileen and I’ll Never Let You Go! Classics!!
Great picks. Haven't spinned Roxx in quite some time! Great album.
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Alright!I recently got Vain's- No Respect' remastered CD!Great stuff!
It’s really so good!!
Really nice list. The only one of these that I don't own is the Dirty Looks album. I'll be checking that out. The Vain album is an excellent one. Looking forward to another video like this.
Oh man jump on Dirty Looks and if you like this album then check out Turn Of The Screw which is another favorite of mine!
@@BrendonSnyder Thanks for the recommendation. Will definitely be checking it out!
My Top 10 Glam Metal albums:
Dokken - Under Lock And Key
Ratt - Out Of The Cellar
Motley Crue - Too Fast For Love
Skid Row - S/T
W.A.S.P. - S/T
Poison - Open Up And Say... Ah!
White Lion - Pride
Vain - No Respect
Spread Eagle - S/T
FireHouse - S/T
Hon'ble mentions:
L.A. Guns - Cocked & Loaded
Kix - Blow My Fuse
Lynch Mob - Wicked Sensation
Britny Fox - Bite Down Hard
Shotgun Messiah - Second Coming
Lots of good gems in there.
Here’s a good one that slipped through the cracks - Heaven’s Edge. I love that album!
Yeah that’s one that ran under the radar for me and I didn’t find it until Rock Candy Records reissued it.
Love the t shirt. I have the same ! Not often seen. Great channel.
Thank you! Yes great shirt and one of my faves too.
I would throw Sweet FA in this conversation. They were from my neck of the woods...the only glam band from Indiana to make it to the big leagues. The debut, “Stick to Your Guns” is a great album and should’ve been huge. Being on MCA was the kiss of death for them, I think. That label did not have a good track record for breaking glam metal acts. Spread Eagle was another band on MCA that should have done much better.
Well to MCA's credit the whole glam metal thing was on it's way out by 1990.
I love the debut Sweet FA and already have them earmarked for a future episode.
So glam metal never really died, they just went under the radar i guess. Thanks for sharing. This kind of music introduced me to rock and it all brnached out from there. I will try to check these album out.
Grunge rightfully destroyed glam metal, although I'm not a fan of either genres, but the whole glam metal thing started getting really stale.
Hi Edmund, no in the end Grunge had nothing to do with it. There were other factors at play that had been building. And yes plenty of bands continued on and moved from major labels to indie labels a kept right on going to this day. I did a whole discussion topic on this if you’re interested, see link th-cam.com/video/KEXnJsoGcZc/w-d-xo.html
Brendon, Very good top 10 list. I can’t wait to see if you’ll do something in the “Classic Rock” light at some point. I do enjoy these type of shows you give us as well. Jump on the train with me. This guy knows his Music.
Like a lost classic rock gems kind of series?
@@BrendonSnyder sure.
Great show brendon , a few newies for me , avid watcher here in england..
Hi Jeremy! Cool, glad you’ve got a couple to go look up!
I went and checked out Juliette and have it on order. Looking forward to hearing the whole thing.
Vain are killer …and still putting out great albums.I have most of the discography on cd.I wish he would reissue them all on vinyl …the last album Rolling with the punches I did manage to order it on vinyl when it came out …maybe Music on Vinyl label will reissue the first album …they have been reissuing alot of hair metal albums over the last few years …love your TH-cam channel \m/ \m/
I think the issue is that all of the albums have been on different labels and so it’s hard to gather the rights to it all for reissues. That said, the band never had a big following and so it may be cost prohibitive to reissue some of their material. I’m glad I’ve picked it all up as it came out.
Got to see and hang out with Paul Lidel last night with his band 99 Crimes. Great stuff.
That’s cool! What a coincidence then for the video today.
Juliet's teack Revving me Up was my jam in 1991. Saw it on thumbnail immediately 😂 No Easy Way out was a great song too (Roxx Gang). My baby glam band opened for Dirty Looks on that album. Oh Ruuubay! Opened for Dangerous Toys in a different band many times. Jason is great.
Wow that’s got to be some great memories to have played during that time and opened for some of these amazing bands. Jealous!
@@BrendonSnyder Was lucky, right place right time. 1989-1991 was awesome.🤙
Cheers Brendon, just bought a box set of Cinderella albums , very enjoyable although not quite premier league .
I’m huge Cinderella fan and wish they’d get a proper boxset that the band put together and not just a collection of albums. The bonus disc is nice though.
All 5 Albums are great.
Would like to see what you think of similar bands like XYZ, Southgang, Lostboyz, Bangalore choir, Cold Sweat,Cry wolf, Sea hags, Noisy Mama,E.Z.O and others that released great albums that were mostly overlooked.
Also would like your opinion on newer bands trying to Keep genre alive like Crazy Lixx, Fighter V and Santa Cruz( except their new album which is not very good)
Those bands will show up in later episodes I’m sure. Unfortunately I won’t touch on the newer bands as I don’t listen to any of them.
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I think that you will enjoy Fighter V's only album. It is something special. My favorite genres are melodic rock and glam metal. Their song Fighter is one of my favorite songs of the last decade. Maybe you will like them too.
Hey Brendon. Those are all great albums. I can't disagree with you there. But a few that I would add as a must have are, Steeler - Self Titled, Icon - Night of the Crime, and Leatherwolf - Street Ready. Just so many fantastic bands in the 80's.
Some of those border right on the edge of Metal so we’ll see if they make it to future episodes. But all are great albums. I just posted a Vinyl Collection episode that includes the self titled Leatherwolf album, see link if you’re interested th-cam.com/video/EbLSD95MaB8/w-d-xo.html
Awesome! I have all 5 on CD and would probably rank them as follows from best to worst:
1. Dirty Looks (Rock Candy version sounds fantastic!)
2. Vain
3. Roxx Gang
4. Julliet
5. Cats in Boots (just picked up the Bad Reputation remaster with 9 extra songs!)
If probably rank a little differently but good that you have all five since they can be hard to obtain in some cases. Especially the Julliet.
Glam metal --- my favorite! : )
Mine too!
Another enjoyable & informative show. I really like Glam Metal & there were a few I hadn’t heard off. Here are a few Glam Metal gems I think have fallen between the cracks.
Babylon AD - I love their self titled debut (1988). The follow up Nothing Sacred (1992), whilst not as good is still strong.
Giant - whilst I’m not sure I’d call them Glam, that’s how they’re listed on Wikipedia so.... Again a fantastic debut (Last of the Runaways, 1989) followed up by a strong 2nd album (Time to Burn, 1992)
Steve Jones (ex Sex Pistols) released an album called Fire & Gasoline in 1989 which is IMO is a Glam Metal classic. It has contributions from ian Astbury, Billy Duffy, Nikki Six & Axl Rose.
Have the Babylon AD and Giant albums. They will be featured at some point I’m sure. But the Steve Jones I’d never consider Glam Metal. Maybe it’s just that I have him tied too much to the pink scene and with his collaborations with Iggy Pop and other from that genre.
@@BrendonSnyder Brendon, it’s just that one album. I remember reading a review & then saw it in the bargain bins. Listening to a fairly recent interview, he was living in LA at the time & hanging out with that scene. I only have it on cassette & I’m not sure it’s still available to buy but it’s on TH-cam. Definitely worth a listen.
Brighton Rock - Young Wild and Free
Smashed Gladys - Social Intercourse
Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz
First 3 off the top of my head
Smashed Gladys for sure! And I loved the debut album from PBF since they included a cover of the Motley Crue song Toast Of The Town which was unavailable at that time until the Crüe added it as a bonus track on a reissue.
@@BrendonSnyder check out the Brighton Rock disc..I think you'll like it
I’ve checked them out in the past and one one of their albums but they just didn’t click as much with me as other bands.
Vain was a band who should've been bigger. I know their first album was issued in 1989. The rest of the music that they reissued was also good... Thing with Dirty Looks was I felt they were more hard rock and sounded like AC/DC...
Lots of these bands really should have been bigger. Unfortunately the market was just so saturated that not all of them could rise to the top.
@@BrendonSnyder Island got sold to Polygram and releasedamy bands... Styx was on A&M it was sold to Polygram that's how they got released
Not forgetting some of the female fronted bands
Vixen
Femme Fatal
Saraya
At some point I'd be interested on your take on modern glam / sleeze bands like
Reckless love
Crashdiet
Hardcore Superstar
Well this is only episode #1 so we’re not forgetting them. Just haven’t gotten to them. Plus I’m also working on a Top 5 Ladies Of Glam Metal video too.
No comment! 5 top albums from excellent bands.
I have never thought that anyone mentions Juliet.
Vain"s No Respect is great but All Those Strangers is even better. This was always my favorite.
I do like their 2nd album but for me it’s the debut. However they don’t have a bad album. Yeah I’m a huge Julliet fan and don’t understand why they weren’t bigger. Do you have lead vocalist Kenny McGee’s solo album called Kenny McGee & Lefty? Fantastic and just like Julliet.
@@BrendonSnyder Oh, no. I'll check on this. Thanks!
He released the album in 2006 as a self titled album just under his name. It’s the album with the song “Baby Jane”.
Dirty Looks is the main choice here; every track is a gem. Haven't heard much of Vain's material, but what I have heard from them absolutely cooks. Interesting choice in Julliet; turns out I found and bought a copy of Heartless's s/t CD from a thrift store in my home state, New Mexico; it had a few scratches and I wasn't sure if it would play. It actually played well, and has some good tracks on it.
Is the Heartless the debut ep that features the first single? Also is the inlay card missing the the spine so it’s blank on the sides not saying the band’s name? I’m curious as that’s how mine is and I lived in the Tampa Florida area and bought it new at the time.
@@BrendonSnyder It's the 5-track EP. It has the front cover booklet and part of the back cover, but was missing the side tabs. After I bought it, I put in a blank insert to hold the back cover, and pressed red decal letters on one side tab.
There are many times I’ve thought of doing the same! Haha
Hi Brendon of the five you spotlighted today if you only got one which would it be? Thanks
My fave of them all is Julliet but that’s going to be a hard find. Dirty Looks would be my second choice and they have a great catalogue to explore. Try the album I mentioned and Turn Of The Screw.
@@BrendonSnyder Much appreciated!!
You’re welcome!
The Vain album is awesome and fortunate to have got Beat The Bullet ltd edition cd single as well
I was working for Island records (uk) promotions dept when the vain album came out and sold solidly here in the uk..
I just wish they caught on and got a second album released at the time. I feel they were a cut above the rest. Must have been fun working during that time.
@@BrendonSnyder hi yeah there was alot of anticipation in the rock fraternity for a second album but by the time i remember a release schedule was iminent for the second album , they'ed kind of missed the boat..but i do remember driving round the midlands of the uk , where i was the promo manager , selling car loades of the first album ..any other info on Island and A and M rock bands from thhe 80s id be happy to help !!!
Hey I’ll keep that in mind. Currently listening to the 70’s era Rick Wakeman album on A&M. Not your time period but still your label.
Roxx Gang is a local band, the album did not capture their sound but a good album none the less
What do you mean? It totally captured their sound. I saw the band many times in Florida. But they did sign to Virgin for the National release so they were more than a local band.
@@BrendonSnyder I meant to say for us they were a local band, and we were happy when they signed to a major label, and they did release another album that I am aware on their own indie label after leaving or being dropped by Virgin records. Live I remember them having a dirtier, more heavier sound than the album captured. I am thinking back when I was 17 and 18, which was in 1987, 88, which was a million years ago, but I remember them because Kevin Steele stood out. I live in Tampa and around 1989 suddenly some of the places began to be overtaken by death metal bands, which I also liked
BTW I have enjoyed your videos, I have yet to watch any of your review videos but watched your new music, listening to videos
I don’t think the album has a good mix. It’s muffled and quieter than it should be. Maybe in that regard we are thinking the same thing. I grew up in Clearwater and remember seeing them open for many bands through the 90’s. Their follow up album The Voodoo You Love from 1995 was excellent. But it far less dirty sleezy glam Metal than the debut. They released a 3rd album too along with several others that were compilations or rerelease of demos and stuff. Wish they would re-activate the band. While like the Mojo Gurus too, I far prefer Roxx Gang. Also, thanks for the support and I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying some of the content.
Vain = masterpiece nothin more to say
You said it!!
Vain and roxx gang debuts are hard to beat ~Krash
Love those two as well. Check back tomorrow for a new episode!
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Couldn't agree more comrade
You said it!
I hope Rough Cutt, King Kobra, Lion and Icon will show up in the future.
They could but they’re on the outer edge almost metal in some cases. But for the members alone they deserve to be included. I just picked up the second Lion album reissued by Rock Candy Records. In fact all of these bands have been reissued by Rock Candy.
@@BrendonSnyder i can totally see that. Also, I’ve been watching Rock Candy records like a hawk
@@BrendonSnyder does wounded bird still release reissues?
Not as often as they once did and they have moved to mostly obscure 70’s artists I think because Rock Candy has cornered the market for 80’s and Glam Metal. But they still issue CD’s. They have a website you can check all the current releases on.
1992 Saints And Sinners
Good album!
@@BrendonSnyder saw them at Limelight in 1992
For those not into "Glam Metal" what is the first CD you should listen to that defines that genre?
Probably Poison Open Up And Say Ahh…in my opinion. But it’s a pretty wide genre so if that one doesn’t work, try Winger debut or Cinderella Long Cold Winter.
I love Roxx Gang and Vain.
Two criminally underrated bands!
Vain - underrated band
You said it Anna! I agree!
Bang Tango "Psycho Cafe"
Great album. They will be featured at some point.
I have that Juliet cd!!!
Isn’t it the best!! Man I wish they made a second album at the time. The one they made in the late 90’s doesn’t sound anything like this. Do you have Kenny McGee’s solo album? It was called Kenny McGee & Lefty but he also reissued it in 2006 as a self titled album. Check out the song Baby Jane. Just as good as Julliet.
@@BrendonSnyder I don't. And yes it's a shame no second cd.
did you hear of a band called femme fatal
Oh yes, and I’ve got both albums. The first is the best though.
FLIPP 🤔
What is Flipp? Are they a band?
@@BrendonSnyder Flipp is a band from Minneapolis,MN. They are the best unheard of band around. Check out vids on TH-cam, I think you'll like them