I'll Have to Think About That

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Ed and I talk about a great sub-genre of 80s Metal, defined by outstanding technical guitar-playing and swaggering guitarists. Take a nostalgic walk back to the 80s, or learn what you've missed over the last few decades of underwhelming music. And to clarify, the Chuck Mangione song we referred to is called "Feels So Good," so we were both incorrect.

Highly Recommended Listening:

  • Ratt, Lay It Down - a ridiculous video for a great example of the genre, with the excellent Warren DeMartini on lead guitar
  • Dokken, In My Dreams - A signature George Lynch tune
  • Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Boyz Gonna Rock - Perhaps better described as "Wanking Metal," this over-the-top example of unnecessary guitar technical work is still worth listening to, much like justifying another handful of Cheetos
  • Extreme, Get the Funk Out - Nuno Bettencourt threatens to tear your face off
  • Tesla, Modern Day Cowboy - An great song off their debut album, which has no bad songs on it
  • David Lee Roth, Tobacco Road - Steve Vai throws the glove down on every song on Eat 'Em And Smile, Roth's full-length solo debut
  • Ozzy, Lightning Strikes - Jake E. Lee is underrated and under-appreciated
  • Van Halen, Mean Street - No comment needed
  • Paul Gilbert, Scarified - This guy's a little fast...a little.
  • White Lion, Tell Me - Wow. Ed was right about this being cheese, but with great guitar
  • Night Ranger, You Can Still Rock in America - I think we're still allowed to, at least.
  • Metal: A Headbanger's Journey - A fascinating and well-made documentary about the world of Metal
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    I'll Have to Think About ThatBy Jeremy Gypton