"The lost tracks of Danzig" CD by Danzig

by Benny Ramm (11.07.2007) The first four Danzig albums should be part of every good record collection for their legendary status is undeniable. The Blues-based Rock that Glenn Danzig offered on these albums is beyond any competition. Everything that came after "4" was just a desperate trial to get back to the quality of these records. Never mind, now, the incredible double CD, "The lost tracks of Danzig" is being released and it features – as the title suggests – previously unreleased material. And, yes, there is a lot of stuff from the sessions of the first four albums, too. The sound may not always state-of-the-art but the songs have their very own, gloomy atmosphere and charms. Highlighted have to be e.g. "Pain is like an animal", one of the first Danzig songs, ever, opening the course. Thrilling is also "Come to silver (Acoustic)", this song was originally written by Mr. Danzig for Johnny Cash (at least that's what's written in the booklet). "Lick the blood of my hands", a scratchy 50s-inspired Blues Rocker opens the second disc and ends with the strange "Unspeakable shango mix". A total of 26 songs – value for money!