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The second major-label release from 24-7 Spyz finds the band further developing their metal/funk/New York hardcore/R&B/jazz/reggae hybrid with typically ferocious energy. Often compared to Living Colour, 24-7 Spyz were always considerably heavier and dirtier-sounding. In fact, the record's first few tracks summon the spirit of Master of Puppets-era Metallica and homeboys Anthrax. The band they most recall here, though, is Fishbone. In fact, several tracks on Strength in Numbers sound like outtakes from Truth and Soul, Fishbone's 1988 masterpiece. As good as 24-7 Spyz was, however, the group unfortunately had neither the songwriting chops nor the crazed eclecticism of their California contemporaries. In other words, Strength in Numbers is quite impressive, but not much fun. There's also a lack of big hooks here, which was always 24-7 Spyz's biggest shortcoming. Even so, there's a lot to like; the music is just so heavy and tight, and the musicianship so superlative, that the disc is hard to turn off. Also, the album is a must-have for guitar nuts. Jimi Hazel is in perhaps the best form of his career here, ripping off one blistering solo after another. Overall, Strength in Numbers is a good hard rock album that makes a valiant attempt to push the envelope of the genre. Although the lack of catchy songs keeps it from being A-list, it's recommended to any fan of innovative metal.
© Pemberton Roach /TiVo
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24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Composer, Lyricist - Jeff Brodnax, Composer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Rick Skatore, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Composer, Writer - Rick Skatore, Composer, Lyricist, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer - Rick Skatore, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
Anthony Johnson, Band Member - 24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jeff Brodmax, Band Member - Jimi Hazel, Band Member, Writer - Joel Maitoza, Band Member - Peter Forest, Band Member - Rick Skatore, Band Member
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1991 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Rick Skatore, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
24-7 SPYZ, MainArtist - Jimi Hazel, Writer - Rick Skatore, Writer
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 East West America
Album review
The second major-label release from 24-7 Spyz finds the band further developing their metal/funk/New York hardcore/R&B/jazz/reggae hybrid with typically ferocious energy. Often compared to Living Colour, 24-7 Spyz were always considerably heavier and dirtier-sounding. In fact, the record's first few tracks summon the spirit of Master of Puppets-era Metallica and homeboys Anthrax. The band they most recall here, though, is Fishbone. In fact, several tracks on Strength in Numbers sound like outtakes from Truth and Soul, Fishbone's 1988 masterpiece. As good as 24-7 Spyz was, however, the group unfortunately had neither the songwriting chops nor the crazed eclecticism of their California contemporaries. In other words, Strength in Numbers is quite impressive, but not much fun. There's also a lack of big hooks here, which was always 24-7 Spyz's biggest shortcoming. Even so, there's a lot to like; the music is just so heavy and tight, and the musicianship so superlative, that the disc is hard to turn off. Also, the album is a must-have for guitar nuts. Jimi Hazel is in perhaps the best form of his career here, ripping off one blistering solo after another. Overall, Strength in Numbers is a good hard rock album that makes a valiant attempt to push the envelope of the genre. Although the lack of catchy songs keeps it from being A-list, it's recommended to any fan of innovative metal.
© Pemberton Roach /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 01:02:15
- Main artists: 24-7 SPYZ
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Metal Hard Rock
© 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1992 Atlantic Recording Corp. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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