Conference napalm::heavy_metal

Well, I'm not sure these bands belong in the same note together.
While they are both new bands, etc. their styles are very different.
For example, I don't really like Cinderella, but I think Tesla put
out one of the best albums of last year.

Maybe this is just nitpicking. I don't know....

cat

    I just love Tesla!
    
    I used to really like Cinderella right after Night Songs came out,
    but I think I (and MTV!!) burned myself out.  I liked the song
    Night Songs the best.  I have the cassette in my car, but I can't
    even stomach it anymore.  I saw the new video, noticed their new
    image, but I don't think I can handle any more Cinderella right
    now.  I got that same feeling I got when I heard Bruce Springsteen
    was releasing a new album.  Sort of like dread of things to come--
    airwaves pollution.  I feel the same way when U2 or INXS decide
    to release yet another single off their albums.  It's like "better
    get to like this crap, I'm going to have to hear it a million more
    times.
    
    Sorry, I got off topic there...
    
    
    Anyway, I never get sick of Tesla.  So many "big name" people name
    Tesla as what "they listen to at home in the car."  You know how
    interviewers never fail to ask "So what is it you like to listen
    to?"  I have heard them say Tesla so many times, it makes me wonder
    why they didn't skyrocket right off.
    
    Stacie

    
    
    
    	I find that by Tesla NOT skyrocketing, they've managed to
    	keep their music popular, yet somewhat unknown.
    
    	This enables people to never get sick of listening to them,
    	unlike Springsteen, INXS and the other bands who seem to have
    	an endless album!
    
    	Wish I had gone to see them on New Year's Eve when they opened
    	for Def Leppard.....kick myself now, that's for sure!!!
    
    	/kim
    
     

    
    I did that same thing Stac (Anastacia) sis...I burned out Night
    Songs. I thought it was good when it came out, but its unlistenable
    now.  I really don't even like their new effort on the other hand.
    
    Now Tesla, I think Tesla is one of THE best bands to emerge in quite
    a while.  They have a unique sound and approach to songwriting.
    Everyone I talk with (with the exception of the Cookster [I expected
    as much]) loves Tesla.  Ever notice the reaction those who wear
    Tesla T-shirts to concerts get??  I think they will blossom into
    a great band, although since they are kind of eccentric musically,
    I suspect they might be a cult thing, similar to Queensryche.
    
    Buck

    
        Cinderella moved to the next note.
    
                                                       Shawn GTI
    

    
    	I've got Mechanical Resonance, and I think the album
    is exceptional!! They are a great band with an original sound
    and a heavy guitar sound. I'd love to see them live.
    	Stacie mentioned popular musicians liking them...
    if you watch Metallica's video "Cliff 'em All" (which I highly
    recommend), there's a piece where there sitting around partying
    in this room, and you can hear "Cumin' atcha Live" screaming
    in the background. 
    	As for PRC's lame comment on the band...
    
    no comment
    
    /Motorbreath...comin' atcha live
    

    OK, being a Tesla junkie, I gotta throw my .02 in as well.  I heard
    'em first on the banger's ball doing "Modern Day Cowboy", and I
    liked the acoustic/electric mix.  I also like the fact that they
    have 2 completely different styles of guitarist - unlike say Priest
    and Maiden who (IMO) have twins for stringsmiths (i.e.  butter,
    parkay, no difference ...).  And I also like the fact that they
    are a self-proffesed t-shirt and jeans kind of band, like Metallica
    in that respect - no spandex and mousse abuse (you hear me Coop?).
    I could go on but, when Coop replies to this note, you'll probably
    wear the letters off your return key getting through it .....
    
    				Mr Scary II

    
    Hey prc,
    
    While I respect you to have your own opinion of the band, I can
    only say that you, being a musician, should be one of the first
    ones to notice that Tesla is made up of some pretty unique musicians.
    Have you heard the whole album?? I guess you could summize that
    opinion just by hearing a few of the hits.
    
    I mean, how many rock bands incorporate organ, mandolin, acoustic
    piano, bass pedals, acoustic guitars, and guitar driven leslie speakers
    all in one sound?  I think its pretty unique. They def. have roots
    in the 1970's.
    
    Buck 

Does anyone own the box set of Tesla EPs? Geffen put out a box set of
12" from the album, and I've been trying to get a copy ever since,
but haven't had much luck with my WEA friends. Seems like they are
very rare and hard to get, but they do exist (I saw one).

If anyone ever sees one, please let me know if its available for sale.

cat

    
    re .18
    
    I totally agree.  What other band can incorporate so many different
    instruments and sounds into one album???  Tesla have an incredible
    amount of talent and I cant wait for thier follow up album.  I hope
    that the 2nd album is as good as the 1st and that it dosent go
    commercial or generic like some other bands have gone.
    
    8^)   :^)  ;^)  d:^)  
    
    Bk
    

    Any news yet - Whens there album being released??????
    
    
    

    I heard a new Tesla song on the radio on the way into work today.
    I don't know the name (Heaven something), but it sounded pretty
    good.
    
    gh

    See my reply in New Releases for a preview of song titles from The
    Great Radio Controversy, Telsa's latest release. 

    Last night I went to see the men of Tesla themselves.  I also got
    to hear some of the new stuff that is due out VERY shortly.  It
    was really excellent.  Frank Hammen is one incredible guitarist!
    And and awesome hugger besides.  The sound quality was unbeatable!
    You don't get too much production with an opening band but man they
    are going to be damn incredible when its their turn to be the headline.
    
    Really decent down to earth guys too.  My first time meeting anyone
    with a BIG name in metal.  Not dissapointing at all.
    
    Kat

    I Agree 100%, Posion Who? I Seen Them Friday,The 13th, In Greenville.
    Tesla Kicked Ass! Posion Did'nt Even Come Close! Heard Alot Of Their
    New Songs From The New Album, They Were Great! If You Get A Chance
    To See Them, Do So By All Means! Tesla Rock's!
                       

    
    Poison sux, Tesla rox !!!!!!

    I heard Tesla is supposed to ship on Wednesday (I know, they usually
    ship on tuesdays, but they're doing inventory on tuesday, so wed. it
    will go).
    
    Buck 

    I saw the new Tesla video on MTV, and heard the song on the radio,
    I think it kicks as*!!
    
    Can't wait for the album to come out!
    
    There's no way out, no way out...
    
    
    /Motorbreath

    
    
    
    	I can't wait for the new release either!!  But
    	I don't really care for the new song....I mean it's 
    	okay, but I guess it'll just take me a couple times
    	to learn the words before I can feel the full impact! (^8
    
    	New song is called "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)" and 
    	the album is "The Big Radio Controversy" (if I remember
    	correctly) for those who are interested!
    
    	Tigger~~~~
    	(Yes Mike, I'm working on the Metallica tix for ya..be
    	patient and don't get your hopes up TOO high....yet!)
    

                
                Yeah, I saw the video too . . .
                
                *B*O*R*I*N*G*
                
                Didn't exactly  hit  you  like Modern Day Cowboy,
                more like ny  other  "pretty  boy,  same lighting
                same angle" video/song.   Then again, neither did
                any of the other sings off the last album.
                
                - Guess who -
                
                

    I Just Bought The New Tesla On Disc! It's A Great Disc! It's Almost
    60 Min. Long! Alot Of Great Tracks On It! The Shortest Song Is 
    Nearly 4 Min Long! Once Again They Say "No Machines" which Is Great!
    Go Out And Get A Copy Today! Enjoy! Rock On Tesla!

    I back re .40 opinion 100%!!!!
    I think they- forget think - i know they will blow away POISON on
    stage- in two weeks...........
    
    enyaw

    I already say the concert... They DO blow away Poison.
    
    I told Frank Hannon that, and he just smiled and said "Of course!)
    
    Agagagaga...The guy is cocky !
    jc

    Not to sound stupid, but where do they say "No machines"?
    
    gh

    They say NO MACHINES on their first album (on that back).
    
    I guess they mean they don't do sampling, drum machines etc...
    
    jc

    I got the new disk yesterday.  Not listened to it much, but first
    impressions seem:
    
    1) Jeff Keith has gotten better at his style of singing
    2) the guit players are getting better sounds from their axes
    3) this album is generally heavier sounding than Mech Res.
    
    

    RE:.45
    
    
    I'm glad to hear that Keith has improved his singing style.
    My opinion was that he way OVER-sang on M.R. He filled in 
    every available part with ooo-babys, and OOWWS. 
    
    Can't wait to pick up the latest.
    /Motorbreath

      
     I Hope that they sound good in concert...I am going to see them
    at the Centrum on Feb 13-th.
    
    I bought two tickets for the show....now it looks like I'll
    have to "EAT" one.
    
    
    Sax  ( Simply Amazing.....blow that horn.... )
    

    re -1
    
    I'm sure someone in here would be looking to buy it.
    
    Francine, CJ, TCR2?

re .47    I hope you aren't going on the 13th - Neil Diamond is there!!!!
    I'll give you a hint - everone else with tix to the show is going
    on the 16th.....

    Tesla's new album is the gnads...
    
    Mr Scary recorded it for me this weekend, and it hasn't left the
    tape deck since.  These boize are definately on the right track
    IMHO.  Tasteful, Metal, Poise, Clean, Tight...Gets my blood pumpin'
    to hear it !
    
    Howzat ?
    jc 

    

    
    	Someone wanna set me up with decent seats??? Of course you'll
    be paid....it's in the mail..
    
    BK
    

    I purchased The Great Radio Controversy over the weekend
    and I love it. 
    	Every track is excellent, the guitar work is stellar,
    and Keith's voice is really great on this album.
    
    Definitely buy this album!
    
    /Motorbreath

    I bought `The Great Radio Controversy' last night, and YES. . .
    this  is  a kickin' album !  Love the classical acoustic guitar 
    at the start of `Love Song'.  I've never heard Tesla before, so
    this was a gamble for me.  Definately a good gamble, this time.

    METALord"

    IMO
    
    It's not anything about them that makes me say 'wow' it's just that
    they really seem to have it together, and have what it takes for
    good, honest, no-lip-gloss rock.
    
    It's hot and heavy stuff.  Very straightforward.  Real rock and
    roll, IMO.  I love Heaven's Trail, but still prefer listening
    to Mechanical Resonance when it comes down to it.  Have you heard
    MR Pete?  It's just groovy kind of stuff that a lot of people can
    relate to.
    
    I love it.
    
    Dilly

    Hey Pete... what are you missing?
    Good taste. 8^)
    
    I agree with Dilly... just good hard r&r.
    
    /Motorbreath...Comin' atcha live!!

    Drummers... Sheeesh...  Gotta point everything out to these guize!
	;^)
    
    Well, IMHO, Tesla is very straight forward like Dilly said.  No
    frills.  The guitarists aren't gonan blow your mind with intense
    talent.  The thing that attracts me as a guitarist to Tesla is the
    tastefulness of all the riffs.  Also, while Tommy and Frank aren't
    the BEST guitarists in metal, they are one of the best "Team Players"
    in the business.  They complement each other very well.
    
    Brians vox, while not clean and whispy (by any means) fit right
    in with the music.  They are strong and heart felt.  
    
    And last but not least, the music they write is not "bubble gum"
    but is commercial enough to get them plenty of airplay.  It's also
    a great mix or metal and r&b (which I like).
    
    jc (who could possibly be Tesla's biggest fan)
    
    PS - You should see them in cencert.  They didn't miss a note.
    

    
    Know something dudes?
    
    All this time I have been saying Brian Wheat is the vocalist, too,
    but my SO told me that the singer's name is  Jeff Keith?????
    
    My jerk SO got to go backstage a couple of wks ago!  Grrrrrr.
    (I'm gonna be more careful of when I pick my fights...)
    
    Ok, well, he *looks* like his name *should* be Brian Wheat.
                                               
    I guess Brian Wheat is the bassist???
    
    Who knows, but the name Jeff Keith *does* sound familiar.
    I'd love for this to be wrong, because my SO hates to be wrong...
    
    Dilly_who_might_be_Tesla's_biggest_fan,_also

Ya know what Dilly,
    	I was thinking the same thing when I read JC's reply...
    because I KNEW it was Jeff Keith, and even said that "Keith's
    voice sounds great" in a previous note... but I still wasn't 
    sure..
    
    The vocalist is Jeff Keith.
    Brian Wheat is the bassist.
    
    /Motorbreath

    Yo Coop,
    
    I an Tesla's biggest fan...remember who turned YOU onto them???
    
    BUck

    Yeah, yeah... but I listen to them everyday, and know almost all
    their tunz !
    
    jc(who_practices_tesla_daily!)
    

                I was  on  my  way  home from NJ this weekend and
                stopped at a  rest  area  right outside of Cherry
                Hill, NJ and the  girl  working says, "Didn't you
                guys play with Def Leppard?",  and big mouth Jack
                says, "Yeahh, you saw us?" She  couldn't remember
                the  name  of  the band, but Jack  continues  and
                says, "Queensryche" and she goes, "YEAH!  THT WAS
                IT!  Can I have your autographs??" Jack being the
                friendly  guy  he  is  aggrees  that he is really
                Eddie Jackson,  I  was  Scott Rockenfield and the
                other kid with us (who couldn't think of anybodys
                name in QR) became Chris DeGarmo.  It was stupid,
                but kind of funny.   Made her day.  She saw us at
                the Spectrum, BTW . . .
                
                yeah, right . . .
                
                

    Yo Pete !
    
    Tesla had to grow on me cuz at the time I was into a lot heavier
    stuff.  It's like JOLT cola ... it kicks harder than the other stuff
    on the (radio) shelf but it's still non-alchoholic, zat make any
    sense.
    
    Oh no - it just hit me I know why you don't like 'em !!!
    
    $ set mode/freud
    
    Didn't your EX-SO really like Tesla ???  It must have something
    to do with you childhood or a maternal fixation ...
    
    ... Just messin with ya !  Listen to 'em a few more times, if it
    doesn't club ya quietly over the head then I guess you just don't
    get into 'em.
    
    
    				Scary

    I've been listening to "The Great Radio Controversy" alot lately,
    and the more I listen to it, the more I love the album, especially
    after seeing them live, I've never paid that much money to see an
    opening band before in my life, especially not liking Poison.
    The album is definately alot heavier than the first.. I love the
    guitar in it.. hard to explain, but that album keeps me really pumped,
    great to work out with, clean the house with.. 8-)
    
    CeeJ

    	
    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH am I psyched.  I just
    got 15th row tickets to see Tesla and Great White in Atlanta.  
    I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    They'll be comin at me live.
    
    jab

    
    Has anyone seen the new Tesla video for "Love Song"?
    
    I like it a lot.  Does anyone know where the video was filmed? 
    There are some rather attractive looking females in the video! 8-)
    
    jab

    
    	this may be a little late BUT...
    
    	why didn't tesla release "paradise" as a single?  imo it is
    the best track off the album and i heard it daily off the radio
    stations in upstate ny... i was shocked to find out they never released
    a video for it.  any ideas?
    
    

    Telsa has released really weird sonsg for singlkes off of TGRC!
    
    I mean, Hang Tough?  YOU figure it out!
    
    BB

    
    	yeah, i figured love song would be the absolute LAST song to
    go popular off that album.  it's just so different... oh well :)
    

    Love Song is obviously going to be a hit.  It's a mushy metal ballad. 
    I'm surprised it wasn't the first release.
    
    As to why they don't release the "best" songs, well they never release
    the best songs, because if they did, then you'd be sick of them because
    they'd play them all the time, and then they'd s*ck.  So just be happy.
    
    Steve

    Love Song is okay, but "Lazy Daze, Crazy Nights" and "Lady Luck"
    are the rockers on TGRC IMHO.  Who can figure.
    
    jc (it ain't my job)

    i dunno, i've seen them 3 times now and the last 2 times they performed
    "love song" and people went nuts throughout the whole song.  it was
    great! 

    re: .82
    
    I find the "Love Song" *song* rather irritating!  "Love will find a
    way", my...isn't that an original thought.  Repetative anthemic chorus
    things like that really get old fast with me.
    
    gh

    
    
    	I can't say that "Love Song" is one of my favorites, but
    	I can't say that TGRC is either.  I think Mechanical
    	Resonance is FAR better.
    
    	But I know they were absolutely fantastic in concert!
    
    	tigga~~~~
    
    

    I definately agree.  I enjoy Mechanical Resonance much more.  
    
    gh

    
    	surely M_R is much better than TGRC but i definitely would not
    call Tesla a bunch of losers for "love song".

    
    	yeah, i know what you mean about the video.  it is a little
    overdone :)  perhaps they would be better just cranking up the volume
    and playing comin atcha live and watch all those girls sitting on
    people's shoulders get blown onto their *sses by the shock waves!!!

    Pete see my first reply in the Concert War Story Topic. I had a good
    solution to the problem of chicks on shoulders. Outside concert 'tho.
    
    Hope this helps
    
    the devil dog

    Hey where did 16.4 go? Oh well, maybe I'll retell the story anyway.

    Yeah, at outside shows you just whip off their bikini tops!!!
    Right?
    
    	Yo Pete... anyone strong enough to hold up an average sized
    chick for a whole show would pummel you into oatmeal!!!
    ha ha just kidding Pete.
    
    /Motorbreath

    re.95
    ha ha ha ha!!! 8^) This is true.
    
    /Motorbreath...sez Comin atcha Live is a GREAT tune!!!
    

    Yea Pete but if he caught you you'd probably snap like a twig.

    I love all Tesla stuff....That one particular tune is somewhat lame
    though... They have a lamo-o tune on each Album... I think "We're
    no good together" is pretty sh*tty too.
    
    But, when I saw Tesla in concert, there was a girl on some dues
    shoulders *next* to me... She was wearing a spandex mini-skirt.
    I didn't know who to watch, Tesla or the girl.   She was a fox.
    
    jc the lech 
    8^0

    
    	Jeff!!  My image is shattered!!  I would've figured you'd
    	kind of bang your head around so that it'd SEEM as though
    	you were looking at the band and then looking at her, then	
    	back to the band...then back to the girl.... (^;
    
    	Tigga~~ who likes "We're No Good Together" because it's
    		got (ahem) sentimental value.  (^;

    
    	Naa.....Jeff is the type to drop a hnadful of change then get
    on all fours to pick it up....one coin at a time...
    
    BK
    

    .... yeah, in a nursery school !
    
    
    "come here little girl - I'll give ya a quarter for a cartwheel"
    
    
    
    
    				Scary

    
    	As far as the "Love Song" goes, I think we're tired of MTV!!!
    
    	I try to listen to the album as a whole, nit just one song!
    
    B.A.
    
    

    Well, Tigg~~ I woulda been more subtle about it, but her Fredrick
    Of Hollywood $27 skivvie shorts were driving me nutz !  ;^)
    
    Besides, the company I was keeping at the concert wasn't very
    entertaining if you get my drift...
    
    jc

Coop - "We're No Good Together" is one of my favorite songs on MR! 

re: "Love Song"

I also like this tune a lot. Its a blast to listen to it, and try and figure 
out where they stole riffs from. So far I've heard Simon and Garfunkel, John 
Denver, Led Zep, and Kingdom Come! (Really!)

alan

>    So far I've heard Simon and Garfunkel, John Denver, Led Zep, and 
>    Kingdom Come! (Really!)
                                   
    	why not add a touch of Joan Baez???
    :)

    Just razz'in ya Pete.

    I prefer from far "Mechanical Resonance" to their last which is also
    good but has nothing of the surprising effect and punch of their first
    LP. They slowed down too much for the last one (maybe their producer
    looks for more commercial).
    
    Sorin

    >    -< I like anthemic songs (which is probably why I like Bruce) >-
    
    Probably why I don't!  
    
    (...aside from not liking simplistic three chord basic rock songs with
    depressing lyrics sung by some overrated dude with a gritty voice
    that's usually flat with a big black guy in army duds standing around
    with a sax behind him while thousands of women are cheering them on for
    no reason.)  8^)

    RE: Greg and 'Juice"
    
    Greg !  Great Answer !
       
    RE: "...with a big black guy in army duds standing around with a sax 
         behind him..."
     
    No kiddin' !   Does Clarence ever *play* that thing ??
    
    ;^)
                   

    Coop,
    
    He plays it, and quite well! (and you knew it, dude, admit it!)
    
    Steve (who's gonna keep Coop honest, now that I'm readin this
    conference)   8)

    Sure Coop,  He plays that thing quite well...*at least* one solo spot
    in maybe one song a night, but he sure looks cool standing there
    holding it!
    
    gh (who wouldn't want a big dude in army duds standing behind me!)

    Yeah, just ask Alan about the Spring-DECjam, when he caugght me
    red-handed singin' along with Sorry! when they played Porn In The
    USA...
    
    Clarence is a good sax player...  But Greg is right, he doesn't
    play it very often...  What poseur.  ;^)

    re: Clarence not playing often...
    
    guess that makes his pay look even better!  (let's see, $2 million a
    year, played 5 notes, hmmm, that's $400 grand/note)
    
    Steve 8)

    
    
    $400K a note huh?   Hmmmmm.  That would be worth diggin the sax out of
    my closet.
    
    But then I'd have to get fatigues and lift weights and...nahhhhhh.
    
    S

    
    	Dont forget the shoe polish...
    
    BK
    

    I finally heard Tesla's complete album yesterday about 3 times.
    It was GREAT!  I think I'll go out and buy it now.
    
    BTW...my 3 year old neice knows EVERY word to Love Song and sings
    along.  IT is pretty funny.  She calls it the "I Know" song. 8^)
    
    TCR1

    
    
    
    Tesla tickets went on sale today for the Channel in Boston.  It's an 18
    and older show and tickets are available thru ticketron.  Ticketron's
    number is 800-382-8080.  The show is on Tuesday, June 26th at 8pm.
    The cost of the tickets is $13.75 + 2.50 Service Charge + .50 to mail
    them to your home.  The total cost for 2 tickets is $33.00!!  I'm
    psyched!!!
    
    Donna

    
    Does anyone know if tickets for Tesla at the Channel will be avail
    at the door??
    
    Rae

    
    
    I wouldn't chance it.  I betcha that this one sells out. - Kim

    Is this the accoustic concert?  I was going to take my daughter and her
    boyfried to this one.  The boyfried is responcible for getting the
    tickets.
    
    Chris D.

    
    
    Yup, I heard it's an accoustical.  

    re .121
    
    It *is* accoustic only. I was there Saturday night to see Physical
    Grafitti. The singer won't even be there.
    
    jeff

    I may be ignorant but... do you mean to tell me there will be no
    singing?  If so, I don't know why I bought tickets!
    
    

    
    
    From what I understood, Tesla is playing a COMPLETLY acoustic set. 
    Which means no singer.

    
    	RE: .125
    
    	Eeek!  *yawn*!
    	
    	tigga~~~ glad she didn't buy tickets

Since when does "acoustic" mean no vocals?  The human voice was the original 
acoustic instrument.  You watch "MTV Unplugged" which is a program of "acoustic"
music and people are singing, right?

What did they say to make you think there would be no vocals?

gh

    
    
    That's just what someone told me, when I mentioned the Tesla show.  I
    know "acoustic" does not necessarily mean no vocals but, in this case
    that is what I was told if you don't want to take my word for it your
    more than welcome to call the channel yourself to verify - I'm just
    passing along info. - Kim

Well, the way you phrased it was ambiguous, didn't mean to question you're
personal integrety or anything.

I'm curious as to what they actually do, but not curious enough to make a 
long distance call to some club from Colorado.

gh

    
    Maybe they'll come out your way and you'll get to see what they do and
    satisfy your curiousity. ph

I'd be happy enough to have someone post a review in the notes file...

gh (few bands play *here*)

     
    Could someone please post or send me directions to the Channel
    VIA the Mass Pike???
    
    Rae

    
    The Tesla show at the Channel last night was GREAT!  They did of their
    own songs that I can remember, No way out, The way it is, Goodbye
    Paradise, Love Song (they were not acoustic for this one but all
    plugged in).  For the encore some of the guys from Faster Pussycat
    and Black Crowe's joined them for Honky Tonk Woman and a couple of
    Zepplin songs.   It was alot of fun to watch and hear and am very
    glad I didn't miss it.
    
    Rae

    
    Glad to hear you had a great time! 
    
    I went to the show at the Channel last night too and I wasn't impressed
    at all, but I didn't stick around for the whole thing....I got very
    bored.  The doors were suppossed to open at 8, the opening band 
    (??Beggars and Thieves??) started playing at 9:45 and were good.  Tesla
    didn't come on until 11pm.  I was right up front and the crowd was
    unbelievable.  Some girl caught a stool in the face while people were
    passing them around the club during intermission.  Not one person moved
    to help her, or the people with her for fear of losing their places!! 
    There was minimal air conditioning and people were getting very nasty
    (pushing and shoving)!!  Then when Jeff sat down you couldn't even see
    him so I left.  I have the "Great Radio Controversy" at home, and love
    it, and if I just want to listen (and not watch, get beat up or deal
    with ignorant people) I can.
    
    I'd go see Tesla again if they were playing at the Centrum, but never
    again will I see a show at the Channel.  This was my first there, and 
    I'm sorry to say, I was very disappointed.
    
    Donna

                Re: .133
                Still haven't learned to spell ZeppElin yet, huh?
                :')
                
                

    re: .135
    
    Nope.  I think I need a spelling tutor.  8^) 8^)
    
    Rae

                Well, you have Shawn and myself :')
                
                

    
    
    Thank you both so much my life is now complete.  8^) 8^) 8^) x1000
    
    

    I had a chance to hear these guys for the first time this morning. 
    "The Great Radio Controversy" is in the walkman as I type.  I don't
    think I'd dish out as much praise as the readers did in the first 138
    replies, but they do have a unique tandem going.  The dueling guitar
    team reminds me a little of Def Leppard's guitar duo.  They do work
    well together!
    
    As an audiophile, I think the history of Nikola Tesla, his experiments,
    and the groups adoption of the name is more interesting ;-)  Tesla (the
    man) was into some wierd stuff!  The band must be fairly knowledgable
    to carry on the man's name.
    
    Mike

    
    	And they did a great cover of "Signs", originally written
    	by The Five Man Electrical Band.
    
    	I was wondering why I was hearing that song so much recent-
    	ly, until the DJ said it was by Tesla.
    
    							GTI
    

    some of the lyrics started sounding a little juvenile to me, and the
    music started sounding the same too.  Call me fussy, but I like
    variety.
    
    Mike

    Mike, youse gotta check out the FIRST TELSA album!  MUCH better
    IMHO than TGRC.  Sure, the lyrics can get a tad sophomoric at times,
    but can't ALL rock n roll?
    
    I give it a thumbs up
    B.
    
    PS - The first lp is call Mechanical Resonance

    
    -1
    
    I agree - get Mechanical Resonance...
    
    F.

    I didn't buy the TGRC either ;-).  Borrowed it from a co-worker.  I
    tell him to buy the first one ;-)
    
    Mike

     
    				highly
    
    Yeah, dudat!  Mechanical is ^^^^^^ recommended by me, also
    
    "Coming At you Live" Rooooooooooooolz!!!
    
    J-Dot

    re.145
    HEARTILY AGREED!!!!!
    
    /Motorbreath...that song ruules!

    
    I think, even the guitarists admitted it in a guitar mag somewhere,
    that the production/excution was better on the second album, but 
    the song writing was better on the first.  
    
    Still, tho, songs like "Hang Tough" and "Flight To Nowhere" picks 
    up a lot of the slack.  I'm really not sure if I'm ready to call it
    "sophomore jinx" yet.  I'll make up my mind when I hear their next 
    effort.
    
    RE: remake mentioned earlier; 
    Is this new?
    
    J-Dot

      If I am not mistaken didn't Tesla open for Def Leppard during their
    last tour. I saw that tour and I am pretty sure that who opened. Anyhow
    they do put on a pretty good live show.
    						The KER
    

    
    Yup!!!  I thought they blew Def Lep away!  I went and bought 
    Mechanical Resonance after the concert.
    
    J-Dot

    Boomer... was Europe or Tesla the opening band at the Centrum for the
    Hysteria tour??  I thought it was Europe....
    
    B. Huey

    
    Signs can only be heard on Boston radio station WAAF. The last time
    Tesla was in town they stopped by the radio station and did and
    acoustic version of Signs which the radio station now plays on 
    a regular basis.
    
    It is a great version of the song. IMO.
    
    Renee

    
    I think they did a great version of Signs.  I wish they wouldn't
    overplay it though.  I've seen Tesla like 3 times.  But the best
    time I ever saw them was in portland Maine with Def Leppard.  Great
    stage, Great show!!  I was pumped when their first song was;
    "Coming at you live"!!! - Kim

      ...seems fairly unanimous. I have bothCD's and after substantial
    listening (usually cranked) I prefer Mechanical Resonance as well.
    I do like TGRC quite a bit though. We'll have to see on #3, huh?
      This is about the same way I feel on the new Winger vs. their
    first release. Sounds like the old after the debut dilemma,
    remember the response to Boston's "Don't Look Back", same thing.
    
    
    						-BooM-

    re: .151
    
    >Signs can only be heard on Boston radio station WAAF. 
    
    GOOD THING TOO!  I *HATE* that song!!!!  It's the ultimate cheesy 60's
    commune, "everyone live together" thing.  I've hated it since I first
    heard it long ago.  What a scuzzy bunch of pulp.  I couldn't believe
    that a good group like Tesla would play such drivil.
    
    re: the two albums
    
    I MUCH prefer Mechanical Resonance to The Great Radio Controversy.  I
    think that the songs are much more powerful and I like the rawer less
    produced sound.
    
    gh (who won't have to change stations to avoid it here in Colorado)

    Who originally did the song "Signs"?  It sounded familiar when I
    heard the remake.  I think it's an awesome tune!
    
    � Ken �
    

    I'm with Greg on this one.
    What a puke song.
    
    Whomever wrote that song must have been a miserable person
    if he found signs that annoying.
    I hate the 60's anyway.
    
    /Motorbreath

    
    
    RE:  Minardi - I'm rolling!1  BAHA
    
    I'm gonna take a WILD guess and say Bob Dylan??

    Yo Boz-mon
    
    Queensryche opened for Def Lep at the Centrum.
    Tesla opened for Def Lep at Great Woods...
    

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    	And they did a great cover of "Signs", originally written
    	by The Five Man Electrical Band.
    
    	I was wondering why I was hearing that song so much recent-
    	ly, until the DJ said it was by Tesla.
    
    							GTI    

    yo Boomer, for a bad softball player, at least you know something about
    music....
    
    hahahahahahahaha

     Motorbreath if you hated the sixties I guess you don't like Eric
    Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Hendrix, and TONS of other artist who hadn't
    made it big then but, did in the 70's. Of course I guess none of these
    had that Metallic beat huh?
    					The KER
    

    Hendrix died in 69, 
    I started playing guitar then

    >Hendrix died in 69, 
    
    Wrong, oh 2oester...
    
    Hendrix dies in the 70s

    Hate to be rude dude but double check , I'm pretty sure it was 69

    
    	No, it was 1970 ... and we're in the wrong topic.
    
    							GTI
    

    
    Did I say I hated sixties musicians? I don't think so.
    
    The sixties: too many drugs, Vietnam, long greasy hair, idiotic
    	fashion, disillusionment, yuppy youth, Woodstock, the Beatles
    	people pretending to care about changing the world's problems
    	only because it was the current 'thing', then going on to 
    	becoming the exact people they supposedly hated.
    
    Those are some of the things I hate about the sixties.
    
    RE: Metallica comment - Oh yeah, you're the guy in the Metallica note
    	that was afraid to criticize Metallica until you felt enough other
    	people were here to back you up. Look how brave you are now!
    	
    

    
    
    	Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970
    
    

    Tesla is coming out (or has already) a new album.  It's all acoustic
    stuff with hits from Album #1, and #2 (both platinum, I hear) and a
    couple of unreleased covers.
    
    Alan, I think you ought to buy this for me at Xmas, since we didn't get
    to go last year to the Channel.   ;)
    
    jc

    .169�    Tesla is coming out (or has already) a new album.  It's all acoustic
    .169�    stuff with hits from Album #1, and #2 (both platinum, I hear) and a
    
    	An acoustic greatest hits? Granted that Tesla is a great band, I
    thing they need more material to put out a "Hits" Cd. If that's the
    case...I've already got mine on cassette!
    
    B.A.

    What does accoustic mean.  I always thought it meant the transmission
    of sound.  Do you mean without vocals?  Then that is instrumental.
    
    
    GAZ

    
    	RE: GAZ
    
    	I *think* acoustic means without having all the electric
    	guitars plugged in, etc.  
    
    	Help?
    
    	tig~~

    
    Ummmm, I think accoustic means with non-electric guitars.  You wont's
    get much out of an electric guitar that isn't plugged in.
    
    

    Yeah, it's gonna be called something like "Five Man Acoustical Jam" and
    should be out shortly.
    
    Bad news is that it's got their version of that BOGUS "Signs" song on
    there and it's sure to get a lotta airplay (not restricted to the
    Boston area this time).  I heard it this morning on a local station
    here and just about soiled my shoes.
    
    Blek!  Tesla should stick to writing their own material!
    
    gh

    
    	I LIKE "Signs", almost as much as the original.
    
    	BUT, I wouldn't buy an "Acoustical Greatest Hits".
    
    							GTI
    

    Oh, it's probably *better* then the original...
    
    But it's still a STUPID song.  I hated it back in '71 and I still hate 
    it today.  Why not cover a *good* song???
    
    gh

    I like that song (signs).
    
    

    Yes it is me again being incredibly dense..  Who did the original of
    the song 'Signs'?
    
    
    
    GAZ
    
    PS Thanks for the info about acoustic definition.  Didn't know that. 
    

    
    	I've got to agree with Greg.  If I heard "Signs" one more
    	time, I think I'd lose it.  I didn't mind it at first but
    	now is a different story.
    
    	I've got TGRC and MR... someone else had said they didn't
    	think they had enough material to do a "hits" album.  I've
    	got the songs I like on those two tapes... who needs an
    	acoustical?!
    
    	tigga~~

    
    	RE: original "Signs"
    
    	Done by The Five Man Electrical Band.
    
    							GTI
    

    
    In the spirit of the convo...8-)

    Signs... what a puke song.
    
    /Motorbreath...so I pulled of my hat, and said "Imagine that! Me,
    working for you!?" *SLAP*!!!   Ow man!

    I happen to like the song.  Can anybody tell me if the original
    version had the F-word in it like the remake?  Being recorded by
    a band called Five Man Electrical Band in '71 I would kind of doubt
    it!
    
    <Ken>
    

    
    	I got "Mechanical Resonance" last night, and it RIPS.  What
    	a great album!!
    
    	I'll have to listen to "TGRC" again and see how it compares,
    	but I don't remember it being as good.
    
    							GTI
    

    
    	RE: -1
    
    	You JUST got Mechanical Resonance?  ...it's definitely
    	WAY better than TGRC.
    
    	tigg~~~

    Yeah, I seen those guys way back supporting D*f L*pp*rd, and man, they
    blew me away..
    				Andy.

    M.R. Roooooooooolz!
    
    I remember when BCN was religiously playing "Cowboy"...I thought that
    song was so cool, I went out and bought the album (you know, just for
    that one song kinda deal)...little did I know the WHOLE album rooled!
    Still one of my ALL TIME fav R&R albums!!!  My bud from Oklahoma who
    was living up here really grew to hate that album cuz whenever we'd
    hang out, M.R. would be in a endless play loop in the car cassette
    player!  (He wanted to listen to Reba Macintyre...)  
      _    /|   
      \'o.O'    
      =(___)=   Aack!!!
         U      
    
    B.

    Yep, I owe you for that one Buck...

    10s n 20s will do fine Coop.
    
    I know, check is in da mail!

    I think Mechanical Resonance is WAY better then T.G.R.C.  which has
    tons of pretty lame songs on it (most of which got so much airplay that
    it could actually induce nausea in lab rats).

    I've gotten so that I'm having a hard time listening to either one
    lately.  Jeff Keith's voice wears really thin on me and I got pretty
    sick of some of the songs from playing them in my band (before we went
    all original).
    
    gh

    Has anybody got a chance to ckeck out the Tesla live acoustical jam?
    Ive heard a couple songs and they don't sound to bad , but the
    recording has a little to be desired. Does anybody know how the rest
    of the CD sounds like??
                                   Asta,
                                       Led
    

    �     Has anybody got a chance to ckeck out the Tesla live acoustical jam?
    
    What's that, have I missed Something, I've never heard of that ...
    
    				Andy.

    Andy,
         I've been hearing on the radio here in Colo. about Tesla
         putting out this live all acoustic jam. They've played
         a couple cuts of it on the radio, but I haven't got the 
         chance to see if it's in the stores yet. 
                                I'LL LET YOU KNOW,
                                         LED

    
    I just saw it last weekend in Independent Records, dude.  I think
    it was on sale; $12.99 for CD's...
    
    Slant

       I just a heard a song on the radio off of the Tesla acoustic cd.
       The CD is called 'Five Man Acoustic Jam' and I guess it's in the
       store, although I still haven't checked. The song I heard just
       now was called 'Signs'. It sounds like a remake of someone else's
       tune but I'm not sure. Sounds OK, but I bet there are better ones
       on the CD..
                                     I'll keep an ear peeled
                                                    Led 

    Led, 
    
    Check back through several of the previous notes in this topic for a
    long discussion on "Signs"...  
    
    gh

    gh,
       Thanks for pointin' that out, looks that topic has been beat
    to death. I gotta admit the song 'Signs' is pretty lame.
     
      I'd still like to hear the rest of the cd though, I kinda' like that 
    acoustic sh*T sometimes.
     
      Has anybody picked up he cd yet???
                                           Wantin' ta know,
                                                     Led

    One of my freinds has the new Tesla "5 man jam" we was listening to it 
    last night, I liked it,  they do a cover of a Beatles tune, don't know
    the name of the song , "We can work it out ?"  and a mixture of the 
    2 albums.   If you like acoustic type music and Tesla, You'll like this.
    
    Dan

    
    
    I got the CD for x-mas. I like it a lot. Sounds like they had a lot of
    fun recording it. They do 3 or 4 covers then a combo from both albums.
    All in all, a good CD.........
    
    jeff

    
    Now they're gonna tease us with the new Tesla!
    
    Got a tape in the recorder....

    Gag me.  Tesla has gone downhill with everything they've released to
    date.  The first album is still the best and even it wears thin on me
    lately.  That singers voice is just like a cheese grater to my ears. 
    Blek...
    
    Maybe they should quit while they're ahead (but then again lame-a$$
    covers of bad early 1970s material isn't really "ahead" is it?)
    
    gh

    You know Housey, sometimes it amazes me we're such good friends!
    8^)
    
    I love Love LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE (love x a million) Tesla's 1st lp,
    and probably ALWAYS will!  I agree that TGRC was just *ok*, and sort
    of a let-down compositionally speaking, and the 5-man jerkoff band
    album blew a big wad!
    
    Buck, who likes the songers voice on the 1st release, but...

    
    
    I just caught it without being able to record it but me thinks
    it's cool. It's loud and fast.
    
    That's the extent of my technical expertise....

    I heard it on Monday, but didn't think much of it.

    re: Buck

    Really doesn't sound like our opinions are that different.  I *used* to
    like MR a lot, but overlistened to it and burnt myself out.  As you say
    TGRC was *ok* and "5 man..." sucked raw.
    
    gh

    You guys are truely hopeless(Well some of you...8*)!)
    
                  TELSA is a KILLER band with everything going for them 
    and you still don't very many 'good' things to say about them!
    
               Greg.....YOU write an album as good as any of theirs
    and maybe *I'll* listen to your cheap shots!!!
    
                                Frizkid
    

    Hopeless???  What are you talking about?
    
    Just because I can't (of haven't) done something has nothing to do with
    whether I like something or not.  99% of the population couldn't write
    or play a single note, does that negate the fact that they don't like
    certain artists?
    
    Why is it that *my* material suddenly has to be judged in comparison to
    what someone else has done just because I happen to play and write
    music too?  This is really an unfair comparison.
    
    gh

    
    Yeah really Frizball, why don't we start comparing your drumming
    ability and technique to the likes of Dave Weckl or Terry Bozio. 
    Then we can proclaim you know nothing about drums and any ideas or
    insight you have is irrelevant.
    
    

            RE::-1,-2
    
             WAH.......WAH!
    
                          Frizkid
    

    it keeps us from listening to stuff like this.

         I heard their new around noon today.  It was called... ummmmm
    Enstein's Medicine??   I thought is was ok for now but once it grows
    on me I'll like it.  There is most probably another tune on the LP
    that I'll like better though...
    
    
    Boz
    
    ps.. ok, what the hell is it??  I just heard the song again and it
    sounds like Enstien's Medicine but Liz Wilde on WAAF just said
    Enstien's Machine.....  what is it???

    I heard that it's called"Edisons Medicine".
    After the Edison that founded Electricity and the phonograph.
    Seems Testla took their name from a guy that should have got
    more credit for his help in discovoring electricity..
    
    Anyways--the song Rocks and will grow on me abit(like smegma)
    
         Crazy_the_vocals_do_get_to_me_thou_Al
    

    
    
    	Got to hear it on AAF yesterday afternoon on the way
    	home... it's okay but didn't seem to have that "rhythm"
    	to it like the songs on MR do.  
    	
    	I'm not really sure I can explain it other than to say
    	it wasn't smooth sounding or maybe the pieces of the
    	song just didn't "fit" right...
    
    	And Al's right.. it's called "Edison's Medicine"
    
    	tigg~~~~

    Tesla, named after Niccola Tesla, used to hang out with edison
    and a host of other inventors!  He neevr got credit for any of the
    mster inventions he created (hence their last album title, the great
    radio conroversy, which Telsa actually invented the radio, etc)
    
    The song is *ok*.  I HATE Tommy whateverhisnameis lead work.  He
    hangs on that whammy bar and makes noise...I hate his guitar playing,
    although the main solo by Frank was nice.
    
    2 stars outta 5

>    2 stars outta 5
    
    for a second there, I thought you were going to use the rating made
    famous on "Living Color" ;-)

    >for a second there, I thought you were going to use the rating made
    >famous on "Living Color" ;-)
    
    Nope...then I would have said..........
    
    
    				"HATED IT !!"
                                           

    I don't get the title...Edison's Medicine....the lyrics are all about
    N. Tesla!!

    Maybe ol' Tes' and Ed' had something going on. Maybe everytime Tes felt
    bad eddy would come on over and give him the special *love*
    medicine.... 
    
    
    Chris.
    

I have yet to hear the tune, but I think that Hannon AND Skeotche (whatever)
rip !  What a team !  

jc (Who enjoys tons of whammy stuff - but you knew that)

PS - I *still* owe Buck for tunring me on to Tesla in 87 (wow!), and
     Scary for trying...  :)

    
    	So what's the new Cd like?
    
    	B.A.
    

    I'll tell ya tomorrow!

    I picked it up yesterday. Only got to listen to the 1st 4 tracks.
    It's excellent so far although I'm afraid nothing will ever compare to
    MR....
    
    I'll listen to the rest tonight.
    
    jeff

    
    	Thanks...
    
    B.A.
    
    

    
    
    Well, listened to the rest last night. Excellent. It's a good rockin
    CD. 
    
    jeff

    Give it to us stright, Scalz, how does it compare to MR?

    Hey Pril... Your suppose to put in a review too!!!!!!!!!
    
    SueJ

    
    I recently bought this on C.D. and to tell you the truth was a little 
    disappointed in the effort on the first listen.  Reminds me of the 
    second album Great Radio Contrversy (sp?).   Anyways, my main complaint 
    is that they still don't seem to be able to decide which way there going 
    with there music.  I also found the Lyrics kind of lame on some of the 
    songs.  
    
    Maybe it will grow on me after awhile like the second one but, its 
    certainly not in Mechanical Resonance catergory, which I loved after one 
    listen and still rates as one of my favorite albums.
    
    Dan

    GRC left me kinda cold at first too, but I think that was because MR
    knocked my shorts off (still can't find 'em ..).  After a while, GRC
    really started to grow on me.  I didn't waste my time with the
    acoustical jam thing ...
    
    So what directions do they seem to be going on the new one ?
    
    Scary (might have to get this CD this weekend ...)

    I'm disappointed with teh 1st single off PS.  I guess I just listened
    to MR far too long...it's one of my top albums.  GRC came close at one
    point to being a "liked" album by me, but not quite...just something
    about it...basically, it was the songs.  I thought ALL the songs on MR
    were great.  GRC seemed loaded with filler tunes.

    There was a song (last song on the 1st side, I think) on MR that I
    didn't like, but other than that - I wore the album OUT !
    
    Scary

    I also prefer by far MR to tGRC.
    
    Sorin

    When I first got MR, I remember putting it in the deck in the truck and
    it didn't come out for weeks. That release was something else. The new
    one.....I like it a lot, it'll get some listening too for sure..Someone
    a few back mentioned they don't like the lyrics....etc.....I don't get 
    too caught up in lyrics. I mostly listen to the guitar licks, tumping
    bass and the heavy drums....and the tone of the vocals. I really don't
    listen to what their spitting out much. FWIW I liked the Acoustical 
    release also... I've rambled enough...If you like Tesla - BUY IT, just
    remember it won't be a MR.
    
    
    
    jeff

    DON'T DE-ROCK ME!

    
    I don't like the single off it. Too chaotic.

    yea, I know what ya mean...the rest of the album is better!
    
    good ole rock-n-roll...

    I thought musical chaos was your game, Pete?

    
    well, more like unorganized. It seems to loose. The drums don't fit the
    music, the guitar is too peice-meal. Hard to describe. Only opinion.

    Huh!  That's interesting.  Sounds like something I need to miss...
    
    gh, who likes things that FIT!

          Greg.........
    
                     

    Lirpa...
    
    	Where is your review? Is this CD worth it? I really dont like
    	Edisons Medicine. But its growing S L O W L Y !
    
    	Thanks in Advance.
    JeuS

    JeuS,...
    
    YES! Buy this album!  I haven't put in a review yet for various
    reasons.  Yes, it is worth it.  It is just pure rock 'n' roll, nothing
    else.  If you are a Tesla fan, this album is a must.  I'm in the middle
    of a debate with a friend of mine whether or not this album is better
    than their first one, which I think it is...but that's MO...
    
    lirp' (more later, with a complete song list & stuff...)

    Tesla---Psychotic Supper 
    
    	(It's got to be the best new Rock 'n Roll album of the year!)
    
    Change In The Weather  (I think this song represents the change of
    				style from their last album...It's a LOT
    				deeper; real soulful stuff.)
    
    Edison's Medicine  (Of course this is what's selling the album.  Even
    				though it's a good tune, it's not the best
    				on the LP.  Don't De-Rock Me or Change In
    				The Weather are better IMO.)
    
    Don't De-Rock Me  (Speaks for itself I suppose, it's really rebellious 
    				and anti-establishment type song...)
    
    Call It What You Want  (You MUST hear this.)
    
    Song & Emotion  (Dedicated to Steve "Steamin'" Clark of Def Leppard;
    				this ballad is EVEN cooler than "What You
    				Give".) 
    
    Time  
    
    Government Personnel (it's only 58 seconds long, so it's
    				probably not even a song...)
    
    Freedom Slaves (Very rockin' tune)
    
    Had Enough 
    
    What You Give  (ballad Mania!)
    
    Stir It Up 
    
    Can't Stop
    
    Toke About It (Wonder what this song is about...DUH!)
    
    Overall, this album smokes their first one.  If you don't like this
    album you have serious psychological problems!
    
    'pril
    

Gotta agree with April - this album *smokes*!!! 

Just got it the other day, I've only heard half of it so far. But everything
I've heard so far RULES! "Change In The Weather" has a great funky, rockin'
beat (sorta reminds me a touch of Ratt), "Edison's Medicine" rocks bigtime,
and "Don't De-Rock Me", while being a little stupid, featuring some WAILING
guitar work from both the boys, as they trade licks back and forth!!! (I
don't know which is which, but whoever is the one who goes first, in the
left channel, does some amazing playing!)

Check it out - if the rest is as good as the first few songs, this could 
match their first album for being their best!!!

alan

RE: 'Pril

Beats the first alubum ??  Mechanical Resonance ??

REALLY ??

I thrive on MR !

jc (WHos goin' to get it)

    by far, Jeff!  You will agree I'm sure.  There's just SOMETHING about
    it!  
    
    			as long as Tesla is around, Rock will not be dead!
    
    'pril

    
    
    There new one is very good, but Mechanical... is a bit better.
    Son't get me wrong.. I *love* them both...  Freedom Slaves
    has to be one of the best songs by Tesla very cool.
    
    					-Seth

    Tesla will start a U.S. tour in April.
    
                       Frizkid
    

	TESLA RULES!!!!!!


	I have been listening to PS and MR back and forth....Both
	are AWESOME I do not know which is better....
	
	I also broke out GRC this is a very good album, not up to
	PS or MR, but it has some rockin' tunes my one of my favorites
	is 'Flight to Nowhere', but they are all cool (Love song
	gets on my nerves a bit)....

	For those of who who havn't gotten PS, buy it!!  you *WON'T*
	be disappointed...

	'Freedom Slave' rules...  

	'Left...right...left....right...You're mamma she was an army man!!'

	I will end as I started 

	TESLA RULES!!!!


							-Seth

    
    Agreed, Seth !  This new album tops 'em all by far.  
    
    
    			TESLA RULZ !

    Pooh,
    
    I **LOVE** MR, but am wary of getting PS after a lukewarm response to
    GRC, and esp. the WAY-lameo 5MAJ!  Do you think if I love MR so much,
    I'll indeed be happy with PS?

    re -1
    
    
    I think it's been said about 1000 times that PS is excellant. Well,
    maybe not a 1000 but a lot!!! BUY IT, you'll like it.
    
    
    jeff

    New Tesla inhales bigtime.
    
    gh

    
    
    I got it, couple songs I really like... but  the rest of it does'nt
    catch me like the 1st 2... 
                                                

    Another Vote for inhales!  Not even on the dame level as MR 
    
    Dan

    
    Tesla...bunch of lame-o's who are into this 'middle-genre' state. blah.
    
    MR is really good. PS is ok, GRC is not bad, 5MAJ...made me want to
    puke.

	Buck, all I can tell you is what I think....

	Tesla MR is one of the greatest albums of all times (agreed!!!)
	Tesla GRC is good album, just not up to MR (If it was by another
	      group everyone would love it, it is just that people 
	      expected a bit more from Tesla)  The ballads they released
	      from the album turned a lot of people off.  If you look back
	      through this note, people (initially) loved GRC, but as it
	      got more airplay, it went down in peoples opinions.
	Tesla 5MAJ not as bad as people say.  I liked quite a few of the
	      songs re-done accoustically.  People have to give this one
	      a chance.  A lot of people made up their minds about this
	      one just beacuse of signs..  
	Tesla PS ROCKS!!!!  The songs are very good, and very strong on
	      this album.  Each has a meaning that has to be read into.
	      The trading of guitar solos between Frank and Tommy is
	      great.  I love this as much as MR...  Both are in the same 
	      class.  Of course the songs are a bit different..  I am sure
	      a lot of people wanted a MR II.  But the band has grown, yet
	      they have not lost their pure R&R sound...


	Buck all I can say is pick up PS it is well worth the $$$$....

	For you others.... break out PS again, and give it a chance 
	without think 'Hmmmm now how does this compare to MR'
	I think you will like it...  Be open-minded...


						JMO!!!
						   -Seth

    
    
    I would'nt put PS and MR in the same class... no way...

I was in the library the other day, and what did I run across, but a biography 
of Nicholai (sp?) Tesla, published in 1981. Funny thing is, the title of the
book is called "Man Out Of Time"! And even funnier, there is a chapter 
entitled "The Great Radio Controversy"!!!

I guess someone in the band knows how to read...  8^)

alan

>I was in the library the other day, and what did I run across, but a biography 
>of Nicholai (sp?) Tesla, published in 1981. Funny thing is, the title of the
>book is called "Man Out Of Time"! And even funnier, there is a chapter 
>entitled "The Great Radio Controversy"!!!
>
>I guess someone in the band knows how to read...  8^)
    
    I have that book!!!
    
    What about the chapter on Mochanical Resonance?!?!?  8^)
    
    Yeah, someone in the band is OBVISOULY a huge Niccola Tesla fan,
    no doubt!  In fact, the song Edison's Medicine is like right out
    of the pages of history!!

    Hmm, guess that's why they call themselves "TESLA".
    
    Doidoi! 8)
    
    Just razzin' ya bucky...
    
    'pril

    -1
    
    Obviously, but the references go far beyond the band name.

    Personally, I think that the band's references to the scientist Tesla
    have gone too far and are starting to get lame.  At first they were
    kind of interesting, now they're just more of the same.
    
    gh

    Dang Greg,  being bitter much?

    Moi?  Bitter?

    Your ALWAYS bitter.....That's why he digs that alternative wanna-ba H_M
    Seatle crap.  8)
    
                Frizkid
    

>                      -< BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!   PIHOS!!! >-
>    Your ALWAYS bitter.....That's why he digs that alternative wanna-ba H_M
>    Seatle crap.  8)



	Couldn't have said it better myself!!!!

	I think the Tesla idea is very original... I like it...


							-Seth

>	I think the Tesla idea is very original... I like it...
    
    Now, there you guys go reading stuff into what I said.  Read my reply
    again...
    
    I *said* it was interesting and original AT FIRST!  Problem with
    original ideas is that they lose their novelty the longer you drag them
    out.  I think that three albums and numerous references in the songs on
    them is a bit too much.
    
    gh

    
    Maybe they can change their name to Curie now and start singing about
    radium and stuff since electricity is boring :').
    
    
    

    
    	Sounds like the White Lion discussion ... when people were get-
    	ting tired of lion references.
    
    							GTI

    ...ok...so??...someone want to enter a review of last nights show at
    the Centrum??...........c'mon, you know who you are........./k

    I missed the show.  No tix, and I was broke after my coaster weekend,
    so I went to the carnival in Nausea and rode free all nite!

    FIREHOUSE was very good again. They played two songs from the 
    new album being released in June... They played for 45 minutes (2
    short)...
    
    Tesla was kicking--- A lot from the new album.. Mostly the hard rocking
    numbers were played... They did do some accoustical stuff... 
    ended the night with a steve miller tune a peter frampton tune and
    "getting better" (my Favorite)...
    
    Very basic stage setup- nothing elaborate...  Just good ole fashined
    R&R...
    
    Any questions...
    
    /w

    WHat did they play from MR??

They played an acoustic version of Gettin' Better ??

    The final song Getting Better -- pure rockin....
    I know they did not play edison's medicine....
    It was crossed out to save time...
    They opened with comin' at you live...
    Signs was done well -- 
    Too bad they only sold about 8,000 seats...
    the vocals were louder than they should be at the beginning...
    The show was one of the louder ones in recent shows considering my ears 
    are still ringing after 2 days...
    
    /w
    

    
    
    Okay.  I've seen the video for the "It Aint What You Got, etc." song
    twice now and I have come to this conclusion:   HAIR.
    
    Its like this, the hair falls in the face, it gets pushed back, then
    purposely thown into face again, then flipped around, then manic 
    head-hair flips, then the Newsted-roll-around-flip, etc.  There were
    times when the guitarist dude looked like a dying fish cause he was
    flopping his head around so much.   
    
    I think the song is really nice though.
    
    
    Goddess F.

    fwiw I like head flopping and hair flipping.  Turns me right on.  Yeah.
    
    'pril (mondo hair flipper/head flopper)

    
    
    
    Really? >flip<

    
    
             AH HA! >Double flip<!
           
                       Frizkid
    

    More like *flop* for me...

    Flop mop?
    
             Frizkid
    

             <<< Note 145.252 by COMET::FRISBYA "BABY GOT BACK" >>>
                       -< Jim Morrison look alike!  8) >-
    
    JM ties with any head flopper/hair flipper IMO.  He was a sexy mother
    (before he got fat and unrecognizable however...)

    I've got tickets to Telsa and Firehouse at Red Rocks and yoooouuuu
    DON'T! 8)  8)
    
    
                    Frizkid
    

    
    	The only way I'd go to that show is if Firehouse was headlining.
    
    							GTI

    The only way I'd go to that show is if ........My funeral was held
    there.
    
                       Crazy_sorry_Friz_AL

    O.K. I went to see Firhouse and Tesla last Saturday at Red Rocks.
    It was better than I expected but also let me down in many ways...
    
    Firehouse came on just about the time it started to rain and anyone who
    has ever been to Red Rocks knows this ALWAYS happens. They should call
    it Rain Rocks!!  
     Firehouse came on with a blazing set of old and new material.
    Everything was ON and the set was energetic!!! Even though the new
    album is kind of disappointing the live show wasn't!
    
    It was great how all of Firehouse's stage set-up had wheels! The time
    inbetween was maybe half an hour. Thumbs up to that!
    
    Telsa started off with "Come At Ya live" or should I say a guitar solo.
    Most people were still sitting down because they just thought the
    roadies were still messing around.  They ran through EVERRTHING and
    played for about 2 hours.  They couldv'e played more but this band has
    been taken over by the EGO MANIC guitarist Frank Hannon. He played
    about 7 different solos by himself during the course of the show.
    IT WAS LIKE WELCOME TO THE FRANK HANNON SHOW....HERE'S FRANKIE!!!!
    YUCK...I kept laughing because just when I thought he was done he'd
    be up there again.  They did the acustic thing. Jeff Keith was wasted
    and kept sluring his words which made me wish he'd stop talking to the
    crowd and just try to sing. Speaking of singing..ACK! He sounded like 
    a frog on acid being eaten by a baby aligator or something.
    The bass player Braqin Wheat was about as interesting as Rice Krispies
    in the morning: You knew he was there by the sound but ya really didn't
    care. He was uninspired and even SAT on the drum riser a few times.
    The drummer? Well...I couldn't even see the drummer from the way the
    lights were set up  andd al the smoke coming from the stage.
    The set list wasn't very well paced either...Up...DOWN...Up...Down.
    The lights,the smoke and the way Frank Hannon tryed to act as much
    Jimmy Page as is humanly possible made me wish I was stoned. Maybe then
    I wouldn't enjoyed their concert.
    
           Friz
         

    So it wuz good then.
    

    Come to your own conclusion.....It was about half and half but that's
    just me.  I'm sure others thought it was wonderful.
    
            Friz
    

    I think Frank Hannon is KILLER though Friz !!  I suppose you bein' a 
    drummer had something to do with your review ??  No drum solo ??
    
    Wagagaaga.  Sorry.
    :)

    DOOD! They did have a drum solo it's just the drummer isn't a 
    SHOWBOATING/JIMMY PAGE WANNA-BE/WATCH ME PLAY dork like Frank.
    
        8)
            Friz
    

    WOW-- Friz was the last reply.!!!!!!
    
    God Bless him...
    
    
    SO what are some thoughts on "MAMA DIDNT RAISE NO FOOL"
    
    
    I LIke it!
    
    SueJ
    
    

    Izzat a new album or something?  I haven't heard anything about it. 
    But then again, I'm not sure I'd want to.  I liked their first album,
    but the singer's voice has gone downhill on each subsequent release and
    now I find it so completely irritating that I can't stand to listen to
    it.  It's even tainted my impression of the old stuff too.
    
    Greg

    ...the song is called 'mama's fool'....was listening to this on the way
    in this morning....i like it too......has kind of an aerosmithish
    flavor to my ear ........./k

    Yea yea thats the ticket.... 
    
    How is it going Mrs. Jughead!!!???
    
    
    SueJ

    
    i think the new album is called 'Bust a Nut'.
    
    

    Cute...

    I have tried to listen Tesla's "Bust a nut" but for the moment I have
    abandonned it. It starts quite fine and heavy but later it joins the
    style of their previous album. There are 2 or 3 really strong songs (to
    my taste) and the rest is OK. 14 songs totaling almost 70 mins.
    For me, "Mechanical Resonnance" remains their best and from far. I let
    someone who likes better Tesla to give a better view of their latest
    CD.
    
    Sorin

    
    i couldnt deal with it either.  MR is by FAR their best album.
    

    MR roolz.  every album since has had its moments on one or two tracks,
    but lacks the consistency of MR.

    Does anyone know if the Orpheum Tesla show is sold out yet?
    
    Thx, :), d