The Lost Tracks of Danzig Review
by Zane Ewton
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The three eras of Glenn Danzig provided the rock world with the horror punk icons the Misfits, underground metal heroes Samhain and the incarnation of Glenn as lurid heavy metal front man of Danzig.
Glenn has a treat to share with the Danzig faithful who stuck around from 1988s self titled debut through the early standout records, the mid '90s industrial experiments, forays into classical compositions and the return to simple bluesy metal on his latest, Circle of Snakes.
The Lost Tracks of Danzig is a double disc collection of previously unreleased songs that just didn't make the cut (or flow with the vibe, as musicians say) for the major album releases. The collection covers songs that began with the demise of Samhain and follows the life of Danzig to the present day, with a few covers and some songs written with other people in mind.
It is easy to see why these tracks never made it on an album. They certainly are not bad songs; in fact most of them are great ideas that just couldn't get off the ground. A tasty lyric or a catchy riff was not enough to sustain the whole song.
At worst a song like "Lick the Blood off My Hands" is a boring dirge that never picks up steam or builds to anything. At best, a cover of T. Rex's "Buick McKane" draws on everything that is memorable about the band and finds Danzig in fine howling voice.
Danzig wrote "Come to Silver" with Johnny Cash in mind. It is easy to understand why the man in black may have passed. The song has timeless imagery but it does not tell a story. It was like Danzig had a few brilliant lyrics but could not complete the whole thought. The Lost Tracks of Danzig is a peek into Glenn Danzig's notebook. That even his scraps are worth a listen is a fine testament to the career he has forged.
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