TYSONDOG EAT THE RICH / DEAD MEAT 1983 NWOBHM NEAT 33 UNPLAYED IN POLY
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Tysondog definitely could be ...considered one of the elite of the NWOBHM movement – they have a very ballsy sound, furious fretwork and a thumping and heavy energy about them . They are an act who are often forgotten when discussing NWOBHM. Often neglect to think about these Newcastle titans – along with Fist – as two of the forgotten stalwart of the genre. When rattling off a list of the greats – it probably typically includes Venom, Blind Fury, Avenger, Tank and Chateaux .
This is an interesting single indeed; the band’s first release – it contains two tracks which would go on to be rerecorded by Krokus and Motorhead.
The title track is excellent – heavy, smashing drums give the song a real kick in the ass, and drive along the vocal work of the verses (which end in typically rough NWOBHM vibrato held notes). Riffwork is galloping and thunderous also, and bass, while certainly not as prominent as other NWOBHM outings, is visible, coupled with the floor tom smashing which is common throughout. The chorus in this one is catchy and drenched in bad-ass attitude. Vocal notes are well picked, giving it standout quality. ‘Dead Meat’ is more of a standard sounding NWOBHM effort – fast paced, with slightly lighter, Motorhead sounding guitars, and not as much heaviness coming through in bass or drums. The vocal hook “You’re dead meat….” is simplistic, nasty, and catchy as hell. Great stuff and thoroughly memorable. Guitars in this one are so quick, and relatively light they could almost end up on a mid 80’s Bad Religion album, but the rough, mid range held vocals are far from the somber, depressive qualities of Greg Graffin. Drums in this one are very simplistic – thumping quick bass and no real innovation on fills – just straight up rock n roll – not stealing focus from the simple guitars or NWOBHM vocal attack.
All round solid outing here – especially for a debut single. Had I been around to snap this one up when it came out – I would have been an instant to convert – frequenting ‘The ‘Dogs’ live shows, and without a doubt grabbing their two excellent full-lengths. This one would serve as an excellent introduction to a strong, yet often overlooked NWOBHM act, whose sound is ballsy and fast – with little pussyfooting around the blues notery common of many in the earlier era. Worthy of more than a handful of spins, this great little 7” is well deserving of a place on any NWOBHM collectors shelf. Get this one now, and go start a barroom brawl with a couple of less than reputable characters, and coe out on top.
Tysondog definitely could be ...considered one of the elite of the NWOBHM movement – they have a very ballsy sound, furious fretwork and a thumping and heavy energy about them . They are an act who are often forgotten when discussing NWOBHM. Often neglect to think about these Newcastle titans – along with Fist – as two of the forgotten stalwart of the genre. When rattling off a list of the greats – it probably typically includes Venom, Blind Fury, Avenger, Tank and Chateaux .
This is an interesting single indeed; the band’s first release – it contains two tracks which would go on to be rerecorded by Krokus and Motorhead.
The title track is excellent – heavy, smashing drums give the song a real kick in the ass, and drive along the vocal work of the verses (which end in typically rough NWOBHM vibrato held notes). Riffwork is galloping and thunderous also, and bass, while certainly not as prominent as other NWOBHM outings, is visible, coupled with the floor tom smashing which is common throughout. The chorus in this one is catchy and drenched in bad-ass attitude. Vocal notes are well picked, giving it standout quality. ‘Dead Meat’ is more of a standard sounding NWOBHM effort – fast paced, with slightly lighter, Motorhead sounding guitars, and not as much heaviness coming through in bass or drums. The vocal hook “You’re dead meat….” is simplistic, nasty, and catchy as hell. Great stuff and thoroughly memorable. Guitars in this one are so quick, and relatively light they could almost end up on a mid 80’s Bad Religion album, but the rough, mid range held vocals are far from the somber, depressive qualities of Greg Graffin. Drums in this one are very simplistic – thumping quick bass and no real innovation on fills – just straight up rock n roll – not stealing focus from the simple guitars or NWOBHM vocal attack.
All round solid outing here – especially for a debut single. Had I been around to snap this one up when it came out – I would have been an instant to convert – frequenting ‘The ‘Dogs’ live shows, and without a doubt grabbing their two excellent full-lengths. This one would serve as an excellent introduction to a strong, yet often overlooked NWOBHM act, whose sound is ballsy and fast – with little pussyfooting around the blues notery common of many in the earlier era. Worthy of more than a handful of spins, this great little 7” is well deserving of a place on any NWOBHM collectors shelf. Get this one now, and go start a barroom brawl with a couple of less than reputable characters, and coe out on top.
