CLOVEN HOOF

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:05 pm

Requested by GJ, CLOVEN HOOF first demo, released in 1982.

Track list :

01 - That's the Way it Goes
02 - Return of the Passover
03 - Road of Eagles
04 - A piece of the Action

http://rapidshare.com/files/193992626/C ... o_1982.zip

GJ · Post by GJ » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:13 am

Thank you very much for this! I will burn a cd of it and listen to it when my kids have gone to sleep tonight. In complete darkness, through headphones. Hope to post a comment tomorrow.

metalmaster · Post by **metalmaster** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:58 pm

thanx a lot for this gem!

GJ · Post by GJ » Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:02 am

I really enjoyed this one, even if both tracks that were new to me are far from masterpieces, they kind of added a new dimension to what Cloven Hoof was all about. David Potter sounded so different on the opening track that I thought there maybe was another singer - his style on these recordings seems more melodic and restrained, lacking the demonic recital style that is his strongest card on the debut album. What was Lee Payne's influences btw. I got the feeling he had listened to Angel as much as Judas Priest when hearing this. All in all, this ranged from good to great and was a really interesting listening. I appreciate your uploading of it, OoH! Thanks!

Post by **DaN** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:16 am

Played it yesterday. I think it's the first time I heard the song "Road of Eagles" and what a fucking anthem it was! Big big thanx!

GJ · Post by GJ » Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:15 am

DaN wrote:Played it yesterday. I think it's the first time I heard the song "Road of Eagles" and what a fucking anthem it was! Big big thanx!

You haven't heard the version on Dominator? In that case you should go a hunting! Russ North does really well on that version, although the production is a total mess on that album. There is also another "Pottered" version is on the CD release of the debut album (from the BBC Friday Rock Show) with good sound (a bit flat vocally, though - the demo version is better in that aspect I think).

Moonchild · Post by **Moonchild** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:26 pm

DaN wrote:Played it yesterday. I think it's the first time I heard the song "Road of Eagles" and what a fucking anthem it was! Big big thanx!

Dude you must get DOMINATOR. The production fuckin sucks tho. This album deserves a proper remaster. It's such a shame that this magnificent slab of old school power metal is detracted by a bad production job.

Destrozer · Post by **Destrozer** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:46 pm

Thanks!

Post by **DaN** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:19 pm

GJ wrote:
DaN wrote:Played it yesterday. I think it's the first time I heard the song "Road of Eagles" and what a fucking anthem it was! Big big thanx!
You haven't heard the version on Dominator? In that case you should go a hunting! Russ North does really well on that version, although the production is a total mess on that album. There is also another "Pottered" version is on the CD release of the debut album (from the BBC Friday Rock Show) with good sound (a bit flat vocally, though - the demo version is better in that aspect I think).

Ah, got it of course - just forgot it was on there. Haven't played it in ages though

The old "too many records.." dilemma all over again. Will tonight be The Night Of The Return Of The Dominator, perhaps?

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:55 pm

Road Of Eagles is also on the re-recorded album and they play it live. So go see them!

Great song.

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:58 pm

Black Axe wrote:Road Of Eagles is also on the re-recorded album and they play it live. So go see them!

Great song.

I have a notion Dan may have seen them play that live

Thanks for the upload.

Post by **DaN** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:41 pm

great_knuthulhu wrote:I have a notion Dan may have seen them play that live

I blame the London ale...

Satan is Our Pal · Post by **Satan is Our Pal** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:32 am

DaN wrote:
great_knuthulhu wrote:I have a notion Dan may have seen them play that live
I blame the London ale...

Yep London Ale is pretty terrible. Thanks for the upload, great stuff. I have a Friday Rock Show by Cloven Hoof, as soon as I can upload it I will.

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:22 am

Satan is Our Pal wrote:
DaN wrote:
great_knuthulhu wrote:I have a notion Dan may have seen them play that live
I blame the London ale...
Yep London Ale is pretty terrible. Thanks for the upload, great stuff. I have a Friday Rock Show by Cloven Hoof, as soon as I can upload it I will.

Oh please do! I heard that one (used to listen to it every friday) as a kid and loved it. It's how I discovered the band.

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:33 pm

On a sidenote, last time i saw CLOVEN HOOF, few months ago, they blew my brains out. Incredible setlist and Russ North was simply unbelievable. I thought it was the yound bands that were supposed to show us how Heavy Metal with PASSION is played, however it's some 40 yo headbangers those who show the way.