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Location: Chicago | When I listen to these songs, I more often than not pull out "Still Hungry". "Don't Let Me Down" is awesome on "Still Hungry". That's the most improved song of the bunch by far. It's so much heavier. I think "Stay Hungry", "WNGTI", "Burn in Hell" and "SMF" are all better as well. I do like the way Dee sings "The Price" much better on "Stay Hungry" but I like the guitar sound and production for the music more on "Still Hungry". To be completely honest, I hated the production on "Stay Hungry" the first time I heard it back in 1984. Don't get me wrong. I loved the songs. I just hated the production. After "You Can't Stop Rock n Roll", "Stay Hungry" sounded so thin. I still remember the first time I heard it as clear as day. I picked up the "We're Not Gonna Take It" 12" UK single a week or so before the album came out. I was so pumped for the album after "YCSRNR" and couldn't wait to hear it. My first reaction was complete disappointment to be honest. After the album came out, it grew on me and I loved the songs but never liked the production. I still think "YCSRNR" is by far their best album. Just my opinion.
As for recording new material, we'd all love that but that doesn't sound like it's going to happen. With that said, I was thrilled that they recorded some of the old club days songs on "Still Hungry". "Come Back", "You Know I Cry" and "Plastic Money" were worth the price of admission alone. All 3 of those songs are better than anything from the "Stay Hungry" demos. Again, just my opinion. |
