Review: Saxon 'Hell, Fire and Damnation' (heavy metal)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @christophercoles4401
    @christophercoles4401 10 месяцев назад +42

    What a kickass album! Biff sounds even better than he did on Carpe Diem a couple of years ago! This dude is ageless! I think it's safe to say that Hell, Fire & Damnation will likely be on my list of Favorite Albums Of 2024.

    • @mordrid11man15
      @mordrid11man15 10 месяцев назад +1

      Mine too Chris

    • @christophercoles4401
      @christophercoles4401 10 месяцев назад

      @@mordrid11man15 Cheers Mordrid! 🍻

    • @jerryattwooll4864
      @jerryattwooll4864 10 месяцев назад +1

      Its a great way to start the new year, that's for sure, Chris. This is shaping up to be a great year for new classic rock music.

    • @christophercoles4401
      @christophercoles4401 10 месяцев назад

      @@jerryattwooll4864 Yes it is! Just this week I've been listening to new albums by Saxon, Green Day and Magnum! Steve Hackett is releasing a new solo album early this year, as are Caligula's Horse and The Pineapple Thief. It's shaping up to be another exciting year for fans of great music.

    • @TheRealDannAlexander
      @TheRealDannAlexander 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same…. Front runner and only one month into the year.

  • @dano1962
    @dano1962 10 месяцев назад +7

    I believe the Pirate Radio lyrics refers to the English radio underground of the mid to late 60's. There is a movie called "Pirate Radio" that goes into great detail about the times.

  • @petetobey3933
    @petetobey3933 10 месяцев назад +22

    So heavy, even a little darker than Carpe Diem, this is Saxon at their eternal best. Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler brings some serious heavy riffage paired with Doug Scarratt. Biff Byford is 73, and he still sounds terrific, and the rhythm section of Nigel Glockler and Nibbs Carter is absolutely crushing. Perfect ballsy heavy metal as we have come to expect from latter-day Saxon!

  • @tmc1054
    @tmc1054 10 месяцев назад +15

    It's taken a few more listens and I can now report, this is the dog's bollocks and then some. A punchy massive sounding production, fist pumping riffage of the highest order and Biff belting it out with clarity and conviction (many other vocalists should take note). I will be stunned if I hear a better sounding metal album this year. I feared they would have problems following up the brilliant Carpe Diem, what an arse I am. This is pure heavy metal unbridled joy executed flawlessly. As Brian Blessed would say "Saxon's alive!"

  • @johnmichaelwilliams6694
    @johnmichaelwilliams6694 10 месяцев назад +3

    Listened to this once after you advance posted the coming of this review. The title track that opens the album really grabbed my attention. So much so that on that listen, nothing else grabbed quite as much. But on the list for another listen or three to see if that doesn't improve on multiple listens. Definitely a rocker, though. Thanks as always, Pete, for the weekly new product episodes. You and SoT are keeping the listening list full.

  • @AMCmachine
    @AMCmachine 10 месяцев назад +12

    Been playing it in my car all week since it arrived Sunday. A total banger from the NWOBHM legends. 🤘🤘⚔⚔🏰🛡

  • @richardhavens3037
    @richardhavens3037 9 месяцев назад +1

    Got to meet Biff several years ago. Total gentleman. Great guy.

    • @robmlisanti
      @robmlisanti 9 месяцев назад

      agreed met them all in 2017 in NJ

  • @roberts.4261
    @roberts.4261 10 месяцев назад +3

    We could discuss how voices of these "old cats" are aging well like wine, because we all know that there is a lot of technology behind it (auto tune, pitch correction, etc; used also in live concerts). Despite all the modern technique, the vocals are still real on this record and not as computerized as e.g. Ozzy's last record. I will definitely buy the record. We're really lucky that there's still great stuff coming out from under the pens/guitars of these old cats!

  • @yankeefan1208
    @yankeefan1208 10 месяцев назад +14

    Can’t wait to see them in May with Uriah Heep!

    • @robmlisanti
      @robmlisanti 9 месяцев назад +1

      They are playing in my town!

  • @charlesdoyle7600
    @charlesdoyle7600 10 месяцев назад +10

    I forgot to say I think this may be their best Album yet. Hard to believe that they keep getting better and better but they do!

    • @swampula
      @swampula 10 месяцев назад +1

      Better than WHEELS OF STEEL or STRONG ARM OF THE LAW? Never ever!

  • @Marco_Cadabra
    @Marco_Cadabra 10 месяцев назад +9

    Love the album. Looking forward to seeing them live on two shows (March and July), both times with Priest and Heep. 🤘

    • @martymartin2894
      @martymartin2894 10 месяцев назад +2

      That's a magical lineup

    • @w-james9277
      @w-james9277 10 месяцев назад +1

      Im seeing them with Priest and Heep in London in march and cannot wait 🤘

  • @toneman8478
    @toneman8478 10 месяцев назад +13

    Saxon does not disappoint.. Biff is in his 70s and still sounds good

  • @nicholasmendonca2716
    @nicholasmendonca2716 5 месяцев назад

    .., amongst the gems and one of the great outfits that the NWOBHM had produced: SAXON ..
    .., so many great albums (since 1979) they came into my knowing, having that Denim & Leather portfolio with "Crusader" (1984) and my all-time fave: "Innocence is no Excuse" (1985), releasing much material throughout the decade that followed! ..
    .., the band has a vocalist in BIFF BYFORD with a unique voice and an amazing group of musicians, those in the lineup that has been present since the inception! .
    .., this new album: "Hell, Fire and Damnation" (released, 19th January, 2024) is beyond superb!....
    PLAY IT LOUD!!!!!
    🤘🏽

  • @Mayhemaniacs
    @Mayhemaniacs 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ever consider having a podcast with music with brief commentary on why you like the song?

  • @independenceltd.
    @independenceltd. 10 месяцев назад +4

    My first impression was, great album but not as good as the last two. I still don't think it's better than "Thunderbolt," but it may have slipped by "Carpe Diem". If you love Saxon, you'll love this album.

  • @JoelPrice253
    @JoelPrice253 10 месяцев назад +6

    Hell yes🤘! Another great album from Saxon. Everything they've released on Steamhammer and Silver Lining has been very good.
    PS. Brian Tatler fitting right in...

  • @stephennorris2524
    @stephennorris2524 10 месяцев назад +7

    All killer no filler, brilliant album as good as carpe Diem which I loved.

  • @teamrail
    @teamrail 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Pete, just wondered if you would do a review of the new release from STRAY, the albums called "About Time" 👍👍

  • @zlatanfilipovic8798
    @zlatanfilipovic8798 10 месяцев назад

    I had no second thoughts that I am going to buy album. Have heard several songs on YT, all very strong so I am waiting for my CD to arrive to listen to it from start to finish, just as it deserves.

  • @philipquail4044
    @philipquail4044 10 месяцев назад

    I have to confess I haven't listened to a new Saxon album for decades, but this one has caught my attention due to the presence of Brian Tatler. And it's great. My only complaint, after several listens, is that it goes by too fast! I wouldn't say no to an extra track, or two.

  • @cr4zyJ-79
    @cr4zyJ-79 10 месяцев назад

    Simple, solid, polished, straight up heavy metal record. For now. It’s my favorite of the year. Saxon is an underrated, prolific band you got to love.

  • @Pedroism
    @Pedroism 10 месяцев назад +5

    I already purchased it damn awesome 👌 👏 👍

  • @gladiator22666
    @gladiator22666 10 месяцев назад

    My favourite Saxon album for a long time 🤘👍

  • @iangeddes9055
    @iangeddes9055 10 месяцев назад

    Saw them on Carpe Diem tour two hours of full on metal great great show,Diamond head with Brian Tatler supporting also very good..

  • @jeffreyahland42
    @jeffreyahland42 10 месяцев назад

    Pete this is a banger!!! Fantastic Album!!🤟🤟🤟🤟

  • @gregnicholson9810
    @gregnicholson9810 10 месяцев назад +5

    I'm stood at the window watching your review while waiting for the postman to bring me mine!!

  • @sunsin1592
    @sunsin1592 10 месяцев назад +4

    Never really got into Saxon, but I love what I've heard from this album, so I went ahead and ordered it, along with several others Pete has reviewed.

  • @hevihoo
    @hevihoo 10 месяцев назад

    It's almost stupid how good this album is. A true show of force from a classic metal band and their 70+ years old singer and drummer. It has been on heavy rotation since I got it. Must have played it through some 20 times already. They've been on a roll ever since Unleash the Beast but I think this one here might turn out to be one if not the best of the bunch. Yes, it is that good. Getting Tatler as Quinn's replacement seem to have added that little extra punch in their performance and songwriting. Overall the flow is pretty consistently heavy and relentless yet they still manage to vary things and give the songs enough of their own character. It makes you want to start all over again once you get to the end. And the great Brian Blessed with his larger than life presence opening the thing is a killer. How on Earth are they able to do this? And just for how long they can keep on doing this? O.K., they've been putting out albums like every two years so that'd give us some three more albums before Biff hits the age of 80. I can't believe that anyone can keep things up at this level past that age. Although, had I been asked ten years ago, I wouldn't have believed this one here to be possible.

  • @jimhawkes
    @jimhawkes 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely love this one, they are on a real streak!

  • @frankies9465
    @frankies9465 10 месяцев назад

    Sounds great at 1st listen. I need to play it a few more times to really know how much I like it. I'm the Fan who really loves the early stuff and the original guitar duo, but these guys sound pretty darn good. Great idea to get the Diamond Head player. Giving it more listens as we speak!

  • @tomp4053
    @tomp4053 10 месяцев назад +5

    This is a great album so far. Wouldn't be surprised if it made my top 10 this year. We'll see.

  • @ronaldsmith1484
    @ronaldsmith1484 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent album as always, my favorites Madame guillotine pirates of the airwaves and 1066 I think would be absolutely killer live in concert, I can hear the crowd chanting 1066! I'll find out because they're coming to Bogarts in Cincinnati!

  • @mordrid11man15
    @mordrid11man15 10 месяцев назад +3

    I have not bought a Saxon album for a number of years so thought it was about time I did. All I can say is WoW what a treat it was I had forgotten how good they are (thank god I have tickets to see then soon) and I will now need to add some more of their back catalogue

  • @jerryattwooll4864
    @jerryattwooll4864 10 месяцев назад

    Saxon are on a late period Purple patch, Carpe Diem was inspired and this sounds terrific. The band still sounds hungry and full of energy. Showing the young trad metal bands how it should be done.

  • @JonathanCon
    @JonathanCon 10 месяцев назад +4

    Another GREAT album from the severely underrated Saxon 🤘🏻

  • @AbigailJrney-1
    @AbigailJrney-1 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just got my copy on CD yesterday! OMG this album will rock your blues away!!😊😊. It's solid. No fillers. The guys sound great! Saxon's last 4 albums have been stellar!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @catdeli
    @catdeli 10 месяцев назад +3

    Yeah very excited for this one and mine is arriving in the mail today!

  • @charlesdoyle7600
    @charlesdoyle7600 10 месяцев назад +3

    Saxon is such a great and timeless band. I remember when I discovered them at Music Millennium in PDX in the Import section in the early 80s. I remember seeing them with Cheap Trick and remember the Mighty Biff up on the Stage saying We Are Saxon! Boom!

  • @dawson1787
    @dawson1787 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve been listening to nothing but this album for the entire week. Absolutely crushing album! If Priest is planning on releasing their new album this year, they got some competition. And if you ask me this is Saxon’s best album.

    • @JonMallek
      @JonMallek 10 месяцев назад

      I like Saxon, but they're not in the same league as the Mighty Priest, never have been.

    • @dawson1787
      @dawson1787 10 месяцев назад

      @@JonMallek I’m well aware of that I’m saying this album specifically could possibly hold its own against Priest’s new upcoming album.

  • @michaelbenz8092
    @michaelbenz8092 10 месяцев назад

    I love the mention of Real Rock Radio KSHE 95 in St. Louis

  • @steelmonkey7609
    @steelmonkey7609 10 месяцев назад +4

    This album is fantastic!! I came to the party late with this band, my first album was Lionheart and everything after has been 🤘

  • @BlackMoore82
    @BlackMoore82 10 месяцев назад +2

    And a happy 71st to drummer Nigel Glockler, who’s been with the band since ‘81.

  • @captainbeyond7469
    @captainbeyond7469 10 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent album but IMO a step down from Carpe Diem. Cheers

  • @ahmetkemal2710
    @ahmetkemal2710 10 месяцев назад +7

    A fantastic album

  • @hevmet8386
    @hevmet8386 10 месяцев назад +1

    Touring with Uriah Heep can’t wait

  • @danielhylander9535
    @danielhylander9535 10 месяцев назад +6

    Fantastic album 👍

  • @danielfuentes3226
    @danielfuentes3226 10 месяцев назад +4

    One of the bands that I love to hear.

  • @sanderberkvens6270
    @sanderberkvens6270 10 месяцев назад

    Great album! 🤘🏼

  • @carloslopes4853
    @carloslopes4853 10 месяцев назад +4

    As usual by now: new Saxon, glorious Saxon.🤘

  • @ivostoyanov4850
    @ivostoyanov4850 10 месяцев назад +5

    Very good album ,Saxon rules

  • @logancollins7097
    @logancollins7097 10 месяцев назад +3

    Gonna have to put his on the workout playlist for tomorrow! Will be great im sure as all Saxon has been the last couple albums!

  • @garyjoyce2160
    @garyjoyce2160 10 месяцев назад +3

    Like a fine wine 🍷/ only one complete spin so far/ but damn good. Imo. 👍💯

  • @crazymanmichael100
    @crazymanmichael100 10 месяцев назад +2

    Been looking forward to your review Pete and listening to this whole album, already heard the terrific title track here on YT, i just know this is going to be on my fave albums of '24.

  • @kenfrederick6223
    @kenfrederick6223 10 месяцев назад

    Saxon all the damn time! 🎸

  • @guylanglois1802
    @guylanglois1802 10 месяцев назад

    Just getting into their stuff but this and carpe diem are great

  • @jedw9983
    @jedw9983 10 месяцев назад +2

    Saw them in '81 at Stafford Bingley Hall, and I still have Wheels of Steel on my car CD player...can't wait to hear your review as their title track was banging...

  • @Metla666
    @Metla666 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great album, I m a huge fan of this era of Saxon. Priest and Saxon need to do a combined tour of Aussie.

  • @bmardon2112
    @bmardon2112 10 месяцев назад

    Paul should follow suit like Chuck Panazzo does in Styx.
    Record a song or two or whatever on future studio releases. Maybe guest some live show stuff

  • @Guitarplyr1990
    @Guitarplyr1990 10 месяцев назад

    I cant wait to hear the new Judas Priest album. What Ive heard so far is great.

  • @diannecarpenter7718
    @diannecarpenter7718 10 месяцев назад +1

    Cool, hot, spot-on, rockin’, Review, Pete! All the damn time.
    Saxon, rocks !!
    🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁
    Life is better with music.

  • @JoeDibiase386
    @JoeDibiase386 10 месяцев назад +2

    This album is so good. Just had it blasting in the car. The louder the better

  • @PerfectMask1
    @PerfectMask1 10 месяцев назад

    Most predictable review of the year already, but that's not Pete's fault 😂 Saxon are just so consistent over the past 20 years, they just release pure class everytime. Album of the year contender without a doubt. I can't wait to see them on tour and buy myself a t shirt with that great album art on the cover 🤘

  • @skyscraper38
    @skyscraper38 10 месяцев назад +1

    A fantastic album once again from the mighty SAXON. Nearly 40 years since I first saw this band live, and they’re still writing superb music. Great cover art too.
    Madame guillotine and 1066 are the standout tracks for me, but not a weak song on there, in my opinion. Indeed, I can’t remember a poor track from Saxon on any album for years. I hope everyone enjoys it. Look forward to seeing them on tour again in March with this album too. 🤘🏼🤘🏼👍🏼

  • @bmardon2112
    @bmardon2112 10 месяцев назад

    I'm still waiting I got the preorder in November

  • @samhouston1979
    @samhouston1979 10 месяцев назад

    i got it on order

  • @StephenZimmer
    @StephenZimmer 10 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic album, been spinning the vinyl and cd on this and love it!

  • @R2Zmedia
    @R2Zmedia 10 месяцев назад

    A must buy, especially if it's as good as Carpe Diem

  • @neugey
    @neugey 10 месяцев назад +3

    Quinn was also great, but Tatler's riffs keep things fresh and forced the others to step up their game. If this isn't on the SOT end-of-year list we riot!!!

    • @independenceltd.
      @independenceltd. 10 месяцев назад +1

      speaking of which...Riot V "Mean Streets" comes out on 4/12

  • @rickrobb6546
    @rickrobb6546 10 месяцев назад

    Saxon............................... Rules

  • @shaunogle530
    @shaunogle530 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is a solid album with all the Saxon trademarks. Terrific production and the drumming of the “70 year old “is awesome. Bursting with energy and comical lyrics - Madame Guillotine. Slides in behind Carpe Diem, which I would venture will emerge as probably of their top albums of the 24 to date.

  • @jimmyagates
    @jimmyagates 10 месяцев назад +1

    Regarding the label Silver Lining this is actually the label the band has been on since 2011 when it was known as UDR. It was rebranded to Silver Lining a few years back. SAXON - The most consistent band in metal 🙂

  • @012141005
    @012141005 9 месяцев назад

    Very good Saxon album

  • @dtltmtgt
    @dtltmtgt 10 месяцев назад +1

    Like this album! Better than their previous one IMO. I did an updated ranking after listening a few times:
    1 Denim and Leather 1981
    2 Power and Glory 1983
    3 Wheels of Steel 1980
    4 Lionheart 2004
    5 Strong Arm of the Law 1980
    6 Unleash the Beast 1997
    7 Thunderbolt 2018
    8 Battering Ram 2015
    9 The Inner Sanctum 2007
    10 Killing Ground 2001
    11 Metalhead 1999
    12 Saxon 1979
    13 Hell, Fire and Damnation 2024
    14 Sacrifice 2013
    15 Crusader 1984
    16 Call to Arms 2011
    17 Into the Labyrinth 2009
    18 Forever Free 1992
    19 Dogs of War 1995
    20 Carpe Diem 2022
    21 Inspirations 2021
    22 Solid Ball of Rock 1991
    23 More Inspirations 2023
    24 Rock the Nations 1986
    25 Innocence is no Excuse 1985
    26 Destiny 1988
    Saxon in the 21st century
    1 Lionheart 2004
    2 Thunderbolt 2018
    3 Battering Ram 2015
    4 The Inner Sanctum 2007
    5 Killing Ground 2001
    6 Hell, Fire and Damnation 2024
    7 Sacrifice 2013
    8 Call to Arms 2011
    9 Ino the Labyrinth 2009
    10 Carpe Diem 2022
    11 Inspirations 2021
    12 More Inspirations 2023

  • @Douchemaster_McChest
    @Douchemaster_McChest 9 месяцев назад

    Definitely a great album. I like it much, much better than Carpe Diem. It's probably one of my favorite Saxon albums in their entire catalog and is their best in a very long time. One month in to the the new year, this is my favorite album so far for 2024. And I can't wait for the new Bruce Dickinson, Judas Priest, and DragonForce albums. Also, don't know if Grave Digger is releasing a new album this year, but they just dropped a new single a couple weeks ago, introducing their new lead guitarist. I'm hoping they have a new album coming out later this year. Testament has been working on their next album and plan on releasing it some time this year. And I know that Flotsam and Jetsam already have enough material ready for a new album. They just need to find the time to get in the studio and record it and produce it. So, there is hope a new one by them comes out this year too. I thought 2023 was a great year for music (one of the best for me in recent memory.) Here's hoping 2024 is a good one too.

  • @griefforest1870
    @griefforest1870 10 месяцев назад +4

    With the exception of maybe Thunderbolt their best in 15 years and the others are no slouches either, far from it!

  • @davenitsch6094
    @davenitsch6094 10 месяцев назад +1

    I hope to be picking up my cd copy tomorrow at a nearby record store! Saxon always sounding Great! May go see them with Uriah Heep in Milwaukee!

  • @TheRealDannAlexander
    @TheRealDannAlexander 10 месяцев назад +3

    🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘it’s a smasher. So good.

  • @bmardon2112
    @bmardon2112 10 месяцев назад

    RANKING THE SAXON ALBUMS (MOST TO LEAST)
    I am waiting for Hell Fire and Damnation still
    Wheels of Steel
    Strong Arm of the Law
    Denim & Leather
    Unleash the Beast
    Thunderbolt
    Carpe Diem
    Innocence Is No Excuse
    Lionheart
    Forever Free
    Metalhead
    The Inner Sanctum
    Dogs of War
    Killing Ground
    Sacrifice
    Power & the Glory
    Crusader
    Battering Ram
    Solid Ball of Rock
    Into the Labyrinth
    Saxon
    Call to Arms
    Destiny
    Rock the Nations

  • @MichaelRowe-cv3oq
    @MichaelRowe-cv3oq 10 месяцев назад

    Greetings from the UK-England once again....Not only is this a cracking Saxon album but it's one of the best albums I've heard in a very long time....its almost on a constant loop on my cd player.

  • @Iron_Mladen
    @Iron_Mladen 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic album. Our favorite Saxons always deliver, so good to see these legacy bands still going strong and kicking ass! \m/

  • @douglasboggs85
    @douglasboggs85 10 месяцев назад

    Are you going to see them on tour Pete?

  • @gwts1171
    @gwts1171 10 месяцев назад

    My copy just came earlier today and I'm really digging it. The last few have been their best since the early days, in my opinion. The mid-era of Saxon is pretty good, too. Just stellar work. Like you said, bringing Brian Tatler in is a genius move. Thanks for the review, Pete!

  • @MetalMan73100
    @MetalMan73100 10 месяцев назад

    I have everything by Saxon so far bar the new album, but it´s only available as a digipak ....☹

  • @patrickmckoen6594
    @patrickmckoen6594 10 месяцев назад

    Bought on vinyl days ago awesome album Saxon rocks

  • @derekwarren6171
    @derekwarren6171 10 месяцев назад +1

    Listening to it now, Wicked album.

  • @richards3862
    @richards3862 10 месяцев назад

    Great cd 1066 is my favorite

  • @jdiona
    @jdiona 10 месяцев назад

    These guys are the true Metal Gods (ok… with Priest aside )😂

  • @ronmac9522
    @ronmac9522 8 месяцев назад

    Saxon are on fire. check out madame guillotine is kick ass. Something in roswell is awesome.

  • @kevinbourassa3952
    @kevinbourassa3952 9 месяцев назад

    Great LP.

  • @motleyfan7558
    @motleyfan7558 10 месяцев назад

    Great job Pete. Another great album from the mighty Saxon

  • @robbhotdog3054
    @robbhotdog3054 9 месяцев назад

    I also love the record. Their last three I particularly are some of their best albums. Two thumbs up here.

  • @matthewnunley1775
    @matthewnunley1775 10 месяцев назад

  • @carlosnunez1411
    @carlosnunez1411 10 месяцев назад

    Excelente Pete!! El nuevo album de Saxon es una delicia!! Madame Guillotine simplemente FANTASTICO!! OBRA MAESTRA!! Saludos desde Asuncion, Paraguay !! Cheers !!

  • @ianlane4242
    @ianlane4242 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic Album 🤘

  • @paulburrows7908
    @paulburrows7908 10 месяцев назад

    NWOBHM legends deliver the goods. Awesome album.

  • @sergiopaulino859
    @sergiopaulino859 10 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely great album pure Metal Album.

  • @StreetRailProd
    @StreetRailProd 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome album and sound!! Have been listening to it all week, great riffs and guitar tone!! Love the addition of Brain Tatler!!! Just bought tickets for them and Uriah Heep in May at the Paramount!! Can’t wait !!

  • @elimalinsky7069
    @elimalinsky7069 10 месяцев назад

    What an incredible way to start the new year. Absolutely banging album!

  • @davidmccourt8174
    @davidmccourt8174 10 месяцев назад

    Great album and that cover art looks amazing!! 🤘🤘👍👍 Can't wait for it to arrive in the mail!

  • @mikeharris127
    @mikeharris127 9 месяцев назад

    Great album and review.