Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Turn Of The Screw (1989)

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Artist : Dirty Looks
Country : USA
Release : Turn Of The Screw
Year : 1989
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

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This is Dirty Looks follow up album to Cool From The Wire and was more successfull on the charts than its predecessor. Let me first try to set some things straight about Dirty Looks. Henrik Ostergaard was a lyrical master, noone before nor sense has written songs the way Henrik did and put them together in music making his point and often being humourous in doing it. Not only that but he also played a scorching guitar.
True Henriks vocals were very similar to Bonn Scott and the band itself could sound alot like ACDC when they wanted, but that wasnt what they were about.

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - The Worst Of Dirty Looks (2008)

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Artist : Dirty Looks
Country : USA
Release : The Worst Of Dirty Looks
Year : 2008
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320


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The songs on this CD are basically from their mid-period (One Bad Leg, Chewin On The Bit, etc) with a few live versions of earlier material, and have been remastered well. There is nothing here from the 2007/2008 albums which I did find somewhat peculiar considering the outstanding quality of these discs. The songs blend together nicely as if this was an album rather than a compilation and I would recommend the disc to anyone who is a fan of 70s/80s hard rock and/or Dirty Looks.

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Cool From The Wire (1988)

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Artist : Dirty Looks
Country : USA
Release : Cool From The Wire
Year : 1988
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

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The first time I heard any tracks off of Dirty Looks’ release, Cool From the Wire, I honestly thought I was hearing new music from AC/DC. Henrik Ostergaard has that whole Bon Scott sound down pretty darn close, and the rhythm section of former Harpo bassist Jack Pyers, drummer Gene Barnett could give AC/DC a run for their money.
This was the first major release featuring lead guitarist, Paul Lidel. Paul came out with his guitar blazing, and quickly shows that he is a very solid player on this disc. Ozzy Osbourne producer Max Norman produced this disc, and the sound is on this disc is fantastic. Cool from the Wire hit #134 on the Bilboard charts, and three singles (Wastin’ my time, Cool From the Wire, and Oh Ruby) were released from this disc. It’s Not the Way You Rock was also on the Johnny Be Good movie soundtrack.

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Slave To The Machine (1996) [Reissue]

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1. Murder For Money
2. Slave In The Machine
3. Droperidol
4. A Better Way
5. Anesthesia
6. The Hole
7. Feelings Of Dread
8. Quite So High
9. Getting Even
10. Jaw Breaker
11. The Rotten Kind
12. Last Crack
13. Better Off Dead
14. It's Gonna Be Alright (Live) (Bonus Track)
15. Let There Be Rock (Live) (AC/DC Cover) (Bonus Track)

Artist :       Dirty Looks
Country :     USA
Release :     Slave To The Machine [Reissue]
Year :           1996
Genre :       Hard Rock
File Type :   mp3 VBR


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 Slave To The Machine is a monster. It's basically the Dirty Looks you remember but more powerfull and a bit less melodic. The album starts off with a really strong tune in "Slave In The Machine" and for the most part the whole first half of the album blows doors. The second half of the album is a bit more hit and miss but still good enough to grow on you and with 13 tracks you can live with a couple mediocre tunes. The final tune "Last Crack" is a standout. The reissues here offers a total of 2 bonus tracks ''It's Gonna Be Alright (Live)'' and ''Let There Be Rock (Live) (AC/DC Cover)''. 

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - I Want More (1987) [Reissue]

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'Fuck You - I Want More' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Tokyo' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Oh Ruby' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Put A Spell On You' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Too Bad' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Not The Way You Rock' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'It's A Bitch' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Let Me Go' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Undercover' (Remastered 1987 Version)
'Smell The Gasoline' (Bonus Track)
'Narcissist' (Bonus Track)

Artist : Dirty Looks
Country : USA
Release : I Want More [Reissue]
Year : 1987
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 VBR


Info:

Two never-before-released bonus tracks 'Smell The Gasoline' and the very unlike Dirty Looks Tune 'Narcissist'. The I Want More tracks have been digitally remastered to enhance the listeners enjoyment. For those that are familiar with these early recordings, they might recall that some of the recordings were a little tough to listen to due to the constraints of the time. However, a full remastering job by a hard rock engineer and the lyrics included in the artwork will help the listener to enjoy Dirty Looks like they never have before.

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Dirty Looks (1984) [Reissue]

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'You Can't Take Me' (Remastered 1984)
'Crazy,Crazy' (Remastered 1984)
'Get Back' (Remastered 1984)
'She's A Rocker' (Remastered 1984)
'Get Off' (Remastered 1984)
'Wild Child' (Remastered 1984)
'Told You So' (Remastered 1984)
'Get Ready' (Remastered 1984)
'On Your Back' (Remastered 1984)
'I Love You' (Remastered 1984)
'And I Do' (Bonus Track)
'Hold Tight' (Bonus Track) (from the Dirty Looks EP - 1984)
'She's On Top' (Bonus Track) (from the Dirty Looks EP - 1984)
'My Time' (Bonus Track)(from the Dirty Looks EP - 1984)
'Tell Me' (Bonus Track)(from the Dirty Looks EP - 1984)


Artist :       Dirty Looks
Country :     USA
Release :     Dirty Looks [Reissue]
Year :           1984
Genre :       Hard Rock
File Type :   mp3 VBR

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 Dirty Looks - As if it wasn't hard enough to find this mega-rare album on its vinyl-only release, With the addition of a never-before-released bonus track 'And I Do' the reissue takes it one step further by giving you the impossible to find original 1984 four song EP (originally pressed in extreme limited quantities). All 15 tracks have been digitally remastered to enhance the listeners enjoyment. For those that are familiar with these early recordings, they might recall that some of the recordings were a little tough to listen to due to the constraints of the time. However, a full remastering job by a hard rock engineer and the lyrics included in the artwork will help the listener to enjoy Dirty Looks like they never have before.  

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Bootlegs (1991)

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Gasoline (2007)

TRACKLIST:
01. Doesn't Count The Juice
02. 2nd Chance (Didn't Take It)
03. See You In The Morning
04. Through Your Eyes
05. If The World Stopped Spinning
06. Over Me
07. Stick Around
08. "I Am That I Am"
09. Everythings Gonna Be Alright
10. New White Naked
11. Trick Of The Moon

2007 saw the return of one of the best sleaze bands ever, Dirty Looks. Hard rock fans will be hard pressed to find more satisfying CDs than Cool From The Wire, Turn Of The Screw or Five Easy Pieces. Those albums represented Dirty Looks at their creative peak, but that was fifteen years ago. So the question is, can these cult legends regain their former glory with Gasoline, or will it be a muddled mess like some of their later release?
The answer to that question is a bit of both. The songs are here, vocalist Henrik Ostergaard sounds the exact same as he did so many years ago, and the production still leaves something to be desired. There really is no excuse for a poor production job in this day and age, as even talentless hacks sitting behind their computer can use programs to make their crap sound somewhat respectable. But if you can get past the substandard production and mix then Gasoline might be exactly what you were looking for from the band.
"Doesn't Count The Juice", "2nd Chance (Didn't Take It)", and "If The World Stopped Spinning" all bring back memories of Dirty Looks' greatness, and the later sounds like it was ripped straight from the Cool From The Wire recording sessions. The only song that is a complete letdown is "Over Me", which is just a mess of sound. Guitarist Paul Lidel is back in the fold and he has always had a knack for recreating AC/DC inspired riffs and also making an appearance is his former Broken Teeth bandmate Jason McMaster.
If you plan on shelling out some cash for this disc, make sure you pick up the Perris Records reissue, because the bonus tracks are two of the better songs here. I'm happy that Dirty Looks is back, as they have always been one of my favorites. I just hope that next time Henrik and company get a producer that can clean up these songs a bit, that alone would have turned Gasoline from a good CD to a great one.

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - One Bad Leg (1994)

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01. One Bad Leg
02. Hello It's Me
03. Point Of View
04. Loveless
05. Lamb's Breath
06. YMI
07. Anyway You Want
08. Raining In The Sun
09. Oh Ruby (Live)
10. Cool From The Wire (Live)

About 1/3 (not sure which third) and the 2 live tracks were recorded by the 'Five Easy Pieces' line-up of Henrik, Paul, Brian, and Jim as outtakes from those sessions. Dave Naro plays bass on "Loveless" and "Anyway You Want" (uncredited). Other than that, no credits are listed.
'Loveless' was previously on 'Bootlegs' (same version)
Track order is a bit different than the Music For Nations re-release
"Hello It's Me" is a re-work of "Stone in My Eye" (Rumbledog)

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Superdeluxe (2008)

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Artist : Dirty Looks
Artist Origin : USA
Release Title : Superdeluxe
Release Year : 2008
Artist Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

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Dirty Looks returns with Superdeluxe; the greasiest rock record to hit the street since the infamous Cool From The Wire and its follow-up Turn of the Screw. Superdeluxe reunites the original line-up of Henrik Ostergaard, vocals/guitar, Paul Lidel, guitar, Jack Pyers, bass, with the addition of Jeremy Hummel on drums. Superdeluxe is full of that vintage Dirty Looks sound to satisfy all the diehard fans and forge ground with a whole new generation. Henrik's vocal performance screams with raw emotion, that if possible, exceeds all of his previous performances leaving no doubt this guy is at the top of his game and possibly one of the best balls out singers there is.

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Dirty Looks (San Francisco) - Live In San Diego (2005)

1. Intro/Blue Tequila
2. It's Not the Way You Rock
3. This Way
4. Turn of the Screw
5. Five Easy Pieces
6. Trip the Light / Nobody Rides For Free
7. Cool From the Wire
8. Oh,Ruby

Artist :       Dirty Looks
Country :     USA
Release :     Live In San Diego
Year :           2005
Genre :       Hard Rock
File Type :   mp3 320

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 The sound quality on this recording is top-notch and professionally put together. I've heard some of their bootlegs that sound like they were recorded with a tin can and a string. Well, this ain't one of those... The stand-out tracks on this one are "Turn of the screw" and "Nobody rides for free" as this recording breathes new life into those originals and dare I say they sound even better on this disc than what was relased on the Turn of the Screw album. It would be nice to hear some other tracks from that album as they were meant to heard (Go Away, L.A. Anna, etc). More live quality releases like this one would be welcomed indeed. 

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