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Artist: Dynamite
Release: Rough 'n' Live
Genre: Heavy/Power Metal, Hard Rock
Country: Austria (Graz, Styria)
Bitrate: VBR
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Back in June, I finally found someone selling this rarity online, but due to some unfortunate complications I wasn't able to get my hands on it until today (the story, for those interested). In any event, I got it for an extremely good price and the vinyl is in great condition, really lucky find.

Musically, this is somewhat mixed. While not completely black-and-white, genre-wise, the A-side is rockish and softer, while the B-side is heavier with some pretty decent thrashy power metal happening (except for the last track) and (I believe) entirely live. Seeing as the backcover states that the live tracks were recorded in 1986 during a Yugoslavia tour and the songs from their unreleased demo are also considerably more aggressive and downright thrash, it seems like they softened their sound for the full-length. Too bad.

http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Dy ... ive/406823
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A1. Between Your Legs
A2. 'Cause They Are People
A3. Leave Me Alone
A4. So Far Away
B1. Thumbs Down
B2. Hey You
B3. Boneshaker

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So I have been told by RunningWild that the rip sounds a bit off, a bit too fast/high-pitched. Relistening to it, that does seem to be the case and slowing things down by 90% yields something more "realistic". I'm not sure if this is inherent in the record or if my equipment is the problem. Unfortunately, there are no song durations printed anywhere to check.

Weirdly, the inner labels also both read "Stereo 45", but it's clearly meant to be played at 33 1⁄3.