Alive and Well [Box]

Performer: Quiet Riot
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: Quiet Riot: Kevin DuBrow (vocals); Carlos Cavazo (guitar); Rudy Sarzo (bass); Frankie Banali (drums). Producers: Bob Marlette, Quiet Riot, Billy Sherwood. Engineers: Bob Marlette, Tom Fletcher, Billy Sherwood. Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California; The Blue Room, Woodland Hills, California; The Office Studio, Van Nuys, California. Quiet Riot: Frankie Banali, Kevin DuBrow, Rudy Sarzo, Carlos Cavazo. Audio Mixer: Bob Marlette. Despite Quiet Riot being a veteran metal act that racked up a healthy amount of "road miles" over the years, as of the late '90s, the post-Randy Rhoads lineup had yet to issue a live set. With a title such as Alive and Well, you'd think fans would finally be getting their wish (also since the well-known Metal Health lineup had just reunited). But the title turned out to be misleading, as the album is comprised of nine new studio tracks (one being a cover -- AC/DC's "Highway to Hell"), as well as six re-recordings of early hits. While longtime fans will be overjoyed to see bassist Rudy Sarzo back in the group's ranks, there's no hiding the fact that the material here isn't nearly close to what made Metal Health such a party favorite back in 1983. Few riffs are memorable, and the lyrics, well, a sample from "Slam Dunk (Way to Go)" goes something like this -- "Slam dunk, way to go, what do you say, let's rock & roll!" And as far as the re-recorded tracks, nothing comes close to topping the stronger original versions (singer Kevin DuBrow's vocals sound especially strained on quite a few of these selections). Interestingly, the second studio album that the reunited DuBrow/Cavazo/Sarzo/Banali lineup recorded, 2001's Guilty Pleasures, contained much stronger material. ~ Greg Prato With a renewed interest in the 1980s at the close of the 21st century, Quiet Riot reunited their METAL HEALTH line-up, toured the clubs, and became the subject of a VH-1 'Behind the Music' episode. They also recorded ALIVE AND WELL, the first recording in fourteen years to feature the band's classic early 1980s configuration. Comprised of new compositions as well as 'remakes' of several QR standards, ALIVE AND WELL will appeal to both the new and longtime fan. For the sake of nostalgia, new versions of "Cum on Feel the Noize," "Metal Health," and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" are included. There are worthy new tracks as "Slam Dunk," "Too Much Information," and "The Ritual" thrown in for good measure as well.

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