Ranking the Studio Albums: Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Join host Pete Pardo as he ranks the studio catalog of Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush and Frank's solo albums. #frankmarino **Correction-#7 is titled Eye of the Storm, not Full Circle, and it was released in 2000, not 2005****
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It's 1976... my brother and I are watching a rerun of Don Kirschner's Rock Concert on TV and see band called "Mahogany Rush" that gets us all excited. A couple days later he goes to Orange Plaza Mall and mistakenly buys a newly released album by another 3 piece band called Rush. He brings home 2112 and we are both blown away! I then went out and found Mahogany Rush IV, which we also think is fantastic! We then spent weeks afterwards swapping the 2 albums back and forth. Ya gotta wonder about it... 2 power trios, both from Canada, both sharing the name "Rush", that released ground shaking albums the same year... 1976 was a good time to be a teenager!
Great story 👍
1976 was a great time to be a teenager. Thank you for reminding me of that.
@@mmk7340 thanks... my brother was so excited when he came home... I said "that's the wrong band- we were watching a band called Mahogany Rush". Decided to listen to his "mistake" anyway and became instant fans. Discovered 2 great "Rush" bands in the span of a week.
Frank was just sixteen years old on his first album. One of the most humble men I've ever met. Huge fan since 1975.
There is no weak Frank Marino album, he’s so damn good. I’m gonna go with The Power Of Rock And Roll. Ain’t Dead Yet has to be one of the best guitar oriented, rippin, hard rock songs of all time!
Totally agree. My thoughts exactly
My words ADY is the ultimate Frankenstein
That's what you call message and delivery. Young Man and Go Strange are smok'n as well. :)
*****CORRECTION**** My #7 pick is 'Eye of the Storm', not 'Full circle' as I stated. For some reason I jotted down the wrong album title on my notes and proceeded to say the album title wrong twice...apologies! It was also released in 2000 not 2005. This is what happens when you tape first thing in the morning...
Thanks for mentioning members😊👊
Hey Pete come you haven’t done The Moody Blues yet?
Your right pete none of franks albums rank below a 6 to me 😀😀
Was fortunate enough to meet Frank after one of his shows & he autographed my guitar! A genuinely humble human being who God blessed with gargantuan talent!
"People who know Guitar players, knows who he is" great comment and another very interesting video Pete.
Strange Universe is a masterpiece and my number one. Agree there isn’t a bad album in his catalog. Frank Marino definitely in the top twenty all time greats. Don’t overlook Child of the Novelty a guitar workout of the highest order.
I have to agree, Strange Universe and Mahog Rush IV are the two best. Been a fan since the night I first saw him on Don Kirchner's Rock Concert in 1975 i think it was.
Great GREAT Frank Marino! Been a fan since 1981. My Top5:
1. The Power of Rock'n'Roll
2. Juggernaut
3. World Anthem
4. What's Next
5. IV
All other albums are very good IMO & all live albums too are amazing. Cheers!
All excellent, difficult to choose, but favourite song Tales of the Spanish Warrior. Mesmerizing.
Rock's most underrated guitar player in my view, for me What's Next is my favourite album. I first heard Frank in 1978, when I bought California Jam 2 album, ironically because it had Ted Nugent and Santana on it, but it was Frank that blew me away. From that moment I went back and got his catalogue, havent missed one since
Saw Mahogany Rush in downtown Waterbury, Ct. at the Palace Theater years ago and was knocked out shocked because I didn't even know who they were! Thanks so much for covering this master guitarist as I have not seen or heard too much of his music but I soon after picked up a few albums.
For me IV #1 and Strange Universe #2. Also, trivia: he played on the song "So Bad" from April Wine's 1976 album The Whole World's Goin' Crazy.
The bit solos on "Ain't Dead Yet" are some of the most terrifying guitar licks I have ever heard. Top of his game.
I saw mahogany rush and humble pie in 1980 play at the cow palace in San Francisco I was 18 years old great show loved humble pie as well apparently Angel and mother's finest opened up but I didn't get there in time for either of those acts but I did see Angel live in 75 or 76 at Edgewater Park in Cleveland Ohio Cleveland's Michael Stanley band opened up and I was 14 or 15 years old
My first taste of Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush came in 1978 with the incredible and highly underrated 'LIVE' album. My mind was blown again by an incredible guitarist, the first being Hendrix, and I played that album to death, and I mean the grooves were worn down all the way.
Tell Frank to put out a new edition of the 1978 'LIVE' album and add more tracks, I know there's a lot of early stuff out there that could make this a double album, which we should have got the first time ;) great ranking once again Pete, stay safe and keep rockin'
Power of Rock and Roll album was my first time hearing him,and he's still the great Frank Marino and may God Almighty Jesus bless him and his family!
Hi Pete. Frank's rendition of King Bee live on California Jam II is the most brilliant version and impossible to do any better IMHO. Thanx for an excellent post.
My ears have enjoyed Frank since 1977.
Wish there was more records.
Mahogany Rush IV has long been my favourite of his albums. Just outstanding.
He is the best all his albums are awesome no bad albums. All his Live albums are the best. And don’t forgot his latest dvd/blu-ray Live At The Agora Theatre. I saw him back in the day’s in Amsterdam wow so great. He is the best. Now waiting for new material. Great review Pete👍
Marino and Trower...all time favorites for me!!!
Yes, a man who actually knows who Trower is and gives him the respect he deserves! I salute you timothytanner!
Love Paul Harwood and Jimmy Ayoub with Frank
Frank Marino is Magnificent. I would select World Anthem ✌
Enjoy your commentary, fun and informative, Frank one of my favorite guitar hero's also 👍
I really like the early 80's release Juggernaut.
It's incredible that his music doesn't sound aged like a lot of 80's stuff.
Juggernaut is my fave Marino,..hands down
Strange dreams is just timeless
My top 3: 1= The power of rock'n'roll, 2= Juggernaut, 3= What's next.
My favorite epoch of his career!
Mahogany Rush was fantastic! Especially the first 4 albums!
Yes new stuff from Frank would be awesome! What tone and drama in his playing ... wow!
Music journalists in the UK slagged off Mahogany Rush like they were trying to hang on to the coat tails of Rush. Never paid attention to them from that moment on. The track Tales of the Unexpected is incredible. 40 odd years later I am still loving it. Scandalous Marino wasn't bigger than he was.
I agree- Frank Marino's whole catalog is a treasure chest of soulful and sincere music...he is a masterful stylist whose playing feels spontaneous and free... a truly rare quality
I saw Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush at a Day on the Green at the Oakland Coliseum ... July 21st 1979
Thank you for your ranking the studio albums of Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush.🎤🎸🎵🥁
Anyone get the live dvd that was released a few years ago? I love his music, lots of classics..
Yep, reviewed here on this channel, and don’t miss my interview with Frank from 2019!
They recently purchased the soundtrack CD to Cal jam two specifically to hear Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Their set was epic
Frank and band ROCKED!! I remember him from High School mid 70's.
When I was a McDonald’s store manager in London Ontario, Frank Marino came to store in the ‘80’s for McHappy Day. He worked cash, fries, and made a Big Mac. He signed my albums that I brought and had some goodies for me. Amazing time with Frank.
Have to ask - did he wear a hair net and do you have any pictures?
Frank Marino - favorite guitar player for 44 years, have seen him play
many times, and will see him later this year. FM&MR Live - #1.
Electrawire. Sadly, there were no photos taken. His hair was tucked into the paper crew hat. This was 1988 at the Highbury location in London 🇨🇦 Canada. One thing he gave me was the new Double Live record signed. What a great person.
Frank ruled the late 70's for me, was lucky to see him a few times back then and as an opening act they blew away the headliners each time and the RnR Marathon tour when they headlined was the best,still have the image of him stuck in my head.
1.Child of a Novelty
2.World Anthem
3. 4
Saw him in 78 open for KANSAS at MSG NYC great show all around. The last was about ten years ago at BB KING in MANHATTAN he played 4 hours what a show the man is one of the GREAT ONE'S.
Yes a very well talented guy from my town , Montreal. He was an electrefying performer , in my hearth he was replacing the lost of Jimmy. I saw him has his début in park ( parc hauntsic ) then they made the montreal forum with Maxoom, it was an incredebil show ( high to the roof ) Good Music, Good Memories, God Speed !!!
Nice to see you put Frank in the spotlight.
About his last studioalbum Eye of The Storm you say it's from 2005, 15 years old. Actually it's 20 years old. It was selfreleased in 2000, reissued in 2001 and the 2005 version is another German reissue.
Think I'm gonna watch his brilliant recently released 6 hours live dvd now while thinking how unjust the musicscene can be..
Been a fan since 1976. The concert at Newcastle in 1977 was one of my fondest memories.
Juggernaut
World Anthem
IV
What's Next
Strange Universe
Eye of the Storm
Tales of the Unexpected
Child of the Novelty
The Power Of Rock n Roll
Maxoom
Full Circle
From the Hip
Loved this band so much in my teens, tuned out after Tales of the Unexpected.
oh we loved Frank and MR. Still do but in 1975 that was huge underground type stuff. One day that year we all smoked up and put on Maxoom (it's an M at the end btw) and I was really blown away by the album.
I got to see them a few times, one great NYC show on the IV tour. That album remains my fave (good call, Pete!) but any one does it!
Pete, I have to say I'm a Frank Marino FREAK and i absolutely love "Power of Rock and Roll" and "Whats Next" as my number 1 and 2. Can't seem to change it up. Those are solid in my book, and I also love the album called" Eye of the Storm" which by the way you made a tiny error by calling it "Full Circle" LOL.
I caught that. He was getting ahead of himself....rambling I guess you could say
I love how Frank and Uli Jon Roth can be so funky with those Hendrix-esque riffs they do.
Saw Frank live back in '87 on Full Circle tour. Ronnie Montrose opened. Orgiastic frenzy of guitar. I was bleeding from the ears when I left. Definately in my top 5 shows of all time. So good.
Hello Mr. Pardo, I actually went to see him at the Spfld. Civic Center around 1980, only problem was it wasn't him, it was another band named RUSH, never heard of them.
I was surprised to not see any Frank Marino on your 20 favorite guitar solos a few years back. So much phenomenal work to choose from!
"I WISH IT WOULD RAIN" maybe might be my favorite among so many other great songs. there's just something about the melancholy mood of this particular song that has always affected me. whenever I'm feeling down I always reach for this song (and Todd Rundgrens Healing pts.1,2 & 3) and somehow feel better !! and you gotta love those Les Paul/Charlie Christian guitar licks, go Frank, go !!
It's Begun to Rain! Is the title to the great song you shared!
@@miguelmccullough5417 ah! I was singing the chorus in my head as I was writing and just quoted it directly, yes, of course, It's BEGUN To Rain !!
All superb tracks, nice to see TR The Healing mentioned.
It's begun to rain is one of my favorite Frank Marino songs If you like that one Listen to Moonlight Lady.
@@mufdiver9406 thanks, forgot about that one. bought Child of the Novelty when I was 14 years old, been a huge admirer since. 👍
Pete going to see him in again for the 4th time in Cleveland in September hopefully if this Covid crap is done ? Your right he doesn't have a bad album , his live albums are fantastic especially the new DVD at the Cleveland Agora by the way , it's highly recommended !
The first albums that I ever bought (I got them at the same time) were Mahogany Rush "Live" and the first Van Halen. I started ranking his stuff and couldn't come up with anything that made me happy, so I'll just enjoy your list, Pete (and commenters). With those two being my first albums it's no surprise that I ended up a guitar player, I guess!
Mind-blowing guitar player. Thanks for introducing me to this artist!
@SabuPtolemy Thanks I will! I love Poppy on the Real Live! album -- incredible!
My #1 has always been Strange Universe. I was just blown away the first time I heard it in 1975.
I love it all...
The first two concerts I saw were in 1979, Ted Nugent in June, Kansas in September. Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush were the opening act both times. Fantastic!
Marino is amazing ! Possibly the best guitarist on the planet !
I saw Mahogany Rush in April of 1980 and February of 1978. My favorite I'm A King Bee first time I heard him play gave that Uli Roth Robin Trower feel
very difficult to do this , thanks a lot for your work . For me any album depends first on the circunstances, a time of listening , and the feeling envolved , for me Strange Universe as the first cotact made me say that it is my favorite , 4 too , the most beautiful with dragon and the answer , but you were very honest and I always agry with you !!!
Frank Marino is a guitar God!! #1 'What's Next' for me....esp the killer side 1 starting with 'You got living' and ending with 'Something's coming our way' Saw him at Port Vale 'Heavy Metal Holocaust' in 1981....main reason I went along with Ozzy with Randy Rhoads..... . #2 IV #3 Juggernaut #4 Eye of the Storm #5 Strange universe #6 Tales of the Unexpected #7 Power of Rock n Roll #8 World Anthem #9 From the Hip #10 The child of the Novelty #11 Full Circle #12 Maxoom. Certainly hard to rank and I have done this quickly..
Always liked him/ after PETE had him on SOT/-I loved HIM !
Man, I've checked out some of your topics. Your taste is above and beyond most person's.
Awesome Rock Band Keep It Up Done Great 👍🏼😀
So glad you pointed us to MR IV -- I checked it out and it is a stunner.
We all know that Frank is probably the most underrated guitarist of all time, but glad to see that Pete pointed out that his vocals are also very good!
No shortage of guitars on Frank's albums. Another fantastic show. Have you ever checked out kick axe , another Canadian band. Rock that long hair !
Oh my God, I remember Kick Axe because when I was sixteen or so I ordered it on those 12 albums for a penny thing. I think it was on cassette or maybe just maybe it was CDs. I remember that one, and I also got King Diamond too. Now I'm 51 and that was almost 40 years ago and I'm still a Metal Head by the way.
Here we go ! Man, you’ve had some great posts lately !
In 1979 I had a choice of going to my high school graduation or sitting 8th row center for Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush opening for Ted Nugent. It was a no-brainer!
I concur with your top3, Pete. Absolute killer and must have for any rock guitar, Hendrix fan. Frank an Pat Travers were (are) my favourite 70 ies guitar heroes. I also dig Randy Hansen a lot (Champagne and cocaine), but he become just a bit too much of a Jimi Hendrix clone, whereas Frank always remained unique.
Great list Pete, I had MR4 top of mine too. Great to hear Frank Marino getting props.
storys of a Hero my favorite tune as well love all of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush albums cant pick a favorite
Frankster since 77. Met him twice. LOVE HIM. Good list. Pretty similar to mine. :)
I have Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush full performance from Cal Jam II along with all of the other artists except Rubicon, it is a Japan bootleg I got years ago, and it's too bad the whole concert was never officially released.
Lucky find
I love Frank Marino My favorite is Juggernaut and the runner up The Power of Rock'n'Roll!
Here's my Top Ten;
1.4
2. What's Next
3. Strange Universe
4. Juggernaut
5. World Anthem
6. Full Circle
7. Power of Rock and Roll
8.Tales of the Unexpected"
9.Maxoom
10.Child of the Novelty
And we know that ALL the Live albums kick ass. Thank you Pete.
THANKS 🎸🛸
This is your post that caught my attention, I've always been a fool for Mahogany Rush, thanx. The results among Mahogany Rush albums I listened to then are right here with yours, this we share very much in common. Where I eventually fell off was after the World Series Of Rock event he played at. First of 6 superb acts, played for just a little over an hour right around noon while doing his utmost to embarrass the other 5 main acts. 5 of the main acts did show out that day due to Franks efforts, guess who didn't? They played fourth no less right up against the headliner.
Frank could never top this performance at Cleveland Stadium, I seldom pursued his music after this event, I felt he'd showed us all once and for all.
i have Marino's first 3 albums on vinyl and the forth on vinyl as well--he played a lot in Detroit back in the day. He def. was out of the Hendrix mode...and so be it!! Great guitar player!
Frank is dealing with health issues and is retiring from touring, good thoughts toward you, Mr. Marino. Not a bad album in the bunch, but my favorite is World Anthem, and live of course.
Looooove Frank and Mahogany Rush !!!
IV
World Anthem
Strange Universe
Juggernaut
What's Next
Child of the Novelty
Tales of the Unexpected
Eye of the Storm
Maxoom
Full Circle
From the Hip
Don't own The Power of Rock And Roll
If including the two stellar live albums the order would be different, cause Frank is a force of nature live !!!
Had posted this before finishing the video, would be super stoked for a new Frank album for sure !!!!
@@FURDOG1961 yeah I have heard the entire album, in fact I am now not covinced I don't own that Strange Universe/TPoRnR double cd, but some of my collection is mysteriously missing (thinks it's in storage following a break up a while back), but I love Ain't Dead Yet, It's A RIPPING track, fiercely driving, and the guitar fills and solo (that somewhat unusual tapping section and killer by Jimmy Ayoub are not typical) are screaming, but then that's pretty much every Marino track !!!
Frank is just the most amazing, most underatted guitarist on the planet.
Most of the rolling stones magazine 250 greatest guitarist only have 10 percent of his ability... genius
Maxoom and Double Live. Poppy is my favorite💮💛Frank
My Dad worked for CBS Records. In 1976, he brought home a couple of MAHOGANY RUSH LPs for me. He was playing a show @ Calderone Hall on Long Island. I was 12. Dad knew I was a fan & I guess he thought it was a good idea to drop me off & pick me up after the show. But, what is going on here... as I looked around & watched everyone with a baggie on their lap rolling funny looking cigarettes? Wow! I had my face melted off so young! What a life changing night! Fan forever! Can't wait till this f'n virus is over so we all can experience "greatness" once again!!
You and I are so connected about this ranking. I'd only differ with I'd put World Anthem as number 1 and Mahongany Rush 4 as second. Thanks for the review. Very good.
Got my start with the Live album. That's where I'd tell people to start. Great stuff all round.
Once again Beaker Street from KAAY Little Rock introduce me to "Strange Universe" and Columbia Record club offered "Child of Novelty" & "Maxoom'. So I had the trio on ...8-track tape when "IV" was released. So naturally these 4 are my top 4. But as you said Pete. Not a bad one in the bunch. Now that he finally released the Live DVD after 14 years maybe he's got time to hit the studio again.
First I’ve got to say that I really love the first livealbum. It ranks among the best livealbums of all time for me. The two songs from ”IV”, ”The answer” and ”Dragonfly” are fantastic. That said, here is my studio album ranking of Marino/Mahogany Rush:
1. Juggernaut
2. Tales of the unexpected
3. What’s next
4. The power of rock and roll
5. Strange universe
6. Child of the novelty
7. IV
8. World anthem
9. Maxoom
I have not listened enough to the newer stuff to be able to rank it.
Love your channel.perspectives topics,and your knowledge of whats going on in the rock world. Keep up the good work...
His version of crossroads off the live album superb.
This is perverse as I think From The Hip is a masterpiece, superb album.
Guitar legend. What’s Next is number one for me
I've listened to your top 2 more times than I could possibly count.
I was so glad you corrected yourself about the Max/Novelty songs! I was yelling at my phone--" no,no you got that wrong!" LOL! I have loved Frank since I was 15yrs old.... I'm 65now.
Thanks pete ! Love frank saw him 4x
I like them all but Juggernaut and Power are at the top. Free and Stories and Ain't Dead Yet and Young Man are fucking awesome songs. Those songs and Something Coming are Way energize me in a spiritual sort of way. I can't think of any other rock music that has this effect on me. Frank's entire catalogue is epic. The man is an orator of our times. He can write songs, sing and play like few others and he's prolific. I feel sorry for fans of rock music that are missing out.
Great player and amazing catalog of music.Hard to rank them for sure.
Outside of Park West in Chicago 3/3/83 talking about this. Some guys said What's Next. I said Juggernaut, then What's Next. Power of R+R had a few killer tunes, specially Ain't Dead Yet. Child of the Novelty. of the 3 earliest ones. I made a compilation tape from IV and World Anthem. Live was a separate thing. Full Circle and from the Hip. I got the 83 show that was such great quality and that's 2 1/2 hours of perfection starting with my yell and Down, Down, Down. Tons of great stuff. Saw him 5 times from 83-2000 and emailed him right before that and told him to get his ass back on the road...and he did. Love ya Frank.
I've listened to Mahogany Rush since 1975. First saw them on DKRC. Your list is very accurate. I think his early material was much better than his later stuff.
FRANK!! We just don't need another album, we need you to play the UK once this friggin' lockdown is over with, and not just a one off date in London either. C'mon over, be great to see you play live, you will be extremely well received
There aren’t many performers you can trust 100%. Frank is one of them.
We agree on top 3
Seen Frank live maybe 40 times
WOW!
Great video. World anthem my no1. But mostly agree with the list.
Every time I read or hear about Frank there's something about Jimi Hendrix in there... I can see why some would see that after a few very specific songs, but not the catalogue in general. People don't acknowledge how much of an original this guy is... His SG tone is dense but saucy, and his playing is shredded but with fluidity. His spacey mechanics and use of effects are one of a kind and ideal considering how much prog and jazz there is in his songs. Those are way too many elements of individuality to dismiss Frank as being derivative of Hendrix...
TOTALLY AGREE!!!