"za iceman cometh..."

"great progressive metal, very melodic..." more

"great progressive metal, very melodic reminds me of Pagans Mind..if you find it, get their first album it`s even better!" less

"Ah Asia`s Arena...their last effort o..." more

"Ah Asia`s Arena...their last effort of the 90s is a middle of the road prog/melodic rock affair, and the lack of a stable lineup does penalize the quality of the compositions at offer. Still for fans of Payne area Asia this is a good release. GGovan would bring a much needed guitar virtuoso facet to their sound a few more years down the road.
Separately, Chuck snorts on pate and fois grais while reading the liner notes" less

"Autograph are one of the best 80s ban..." more

"Autograph are one of the best 80s bands who got so close to success but just didn't achieve what they deserved. Their first three albums are great works of 80s hard rock and together with Icon and Shark Island are highly recommended to fans of the gnere who only know the most famous bands. This collection of outtakes / aborted 4th album solidifies the band's heritage." less

"Funny-the songs are good, and Joeli s..." more

"Funny-the songs are good, and Joeli sings so well this could be the a worthy successor to Double Eclipse, but Rudi`s solos lack fire and sound phoned in. Still a good metal release on emusic. Chuckie agrees and sucks on a cured ham" less

"Magnum`s frontman BCatley is back and..." more

"Magnum`s frontman BCatley is back and this time he brought with him shredder extraordinaire Magnus Karlsson (his work is in several excellent metal releases such as Allen/Lande, Codex, Starbreaker, Tony O`Hora etc). The Magnus moderinized Catley`s compositions and sound with excellent results. A must for fans of guitar driven melodic metal! Chucker is surely gnawing on cheese while twisting to this!" less

"Picture thick, multi-layered choruses..." more

"Picture thick, multi-layered choruses on a base of def-leppardish pop metal guitar and keyboards, memorable riffs and catchy choruses, and you are getting close to the CD. In short, the cover does not justice to the quality of the compositions and the playing, keeping in mind that guitar parts are played by shreddocrat maximus Reb Beach (Winger, Dokken, Whitesnake and Night Ranger). Download or end up like Chuck!" less

"thought the samples sounded good and ..." more

"thought the samples sounded good and invested my previous download-what a mistake! just like Mills` solo album, songs here lead nowehere, they are a pastiche of melodic rock and more progressive stuff....very disappointing-save your d`loads and go for the valentine or hugos ramo instead! not even fatso prince listens to this stuff" less

"I never dug them much back in the 80s..." more

"I never dug them much back in the 80s...they were just not enough metal for me at the time. However listening to them live these days make for a fresh discovery, these guys explored the blues/hard rock space eons before the southern harmony was a dream for the crowes. Personally I find Heartbreak Station their best effort, but the first two ac/dc inspired albums are also ok. This CD sounds like a fun hour to spend with Tom & the guys" less

"After a couple of er..experimental al..." more

"After a couple of er..experimental albums, DLR came back to his roots with this fun, poppy hard rock CD. You can't go wrong with this, while Chuckie instead screwed up big time while in power" less

"This is the special edition of DP`S l..." more

"This is the special edition of DP`S latest opus. A great way to hear one more time how Steve Morse re-energized the band launching them for a refreshed new career-great stuff. Chuck cheeser dances to this" less

"Chukka may even start a diet after li..." more

"Chukka may even start a diet after listening to this! contrarian to what self-defined experts tend to say, Tracy G`s period in the band was a time of great creativity and exploration, and this live cd closes that chapter. The industrometal guitarit`s contribution to Dio`s sound stands out thanks to his VH tapping/pulloff technique and interesting use of advanced multi-effectors (reminding of Steve Stevens at time). The production is just great-what`s not to like??" less

"Eclipse`s 3d album does nto disappoin..." more

"Eclipse`s 3d album does nto disappoint: more melodic hard rock from these guys, and some good guitar solos. Liked their second better though (check it out on emusic). Also the production is so so compared say to the brilliant sound of Motely Crue`s latest. Still Chuck doesn`t mind and waltzes while gorging himself on bacon." less

"no! the return of the bald shriekere!..." more

"no! the return of the bald shriekere! rock`s most overrated band returns...more songs leading nowhere and that voice...aaargh...better to listen to an iron fist on a blackboard...may chuck be condemend to a life of edens curse..." less

"crystal clear voice - /prod - uctio -..." more

"crystal clear voice - /prod - uctio - n,same old great bass sound, sharp guitar riffs, heavenly keyboards what else do you need from your favorite UK 80s rock band???
Go Chuckie go clawback time" less

"Wow- Mr Overland is truly a gifted si..." more

"Wow- Mr Overland is truly a gifted singer and despite its british origin this record sounds as American as it could be! FM should be more popular they deserve more. This one goes into Chukka`s sportscar` CD player as he drives to the grocery shop" less

"this band became Harlan Cage later on..." more

"this band became Harlan Cage later on, building on this classic 80s pomp/AOR album...great hooks and melodies!" less

"The return of Tyketto`s frontman Dann..." more

"The return of Tyketto`s frontman DannyT...another great slab of melodic rock from one of the genre`s most underrated singer. Music to our ears. Chucker munches on a lard sandwich while tapping his feet..." less

"Quality! the sound is exceptional eve..." more

"Quality! the sound is exceptional even if this is Gary's first solo outtake-you have it all guitar hystrionics, wild vocals etc....great guitar rock! now if chucker just restrained itself a bit..." less

"For Kiss fans only. Still it`s good t..." more

"For Kiss fans only. Still it`s good to find such rarities on emusic." less

"a good return by the Gioeli's (now do..." more

"a good return by the Gioeli's (now down to one) after the slightly disappointing 2003 CD...Neal Schon is long gone but Josh Ramos does a good job here, some memorable hooks, worth the download" less

"their best since the dark ride. - ..d..." more

"their best since the dark ride. - ..dow - nloadright away, power metal galore! Fatty Chucka headbangs to this" less

"The return of HS is a fantastic effor..." more

"The return of HS is a fantastic effort in the fine art of melodic rock. From the ballad The House to the opener She Ain`t Alright there is a lot of catchy melodies and energy here. Too bad Chukka is busy scarfing on pastries to appreciate" less

"eMusic is really delivering with some..." more

"eMusic is really delivering with some excellent releases recently...zztop, blackcrowes, Poison and now this! down with its detractors! anyway this is an excellent chance to rejoyce in JB's strato fueled guitar madness, in a collection of classics played live backed by a band including Mr Colaiuta himself...Chucker drinks a diet shake and claps his hands!" less

"A great modern metal guitarist (moder..." more

"A great modern metal guitarist (modern as in the era, not as illiterate new metal type) at his first solo album..Loomis does great, delivering all the chops Nevermore have become so loved for..what are you waiting for????" less

"As Chuck munches on salami filled pan..." more

"As Chuck munches on salami filled paninis, JJamison`s music fills the air with classic rock ballads. I wish there were a few more rock moments but it`s a good album for fans of Survivor. His solo debut was more enjoyable to out ears" less

"Except for the first song this CD is ..." more

"Except for the first song this CD is an utter disappointment and does not hold a candle to The Duke. Jorn better go back to the blackboard this time. Chucka almost choked on his grease sandwich listening to this one" less

"definitely better than lonely...., bu..." more

"definitely better than lonely...., but not as good as The duke. Jorn still produces reliable 1987 whitesnake numbers, the guitars are upfront, it's all good, but competition in the last 2 years is so high this is unlikely to be in anyone's top10 this year..." less

"chuck heaves as the new Lou Gramm alb..." more

"chuck heaves as the new Lou Gramm album rocks in the background..the great voice of Foreigner still has it and though some themes in the songs are regrettable, some songs are very good here - check out the AOR / HR of Baptized by Fire." less

"Georgey`s firs post-Dokken effort, go..." more

"Georgey`s firs post-Dokken effort, good stuff, solid singer in the Oni Logan, their second album (also here on emusic) even more njoyable-melodic metal. Chucko agrees and swallows a cheeseburger" less

"This testifies to this band's greatne..." more

"This testifies to this band's greatness thru time...recored in the 80s, at the apex of their commercial success, this concert includes most of their pre-comeback classics, esp. On a storyteller's night...solid hard rock vocals, classic 80s fender strat distortion, some keyboard support." less

"For a melodic death album this is pre..." more

"For a melodic death album this is pretty good though Nevermore and Arch Enemy are far superior bands. Got the edition with the DVD, fun to see the band in the recording studios." less

"The hype surrounding this band is wel..." more

"The hype surrounding this band is well deserved....the Italians produced a great piece of molten progmetal with awesome hooks and melodies...give the samples a try! Chuck, give the sausages a try!" less

"Brutal, fast, punkish this is the new..." more

"Brutal, fast, punkish this is the new Motorhead release....download or listen to Take That forever! Chukka agrees and scoops up some canapes...." less

"their best, after new tattoo, explore..." more

"their best, after new tattoo, explores a more mature side to the crue...awesome" less

"what to say..this is a classic...thos..." more

"what to say..this is a classic...those days chucker was pulling all nighters in some office his only comfort bacon laden bagels.." less

"I thought this was great - ...ti - gh..." more

"I thought this was great - ...ti - ghtsongs, great produ - ction - ,a rawer edge...the crue are back! last time these guys ruled the waves Chuck was skinny" less

"not as commercial as theater of pain,..." more

"not as commercial as theater of pain, shout is however a harbinger of metallic things to come...up with the crue!" less

"Interesting release with guitarists` ..." more

"Interesting release with guitarists` guitarist Reb Beach (everybody want to hire this geezer) filling in for JWatson who apparently lost his witty. Chuck headbangs and swallows a few slices of bologna" less

"all of these guys' catalogue is great..." more

"all of these guys' catalogue is great..crystalline sound, great melodies, awesome solos, conjures up to progmetal/powermetal greatness..." less

"their first was awesome (2-3 classic ..." more

"their first was awesome (2-3 classic AOR songs), Streets of Fire is also good, if you like M.Kiske's voice and PC69's compositions you will be right at home here.." less

"usually such hyped up releases do del..." more

"usually such hyped up releases do deliver, and this is the case with Tino & Co, the Praying Mantis, princes of the NWOBHM, stage a great, melodic comeback...one of the best release of the Fall" less

"straight for sleazy sunset boulevard ..." more

"straight for sleazy sunset boulevard emusic gives you...PBF! Too bad they didn't reach the highs of many other bands (such as Faster Pussycat), these guys had it all figured out. Time for Cchuck to take that diet pill now..." less

"Not as good as The Destiny Stone, ava..." more

"Not as good as The Destiny Stone, available on emusic, POL`s first CD reminds us of early Survivor work. Not bad. Chucker swings and take a monstrous bite to a bologna sandwich..." less

"This is much better than POL`s debut...." more

"This is much better than POL`s debut. THitchcock`s Totoesque vocals soar over a tapestry of piano and rhythm guitars straight out of a late 80s release, weaving fantastic melodies. Chucker agrees and dips into a plate of guacamole" less

"It is most bizarre that the addition ..." more

"It is most bizarre that the addition of great Magnus Karlsson on guitar failed to keep the band's momentum after their last two excellent CDs. Unfortunately most of Before.. is formulaic, with few memorable moments at all. No Seven Seals to be broken here unfortunately" less

"An interesting Frontiers project with..." more

"An interesting Frontiers project with Valentine`s Hugo and Journey/The Storm/2 Fires axeman and shreddophile Josh Ramos. The Journey factor here is high, a positive though some songs are a bit too long and Ramos` strat does not shine as much as Into The Light (highly recommended). Chucka waltzes and scoops up some scones" less

"This collection includes 2 albums fro..." more

"This collection includes 2 albums from RB`s mind 80s AOR production. It`s mainly guitar driven material though the plunky keyboards do place this firmly in that magical period for great music. For all AOR fans.
Chucka gyrates and bites a bacon pie" less

"Well if track 2 is not an instant roc..." more

"Well if track 2 is not an instant rock classic then I don't know-these guys are in top form, the Biff screams like there is no tomorrow and the guitar sound shines thanks to a cristalline production. Definitely a candidate for rock album of the year and it's only January! Chuck P headbangs and munches on some chili burgers" less

"Mark Free`s career highlight, Signal`..." more

"Mark Free`s career highlight, Signal`s only album, is a must for any serious fan of AOR/melodicrock. The fact that it was reissued and available on emusic is nothing short of fantasmago-ric!! Even ChuckPrince can`t ruin this moment!" less

"100% teutonic metal live...a couple o..." more

"100% teutonic metal live...a couple of billy idol covers thrown in as a bonus..these guys work the circuit as hard as rage and deserve your respect! chuck smiles and slurpls a banana cheesecake" less

"after their great debut, a bona fide ..." more

"after their great debut, a bona fide power metal classic, Starbreaker disappoint with a more modern sound, fewer solos by King Magnus and a muddier production. Still, Chuck Cheese will twist to this no doubt." less

"Starbreaker, truly an all star band, ..." more

"Starbreaker, truly an all star band, with TNT`S THarnell on vocals and the great King Magnus on shreddoguitar (check out his work with Allen/Lande among others) leading the pack. This is a great workbook of power melodic metal and comes strongly recommended. Chuck approves no doubt" less

"although obviosuly there is massive s..." more

"although obviosuly there is massive studio overdub work on this, the Mickey still has great pipes and his backing band does a great job (also not having a psychopath drummer helps). Curiously this is all early stage material and nothing from their best album Love among the cannibals.

Chucker waltzes and gobbles some fat and bacon tarts" less

"...just awesome stuff...blues guitar ..." more

"...just awesome stuff...blues guitar on oddball compositions..varying from moder rock to straight blues to pure fusion a-la Toto in session...great strat sound for the ex XYZ guitarist. Fat Chuck loves this as much as his roast boar" less

"What a bargain! for a low number of c..." more

"What a bargain! for a low number of credits you get 40 great tracks from the Master himself-previously unreleased stuff, movie tracks etc...even an obese lawyer would not resist!" less

"took a bet on a new band and it paid ..." more

"took a bet on a new band and it paid off in spades..great hard rock with a twist...if you loathed permission to land not to worry this is the bee`s knees" less

"JLT is truly a gifted singer and the ..." more

"JLT is truly a gifted singer and the SS band do a great job in delivering these numbers mostly penned by other writers. If the first track does not get you then mabe this is the wrong section of emusic for you.." less

"the nuge...."

"after the dismal cover CDs and the bi..." more

"after the dismal cover CDs and the bizarre Into the Now, Tesla seem to have learned their lesson and concentrate more on songwriting. The result is a good album of solid HR though we are far away from Mechanical Resonance...Chuck likes this as much as his pork rinds" less

"An OK melodic rock release, but Berry..." more

"An OK melodic rock release, but Berry`s vocals and Lauser`s guitar chops are not exactly creme de la creme stuff let`s be honest. Chuckett likes this CD though, and ducks into a bowl filled with bacon and cheese" less

"great AOR...but hugo/ramos is much, m..." more

"great AOR...but hugo/ramos is much, much better...like the band though" less

"horrific stuff.....just bad songwriti..." more

"horrific stuff.....just bad songwriting...check out that horrid china blue album..." less

"...have to get this! may be the last ..." more

"...have to get this! may be the last Toto tour ever, the musicianship is awesome as" less

"Leader of the Rack of lamb is Chuckie..." more

"Leader of the Rack of lamb is Chuckie no doubt. Slightly rougher on the sides than its predecessor, COAP is an enjoyable mid80s metal romp" less

"Classics from the Dee played live. A ..." more

"Classics from the Dee played live. A bit rough, but TW were never an 80s band let`s be honest. A good soundtrack to Chuckie`s all you can eat fried chicken dinners" less

"We`re not gonna take it says Chukka l..." more

"We`re not gonna take it says Chukka looking at his prescription diet pills. Anyway, this reminds me of high school when these guys ruled the NEast!! The Price is a classic ballad, and I Wonna Rock is MTV classic top 50 stuff" less

"PC69`s excellent frontman Readman and..." more

"PC69`s excellent frontman Readman and the guitarist from the great Silent Force powermetal band for a new project...good stuff, sounds like something Yngwie the king would write...4 stars riffarola!!" less

"Classics from one of the best 80s met..." more

"Classics from one of the best 80s metal glam bands...a few outtakes thrown in too for good measure..if you don`t have`em already download!" less

"Here! Eat this one too, Chucka! A col..." more

"Here! Eat this one too, Chucka! A collection of dark, brooding metal songs starring Never - more' - sfrontman Warrell Dane's tormented vocals - spect - acula - rstuff" less

"more classics from the golden era on ..." more

"more classics from the golden era on emusic..these guys were more punks than metal heads and lyrics were socially oriented...but the music is metal...try them if you don`t know them!" less

"if you are a fan of the hiarmetal gen..." more

"if you are a fan of the hiarmetal genre, chances you already have most of these tunes. If not, you are in for a treat. Personally I find their first album much better than what followed, but Vito Bratta remains the most exciting rhythm guitarist of the period IMO, so it may be worth downl - oadin - gthe whole shebang." less

"what a great band...this is their fir..." more

"what a great band...this is their first album...great melodic HR!!" less

"to get some unreleased songs by this ..." more

"to get some unreleased songs by this pivotal HR band...at emusic prices....chuckprince jumps up and down with joy..." less

"Shreddarola all the way! Adjuvated by..." more

"Shreddarola all the way! Adjuvated by Riper Owens, the Yngwie is back with an album of pure speed metal with the trademark classical influences...a must download" less