Frenzy - Hall of mirrors
Frenzy - highly stylised British Psychobilly.
1.One last chance 2.Schitzophrenic emotions 3.Choice 4.Hall of mirrors(1) 5.Frenzy 6.Asylum moves 7.Skeleton rock 8.Sweet money 9.Ghost train 10.Long gone 11.Surfin' bird 12.Was it me? 13.Wound up 14.Frustration 15.Hall of mirrors(2) 16.Robot riot 17.Cry or die 18.All alone 19.TormentFrenzy
Frenzy's first album. This was a bit of a milestone for Psychobilly when it first appeared. It was at this point in the development of this music that this type of band could no longer play in a 'straight' rockin' club. Previously, even bands like the Meteors had been playing in rockin' clubs.
"This is the first full length release from one of the first and most influential 80's psychobilly bands, Frenzy. This band is basically for Steve Whitehouse's bass playing ability, which is hinted at in the Sharks' first album, but really hits its stride in his own act. Honestly, my favorite tracks on this record are the ones featuring Simon Brand, who left the band before they finished the record to form Torment, his songs include the wonderful Frenzy and Robot Riot. Kev Saunders songs are also pretty good. One word to describe Frenzy is a difficult thing, but 'weird' is the word I'd use, songs like 'Schizoprenic Emotions' are just weird, and appealing in some way. Strange thing is that almost without exception, Americans seem not to like this band, but Europeans love them, most people attribute this to their live show, but I really like them, as I'm starting to get into older Psycho. This band and Torment are among the most original I've ever heard. I really like them and look forward to maybe seeing them someday!" Josh
"I never really liked this old style original psychobilly before I heard this record, but now Frenzy is high on my list of good bands. I had always heard that Steve Whitehouse was such an amazing bass player, and although I don't think that he is the best I've ever heard, he is very good. When I first put this record on, I got exactly what I expected: new wave sounding slow psychobilly, but then once the record was done, I wanted to listen to it again, so I did, and it really grew on me fast. The songs are really catchy and alot of the songs are really weird. I like weird psycho, so good for me. The only complaint I have is their cover of 'Surfin Bird'. I think it really takes away alot from the album. The cover picture is strange in that Frenzy sort of way too. It's the three band members sitting in this room, and it looks all overly dramatic like those glamour phtos that old ladies get to try and spice up their marriage. I don't know, it's hard to explain, just like Frenzy. They're uniqe, a little strange, catchy, and just good! A must for any psycho that wants to see what it was like back in the old days of psychobilly." Grim Johnny