THE DEVIL'S ANSWER

Another compilation with Atomic Rooster with Du Cann material (with the hand of Mr. Du Cann, then). And the final result is OK! Only 12 songs, more indicated for Metallers that for Progsters, also because some songs are "Post Punk". Strange that the true P=rog is present here only in 2 tracks ("Devil's Answer", live and in "Tomorrow Night"). For the rest the music is typical of end of 70's, first 80's, more on Punk or Heavy Metal side of Atomic Rooster, as Atomic Rooster was a NWoBHM band. But in definitive this is not a defect because the level of the track list of this compilation is, incredibly, extremely good and interesting.

Not a masterpiece, of course. But if you search the origin of Prog Metal this is a good purchase.

The problem with certain compilations is that it's not clear whether they are bootleg or not. Alsothereis no mention of a line up and where the includedsongs come from. Theydon'teven include a biography or some article. Besides, here are mainly included songs from the chaotic period of the 80s, when Vincent Crane and Atomic Rooster recorded a lot and released almost nothing. "Devil'sAnswer" (in a modest live version) and"Tomorrow Night" (maybe in a re-recording of the 80's? I can't understand well) are the onlysongs that a good lover of Progressive Rock fully appreciates because of the 70s (and, therefore, a little Progressive). For the restitis DuCann wh ois on the shields and, therefore, also because Vincent Crane has similar ideas, we are at a Heavy Metal pre NWOBHM. Certainly very beautiful and fascinating. Certainly 100% AtomicRooster. Certainly with some Progressive moments. Certainly with lots of organ and guitar. Certainly extraordinary music. But it doesn't make u sunderstand what the Atomic Roosters were in the 70s. Ultimately "Devil's Answer" is an almost useless compilation (a budget compilation). If you are a fan of the Atomic Rooster or of John DuCann "Devil's Answer" is an excellent compilation. Otherwise I would pass on. Regardless of the excellent music.