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Conference napalm::heavy_metal

Title:HEAVY_METAL - Talent Round-Up DayDay
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Moderator:BUSY::SLABB
Created:Thu May 05 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1238
Total number of notes:65616

388.0. "Gun" by AD::FLATTERY () Wed Apr 04 1990 15:45

    Has anyone heard of a band called GUN?...I think their an HM band but
    I'm not sure...can someone give an opinion of their music?...thanks...
    /Karen
    
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388.1CHIPS::PERTAGWed Apr 04 1990 16:095
    
    
    I hear them all the time on WAAF.  They really don't impress me to
    much.  Just another new band.  But, if you wanna check them out their
    playing tonight at AXIS. - Kim
388.2MILKWY::SLABOUNTYThe 16V, 240watt antenna mobile.Wed Apr 04 1990 16:127
    
    	I thought their name was "Guns" ... no?
    
    	What song(s) do they do?
    
    							GTI
    
388.3USCTR1::KGALLANTIn a midnight state of mind...Wed Apr 04 1990 16:369
    
    
    	RE: -1
    
    	I thought it was "Guns", too.
    
    	sorry... can't remember the name of the tune though.
    
    	Tigga~~~
388.4opinions?AD::FLATTERYWed Apr 04 1990 16:586
    Yeah, I know they're playing the Paradise tonight, that's why i'm
    asking this question. It's my friends birthday and i'm trying to figure
    out where the best metal music is tonight to take her there....can you
    compare these people with anyone well known so i can get a feel for
    their music?...thanks......../k
    
388.5I think it's just GUNBINKLY::MINARDIThe Red Hots have baby appealWed Apr 04 1990 21:036
    I believe Gun is from Scotland and their single is called
    "Better Day."
    I think it's so-so. I think their  name is stupid considering
    the existence of LA Guns, Guns 'n' Roses.
    
    /Motorbreath
388.6NEEPS::IRVINEI think therefor I gotta headacheThu Apr 05 1990 08:326
    If it's the same band... they are from Glasgow and the name is GUN.
    
    I found them rather boring, and therefor would not pay money to
    see them!
    
    Bonzo
388.7for what it's worthAD::FLATTERYThu Apr 05 1990 15:018
    well we made the trek into the Paradise and here's my opinion....I hate
    the Paradise....other than that.....the band is called Gun (no s) and 
    their big single, in terms of local airplay is called "Far Better Days".
    I thought that song wasn't as good as their other stuff. I don't know if
    they're remarkable or anything but i really enjoyed them. They are totally
    unpretentious, no mega hair do's, no costuming...no...b.s.. they just
    came out and played with alot of energy......so, i'd give the show a
    thumbs up................../k
388.8USCTR1::KGALLANTRenegade Cows from ConnecticutWed Apr 18 1990 00:2318
    
    	"Though it's been a veritable wasteland for hard-rock talent
    	over the past few years, Scotland has just provided us with
    	the most refreshing dose of groovin' metal in a helluva long
    	time.  The band's called Gun (not a great name, we agree),
    	and they really, truly rock with heavy-beat originality.  As
    	for the lads who make up the band, well, put it this way:
    	They're so green to the American metal scene, we asked 
    	boyish-looking guitarist Baby Stafford if he was excited
    	about touring our great nation and meeting lots of backstage
    	bimbos.  His reply?  "What's a bimbo?"  Oh, they are going
    	to love you, Baby!"
    	
    	From RIP Magazine without permission.
    
    	Tigga~~~~
        
    	
388.9CHEFS::DALLISONThe return of the bald avengerWed Apr 18 1990 13:583
    Blimeys, Kim didn't called it "The Scotish Gun".
    
    8^)
388.10USCTR1::KGALLANTYou caught my eye...Wed Apr 18 1990 14:386
    
    
    	I never called them "The Scottish Gun" in the first place
    	buddyboy! (; (;
    
    	Tigga~~~
388.11CHEFS::DALLISONThe return of the bald avengerFri Apr 20 1990 07:241
    ;^)
388.12anyone like it? or know more?MPGS::HOWESNow I'm safe in the eye of the tornadoTue May 12 1992 19:3512


	I have been hearing a song by these guys that is kinda
	catchy...

	It is called 'I wanna steal your fire' or something like that.
	It IS poppy and all that other stuff, but it IS catchy!!



							-Seth
388.13CGVAX2::GRENIERTue May 12 1992 20:317
    
    I've heard that song a couple times now. It IS catchy!
    I picked up their last CD for $3.00; it has 3 or 4 
    decent songs on it, too.
    
    
    Steve
388.14BUSY::SLABOUNTYHereComesTrouble&ItLooksLikeFunTue May 12 1992 20:408
    
    	I hated that album.  Well, I didn't hate it enough to throw it
    	out a window, but hated it enough not to give it a 2nd listen.
    
    	But since I've had it for over a year now, maybe I should give it
    	another chance [seeing how I paid about $9 for the thing!!].
    
    							GTI
388.15CGVAX2::GRENIERTue May 12 1992 21:027
    
    
    It's not a GREAT album, but has a couple that grow
    on ya.  Well, for three bucks, I shouldn't expect 
    greatness!   8*)
    
    Steve
388.16very catchyMPGS::HOWESNow I'm safe in the eye of the tornadoTue May 12 1992 21:078


	I remembered that I heard one song from the first album that
	I thought was okay, but this news song is even better, I think


							-Seth
388.17KIRKTN::IGOLDIEEverybody wants someSat May 16 1992 22:305
    this band is good and if you don't think so,then you are a
    worthless,scurvey knave(or knave-ette)....8)
    
    
                                                  Staynz
388.18CAVLRY::BUCKHearts of the Wild!Sun May 17 1992 20:273
    I finally heard this song, too, and I wasn't impressed at all!  The
    "hook" just didn't catch my ears...not enough melody in the vocal
    line for my tastes, and the chord pattern didn't thrill me.
388.19BUSY::SLABOUNTYAs you wishTue Jul 02 1996 14:206
    
    	So, how many albums do these guys have out now?
    
    	After 4 years, it's about time to revive the topic, at least
    	temporarily.
    
388.20They must be due a new release soon...RDGENG::GREIDAll that is, was and will be...Wed Jul 03 1996 09:4013
    
    Shawn,
    
    		Three that I know of :-
    
    		Taking On The World
    		Gallus
    		Swagger
    
    		The first two are very similar in style, the third is 
    		a tad more punky..
    
    	Giles.