Search - Wayne Kramer :: Dangerous Madness

Brilliant

Doctor Phibes | 04/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The second solo offering by one of the former MC5 guitar throttlers, this is more than just a decent sophomore effort, as it takes what he started on The Hard Stuff and blows it sky high! The songwriting is darn near perfect on this one and as with all of Kramer's material, the themes are gritty and very real. The streets, drugs/booze, hard times, loud music and loose living, aren't just token topics here, instead the guy delivering the goods truly lived what he sings about and that lends an urgency to the material that demands the listener pay attention. However, Wayne knows how to write a great rock n' roll tune and even if you ignore the heavy lyrics, the infectious music will still get in your head. Good stuff from a living, battle-scarred, rock legend."

Wayne Kramer - 'Danerous Madness' (Epitaph)

Mike Reed | USA | 06/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Liked this solo effort by the former MC 5 guitarist better than I did his 'Citizen Wayne' CD (see my review). It simply just rocks out more. Tracks I thought made this disc a worthy pick are "Back To Detroit", the rocking "Take Exit 97" (possibly this CD's best cut), "God's Worst Nightmare" and the dramatic "Dead Man's Vest". Line-up: Kramer-guitar,piano&vocals, Tad Schumacher-bass, David McMurray-sax and Scott Thunes-drums. A great bargain price."