HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES TRACK LISTING REVEALED

[rgallie]

The whole album is also on Spotify

Normally love a freebie but what with all proceeds going to charity and Alice being Alice I figured id pay for this. Mind you I assume what ever spotify or any other streaming service payed the artists/company to feature this album go to charity.

[pitkin88]

I actually think it's easier to hear Alice than Mccartney. But maybe that's just me. Simple but kinda fun. I'm not that familiar with the original so I don't really mind the pretty straightforward version.

Really looking forward to getting the album tomorrow.

You have to be joking. Alice is mixed lower than his vocal on No More Love.

[pitkin88]

Where is Alice?

http://www.beatlebrunch.com/sounds/vox_ ... 3?id=53830

Busy being starstruck, I expect. It's a truly rotten version. They try to give it the 'classic rock' treatment at first, then when that falls flat it settles for mundane plodding. Jaw-dropping, my arse.

I actually don't mind it. The original was not one of his best. Paul sounds good but Alice....If you didn't know it was HV I doubt you'd pick his vocal out. Be a good question to ask why he was mixed so low.

[rgallie]

Where is Alice?

http://www.beatlebrunch.com/sounds/vox_ ... 3?id=53830

Busy being starstruck, I expect. It's a truly rotten version. They try to give it the 'classic rock' treatment at first, then when that falls flat it settles for mundane plodding. Jaw-dropping, my arse.

I actually don't mind it. The original was not one of his best. Paul sounds good but Alice....If you didn't know it was HV I doubt you'd pick his vocal out. Be a good question to ask why he was mixed so low.

Possibly so there is a stand out McCartney vocal to boost sales amongst his fans??? Charity effort after all and he probably has the biggest following on this album. Out of all the artists on this McCartney gets a stand out vocal track because...because he's Paul McCartney and Alice was keen for it?

[pitkin88]

You could be right. Shame though.

[nurofeg]

So there is only 2 version of this album: normal version with 14 songs, and japan version with 15 songs (I'm A Boy) ???

[Si]

So there is only 2 version of this album: normal version with 14 songs, and japan version with 15 songs (I'm A Boy) ???

As far as we know, at the moment, yes. Just those two tracklists.

[patrick]

I for one am glad that Mc Cartney is more than just present on this album : what would be the use of saying that he's involved, if you have to search him somewhere in the background?
after all, as being said, this is not an Alice album, strictly speaking..

[dadascot]

I'm desperately trying not to listen to the album on spotify until I can get to the shops. I know I'm an old fart but surely there is a huge joy in buying the album, enjoying the art work in the cover and then putting it on your iPod etc! Rather than just downloading? Not the same as the vinyl days but still a joy there. The art work on the last two albums was phenomenal so I'm hoping this one is up there.

[pitkin88]

I for one am glad that Mc Cartney is more than just present on this album : what would be the use of saying that he's involved, if you have to search him somewhere in the background?
after all, as being said, this is not an Alice album, strictly speaking..

You can hear Brian Johnson and Alice no problem so why not Alice and Paul? He might as well be shaking a tambourine.

[concolz]

I've just listened to all the remaining 'unreleased' (up to now) tracks, on some 'dodgy'(which is why I won't provide a link!) site.

'One' and 'Five To One' have great intros, and then it's 'bash, bludgeon, wallop' again, with the obligatory, pointless, 'classic rawk' guitar solo. 'Jeepster' is aural wallpaper and 'Manic Depression' will have Jimi turning in his grave. 'RTD', like 'DDF', sounds like a double reject from 'W2MN', whilst 'Cold Turkey' manages to reduce a howling, searing original to a bit of bland bluster. It's all overcooked to a cinder.

For me, it's easily the worst thing Alice has been involved in since 'Trash'. Undoubtedly, loads of people will love it though.

[nurofeg]

So there is only 2 version of this album: normal version with 14 songs, and japan version with 15 songs (I'm A Boy) ???

As far as we know, at the moment, yes. Just those two tracklists.

I can't wait just want to order japan version, but I'm afraid that something better (with more songs) will come out !!!

[RemarkablyInsincere]

You can hear Brian Johnson and Alice no problem so why not Alice and Paul? He might as well be shaking a tambourine.

I'm almost certain I heard Alice laugh at the end.

[Rob]

Just arrived in the post and listening to it now , would liked to of seen some pictures included in the booklet

[AlongCameASpider27]

Well mine will be in the mail when I get off work, but listening to some of the tracks I hadn't heard, I have to say I love this album! Raise the Dead and its chorus is one of the most catchy things I've heard in awhile. Love that we were blessed to have the late Sir Christopher Lee record his very last performance reading something that is near and dear to his heart. The last lines "Listen to them, children of the night, what music they make" as it segues into RTD, is just a perfect start to the album....

[TeresofBlood]

I gave the album a listen and overall, I enjoyed it very much. I think the album as a whole adds up to a lot more than the individual tracks. This is mixed bag lost classics, b-sides, forgotten by a world of music-on-demand. Alice and Joe Perry said in an interview that "a lot of bands today don't know the Doors or Jimi Hendrix," and while it might be conjecture, his sentiment is correct in that music of the 1960s-70s is not as meaningful to younger generations, with so much "important" music happening in between. Bands of today were inspired for different bands and different music.

For this reason, I see the album as not only a tribute to Alice's dead drunk friends, but a tribute to a gone-by era - the era of the rockstar.

The biggest disappointments on the album for me were Manic Depression and My Generation. A Hendrix medley would have been far more exciting. And My Generation is just pedestrian in its musicianship. HOWEVER, I did find that the style of the song fit much better in the context of the entire album. I was not inclined to skip it.

The biggest surprise on the album is definitely One/Jump into the Fire. I was not terribly aware of Harry Nilsson, but I instantly recognized the melody of One. I didn't realize it was THAT song. I really enjoy that whole track from beginning to end. It's such a diverse vocal performance by Alice, from the intro to the outro.

I also thoroughly enjoy Cold Turkey. I've read a lot of unimpressed reactions to that song, but I think it suits Alice's voice and it suits the subject matter (dead drunk friends) so well. Alice has always had a good "Lennon" voice.

While not every song is perfect, the album has a good groove and serves as a nice re-introduction to some now forgotten tunes. I find this an easier listen than W2MN (which is unwieldy and aurally overwhelming).

The timing for this album could not be more perfect. With Johnny Depp getting major acclaim for Black Mass, he is in higher demand than ever. This could bode well for album's sales (not that we should expect miracles).

It's also a reasonable assumption that the Roxy show will be recorded for mass release (VOD/DVD/Blu-ray) along with a live CD. Seems like a no-brainer!

EDIT: The original tracks also deserve mention. Both are great tracks, better than much of W2MN. I've been listening to My Dead Drunk Friends for weeks, but I can happily say that Raise the Dead has firmly planted itself in my brain. Such an impactful way to kick off an album.

[A_MichaelUK]

From TeresofBlood:
"For this reason, I see the album as not only a tribute to Alice's dead drunk friends, but a tribute to a gone-by era - the era of the rockstar."

Good point.

[pitkin88]

I've just listened to all the remaining 'unreleased' (up to now) tracks, on some 'dodgy'(which is why I won't provide a link!) site.

'One' and 'Five To One' have great intros, and then it's 'bash, bludgeon, wallop' again, with the obligatory, pointless, 'classic rawk' guitar solo. 'Jeepster' is aural wallpaper and 'Manic Depression' will have Jimi turning in his grave. 'RTD', like 'DDF', sounds like a double reject from 'W2MN', whilst 'Cold Turkey' manages to reduce a howling, searing original to a bit of bland bluster. It's all overcooked to a cinder.

For me, it's easily the worst thing Alice has been involved in since 'Trash'. Undoubtedly, loads of people will love it though.

Bash, bludgeon wallop sums up a lot of the album. About has passionate and ballsy as a Twisted Sister Christmas album. Overcooked to a cinder not quite but certainly a cheap bottle of bubbly.

[francois]

Hi HV fans!
Hollywood Vampires is number 78 at itunes album chart in France, not so bad!
I really enjoy this album

[phiit]

This album is great! Just great takes on old songs, true to the originals but still with a new flavor