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Калифорнийские металкорщики под предводительством Марии Бринк, дамы с невыдающимися, но, все-таки, приятными мужскому глазу формами, разродились третьим по счету альбомом. Хорошо это или плохо, каждый решает для себя сам. Группа же, после локального успеха дебютника "Beautiful Tragedy" (на котором была пара, в целом, неплохих песен, вроде "Prayers" или той же "Beautiful Tragedy"), приняв мудрое решение, что с такой-то вокалисткой грех обитать в каком-никаком, но андеграунде, на втором альбоме поубавила в агрессии и выдала отличный релиз "The Dream", на котором хитовый скоростной материал чередовался с приятными балладами с мурлыканием Марии... Третий полноформатник, по сути, является продолжением второго. Отлично сбалансированный материал, с практически идеальным качеством записи, неплохими аранжировками (послушайте, например, титульную "A Star-Crossed Wasteland"). Мария Бринк, как и прежде, периодически переходит с пения на откровенные приступы истерики ("The Gun Show", "Blazin"), но делает это без прежнего фанатизма. Как и положено фирмачам из Калифорнии, звездные гости тоже присутствуют: гостевой вокал Adrian Patrick на "The Promise", а на треке "The Road" своим соляком отметился Gus G. (это связано с тем, что одновременно с этим альбомом продюсер Kevin Churko занимался также и релизом "Scream" Ozzy Osbourne. Апогеем альбома становится баллада "World In Flames", где чуть хрипловатый (прокуренный?) вокал Марии превращает, казалось бы, банальную песню в маленький шедевр. У нас в стране альбом вышел в симпатичном формате 6-панельного digipack, c 16-ти страничным буклетом и стерильным, глянцевым металкором для радиостанций Америки и просто сочувствующих любителей музыки внутри... |
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(Where the dead come alive)
Hey cowboy I hope you're fast
'Cause I'm the baddest gunslinger in the west
Hey outlaw, follow me outside
And keep your fingers on the triggers while we party all night
Welcome to the gun show
Tonight we get wild
(Tonight we get wild)
Welcome to the gun show
Where the dead come alive
(Where the dead come alive)
It all comes down to a single moment
The strong will fight and the weak will run
Slide the bullet in the barrel
Let me see you count to ten and draw your guns
Showdown
May the best man win
May the best man win
May the best man win
Welcome to the gun show
(Welcome to the gun show)
Tonight we get wild
(Tonight we get wild)
Welcome to the gun show
(Welcome to the gun show)
Where the dead come alive
(Where the dead come alive)
Welcome to the gun show
(Welcome to the gun show)
Welcome to the gun show
(Welcome to the gun show)
Welcome to the gun show
(Welcome to the gun show)
Welcome to the gun show
(Welcome to the gun show)
Come on cowboys
Come on cowboys
2. Just Drive
Just drive!!
Tonight is the night let's get ready to go.
Leave your bags behind and let's hit the road.
Tonight is the night, there's no time to lose, let's get going.
Tonight is the night let's follow moon.
You can take the wheel and I'll breathe the wind.
With my head back and hands in the air I am flying.
Just Drive!
Take me away tonight, just me with you tonight.
Down the winding road, we will let not go.
We will drive no matter how far.
Yes we will drive until the ending of it all.
So here we are we left the world behind.
You've got your foot on the gas and it's do or die,
And those four wheels are all we need as were cruising.
So here we are in this Cadillac.
We've got the rag top down and the seats are back.
You turn to me you say baby tonight we're flying.
Just Drive!
Take me away tonight, just me with you tonight.
Down the winding road, we will not let go.
We will drive no matter how far.
Yes we will drive until the ending of it all.
Just Drive! [2x]
Down the winding road, we will not let go.
We will drive no matter how far.
Yes we will drive until the ending of it all [2x]
3. The Promise
It's haunting
This hole that you have over me
I grow so weak
I see you
And everything around you fades
And I can't see
You can never know what it is you do to me
I can't take what you do to me
I can't take it [x2]
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I turn it away now before we begin
And now matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you [x2]
You touch me
And I can barely make a move
And I can't breathe
You never know what it is you do to me
I can't take what you do to me
I can't take it [x2]
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous
The only promise I could make
Is that my promise is a lie
The only promise I could make you
Is that my promise is a lie
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you [x6]
I'm dangerous, I'm dangerous for you
My promise is I will hurt you [x4]
4. Standing Alone
So here we are now at the end of our road.
So many questions going unanswered.
These streets are dark and led me far from you.
And you never noticed that I was gone.
And now I'm standing here alone.
Still I hold my up head high.
The time has come for me to leave.
It's the only way to survive [2x]
There's no need now for you to say a word.
Your sacrifices for me took a turn.
I hope you're sailing free and on your way.
And I hope you think of me each day.
And now I'm standing here alone.
Still I hold my up head high.
The time has come for me to leave.
It's the only way to survive [2x]
And now I'm standing here alone.
Holding my head high.
The time has come for me to leave.
It's the only way to survive,
Now I'm standing here alone [2x]
It's the only way to survive. [4x]
5. A Star-Crossed Wasteland
The dust is clearing, the desert is calm.
The skies are all quiet and I can't make a sound.
And I just wait for you.
I'm calling for a savior to show me where to start.
And all who still remain are whispering in the dark.
And we just wait for a sign.
So this is my once upon a time.
So this is my star-crossed wasteland.
The wolves are ascending, and the vultures are near.
And I'm still here waiting for you to reappear.
And we just wait for a sign.
So this is my once upon a time.
So this is my star-crossed wasteland.
And you'll never know what it is you've done to me [2x]
And we all wait for a sign [2x]
And we just wait for a sign.
6. Blazin'
Let's blaze!
We just got into town and we've been driving all night.
We've been gone for far too long now it's time for getting right.
So you know where to meet me and you know just what I need.
So show me what I've been missing out on and why I shouldn't leave.
We're not gonna stop tonight we're gonna burn this city down.
We're not gonna stop tonight we're gonna blaze till the morning sun [2x]
We're just now hitting the town and we're taping off the streets.
We've been driving all day and night tell me were you waiting for me.
So you know what's going down and you know just what I need,
So show me what I've been out on and why I should believe.
We're not gonna stop tonight we're gonna burn this city down.
We're not gonna stop tonight we're gonna blaze till the morning sun [6x]
7. The Road
No matter how dark the road.
I'll find my way.
These thoughts of you are all I have to pull me through this fight
My heart is strong and true.
There's nothing I won't do to show you.
I would sacrifice my dying breath for you.
No matter how dark the road
You'll light my way.
No matter how far my home.
I'll find my way.
The bridge is burning and there's no returning.
To the desert songs of yesterday.
These streets are cracked and all the trees have died.
But I will not lose faith I will not stray.
No matter how dark the road
You'll light my way.
No matter how far my home.
I'll find my way [3x]
8. Iron Army
My soldiers rise.
Protecting me from all my enemies.
I know you had to go, it's my war not yours.
I know you had to go, it's easier to ignore.
I know you had to go, we're not all bred for the battleground.
This is my war.
There is no surrender.
No fear, no more.
I'll never stand down.
This is my war.
You will all remember.
Hear me now, I'm calling out.
I built myself a fucking iron army! [2x]
Their hearts are made of blood and steel.
And they'll march through a hurricane without a fear.
I know you had to go, it's my war not yours.
I know you had to go, it's easier to ignore.
I know you had to go, we're not all bred for the battleground.
This is my war.
There is no surrender.
No fear, no more.
I'll never stand down.
This is my war.
You will all remember.
Hear me now, I'm calling out.
I built myself a fucking iron army! [2x]
Though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil. [2x]
I built myself a fucking iron army. [4x]
9. The Last Cowboy
And behold a cowboy came into town, dirty and worn.
He had black eyes, long hair and lines that cut deep into his frown.
He had the right hand of the devil strapped tightly to his side.
And you could tell fear abandoned this outlaw in a previous life.
Why, looking but never seeing.
Why, searching but never finding.
Why, for the kiss to bring his
cold dead heart back to life.
I am, I am searching for you.
Waiting, I am coming.
First light, I am coming for you.
Last stand.
I am, I am searching for you.
Falling, I am coming.
Come and, I am coming for you.
Catch me if you can."
He had the story of whisky on his breath and death in his eyes.
You never heard him say a word, but the pistol shot straight through the lies.
Looking for the new world going from dead town to town.
But his compass is cracked and north is six feet underground.
Why, looking but never seeing.
Why, searching but never finding.
Why, for the kiss to bring his
cold dead heart back to life.
I am, I am searching for you.
Waiting, I am coming.
First light, I am coming for you.
Last stand.
I am, I am searching for you.
Falling, I am coming.
Come and, I am coming for you.
Catch me if you can."
I towed the line for you.
I am, I am searching for you.
Waiting, I am coming.
First light, I am coming for you.
Last stand.
I am, I am searching for you.
Falling, I am coming.
Come and, I am coming for you.
Catch me if you can."
If you ever cross a shadow in a wasted void.
You tell him I'm here waiting for the last cowboy.
10. World In Flames
It's 2:30 am, I slowly come awake and know that something's just not right;
I walk slowly to the door and feel the heat through the walls and smell the burning outside.
And all I can see are these flames around me.
And all I can think is I'm here alone
Please find me and say...
Even if the world ignites into flames you'll be right here by my side.
And as it burns away you smile at me and say that not even death could take me.
Away from you.
The fires are growing close and all I smell is smoke, it still looks beautiful to me.
I hope you get here soon, I've been waiting here for you, I believed in you.
So hurry please, there's flames around me.
Please come and say...
Even if the world ignites into flames you'll be right here by my side.
And as it burns away you smile at me and say that not even death could take me.
Away from you.
Where are you tonight.
Come find me 'cause you're not here by my side.
Even if the world ignites into flames you'll be right here by my side.
Come home to me.
It's burning outside.
Please come home.
I'll be waiting here for you I hope you make it soon.
The flames are right outside my door...
11. Remember
[Deluxe Edition Bonus Track]
I remember that old, quiet day
I remember the innocence with it
I remember the death, it was beautiful
I remember the nothingness of me
I Remember back, in the beginning
I remember the years all too well
I remember dreams of a better world
And I remember what they did to me
I know that I can survive this
I know that there's a way
I know that I can survive this
I see a way
Release me from these memories
And show me a way to be free
Release me from these chains
And show me a way for me to start again and start this all over
I remember the martyrs in disbelief
And I remember the look on their face
I remember all of the filthy waste
And I remember what they stole from me
I know that I can survive this
I know that there's a way
I know that I can survive this
I see a way
Release me from these memories
And show me a way to be free
Release me from these chains
And show me a way for me to start again and turn this all around
I remember the looks on their face
And I remember the filthy waste
And I remember what they did to me
They took my innocence
Release me from these memories
And show me a way to be free
Release me from these chains
And show me a way for me to start again and turn this all
To start again and turn this all around.