Janick Gers and Ian Gillan!
David K. Barrett | Seattle, WA | 06/25/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Great album in the heavy metal context. You gotta watch Gillan because he is a musical chameleon. This is not like the early Purple or solo jazz stuff. This is a British heavy metal album with help from Janick Gers (Later to be in Maiden). "Men Of War", "Sunbeam" and the epic "Born To Kill" are the standouts. Also "Nightmare" is a fine track a with a great chorus. I rate it one short than 5 stars because the live tracks at the end are useless, but really it is a 4 and a half anyway."
Another stunt
05/25/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't believe one of the reviewers actually said "the only album you will need from Gillan". Does it mean it's the only album worth listening? Apparently not... if I start recalling his works with "Episode Six", his lead role in "Jesus Christ Superstar", masterpiece records with Deep Purple, then finally his earlier solo albums like "Mr.Universe" and "Future Shock". I am not even talking about the 80's and 90's. Gillan's musical style cannot fit under one definition, his music constantly changes and evolves. He's been doing heart-pumping heavy metal, he's been doing jazz and fusion, he's been doing gospels and theatrical performances, finally he's been on the satanic side as well (with Black Sabbath). What we can expect from Gillan is not to expect anything. Having said that, it's obvious that most of the listeners still associate him with the Deep Purple era, i.e. he's considered to be one of the hard-rock godfathers. That is why, fans still look for more sheer power in his albums. And "Double trouble" is an album that delivers all that. It's a pure hard-rock Gillan's style. Packed with a team of excellent musicians like Janick Gers, Gillan produces a very mighty and strong record. Songs like the opening "Rip your spine out", "Born to kill" and "Nightmare" would make heads bang, while "M.A.D." is slow and powerful. His voice is at the peak. Along with "Mr.Universe", "Magic" and "GLory Road", this record is among Gillan's hard-rock best.If you're looking for a softer side, get his 90's records."
The complete double set! A jewel!
M. D. Fonseca | Thunder | 07/22/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album is half new album / half live album. The first eight songs (up till "Born To Kill") are new studio tracks. And I assure you it?s a great album. The songs are strong and catchy, even if the guitar work is a little bit weak ("courtesy", of course, of Janick Gers, the mediocre guitarist who hit the jackpot when he was chosen to replace Adrian Smith in Iron Maiden). Gillan?s voice was still very strong, the rhythm section of McCoy and Underwood are solid and inspiring.
Thre live half is also very good.
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Track Listings (14) - Disc #1