Christian hard rock band from California, USA They started out in 1988, and was the first band to sign to John and Dino Elefante's Pakaderm Records. Their debut album saw the light of day in 1989. Critics have always named them the "Christian AC/DC".
GET IT (1989) PAKADERM
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Line-up: David Robbins - Vocals Greg Bishop - Guitar Rob Kneip - Bass Michael Buckner - Drums Additional musicians: David Raven - Drums John Elefante - Backing vocals, Keys Dino Elefante - Backing vocals |
One of the countless Christian metal bands of the late 80's, and the first to sing to the Pakaderm label. Pakaderm later become infamous for over-produced AOR and hard rock. And X-Sinner was no exception. 'Get It' was the bands first release, and only one with David Robbins on vocals. What hits you first when listening to this album is how much they sound like AC/DC, both musically, but mostly vocally. David is a dead ringer for Brian Johnson! They do have just as much in common, musically, with bands such as Krokus and Def Leppard. 'Get It' delivers catchy melodies, and easy song structuring. It's about getting the listener hooked, and letting him/her remember the songs upon first listen. Let's see if you can listen to "Medicine" and not hum the chorus for hours after stopping the CD! This album is a reminder that a quality product doesn't always equal success. Being lumped in a white metal category wasn't the easiest way to gain recognition in 1989. Too bad, because this band had it going on!
Killer tracks: Medicine, Steppin' On Toes, Get It, Walking Evil, Lift Him Up, Livin' On The Edge
X-Sinner also appear on:
V/A - 'Metal Mission - The Sampler'
David Robbins guest appearances:
Mastedon - 'It's A Jungle Out There'
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