Wicked Sensation: George Lynch's first solo album
After recording five albums as the lead guitarist for the band Dokken in its 80s heyday, George Lynch took a new direction in his career with his 1990 album, Wicked Sensation, with his new outfit, Lynch Mob.While many metal bands of that time were about hair spray, hype, and attitude, Lynch was a real rock and roller, whose career included a Grammy nomination for his guitar work. While this was clear on the Dokken albums, it stands out even more on this album.
While it was a really great album, it's 1990 release, as metal was poised to begin it's decline and self-destruction, destined it for relative obscurity. Had it come out in say 1986 or 1987, it likely would have done much better.
Appreciated or not, it was a great album. While the album showcased Lynch's creativity with solid musicianship, it didn't simply become a showcase for Lynch's guitar work, or an oversized ego, as some did when leaving bands to pursue solo careers.
Favorite songs on the album? No Bed of Roses, River of Love, Sweet Sister Mercy and the title track, Wicked Sensation.
If you're on the road or have something which gives you the time to commit to listening to the entire album at one setting, then I recommend this highly. If you don't check it out, it's your loss.
You are a perfect example of how radio programs - they call it 20+. Add 20 years to your birth date - what ever you were listening to in that year is what you will tend to listen to the rest of your life - the so called sound track of your life - I recommend you expand your music – try some roots music- Steve Earl, Lucinda Williams, Cross Canadian Ragweed (week name, great band), Wilco, Ryan Adams, a new band out of Austin TX – Mother Truckers, could go on and on – do enjoy reading your blog.
David
You are a perfect example of how radio programs - they call it 20+. Add 20 years to your birth date - what ever you were listening to in that year is what you will tend to listen to the rest of your life - the so called sound track of your life - I recommend you expand your music – try some roots music- Steve Earl, Lucinda Williams, Cross Canadian Ragweed (week name, great band), Wilco, Ryan Adams, a new band out of Austin TX – Mother Truckers, could go on and on – do enjoy reading your blog.
David
You were so passionate about this, that you felt you had to say it twice ... :)
I appreciate that you like my work, I really do, but your math is off. I was born in 1971, and much of my music is from 1978 to 1992 or so. So more like 8 to 20.
That sounds like I robbed a bank, doesn't it?
But then you'll find me listening to Byzantine chants, the musical style of which dates back to 200-400 AD So that's birthdate minus how much?
Come on, I listen to newer stuff. Judas Priest put out an album last year that was pretty good, and Iron Maiden's next album comes out next week, which all the critics are raving about.
Does that count? Probably not. Does it work for me? Sure does.
But I'll never change, and certainly never grow up. My music works for me. So there ;)
But I am glad you enjoy the rest of the blog, David. Agree or disagree, please keep those posts a'coming!