Twisted Sister – “Club Daze Volume 1: The Studio Sessions”

Club Daze Volume 1 contains rare or never released studio versions of original songs that Twisted Sister played while performing on the club circuit from 1978-1981, before they became household names and regular staples on MTV. Included on this disc are songs such as “Under The Blade” and “Shoot ’em Down” which were fan favorites at a Twisted Sister shows across the New York Tri-State area. Listeners will also find an early version of “Leader Of The Pack,” the song that eventually made it onto a later release, Come Out And Play.

As a longtime fan of the band I was really stoked to hear these older, rawer versions of songs that I would consider Twisted Sister classics. The remaining 11 tracks on the disc are straightforward, hook-driven rock and roll tunes that were the genesis of what would eventually become the band’s trademark sound.

Included in this package is a very well done info booklet complete with lots of early band photos as well as tidbits of information about their history and the writing process that went into these songs. I found the explanations to be incredibly interesting and the pictures of the band from the late ’70 glam scene are classic.

This disc is a must have for Twisted Sister fans and I think you will find it’s both fresh and nostalgic at the same time. For those not familiar with the band’s music, this is really a great place to jump in and familiarize yourself with them. This is pure, unadulterated rock and roll from a band that eventually went one to achieve icon status.  [ END ]

Track Listing:

01. Come Back
02. Pay The Price
03. Rock N Roll Saviors
04. High Steppin’
05. Big Gun
06. TV Wife
07. Can’t Stand Still
08. Follow Me
09. I’ll Never Grow Up Now
10. Lady’s Boy
11. Leader Of The Pack
12. Under The Blade
13. Shoot ‘em Down

Run Time: 55:12
Release Date: 03.01.2011

Check out the song: “We’re Not Gonna Take It”