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Generation Sex – ‘Listen To This, Johnny!’ (2024) – Bootleg – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
In 2023, a new Super Group was born. This one was called Generation Sex and consisted of members of both Generation X and The Sex Pistols. From Gen X we get Billy Idol and Tony James. And from The Sex Pistols we get Steve Jones and Paul Cook. The four legends toured Europe in the…
Bon Jovi – ‘Bon Jovi (Deluxe Edition)’ (2024) – Album Review (The Bon Jovi Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
By 1982, Jon Bon Jovi re-recorded “Runaway” which he had originally recorded back in 1980 and had shopped it around with no luck. This re-recording he did with what he liked to call The All-Star Revue which consisted of guitarist Tim Pierce, keyboardist Roy Bittan, drummer Frankie LaRocka, and bassist Hugh McDonald (remember this name). The song started getting…
Def Leppard – ‘Hysteria: Live’ (2020) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
In 2020, Def Leppard released a really cool box set called London to Vegas. It had 2 shows, one from the 02 in London where they played the entire Hysteria album live and the other called 'Hits Vegas: Live at Planet Hollywood' where Def Leppard did another residency. The set had CDs for the shows…
Kiss – ‘Icon 2’ (2010) – Album Review (The Kiss Review Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Back in 2003, Kiss released, okay, the record company released a greatest hits compilation called The Millennium Collection: The Best of Kiss (1973-1979). It was the first of three volume set. Well, then in 2010, the label issued the ‘Icon’ Series with two volumes. The first volume is the exact same track list as ‘The Millennium Collection:…
FRIDAY NEW RELEASES – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
There are no more Friday New Release posts for the year as there are so few and so insignificant of releases that it is not worth posting anything. Instead, I wanted to remind everyone that at the top of every page is a "NEW RELEASE" button that will take you to a list of all…
Mammoth – ‘Mammoth’ (1981/2024) – Album Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Noble Records had three exclusives in October and they were all great, but this one stood out the most for me. It is from a band called Mammoth (not to be confused with the early Van Halen band or even Wolfgang's Mammoth WVH). These guys were a Southern Rock band out of Florida and the…
Def Leppard – ‘Hits Vegas: Live at Planet Hollywood’ (2020) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
In 2020, Def Leppard released a really cool box set called London to Vegas. It had 2 shows, one from the 02 in London where they played the entire Hysteria album live and the other called 'Hits Vegas: Live at Planet Hollywood' where Def Leppard did another residency. The set had CDs for the shows…
Kiss – ‘Superstar Series: The Best of Kiss’ (2009) – Album Review (The Kiss Review Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Universal Music was spitting out Kiss Compilations like candy in the 2000's. There are numerous ones to speak about (and we have been). This time around we get a Canada only release for a Compilation Series that spanned numerous artists. Of course, this one is on Kiss or why else would I be talking about…
Friday New Releases – December 6, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
This is the final Friday New Release post of 2024. There are fewer and fewer releases as we get closer to the end of the year and not enough each week to do a post (<10 per week). If you want to see everything coming out...go to the New Release tab above and bookmark it.…
Underground Fire – ‘Underground Fire’ (1972/2024) – Album Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
As you might know, we have one of the coolest local record stores in the country here in Charlotte. That store is Noble Records and its down is Dillon Smith. Dillon started selling what you would call "exclusives" every month which are albums that are released by a label and the store gets an exclusive…
The Collection: Ep. 39 – November 2024 Wrap Up – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
As we end another month, it is time to go back and see what 2 Loud 2 Old Music added to the collection. This is November 2024 and we have lots of vinyl and CDs. So much to go through including a ton of Noble Record Exclusives, Voice of America Archive Albums as well as…
Down ‘N’ Outz – ‘This Is How We Roll’ (2019) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We are on the third studio album for the band Down 'N' Outz. A band that was created by Joe Elliott to cover Mott the Hoople and Ian Hunter songs and they did that job gloriously. For this third time, they decided to do something different. They created an album that was almost all original…
Matt Nathanson – “Headphones (Feat. LOLO)” – CD Promotional Single – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
If you know me, you know I'm a huge Matt Nathanson fan and I collect everything he does on Vinyl and CD...even the CD Promotional singles. I've posted a lot of the ones I have in my collection on the site already. But now, I finally found the most elusive single for me and the…
Friday New Releases – November 29, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
There are only a handful of new releases for this Friday. Why? Well, it is Black Friday so no one wants to compete with the Record Store Day Black Friday Sale!! So, that list is here for your viewing pleasure. There a couple things I wouldn't mind getting, but I won't be around for Black…
Zior – ‘Zior’ (1971/2019) – Album Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
I have mentioned before that I collect Noble Records Exclusive albums and that I have enjoyed them immensely, for the most part. I have listened to them so many times now, that Apple Music has started popping up related songs on my Radio Station. One of the songs that popped up was by a band…
Def Leppard – “Personal Jesus” (2018) – 7″ Single (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
In 2018, Def Leppard issued a new Greatest Hits compilation called 'The Story So Far..The Best of'. It was released on CD and Vinyl and if you got the vinyl set, you received a 7" Single for their cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus". It is the only way to get that single, that I…
Kiss – ‘3 CD » Playlist + Plus’ (2008) – Album Review (The Kiss Review Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
The 2000's were a huge time for Kiss...well, for the label to release greatest hits compilations that is. There are dozens. One of the easiest ones to find is The Millennium Collection which was actually a 3 volume set with a volume released in 2003, one in 2004 and the final in 2006. 2 years…
Friday New Releases – November 22, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
This is the last big release Friday of the month as next week is Thanksgiving in the U.S. and new album releases are limited (unless you are Record Store Day for Black Friday). But this week, what are you looking forward to hear? I am expecting the Bon Jovi debut Deluxe Edition & their Japanese…
Elias Hulk – ‘Unchained’ (1970/2023) – Album Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
One thing I've been having fun with is collecting the Exclusive vinyls offered at my local Record Store, Noble Records. Each month he generally has one or two releases that are exclusive to his store. Usually that means a colored variant of archival release. It has allowed me to branch out and listen to things…
Def Leppard – ‘Def Leppard’ (2015) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We are finally to the 11th Studio album by Def Leppard. It comes off the longest break between albums sitting at 7 years. The last album was 'Songs From the Sparkle Lounge' back in 2008. Now, they did have some live albums in between the two studio albums and we reviewed those years ago, you…
Kiss – ‘Playlist Your Way: Hits CD’ (2008) – Album Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Kiss is known for having a million greatest hits album and here we have another. This one is on the cheap side of things and is pretty basic. It is probably a label release and the band probably had zero to do with this one. It was released in 2008 by Mercury and UMe. It…
Friday New Releases – November 15, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
A few big ones this week most especially the brand new Linkin Park album with their new singer. I'm interested in hearing this one. My daughter, on the other hand, is looking forward to Shawn Mendes. He's the first singer she really liked. And a whole bunch more. Let me know what you want to…
Whitesnake – ‘Saints And Sinners Tour 82-83’ – Bootleg – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Over the last 6 months, I have found a ton of bootlegs and for me that is great as I love getting this tidbits of history from a band especially since the band haven't released it. There was a stretch of a few months where I found three Whitesnake bootlegs and this is the last…
Down ‘N’ Outz – ‘The Further Adventures of…’ (2014) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
The Down ‘N’ Outz were formed thanks to Mott the Hoople. Mott the Hoople was doing a reunion show, well a week’s worth of reunion shows. They asked Joe to be a part of it. One thing led to another and with the help of drummer Phil Martini, Ronnie Garrity from Raw Glory, and Paul Guerin,…
Bryan Adams – “War Machine” / “Rock And Roll Hell” – 7″ Single – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We all know Bryan Adams and what a great songwriter he is as he has had numerous hits such as "Cuts Like A Knife" and "Summer of '69' to only name a couple. He and his writing partner Jim Valance are two of the best. But did you know they also wrote for other artists?…
Friday New Releases – November 8, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Another Friday and another load of new releases. Not as many as we've seen in the past and a handful of reissues. One I'm getting is the Ratt 40th Anniversary of 'Out of the Cellar'. Let me know what you want to hear or what we may have missed. Thanks for stopping by and I…
Motley Crue – ‘Supersonic And Demonic Relics’ (RSD 2024 Picture Disc) – Album Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
For the first time on vinyl, Motley Crue released 'Supersonic And Demonic Relics' for the 2024 Record Store Day. And since this was the first time on vinyl, I had to grab a copy. There were only 2,500 copies available, so I guess I am lucky to have grabbed one of them. I am sure…
Man Raze – ‘PunkFunkRootRock’ (2011) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We are now on the 2nd album from Man Raze and still no new Def Leppard studio album. This time Phil Collen, Simon Laffy and Paul Cook bring us more of their eclectic style of music. This one is even in the title as we get some punk, some funk (very little) and a lot…
.38 Special – “If I’d Been the One” – 7″ Single – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
The last 7" Single I found this Summer was for a Southern Rock Band that did really well in the early 80's. A lot of smash hits including this one from their 1983 album 'Tour de Force'. I said last week that this week's single was special. And that is because the band was .38…
Friday New Releases – November 1, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We are already in November, the year is winding down but that doesn't mean the new releases are. Here is a new batch of albums for you this week. Let me know what you want to hear or what we may have missed. Nothing for me this week, sadly! Thanks for stopping by and I…
Whitesnake – Nagoya 1980: The Japanese Broadcast (Bootleg) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Whitesnake was touring Japan in the Spring of 1980 in support of the band's 1979 album 'Love Hunter'. This was only a month prior to the release of their new album 'Ready 'an Willing' and surprisingly they didn't test out any of those songs yet so close to the album release. So, we are getting…
The Collection: Ep. 38 – October Wrap Up 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
As we end another month, it is time to go back and see what 2 Loud 2 Old Music added to the collection. This is October 2024 and we have vinyl, CDs and even a book. So much to go through including a ton of Noble Record Exclusives and Test Pressings as well as another…
Down ‘N’ Outz – ‘My Regeneration’ (2010) – Album Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We are in a time in Def Leppard's career where there is a 7 year break between studio albums. To help fill that gap, the boys in the band kept busy. We've seen the Phil Collen side project Man Raze and now we have Joe Elliott's side project called Down 'N'N Outz. And during this…
Honeymoon Suite – ‘New Girl Now’ – 7″ Single – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Honeymoon Suite exploded on to the scene back in 1984 with their self-titled debut album all propelled by their debut single "New Girl Now". The song went to #23 in their home country of Canada and only went to #57 in the U.S. So, maybe they didn't explode on to the scene and it was…
Friday New Releases – October 25, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Happy Friday...the releases are hot & heavy this month so a great way to close out the month! Let me know what you want to hear or what we may have missed. I have the Whitesnake box set and the H.I.M. Greatest Hits collection on order. Can't wait to get them both. Thanks for stopping…
Queen – ‘Command Performance: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon – Christmastime 1975’ – Bootleg Review – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
I love me a good bootleg and I found with this one. It is from Queen and it is called 'Command Performance: Live at the Hammersmith Odean at Christmastime 1975'. In fact, it was recorded on December 24, 1975. The bootleg came out some time in 1976 and I love the simplicity of it all.…
CMT Crossroads – Taylor Swift & Def Leppard (2009) – DVD Review (The Def Leppard Collection Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
CMT (Country Music Television) had a great show called CMT Crossroads. The show would bring together two famous acts, one being a country artist and the other either Rock, Pop or whatever they felt would work together. One of those episodes that aired on November 7, 2008 brought together and a young rising country star…
Y&T – “All American Boy” – 7″ Single – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
While on vacation this Summer, I came across a single for a band that did not get enough love. The band is Y&T and the single was for "All American Boy". The song is a cover and was written by Dave Robbins and Van Stephenson. I believe it was first recorded by Stan Bush in…
Friday New Releases – October 18, 2024 – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
We are to another Friday New Release and we have another handful of releases for you. Ok, that handful is about 40 so it is a pretty good handful. I want to apologize right away for no videos. It takes a lot to do these posts and I'm a little burnt. I don't want to…
Kiss – ‘The Very Best of Kiss’ (2002) – Album Review (The Kiss Review Series) – 2 Loud 2 Old Music
Kiss and their label are know for releasing a ton of greatest hits compilations as you have seen over the last few months from what I've posted. And we've barely scratched the surface. I have another one for you and this one is was released on August 27, 2002. It is called 'The Very Best…