Chod my man you are sitting on a gold mine now. Spectres is a masterpiece, one of the best albums of the 70s. BOC has never really gotten the credit they deserve as an all time great band, but I think at least you're starting to catch on.
This same album, 'Spectres' ends with a brilliant (IMO) two song set, both related with their supernatural 'vampire' context. The first and the penultimate album track is a called "I Love The Night" with a beautiful riff (actually a slowed down and slightly re-tempo version of the riff from Don't Fear The Reaper) within a 'love' song as the main protagonist finds himself being transformed into a vampire. This is immediately segued into the final song "Nosferatu". A strong rocker which not only has a great melody, but also with a wonderfully haunting undergroove of prime eeriness. The rolling piano work is genius! The song, lyrically, is the Dracula story as Nosferatu the vampire visits Lucy and slowly drains her lifeblood until she eventually is able to overpower him in a moment of passionate weakness, it truly must be heard to appreciate the musicality and storytelling this band possesses I've felt these songs were two of the most perfectly entwined in theme and as companion pieces are a brilliant masterpiece. For me one of the great album closures of the rock era.
@@toddymac Yeah. I remember the critics of the time bagging on them for two vampire songs in a row. Yeah two great songs that are totally different musically and ideologically. 'I Love the Night' is pro-vampire, and 'Nosferatu' is anti-vampire!
Just saw BOC with Deep Purple in February at Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL. Both bands still rock hard and sounded great. Buck and Eric are still top notch. They played this as it's a staple at their concerts. Thanks for playing!
BOC has changed constantly. Brilliantly in my opinion. The catalogue of BOC is vast and wide. All of their songs are different. I mean different. great great band. the RED and The BLACK is a great fun tune !
The track right after this one is 'Death Valley Nights'. 'Golden Age of Leather' and 'Death Valley Nights' should be played together and at top volume.
I love the bass in this tune. The whole rhythm section is so tight. It’s not insanely complicated, but it’s absolutely perfect. The dynamics, the bass guitar tone, the rhythm guitar dipping in and out with blazing stings, et al. Perfect.
Before there was Metallica, there was Blue Oyster Cult! The first time I heard them was in late 1972 as I’m walking down my barracks hallway at Fort Hood, Texas. It was their first album blaring out of an Army buddy’s barracks room and I stopped dead in my tracks to ask him who they were. From that first album I’ve been hooked ever since.😊❤
One of the things that makes Blue Oyster Cult stand out is that some of the members are heavily jazz influenced. Albert Bouchard, the drummer, was inspired to play drums by Gene Krupa. Donald Roeser (Buck Dharma), lead guitarist, was the son of a weekend jazz Sax player. Making shifts and transitions, building up to crescendoes is in the band's musical DNA. Lyrically, they go places other bands of their era would never think to go. Highly recommend listening to their second album Tyranny & Mutation. You'll hear Albert Bouchard's jazz infused drumming on songs like Baby Ice Dog, OD'ed on Life and Teen Archer. If you get their first live album, On Your Feet or On Your Knees, you'll hear Buck wail on his leads like a Jazz trumpeter. Truly remarkable stuff you won't hear from just any Hard Rock band.
BOC can and proves they can do it all. I remember getting into them in the early 80's and how fun it was exploring all their albums. Each one was a completely different adventure. Those were fun times as a teen. No band quite like them ever and they are sadly underrated and under appreciated still.
I Saw BOC touring this album back in 1978 at the Hammersmith Odeon with Japan as their support band. Great concert (though I seem to recall spending most of Japan's set in the bar 🙂)
Top 5 song from BOC IMO. This tune takes me back to my teenage years. A snapshot in time for that one memorial night with my boys. Chanting on the shore with cans raised high. Epic. Thank you for your reaction. Wish you could've been there with us.
You're so right with the unpredictable directions that BOC take in songs, those slick change ups always make me smile. Very few bands could make it seem so natural (or even try it for that matter).
Woot ! Back in CT saw BOC at "the boathouse". My buddies and I were in the back, pitchers of beer in hand and shouted "golden age of leather!" 5 of us, so the Band obliged !!!! Back in 1985 lol Thanks again man.
Saw them at a small club in San Francisco, The Old Waldorf, in 1979(80?). They were billed as "Soft White Underbelly" and those of us who knew what that was stood in line for tickets. Killer show!
Great choice from, IMO, their greatest "commercial" release, "Spectres". Show me another tune from a rock band that features vocals from a boy's choir. And never has their been a greater BOC tune that nicely displays both Buck's vocals and a bit of Eric's. "I Love The Night", also from this release, was sometimes referred to as "son of Reaper" when this album was released in 1977. I always thought it stood out on its own.
You should also check out a solo album by BOC guitarist Buck Dharma (Donald Roeser) from 1982 titled ‘Flat Out’. The song ‘That Summer Night’ is easily as good as anything he’s done with BOC. Keep bringing these lost gems back in the spotlight. These songs remind me of vivid memories from school, thanks so much.
Chod, you are on a roll today.. rocking out! I'll add a few more requests, an obscure cut from Agents LP called "Tenderloin", "I Love the Night", from Spectres, and from early BOC, "Mistress of the Salmon Salt".. Thanks.
They have one of the best catalogues from the 70's/80's and thru their latest The Symbol Remains a double friggin album from 2020. Try what I call one of the greatest headphone songs Before The Kiss A Redcap from their first album and yes they are one of the most eclectic bands in history.
I think you're starting to realize how much real talent was around at this time. Most artists best songs are not radio hits! Try For Someone Special by the Doobie Brothers. I PROMISE you will love it!
Great reaction. B.O.C. great band love them. might like [Shocking blue-body&soul]-[stampeders-new orleans]-[atlanta rhythm section-georgia rhythm]-[tony joe white-swamp water]-[howlin' wolf-you turn slick on me]-[aztec two-step-cockroach cacophony]-[sammy hagar-don't fight it(feel it)]-[neve-it's over now]-[azteca-empty prophet]-[eddie money-gimme some water]-[BB king&van morrison-if you love me] thank you.
I highly recommend you go see them live when they come to your area. The lineup presently is great, as all the lineups have been. The other guitarist, Richie Castellano (keys too) is excellent.
It was interesting watching your reaction, but it seems you only reacted to the musicianship and the singing, while either missing or ignoring the dark tragedy of the story. If you read the lyrics, this is all about the finalization of a suicide pact of a group of 94 motorcycle gang members, all veterans, who had chosen to die in a final battle, even if it had to be among themselves, rather than fall further to age, illness, and weakness. Some died during the drunken events of the night (they were buried with their bikes), the rest took sides by pulling colored cloths from a sack before their final fight began. Regardless of which side won the battle, the final killer was a desert sandstorm.
Chod my man you are sitting on a gold mine now. Spectres is a masterpiece, one of the best albums of the 70s. BOC has never really gotten the credit they deserve as an all time great band, but I think at least you're starting to catch on.
So true all you said.
BOC is a band that you can't judge by their radio hits. So much of what DIDN'T get play are their best works
This same album, 'Spectres' ends with a brilliant (IMO) two song set, both related with their supernatural 'vampire' context. The first and the penultimate album track is a called "I Love The Night" with a beautiful riff (actually a slowed down and slightly re-tempo version of the riff from Don't Fear The Reaper) within a 'love' song as the main protagonist finds himself being transformed into a vampire. This is immediately segued into the final song "Nosferatu". A strong rocker which not only has a great melody, but also with a wonderfully haunting undergroove of prime eeriness. The rolling piano work is genius! The song, lyrically, is the Dracula story as Nosferatu the vampire visits Lucy and slowly drains her lifeblood until she eventually is able to overpower him in a moment of passionate weakness, it truly must be heard to appreciate the musicality and storytelling this band possesses
I've felt these songs were two of the most perfectly entwined in theme and as companion pieces are a brilliant masterpiece. For me one of the great album closures of the rock era.
So true!
There are so many great songs on Spectres. Only BOC would put two vampire songs back to back.
@@godsofohio6734 Very underrated moment in their discography imo.
@@toddymac Yeah. I remember the critics of the time bagging on them for two vampire songs in a row. Yeah two great songs that are totally different musically and ideologically. 'I Love the Night' is pro-vampire, and 'Nosferatu' is anti-vampire!
"I Love The Night" off the same album. It's hauntingly amazing.
"I Love the Night" is great and even better when companioned with the immediate follow-up piece "Nosferatu!"
@@toddymac You nailed it, toddymac!
That guitar solo!!
Just saw BOC with Deep Purple in February at Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL. Both bands still rock hard and sounded great. Buck and Eric are still top notch. They played this as it's a staple at their concerts. Thanks for playing!
First time hearing.. Will be my neighbours next favorite album
They are in for a treat.
What's more fun than listening to this great song?
Watching Chod's wonderful reaction listening to this great song
Amen, so glad great music takes revenge on the record companys quality dive since 90's.
BOC has changed constantly. Brilliantly in my opinion. The catalogue of BOC is vast and wide. All of their songs are different. I mean different.
great great band. the RED and The BLACK is a great fun tune !
Agree with "The Red and The Black(original 1973 studio version). You being a drummer, I think you'd appreciate Albert's maniacal drumming on that one.
@@mcbeezee2120 for sure, crazy drums on that one!
The track right after this one is 'Death Valley Nights'.
'Golden Age of Leather' and 'Death Valley Nights' should be played together and at top volume.
So true!
My definition of a CLASSIC rock song!!
I love the bass in this tune. The whole rhythm section is so tight. It’s not insanely complicated, but it’s absolutely perfect. The dynamics, the bass guitar tone, the rhythm guitar dipping in and out with blazing stings, et al. Perfect.
This song is Brilliant
And so is your Reaction
Love BOC and
Love your show
BÖC is my favorite American band ever!
& mine, only The Doors come anywhere near their greatness.
Before there was Metallica, there was Blue Oyster Cult! The first time I heard them was in late 1972 as I’m walking down my barracks hallway at Fort Hood, Texas. It was their first album blaring out of an Army buddy’s barracks room and I stopped dead in my tracks to ask him who they were. From that first album I’ve been hooked ever since.😊❤
One of the things that makes Blue Oyster Cult stand out is that some of the members are heavily jazz influenced. Albert Bouchard, the drummer, was inspired to play drums by Gene Krupa. Donald Roeser (Buck Dharma), lead guitarist, was the son of a weekend jazz Sax player.
Making shifts and transitions, building up to crescendoes is in the band's musical DNA. Lyrically, they go places other bands of their era would never think to go.
Highly recommend listening to their second album Tyranny & Mutation. You'll hear Albert Bouchard's jazz infused drumming on songs like Baby Ice Dog, OD'ed on Life and Teen Archer. If you get their first live album, On Your Feet or On Your Knees, you'll hear Buck wail on his leads like a Jazz trumpeter. Truly remarkable stuff you won't hear from just any Hard Rock band.
Another great changeup from them is "Tenderloin".
BOC can and proves they can do it all. I remember getting into them in the early 80's and how fun it was exploring all their albums. Each one was a completely different adventure. Those were fun times as a teen. No band quite like them ever and they are sadly underrated and under appreciated still.
I Saw BOC touring this album back in 1978 at the Hammersmith Odeon with Japan as their support band. Great concert (though I seem to recall spending most of Japan's set in the bar 🙂)
Golden Age of Leather has been a staple in BOC concerts that I have seen recently.
Top 5 song from BOC IMO. This tune takes me back to my teenage years. A snapshot in time for that one memorial night with my boys. Chanting on the shore with cans raised high. Epic. Thank you for your reaction. Wish you could've been there with us.
BOC loved the biker anthems and this one is so good.
They are great story tellers.
You're so right with the unpredictable directions that BOC take in songs, those slick change ups always make me smile. Very few bands could make it seem so natural (or even try it for that matter).
I think you would like Searching For Celine.
Woot ! Back in CT saw BOC at "the boathouse". My buddies and I were in the back, pitchers of beer in hand and shouted "golden age of leather!" 5 of us, so the Band obliged !!!! Back in 1985 lol
Thanks again man.
That had to be a great show.
Saw them at a small club in San Francisco, The Old Waldorf, in 1979(80?). They were billed as "Soft White Underbelly" and those of us who knew what that was stood in line for tickets. Killer show!
Love that song! Had this album and this song us one of my favorites.🥰
What else can they bring? One word title. "Nosferatu".
Great choice from, IMO, their greatest "commercial" release, "Spectres". Show me another tune from a rock band that features vocals from a boy's choir. And never has their been a greater BOC tune that nicely displays both Buck's vocals and a bit of Eric's. "I Love The Night", also from this release, was sometimes referred to as "son of Reaper" when this album was released in 1977. I always thought it stood out on its own.
One of my favorites from BOC. Great choice
You should also check out a solo album by BOC guitarist Buck Dharma (Donald Roeser) from 1982 titled ‘Flat Out’. The song ‘That Summer Night’ is easily as good as anything he’s done with BOC. Keep bringing these lost gems back in the spotlight. These songs remind me of vivid memories from school, thanks so much.
In my opinion. This is their best song . Rocks and has layers .
You picked a great one from my fave BOC album and one of the best records IMO of the 70's.
Definitely one of my favorites from BOC. Thanks for this. You should check out a song from them called "Damaged"
Death valley nights same album next track.
All the songs have a mystical haunting drive and musicianship that just gets better with time
Tongue in cheek epic rock musical theatre.
Doesn’t get any better than BOC.
Chod on a BOC bender....love it! Keep it going. ETI live!! Would be a good one
I love the Night off same album has a cool, creepy vibe.
It really must be "I Love The Night" next.
Divine Wind off of "Cultasaurus Erectus" should be next.
BOC one of the very best ever!
Chod, you are on a roll today.. rocking out! I'll add a few more requests, an obscure cut from Agents LP called "Tenderloin", "I Love the Night", from Spectres, and from early BOC, "Mistress of the Salmon Salt".. Thanks.
It took me a long time to get into the later 70's albums but they're truly amazing too....though I still prefer the first three.
Getting into some brilliant stuff here with BOC. Maybe check the song “Damaged”. Great reaction
They are a Long Island New York that was known as Soft White Under Belly
They have one of the best catalogues from the 70's/80's and thru their latest The Symbol Remains a double friggin album from 2020. Try what I call one of the greatest headphone songs Before The Kiss A Redcap from their first album and yes they are one of the most eclectic bands in history.
You can't go wrong with any BOC song. But, for unique transitions I would go with Black Blade or Joan Crawford.
I think you're starting to realize how much real talent was around at this time. Most artists best songs are not radio hits! Try For Someone Special by the Doobie Brothers. I PROMISE you will love it!
😊👍
Great selection
Nice work Chod. Always loving me some BOC. Do yourself a solid and check out "E.T.I. (Extra Terraestrial Intelligence)"... trust me.
Great reaction. B.O.C. great band love them. might like [Shocking blue-body&soul]-[stampeders-new orleans]-[atlanta rhythm section-georgia rhythm]-[tony joe white-swamp water]-[howlin' wolf-you turn slick on me]-[aztec two-step-cockroach cacophony]-[sammy hagar-don't fight it(feel it)]-[neve-it's over now]-[azteca-empty prophet]-[eddie money-gimme some water]-[BB king&van morrison-if you love me] thank you.
Do "Nosferatu" from the same album. it's beauty!
ETI as previously requested please.
ok Chod im coming back with this Lee Michaels Heighty Hi and Tim Buckley Sweet Surrender both are great songs thanks
My fave by the Cult
Subscribed!
Thanks !! is "I Love the Night" next ? try the new song "The Alchemist"
as much as i love rheir early stuff i think my favorite song is veteran of the physic wars
I highly recommend you go see them live when they come to your area. The lineup presently is great, as all the lineups have been. The other guitarist, Richie Castellano (keys too) is excellent.
Have you reacted to their song Godzilla yet? It's pretty funny.
Bodies and bikes Beyond repair smell of oil and gas in the air
It was interesting watching your reaction, but it seems you only reacted to the musicianship and the singing, while either missing or ignoring the dark tragedy of the story.
If you read the lyrics, this is all about the finalization of a suicide pact of a group of 94 motorcycle gang members, all veterans, who had chosen to die in a final battle, even if it had to be among themselves, rather than fall further to age, illness, and weakness. Some died during the drunken events of the night (they were buried with their bikes), the rest took sides by pulling colored cloths from a sack before their final fight began. Regardless of which side won the battle, the final killer was a desert sandstorm.
can you do a reaction to Railroad Days by Bob Seger