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What a boring, by-the-numbers band. I suppose I should feel some sympathy for the singer, who apparently suffers from Tourette syndrome, but the song itself might as well have been constructed from a paint-by-numbers kit for metal musicians. There's not a shred of originality, sincerity, or real ...

Amazing solo. His speed and precision is incredible, but what I like most is his sense of humor and playfulness, along with his boundless energy. Just what Allan needed to spice things up.

LIke most singers these days, he has all official vocal gestures trotted out on cue, and is very conscious of his physical attitude, but there is no soul at all in this. No genuine feeling of any kind. He's got an impressive set of pipes; too bad he has nothing to say with them. I don't know why ...

Yikes!!!! Phenomenal technique, great fire, and scary speed and coordination.

The late, lamented Jerry Wexler said that the way to recognize a musical genius is the distance between that artist and whoever is number two. When NRBQ plays, you can't even see number two with a telescope. They rock so hard you wonder what keeps the building intact. Every time I went to see the...