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It Comes At Night (Remix) (Bonus Track)Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Pandemonium [Japan Edition] Year : 2010 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
For the first time in their career they list the keyboard player as a
member of the band. And the keyboards have a key spot in their sound.
Still, the top notch production, and the vital song writing, makes
'Pandemonium' one of the heaviest Pretty Maids albums ever. It's like
they read my write-up for 'Wake Up To The Real World' and decided to do
something about it! (LOL, not really, but one is allowed to dream,
right?) 'Pandemonium' really works an all levels, and will be a top
contender for album of the year for me. Every fan of melodic metal owes
it to themselves to buy this album.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Wake Up To The Real World [Japan Edition] Year : 2006 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Another solid slab of melodic metal from our favorite Danish boys. It
seems as though these guys can never let me down. Although I have to
admit that this album took that extra spin to really get into. I'm not
sure what my problem was, but I was almost disappointed with 'Wake Up To
The Real World' at first. It might be the somewhat thin production that
threw me for a loop. Because now I really enjoy this stellar CD. If
anything, Pretty Maids have gone somewhat back to the sound of their
earlier material. Many of the songs are quite heavy, and with a beefier
sound, they would have been total throwback to the 80's. There are 2
reasons this is not the case as is though. 1. The mentioned production,
and 2. There are maybe 1 or 2 ballads too many here. Don't get me wrong,
I like the bands ballads also, I just don't need every second song to
be one. Kudos for the excellent cover of Deep Purple's classic "Perfect
Strangers" though. All in all a solid effort.
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6. A Love And Fiction (Bonus Track)
7. Crazy Horses (Bonus Track)
8. Where The Blood Runs Deep (Bonus Track)
9. Forever And Eternal (Bonus Track)
10. Spooked (Live) (Bonus Track)
11. Come On Tough (Live) (Bonus Track)Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Offside [Japan Edition] Year : 1992 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
'Offside' was the EP that rounded out my otherwise complete Pretty
Maids discography. This 5 track EP was really hard to find, but I
finally lucked out and snagged a Japanese version off of eBay.
Released
in July of 1992, this EP contains 5 more or less acoustic versions of 2
Pretty Maids originals, and 3 cover songs. However, both of the
original songs are new, and were never on any of Pretty Maids' regular
releases. Thin Lizzy's "Please Don't Leave Me" was also done for
'Sin-Decade', but here we get an acoustic version. "'39" is a Queen
cover. These 4 tracks would later reappear on Pretty Maids' next album,
1993's 'Stripped'. So the only exclusive track on 'Offside' now is the
remaining "Fly Away". This song was penned by Phil Lynnot and Jimmy
Bain, and recorded for Bain's band, Wild Horses, debut album in 1980.
'Offside'
is a great addition to the Pretty Maids catalogue. And since it
features an exclusive track, it is a must for collectors.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Sin-Decade [Japan Edition] Year : 1992 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
This was the 3rd album I got a hold of from these Danish rockers. And
it was good to hear that few things had changed since their earlier
efforts. Pretty Maids has got to be one of the most consistent bands
around! 'Sin-Decade' is full of melodic metal-tracks, with smaller hints
of hard rock or AOR. This album is also more even throughout the whole
album. I have a hard time picking favorites here, because all the songs
are great. But one song stick out, namely the last track: "Please Don't
Leave Me". It's written by 2 gentlemen, called John Sykes and Phil
Lynott. Also known as members of Thin Lizzy. This cover-tune gave Pretty
Maids a minor hit, as the track was also released as a single.
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11. Far Far Away (Bonus Track)Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Stripped [Japan Edition] Year : 1993 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Stripped is an acoustic album of the Danish hard rock/heavy metal band
Pretty Maids, with a mix of new songs and cover songs. "Savage Heart"
had previously been released on the Jump The Gun album and "Please Don't
Leave Me", "In The Minds Of The Young", "39" and "Heartbeat From
Heaven" from the 5 track acoustic EP "Offside" released in 1992.
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11. When It All Comes Down (Bonus Track)Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Scream [Japan Edition] Year : 1994 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
'Scream' is yet another stunning piece of work. And the quality of the
material is not so much that these guys are the best technical players
out there. But they are very skilled at what they do nonetheless.
Straight forward melodic metal is what they do, and they continue to do
it, no matter what the trend! This album is from 1995, but it sounds
just as fresh as 'Future World' did in 1987, and 'Sin-Decade' did in
1992. I also hear that they have added just a touch of the L.A. groove
here and there. The production is stellar, and for that we can thank one
Flemming Rasmussen. You might remember him from when Metallica still
sounded like a thrash metal band. If you haven't discovered this awesome
band yet, it's about time!
Killer tracks: Rise, Scream, Walk Away, In A World Of Your Own, Anytime Anywhere
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Spooked [Japan Edition] Year : 1997 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Pretty Maids have never let me down musically. But I am flabbergasted
that they still manage to floor me, 20 years after I first fell in love
with their music. I knew I was going to like 'Spooked', as I have every
other CD from this band. But that it was gonna blow me away the way it
did was a total surprise! After a short intro the band roars into
"Freakshow", a heavy metal song so un-1997, it's almost ridiculous! And
the following "Dead Or Alive" reminds me very much of the sound the band
sported on 'Future World' over 10 years earlier. I know we all hail
Hammerfall and Nocturnal Rites as purveyors of real heavy metal, that
waved their flags high, and brought metal back in the warmth during the
late 90's.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Overdoing [Japan Edition] Year : 1999 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
The end of a millennium was arriving shortly, and Pretty Maids were
still going strong. Almost 20 years after their birth, not much has
changed musically for these guys. It's such a pleasure to listen to this
band going on and on, without loosing their quality. How many bands do
you know that have been around this long, without changing their sound
once? Outstanding! Even their line-up seems to have been constant for
the last decade. If you haven't heard these guys yet, it's about time!
Melodic metal doesn't come much better than this!
Killer tracks: Snakes In Eden, Hell On High Heels, With These Eyes
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : First Cuts... And Then Some Year : 1999 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
This compilation includes the 'Pretty Maids' and 'In Santa's Claws'
EP's, as well as the 3 bonus tracks from the Japanese version of
'Spooked'.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Carpe Diem [Japan Edition] Year : 2000 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
'Carpe Diem' is just as good as any of the other releases from Pretty
Maids. They keep delivering classic heavy metal, and I'm always stunned
by how heavy they really are. Sure, they are a melodic band, with many
mid-paced songs and ballads. But the brother part of their material is
actually very heavy. Just pop this disc in, and listen to the opening
"Violent Tribe" and the fantastic "Until It Dies"! And as always, you're
bound to rock along to catchy refrains, like in "Wouldn't Miss You" and
"Carpe Diem". 'Carpe Diem' might just be the bands most consistent
album to date, and it is a very balanced CD. Ronnie's voice sounds as
vital as ever, and Ken keeps hammering out killer stuff with his guitar.
It's refreshing to hear a band that is not afraid of guitar-solos, and
keeps from tuning down the guitars.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Planet Panic [Japan Edition] Year : 2002 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
I just keep repeating myself when writing about this band. Consistent
line-up, consistent songwriting skills, consistent musicianship etc.
This band is just phenomenal! They never let me down. They continue to
release stellar material, album after album. Every metalhead owe it to
themselves to own a Pretty Maids CD or 2. So why not start with 'Planet
Panic'?
Killer tracks: Virtual Brutality, Not What You Think, Who's Gonna Change, Enter Forevermore
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Motherland [Japan Edition] Year : 2013 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
If anyone has heard the lead single ‘Mother Of All Lies’ then you’ll
know what type of hard rock extravaganza you’re in for. The last Pretty
Maids opus, Pandemonium (2010), was a rewarding heavy metal experience,
and Motherland follows suit as a clean-cut, well-polished metal album.
Personally,
I still prefer the band’s older material, particularly the 1984 opus
Red Hot And Heavy, and while their current sound is far removed from
those fiery days, the Danes can still pack a punch. The five-piece are
masters at melting together crystal clear melodies and Gothic-tinged
Euro metal, and the result is a wholesome sound bolstered by the
soaring, yet oaken wails of Ronnie Atkins whose soul never seems to age.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Jump The Gun [Japan Edition] Year : 1990 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
This is a great CD. This group kind of sounds like a cross between
whitesnake & roxy blue from the 80's. The songs Don't settle for
Less, Rock the House, Young Blood (best track), and Dream On really
rocks!!
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Artist : Pretty Maids
Country : Denmark
Release : Future World
Year : 1987
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
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These guys from Denmark definitely came to rock! Although not Pretty
Maids' first release, it is their first major label U.S. release, or at
least it was when I bought it. This was the type of exciting release
that had me waiting for the bands next disc. The best song here is the
title track, which even had a great video of a car, the band, and the
outback. The guitar work of Ken Hammer has me green with envy. Like many
European bands, Pretty Maids has that classical sound to it with
astounding keyboards and scorching vocals.
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Red,Hot And Heavy Year : 1984 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info: People look at the title and the cover and pass up on this record. There is no bigger mistake you can make.
This
is a must have record. A diamond from a classic era. From start to
finish this is one of the most enjoyable metal records that you will
ever hear. Very heavy, yet at the same time bursting at the seams with
unforgetable melodies.
Classic Metal is definitely what it is but
it's the best kind of Classic Metal. Tight playing, great production,
truly memorable tunes.
Pretty Maids - Pretty Maids (1983) [Japan Edition]
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Pretty Maids - In Santa's Claws (1990) [Japan Edition]
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Artist : Pretty Maids Country : Denmark Release : Pretty Maids/In Santa's Claws [Japan Edition] Year : 1983/1990 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Danish hard & heavy band the Pretty Maids were formed in 1981 by
singer Ronnie Atkins and guitarist Ken Hammer; adding guitarist Pete
Collins, bassist John Darrow, and drummer Phil More, the group recorded a
demo which earned them a contract with the British label Bullet,
resulting in the 1983 release of their self-titled debut EP. That same
year, the Pretty Maids supported Black Sabbath on their tour of
Scandinavia, and after replacing Collins with guitarist Ricky Hansson
and Darrow with bassist Allan Delong, the band entered the studio to
record their first LP for new label CBS, 1984's Red, Hot and Heavy.
Hansson's tenure proved short-lived, however, and Collins returned to
the lineup for a tour lasting through 1985 two years later, the Pretty
Maids resurfaced with Future World.
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