Dio - Holy Diver (1983) {2005, Collector's Edition Remastered & Reloaded}
BAND/ARTIST: Dio
- Title: Holy Diver
- Year Of Release: 1983 / 2005
- Label: Mercury / Rock Candy #9830994
- Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Interview
- Quality: EAC Rip -> FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
- Total Time: 01:16:19
- Total Size: 349 / 184 Mb (Full Scans ~ 73 Mb)
- WebSite: Album Preview
After participating in five classic studio albums (three with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and two with Black Sabbath) in the late '70s and early '80s, it seemed that singer Ronnie James Dio could do no wrong. And with the release of his self-monikered band's debut album, Holy Diver, in 1983, Dio struck gold once again by injecting catchy melodies into the classic metal riffery of his previous groups. Besides Dio's inspired songwriting, the album's consistency owes a lot to his carefully chosen bandmates, including veteran bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Vinny Appice, and a phenomenal find in young guitarist Vivian Campbell, whose creativity and technique are quite astounding. The album opens in full-tilt metal mode with the frenetic "Stand Up and Shout," which segues into the epic title track, an album highlight thanks to its hypnotic, mid-paced riff. Dio himself plays keyboards (badly) on the hit single "Rainbow in the Dark," and the remaining cuts range from further stabs at pop-metal ("Gypsy," "Caught in the Middle") to blatant metal anthems ("Straight Through the Heart," "Invisible"). These two facets find a perfect balance on the excellent "Don't Talk to Strangers," arguably the album's high point. The 2005 edition includes an audio interview with Ronnie James Dio.
~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music
Track List:
01. Stand Up And Shout [3:18]
02. Holy Diver [5:41]
03. Gypsy [3:40]
04. Caught In The Middle [4:12]
05. Don't Talk To Strangers [4:52]
06. Straight Through The Heart [4:32]
07. Invisible [5:20]
08. Rainbow In The Dark [4:13]
09. Shame On The Night [5:31]
Bonus Material
10. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [4:28]
11. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [2:17]
12. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [3:14]
13. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [0:32]
14. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [0:48]
15. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [0:55]
16. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [2:08]
17. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [2:42]
18. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [16:21]
19. Ronnie James Dio Audio Interview (2005) [1:35]
Personnel:
Ronnie James Dio - lead vocals, synthesizers
Vivian Campbell - guitar
Jimmy Bain - bass, keyboards
Vinny Appice - drums
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