Who Cares [Import]

Even though some of this is previously released material, it is still worth it for the never released on CD B-sides and, especially, the 2 EXCELLENT new tracks; Holy Water and Out of My Mind. Heck, to me it's worth it for those 2 ALONE. They are proof positive that Gillan and Iommi NEED to work again, ASAP!!! (But I always was a big fan of Born Again anyway so it figures I'd like them!)

In fact I'd go as far as saying these 2 songs are among the best things I have heard Gillan do in years. I know I'll get some serious disagreement with that statement, but I honestly like them THAT much!

I recommend this double CD to anyone who is a fan of either Gillan or Iommi so it goes without saying that it is a MUST HAVE for those who, like me, are fans of both.

And, as Amazon's editorial says, it's for a good cause as well so....what are you waiting for?!?!?!

I must admit I was skeptical about all this. Im a huge fan of both Gillan and Iommi. I have been dissapointed over the years with quite a few of their projects and Products. They definatly sifted through allot of rubbish and picked out allot of quality tunes that might have been passed over through the years. As the previous reviews state, allot of different colers and styles here yet it flows well. A great listen all the way through. I have always loved Born Again, Zero The Hero finally gets the mix it always deserved. One of the most poorly mixed Albums in Metal History should get the full Makeover with todays Technology. Having said that, dive into this collection. It is so worth it.

When Certain People get together, you KNOW it will Always be Good. What Started out as a 2 song benefit raiser for the Funding of a Music School in Armenia, blossomed into a Wonderful Excuse to put together a Compilation of RARE, INTERESTING, UNRELEASED, B-SIDES & LIVE Gems.. First off, the 2 "NEW SONGS": "Out of my mind" & "Holy water".. BRILLIANT! To hear Tony Riffing with Jason Newsted on Bass, is MONSTEROUS! And then there's Nicko McBrain doing his best "Vinnie Appice" impression! Also, a couple of Lovely choices of Beautiful tracks from "The Past" that are very much Deserving of another airing into the Ether, in the Form of "ANNO MUNDI" from the Always-Overlooked 'SABBATH Period with Tony Martin on Vocals. "ZERO THE HERO" from the Born Again album. "Don't hold me back" (1 of My all time FAV Gillan songs) from "Toolbox" is Tastefully included. A couple of UN-issued tracks with GLENN HUGHES, Glenn & Tony are ALWAYS Magic! PLUS..a few rather Interestng pieces are also hear, from some GILLAN side-projects with weird & wonderful Names, that have Many different flavours to offer. There's 1 track that would even sit comfortably along side STING's "Desert rose"! All up, this is a FANTASIC Collage that gells nicely together, even IF most of the songs have different Productions on them. THIS Album, i'm sure will end up a "Collectors treasure". One last piece of Beauty to mention, is the SMILE that will creep across your Face, when you hear the LATE-GREAT Ronnie James Dio singing SMOKE ON THE WATER with 'PURPLE & an Orchestra. Enjoy!!