VINCE NEIL

VINCE NEIL
CARVED IN STONE (1995)
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By the time Vince Neil got around to releasing his second solo album, the good-time, sleazy glam-metal of the '80s had transformed into a dark, dour grind in the '90s. His debut record, Exposed, didn't acknowledge the change, and it didn't perform very well. Carved in Stone does try to keep up to date, much like the eponymous effort from his former band, Mötley Crüe. Like that album, Carved in Stone is massively flawed. Experimenting with hip-hop and industrial beats, as well as found sounds and samples, Neil has created a record that appeals neither to an imaginary new audience, nor to his old fans. As flawed as it is, it's still an interesting statement as to how desperate hair-metallers had become back then. And since about half the songs work fine, it is still an entertaining and valualble album...If you're a fan of Neil's voice.

1. Breakin' In The Gun
2. The Crawl
3. One Way
4. Black Promises
5. Skylar's Song
6. Make U Feel
7. Writing On The Wall
8. Find A Dream
9. One Less Mouth To Feed
10. The Rift