After a three-year break occasioned in part by wrangles with the Sky label, Swans returned in 1995 with a vengeance, as always pursuing their unique muse of dramatic, ever-more textured music. Gira and Jarboe work with a fantastic core band this time out, including returning veteran Westberg, who trades off guitar duties with Steele, at points playing together with him, a magnificent combination. Other returning musicians include Kizys and Parsons, while newer players like drummer {...   [ read more ]

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In 2003, Roadrunner released Alice in Hell/Never Neverland, which contained two albums -- Alice in Hell (1989, originally released on Roadrunner) and Never Neverland (1990, also originally on Roadrunner) -- by Annihilator on one compact disc. ~ Tim Sendra, All Music Guide

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This is a great album. It starts off in a pretty generic speed metal approach, but as the disc moves on it takes on a myriad of other styles. Those styles range from groove-oriented hard rocking tones to older straight metal and prog metal textures. Add to this above-average songwriting, killer performances, and great production, and you have a definite winner for fans of hard-edged rock music. ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide

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