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Nazareth Album: “Nazareth [Japan Bonus Tracks]”
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Nazareth [Japan Bonus Tracks] |
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Release Date:2006-05-30
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:4571136371891
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Review - :
This 1971 self-titled debut may stun fans who are accustomed to the hard-driving rock and gritty power {\ballads} that characterize {$Nazareth}'s more popular work. {^Nazareth} is a diverse collection of songs that points the way towards the {\pop} leanings that would dominate the group's later output. Although it lacks the consistency of later albums like {^Hair of the Dog} and {^Expect No Mercy}, fans of 1970s {\rock} will find plenty to enjoy on this surprisingly adventurous disc. The overall sound is softer than the {\hard rock} the group is best known for, but that doesn't mean the album isn't lacking in good old-fashioned {\rock & roll}. {&"Witchdoctor Woman"} is a moody rocker built on a slow, spooky fuzz guitar riff, and the group's sinister cover of {&"Morning Dew"} transforms this {\folk} classic into a {\hard rock} epic that provides a powerful showcase for {$Manny Charlton}'s powerful but imaginative guitar work. A lot of time is also devoted to {\country}-styled {\ballads} like {&"I Had a Dream"} and {&"Country Girl,"} which set dreamy melodies against a gentle backdrop of keyboards and steel guitar. The most surprising thing about {^Nazareth} is the experimental, effects-laden approach used to bring the songs to life; the best example is the use of a voice box guitar for the much of the vocal on {&"Fat Man,"} which enhances the loneliness of the lyrics. There are also touches of orchestration, the most interesting use appearing on {&"Red Light Lady,"} a song that starts off as a steamy, guitar-heavy rocker but transforms midway through into a stately {\ballad} driven by a powerful string arrangement. All in all, {^Nazareth} tries out too many different styles to ever cohere, but it does effectively show off the chops and songwriting skills of this oft-underrated band. It is a necessary listen for the group's fans and may even win over '70s {\rock} fans who wouldn't normally go for the {$Nazareth} sound. [The Japanese version included bonus tracks.] ~ Donald A. Guarisco, All Music Guide
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