Randy Rose – Sacrificium – 1991

While Randy was still a member of Mad At The World he decided to do a solo project. He released it on Intense Records even though MATW was signed to Alarma Records at the time which is rather odd. Anyway it appears he wanted to do something a little harder than what the band was doing. As such this album has a heavier and darker feel. He has reworked “Marshmallow Land” which was previously released by MATW but the rest of the tracks are original tracks. I’m not really a fan of the darker feel of the album but that aside it is really well done. It is easily as good as anything done in the secular market at the time. As such this album falls in that category of albums I really respect but don’t choose to listen to again.

Tracklist
1 – Pain – 4:06
2 – Oppression – 3:46
3 – Fire – 4:29
4 – I Was Alive – 5:31
5 – Wicked Ways – 3:40
6 – Black Harvest – 5:31
7 – Marshmallow Land – 4:09
8 – Wall Of Hate – 3:56
9 – Death – 3:46
10 – Sacrificium – 4:42

Credits
Art Direction – Ed McTaggart
Bass – Ray Rose
Co-producer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Music By – Randy Rose
Design – Brian Godawa
Drums – Chris B, Jason Martin
Lead Guitar – Brent Gordon
Mastered By – John Matousek
Music By – Roger Rose
Performer – Ronni Martin
Photography By – Wayne Armstrong
Producer, Guitar – Roger Rose

Companies, etc.
Mastered At – Soundworks West
Recorded At – MATW Studios
Record Company – Frontline Music Group

Randy Rose – Healing – 1993

I think it’s safe to say that Randy was addicted to the recording studio. While recording with MATW he went into the studio in 1991 to do a solo album and then in 1993 to do this album with a version of the band he called simply Rose. For some of his fans this is their favourite album. I must admit that while not necessarily my style of music this album is very well done. Lyrically there are several tracks that are some of the best writing of the era in my opinion. As I said this album isn’t my style but I find myself liking it more and more every time I listen to it. This is one of those cases where the quality of the music outweighs my preferences for a different style.

Tracklist
1 – R.I.P. – 0:53
2 – Fallen – 3:08
3 – When I Let You In – 3:11
4 – Seeds Of Sorrow – 3:16
5 – My Lies – 3:41
6 – Hooked – 4:13
7 – Healing – 3:31
8 – D.O.P. – 4:11
9 – Demons – 2:58
10 – Never Enough – 3:30
11 – On My Knees – 5:14

Credits
A&R – Matthew Duffy
Art Direction – Brian Godawa
Bass – Mike Link
Drums – Don Richart
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Ben Jacobs, Steve Kumada
Mixed By – Randy Rose
Photography By – Patrick House
Producer – Randy Rose
Vocals – Randy Rose