Black Mahogany [Box set] [CD-single]

Black Mahogany [Box set] [CD-single]

Track Listings

1. Black Mahogany I

2. Black Mahogany II

Tracks:

You Got Livin
Finish Line
Rock Me Baby
Somethings Comin Our Way
Roadhouse Blues
Loved By You
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame
Mona

Album Description

Swedish reissue of the Canadian metal act's 1980 album. Eight tracks.

Album Details

Hard and Heavy 70's Hard-rock Influenced Release that is Mostly a Solo Effort from Frank Marino. First Time on CD.

Customer Reviews:

He's the best.......2007-07-09

The What's Next recording has always been a favorite of mine in the great Marino catalog. I think this gets as close to his live sound as he ever got in the studio. Something's Comin is as amazing the 50th time as it was the first and his version of the Doors classic is a highlight as well, although every cut is full of his fantastic guitar work and winning vocals. I love that voice of his. So I highly recommend this recording along with the rest of the Marino catalog. If you are looking for classic 70's hard rock( which is the only kind in my opinion)then get into some Frank Marino. And there's no better place to start than What's Next.

getting better with each album.......2007-02-15

Originally a powertrio "Mahogany Rush" (not to confuse with the other Canadian progressive rocktrio Rush), centered around singer/songwriter and guitarmaestro Frank Marino sees the band on this 1980 release extended to a fourpiece with the aid of brother (as I assume - by the way, hundreds of albums are remastered on CD by George Marino, including latterday albums of this band, I always wondered if there is a connection) Vince Marino on rythmguitar. The sound though hasn't been changed a bit. This also seems to have been a turningpoint for the band because afterwards Frank Marino turned solo, with the more than excellent albums "Juggernaut" and "The Power of Rock and Roll" and the outstanding 1992 "Double Live" (now on single disc CD) but guess what, his 'backingband' on those albums includes exactly the same personell as on "What's Next", so it is de facto the same band only under another monniker. Anyway, the influence from "What's Next" on his latterday solo-carriere, especially as showcased on the aforementioned "Double Live" must not be underrated for 4 out of 13 songs from that album originate from this release: "You Got Livin", the Doors cover "Roadhouse Blues" (given Marinos songwriting abilities this seems a little bit out of place), "Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame" and as a bonus on the with that extra song expanded version - the fuzz laden "Something's Coming Our Way". Where he had the choice of a wealth of songmaterial from other albums (strange as it might be but songs from the far more recent "The Power ......" are completely omitted on "Double Live") it is remarkable to say the least that Marino took so many songs from "What's Next" with him on the road so he must regard this album as one of the best. Compared to the both mentioned latter ones I have to disagree but that doesn't make "What's Next" a bad album of course, on the contrary. Recorded before those and more or less sandwiched between the band and the solo-outing, following on the heels of the great "World Anthem" 1977), "Live" (1978) and the half studio/half live "Tales of the Unexpected" (1979) has "What's Next" enough on offer. For those who like blistering guitarwork and good rocksongs this album is for you. More than 25 years after its release it still sounds fresh and not a bit outdated.

Average customer rating:

bubu
ow...
Awesome album; HORRIBLE mix
Disappointed
One of the best rock guitar albums of all-time!!

What's Next
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush , and Mahogany Rush
Manufacturer: Black
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SQSG
Release Date: 2002-08-21

Album Details

Hard and Heavy 70's Hard-rock Influenced Release that is Mostly a Solo Effort from Frank Marino. First Time on CD.

Customer Reviews:

bubu.......2005-10-26

have to agree with most of the other reviews, i consider what's next to be frank marino's best album but black rose did such a poor job on the cd that it's almost wasted money. only reason i won't throw it away is because i don't know where i can get a good copy of this disc

ow..........2004-11-19

I've gotta agree with the other reviewers who said the sound quality sucks... I love Mahogony rush, but the sound levels on this mix (Black rose records) will make You turn the stereo down. It's a shame, cause it's a really good album, maybe someone will remaster it soon.

Awesome album; HORRIBLE mix.......2004-10-03

Awesome album; HORRIBLE mix

I'm a fan from way back, and I love What's Next, but Black Rose records put out a criminally mixed release this CD. It is so distorted with such clipping and bad levels, that it actually, physically hurts my ears. Keep your old albums/tapes of this material until some other company comes out with a new release of it.

Disappointed.......2004-09-26

Whilst the musical content can't be surpassed the audio quality sucks.The CD I acquired was released on Black Rose records and it was lifted from vinyl which had seen better days.Harsh top end that reminded me why many crossed to CD.Unless they re-release with material from the master tapes avoid like the plague.

One of the best rock guitar albums of all-time!!.......2003-10-31

This first time I heard this record was when I was a young kid walking into a music store. I was absolutely mesmerized by it!! To this day, I don't think I've heard a record that is as powerful and ballsy as What's Next! The guitar playing is out-of-this-world and the sound is huge!! Every track on this album is a killer. While the sound is heavy and the guitar playing is "all-out", Marino shows a huge diversity throughout, ranging from George Benson-esc jazz licks, to beautiful blues playing. The rhythm section also smokes. Paul Harwood, on bass, and Jim Ayoub, on drums, are two of rocks finest (though highly unrecognized) players. The Mahogany Rush live show from this era was absolutely out-of-this world. I've seen about a million rock shows in my lifetime, and the show that I saw on the "What's Next" tour remains to this day as one of the best experiences of my life. I was absolutely blown away!! You've gotta have this one!!