Blue Öyster Cult - The Revolution By Night (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1983
- 9 tracks
- 42 min
- classic rock
The Revolution By Night
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Initially, I only checked out "Take Me Away" and "Shooting Shark" from this album. But after giving it a proper spin, side 2 really made it for me. In the end, I rated it 3 stars. The pressing looks perfect.
It's been a long time since I last gave this album a listen. Wow, it's an amazing record all the way through. It seems to be overlooked when people talk about BOC albums. To me, this copy sounds great. Good soundstage too.
Following their triumphant return to the spotlight and re-establishing themselves as a top-tier rock band, Blue Öyster Cult spent two years crafting the successor to their massive hit ‘Fire of Unknown Origin’. During this time, the hard rock scene evolved significantly, and sadly, BOC never quite regained their former glory. As is often the case, the loss of a crucial member disrupted their dynamic, and with Albert Bouchard's departure, BOC lost a vital creative force. This album also showcased guest appearances from the likes of future American Idol host Randy Jackson (laying down bass on “Shooting Shark”) and Aldo Nova. Whether these additions sealed the fate of ‘The Revölution by Night’ is up for debate, but what's clear is that the late 1983 release flopped commercially. Produced by Bruce Fairbairn, who would later produce multi-platinum records for Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, and AC/DC, ‘Revölution’ didn’t reach those same heights. The LP kicks off strong with “Take Me Away” (fronted by Eric Bloom), which also aired on MTV, but unfortunately, the rest of the tracks didn’t quite captivate the fan base in the same way. “Shooting Shark” (a collab between Donald Roeser and Patti Smith) was another radio-friendly tune, but beyond that, the album leaned too heavily into AOR territory while many of BOC’s peers were embracing the golden era of hard rock and heavy metal with heavier records. I’ve since come to appreciate tracks like “Shadow of California” (more Imaginos lore), “Feel the Thunder,” and “Dragon Lady,” which is almost speed metal compared to their older stuff (kind of a “Tattoo Vampire” for the ‘80s). ‘The Revölution by Night’ is a solid record, but it’s not a masterpiece, and BÖC would soon fade into obscurity. Whatever you wanna be, BOC?
Widely seen as the genuine conclusion to this band's significant period, The Revolution By Night was largely met with apathy both by the music industry and fans, as shown by the abrupt decline in interest, from which they never bounced back. This album marks the first without the original members, as Albert Bouchard departed halfway through, leading to a revolving door of new rhythm section players, none of whom brought anything new to their sound. My main gripe with the album is that it blatantly sounds like a product of its time (1983), whereas their other albums had a more enduring quality. Much of this is due to the very 80s-style synth drums used all throughout, but the Lanier synths also feel outdated. I'm not sure what they were aiming for with this album; it seems like they were chasing a hit to follow up 'Burnin' For You' from the previous release. Unlike their previous attempt to recreate a successful formula (the uneven Spectres, which tried to mimic Agents Of Fortune), this one feels lacking in energy and creativity throughout. 'Eyes Of Fire', 'Veins', 'Let Go', and 'Dragon Lady' are all half-hearted songs, but they fail to match their legacy. 'Feel The Thunder' revisits their biker culture theme, and 'Shadow Of California' is a solid track with some menace, yet both have been executed better on previous albums. The highlights are 'Take Me Away', a pretty decent rocker, and the beautiful 'Shooting Shark', which I'd rank among their best songs. Overall, this is a disappointing album because it's the first that doesn't take risks. BOC settled for the bland sound of the time, and their career suffered because of it. As 'Take Me Away' and 'Shooting Shark' are on the decent Workshop Of The Telescopes compilation, this album can only be recommended for collectors or dedicated fans only.
Often seen as the real end of a chapter for this band, "The Revolution By Night" was mostly met with a shrug by both the music industry and fans, as shown by the sudden drop in interest that they never bounced back from. This album marks the first without the original members, as Albert Bouchard left halfway through, leading to a revolving door of new rhythm section players, none of whom brought anything new to their sound. My main gripe with this album is that it's very much a product of its time (1983), unlike their other albums that had a more enduring quality. Most of this is due to the very 80s synth drums used all over, but the Lanier synths also feel out of date. Not sure what they were aiming for with this one, it's like they needed a hit to follow up 'Burnin' For You' from the last release. Unlike their previous attempt to recreate a successful formula (the wildly inconsistent "Spectres" which tried to follow the blueprint of "Agents Of Fortune"), this one seems to lack energy and creativity throughout. 'Eyes Of Fire', 'Veins', 'Let Go' and 'Dragon Lady' are all just going through the motions, but they completely miss the mark compared to their legacy. 'Feel The Thunder' revisits their love for biker culture, and 'Shadow Of California' is a solid track with some edge to it, yet both have been done better on previous albums. The highlights are 'Take Me Away', a pretty decent rocker and the beautiful 'Shooting Shark', which I'd rank among their best songs. Overall, this is a disappointing album because it's the first that plays it safe. BOC settled for the bland sound of the time and their career took a hit because of it. As 'Take Me Away' and 'Shooting Shark' are on the decent "Workshop Of The Telescopes" compilation, this album can only be recommended for collectors or die-hard fans only.
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