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No trends here... this IS poison!

Scott Pistner | St. Marys, PA USA | 05/25/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Flashback 1988. Those were the good ol' days of Rock n' Roll. Poison's "Hollyweird" is a throwback to those good ol' days. They stay true to their sound here, not following any current trends or fads, thank god! The production is rather raw sounding as well - not too polished or over produced. Some may like this, others may not. I do like it. More of a live feel to it and what you will here when seeing them live, I believe. The title track is an instant Poison classic and would fit nicely on "Open Up and Say Ahh.." or "Flesh and Blood" as most of this recod would. "Squeeze Box" (first single) is a Poisonized version of The Who classic. "Shooting Star" could be Fallen Angel - Part 2. The next couple are kinda cheesy lyric wise by have the typical Poison sound musically. Still very catchy and quite listenable. C.C. has lead vocal duties on three tracks and are the only songs on here that really vary from that familiar Poison sound. The record finishes very strong, with some of "Hollyweird"'s best material here at the end. "Devil Woman" and "Wasteland" are two of the best songs Poison has recorded to date with great solos by C.C. and Bret on harmonica. "Stupid, Stoned & Dumb" is very creative and another highlight. "Home", both Bret's and C.C's versions are hilarious! I love 'em! And the bonus song "Rockstar" gets it's official release here. Yet another instant Poison classic. I love this record. Great guitar work by C.C. throughout! Will it go platinum? Unfortunately, probably not, but it's true Poison through and through. If your a fan of their first three releases this one is definitely for you. Recommended."

It's Actually Very Good

HeadbangerDuh | Los Angeles, CA | 05/04/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is not the best album Poison has recorded, but it's not the worst, either. The attitude is the same, but it sounds a little too new for my tastes. The high points are Bret and CC's Stories, but why did'nt Bobby and Rikki get one? The songs are very good (almost all of them, anyway), and so is the production. Shooting Star is pretty much a Fallen Angel clone, but its one of the album's best. Of course, all you die hard Poison fans already own this, but to a casual fan, I'd tell you to get Greatest Hits or Look What The Cat Dragged In, because this is not true Poison."

THE GUTTERCATS FROM HOLLYWEIRD RETURN

Robert L. Swoffer | Port Huron MI USA | 05/06/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'll make it simple, the original 4 back at it again!! Lead-off
track Hollyweird ("just call me pimp daddy, I'll roll ya one big fatty") gets the CD off to a great start!! Next Squeeze Box again Poison does justice to another cover tune! Wishful Thinkin and Shooting Star both cool tunes, cool hooks in 'em, wish they would of played Shooting Star Live, hopefully they will in '03.
Get Ya some is well you know what its about, its Poison being themselves, it'd be a nice tune live also!! Emperor's New Clothes, personally one of my faves, C.C. has his own style, plus this is much better than his SaMantha 7 outfit! Next, Devil Woman and Wasteland, stand-out tracks by far the best on the album. Bret and the gang wail on Devil Woman, harmonica and all; Wasteland, turn it up and hit the road on your HOG! Livin in the know wasn't crazy about it but C.C.'s style is unique. Stupid, Stoned and Dumb, hmm well this POISON, gang vocals make you wanna sing along and believe me child I do!! HOME- Bret and C.C.'s Stories love the concept, I personally like Brets version better, actually it is better also Bret mentions the Late Dave Williams from Drowning Pool, who would of imagine he wouldn't be with us now. R.I.P. Dave. Last but not least, OK first off I could of wrote the lyrics to Rockstar but I didn't and thats the point. This song kicks A$$ Live! Definitely 2 thumbs up live, great riff, great hook, and catchy as hell!! Poison is back so purchase this album Hey I own 3(1 for the house, 1 for the car, 1 for the van) Poison rocks and also buy Bret's Songs of Life, he's at his best. bretmichaels.com great website lots of info"