Dio - Elf Albums
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Artist: DioEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 1998-06-30
Music Label: Import [Generic]
Soundtracks:
- Carolina County Bail
- L.A.59
- Ain't It All Amusing
- Happy
- Annie New Orleans
- Rocking Chair Rock 'n' Roll Blues
- Rainbow
- Do the Same Thing
- Blanche
- Black Swampy Water
- Prentice Wood
- When She Smiles
- Good Time Music
- Liberty Road
- Shotgun Boogie
- Wonderworld
- Streetwalker
Music reviews of Elf Albums
Music Review: Dio before his days as evil rock wizard...
Rating: 5 Stars
I've been into Ronnie's music for several years now and own about 90% of his output from his days with Rainbow through his latest, "Angry Machines" with his own band. I've known about how he started his career with Elf for a while but have never seen any of these albums in the music stores until just the other day when I found this compilation of his final two Elf albums. Wow, I had no idea what a shock I was in for when I popped this in the CD player! The shock being two-fold: 1) this is drastically different stylistically and musically than anything he subsequently released, 2) this is some of the finest, most cohesive (as a band) music I've ever heard! At first, I have to admit, I laughed a little at hearing Ronnie sings lyrics like "Annie's on her fanny" from Annie New Orleans, etc. But after that initial reaction, I got right down to the music itself... which just kills pretty much everything else I own (in a good way)! Elf was a great band who deserved a lot more attention back in their heyday. It's damn fortunate that Ritchie Blackmore discovered this band and paved the way for Ronnie's future fame. Otherwise, these albums would probably be long time gone; only to be found on vinyl in some garage sale. I can't understand it either... this band had better arrangements of songs and more interesting lyrics (although often pretty silly and lax) than three-quarters of the bands out in the early-70s. Most of the influences here are '50s and '60s southern style music (some honky tonk and hoochie coo) complete with rolicking piano and sweet vocal harmonies. Some songs on "Trying to Burn the Sun" come close to early Rainbow output... such as Streetwalker. Others are better than anything Rainbow ever did (and I love Rainbow): "Rocking Chair Rock n' Roll Blues" and especially "Wonderworld." In a matter of a few days, this album has achieved status as one of my ten favorite all-time. Who knows, maybe my initial awe will fade but any way you look at it, this stuff RULES!
Description of Elf Albums
UK collection brings together Elf's second & third albums, Carolina County Ball & Trying To Burn The Sun (1974 & 1975), featuring Ronnie James Dio, before Rainbow. 17 tracks with fold-out sleeve containing detailed notes & photos. Connoisseur Collection.Hard Rock & Metal CDs
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