[RARE] Attila - Revenge Is Sweet (1970)

From the Attila Album.

Revenge Is Sweet [there is also a Billy Joel bootleg that shares the name].

This was Billy Joel's second recorded band, Attila. This band formed when Billy Joel (at the time was known as William Joel) and Jon Small of The Hassles left to form their own heavy-metal band. They only produced one self-titled Album, ATTILA, wich appeared on Epic Records in July 1970. The band disformed when Joel ran off with Small's wife, Elizabeth, who would eventually become Billy Joel's first wife. No less than a year later, Billy signed with Family Productions to record his debut solo album "Cold Spring Harbor" in 1971.

However, this would not end Billy and Jon's partnership. Jon Small produced Billy's Live In Leningrad (aka "концерт") video, as well as his "Last Play at Shea" concert.

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[ogrebattle22763]

Listen... I don't care what anybody says this is pretty good music right here... it may be lacking a bit of direction but you can definitely recognize the talent & vision... The cover to the album is ridiculous but that aside Billy showcases his talent on the keyboards!

[LinnSondek]

Yeah, that's DEFINITELY Billy Joel. I have the original LP record on the EPIC label (E-30030), complete with liner notes on the back cover. Quite bizarre to say the very least. His works with The Hassles (1967-69) are more tame by comparison (the later works from The Hassles 2nd album being a bit more psychedelic sounding).

[peterdarker1]

Actually,,one of my favorite lines in rock history is in this song..

"People laughed at me..said I 'd never win..

NOW I turn around and KICK your FACES in..."

[JAZZCLASS70]

woooooooooaaaaaaahhhh Billy Joel it's a good Organ player

[B360Lightning]

This is not heavy metal, just flashy acid rock with a hard rock sound. This reminds me of the band Quartermass who had a guitar-less hard rock album the same year but a of little higher quality. Check it the Quartermass song "Black Sheep Of The Family"

[bucky468]

All Music Guide said this is the worst ever heavy metal album in the history of the genre.

[MrMurzilla]

Actually "Hammond" part is great

[CitySkin09]

Gotta love that fucking album cover!

[Stunatra]

Who would've thought Billy did some hard stuff like this?

[fendertaylor101]

Lmao