The AMG reviewer is right when he says that this album's production doesn't have the same level of fury and punch as its predecessor \"All This and More\" did. However, the songs on this album are better and more consistent. Tracks like \"Ain't It Fun,\" \"Big City\" and \"3rd Generation Nation\" are among some of the tastiest, kick-ass rock'n'roll tunes I've ever heard.
The production does suck, as the twin guitar attack was vandalized. (Unfortunately, no other mix appears to exist.) However, there are some excellent songs here, notably "3rd Generation Nation", "(I Don't Wanna Be No) Catholic Boy", and especially "Ain't It Fun". If you haven't heard the Dead Boys before, go with the first album, except for the repeated last track (a medley of two songs that is pretty redundant), and add "Ain't It Fun" as a bonus track for a true Five Star experience!
Despite the rather --- um --- interesting review above, We Have Come For Your Children is a much better album than their debut in just about every way. This is mainly because of the material (which is more interesting and frankly more fun), the pacing, and yes, the production which is actually quite stunning within this genre. But both albums are good --- and certainly good enough to consider for those who might be interested in real 1970's middle American punk with personality to burn.
The AMG guy didn't like the production, he wants all the dead boy albums to sound the same! This is a slower album sure, but that is the only difference. It is still the Dead Boys. When this came out no one was the least bit interested, nobody wanted to hear punk rock. New Wave was taking over from arena rock and the radio never played any Dead Boys. I was lucky to have found a vinyl copy a few years ago, they still can be found.
