Freakshow/Za-Za

• Artist: Bulletboys
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• Release Date: June 21, 2005
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rock

Review

This two-fer reissue from the always consistent Wounded Bird features tracks from the Bulletboys' 1991 Freakshow, and 1993 Za-Za (their last album on a major label). Why Wounded Bird opted for Za-Za over their eponymous debut is anyone's guess, but nevertheless these two records show a band struggling with their identity, as well as a rapidly evolving pop music climate that was slowly pushing the aerosol-laden metal bands away and replacing them with more sensitive flannel-shirt-wearing types. When compared to Za-Za, Freakshow is at least moderately consistent in tone and scope, something woefully lacking for the remainder of their major label days. This one is definitely for fans only. Casual listeners are encouraged to seek out the greatest-hits compilation for all of the Bulletboys they could possibly ever need. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Hell Yeah!		Bulletboys	(3:23)
THC Groove	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:42)
Thrill That Kills		Bulletboys	(3:10)
Hang on St. Christopher		Bulletboys	(3:57)
Talk to Your Daughter		Bulletboys	(3:36)
Freakshow		Bulletboys	(4:28)
Goodgirl		Bulletboys	(3:27)
Do Me Raw		Bulletboys	(3:11)
Ripping Me		Bulletboys	(2:56)
Say Your Prayers		Bulletboys	(3:15)
O Me! O My!		Bulletboys	(3:01)
Huge		Bulletboys	(3:05)
When Pigs Fly	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:59)
Slow and Easy	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(2:11)
The Rising	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(2:09)
Sing a Song	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:47)
Mine	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(4:07)
1-800-Goodbye	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:26)
The Show	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:01)
For the Damned	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(4:11)
Laughing With the Dead	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:12)
Fess	Bulletboys	Bulletboys	(3:05)
Crosstop		Bulletboys	(3:21)

Credits

Mick Sweda (Vocals (Background)), Mick Sweda (Guitar), Ted Templeman (Producer), Lonnie Vencent (Group Member), Lonnie Vencent (Bass), Marq Torien (Group Member), Marq Torien (Vocals), Lonnie Vencent (Vocals (Background)), Mick Sweda (Group Member)