Nazareth Album: “Catch [German Bonus Tracks]”

Umm, is this Nazareth?? The only way you can tell this is Nazareth is by the vocalist Dan McCafferty, the music is completely different, at first listen I didn't really care for this CD, but a couple more listens I actually like A couple of the songs. "This Month's Messiah" is one that actually sounds like Nazareth, another song is "Ruby Tuesday" This CD is only for the true, devout Nazareth fans that must have all of their stuff,........

During the 1980's Nazareth had problems with their musical direction. The former hard rock approach changed a bit and that resulted in a bunch of uneven albums to say the least. "The catch" is no exception! Singer Dan McCafferty said that Nazareth on this album from 1984 tried to go Techno, but the result wasn't successful. Although the album can not be compared to any effort from the 1970's, it's not all bad. The song "Last exit Brooklyn" with its driving bass is rather appealing, and so is "You don't believe in us". For old time sake Nazareth throws in a rocker: "Sweetheart tree". And their cover of Rolling Stones' "Ruby tuesday" is alright. Many songs are just mediocre, like "Moondance" and "Road to nowhere", but the opening "Party down" is so horrible I can't find the words. I would say that "The catch" is for dedicated fans only.

Umm, is this Nazareth?? The only way you can tell this is Nazareth is by the vocalist Dan McCafferty, the music is completely different, at first listen I didn't really care for this CD, but a couple more listens I actually like A couple of the songs. "This Month's Messiah" is one that actually sounds like Nazareth, another song is "Ruby Tuesday" This CD is only for the true, devout Nazareth fans that must have all of their stuff,........

Nazareth has done the hard-rock formula again. This album is more akin to "HAIR OF THE DOG" days...Unlike "FOOL CIRCLE", "2XS" and "NO JIVE" albums, this album is repetitive and uninspired hard rock.

Two songs worth listening to are "RUBY TUESDAY" and "MOONDANCE". The beat are great and these songs really rocks!! So if you're causal fans or ballad lover, try "FOOL CIRCLE" Or "NO JIVE". Or just buy one of their "GREATEST HITS" albums.