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Hi, I'm Steve, and I can make anything nerdier than it needs to be. This is a blog about stuff I care about...which are usually things other humans find boring, stupid or silly. Needless to say, I don't have a lot in common with most individuals. But who cares, right? that's why the internet was invented...so we can all be anti-social together. All images are mine, unless noted otherwise. I write about pointless things in an attempt to bring humor to whomever stumbles across it. Mostly I write about random record workouts though. Enjoy? p.s. in case I didn't already mention it ( p.p.s. I did ) all images are mine unless otherwise noted..
So these random record workout things...what are the rules (No one) you ask(ed)?
Well, basically, I choose two records from my collection, completely at random. The i listen to whichever side comes out of the sleeve, face up. During the listening process, I record the calorie count and other stats like time and number of songs. Then I add up these stats and percentages and the winner is the record with the most calories burned per minute. Usually there is some kind of "playoff" at the end of the season to see who is the ultimate calorie burning champ. So, there you have it...randomrecordworkout.
Session #10
Artist: The Iron City House Rockers: Love’s So Tough
Time: 38 minutes
Calories: 257
Songs: 9
Calories burned per minute: 6.77
Calories burned per song: 29
Iron City Houserockers were started in 1976 as the Brick Alley Band by band leader Joe Grushecky, whose former life was as a high school special education teacher in Pittsburgh. The band was a fairly typical bar band. It was distinguished by Grushecky’s taut, focused songs about life in the heartland and a distinctive, harmonica-and-guitar-driven sound borrowing heavily from the influence of the Rolling Stones and the J. Geils Band. Most of the members of the Iron City Houserockers came from a genuine blue-collar background: Art Nardini was the son of a mechanic and a part-time college student, Joe Grushecky was a coal miner’s son, and Gil Snyder’s father was a construction worker. In 1977 they signed with Cleveland International Records, headed by former Epic Records A&R chief and Pittsburgh native Steve Popovich. Popovich is credited with christening them the Iron City Houserockers, but this caused some problems when touring outside their native Pittsburgh—especially when they played Cleveland. Once, their tires were slashed. The band’s debut album, Love’s So Tough, was released in April 1979. With dense, no-frills production by Popovich and Marty Mooney (known as “The Slimmer Twins”). The album successfully captured the band’s live sound. “Hideaway” (the first single) and “Dance With Me” were viewed as standout cuts. Even if I were not aware of the Pittsburgh, PA connection, I would have guessed as such due to them thanking the Steelers so prominently in the liner. I picked this up at a flea market for a mere quarter. I figured for that price it was worth the investment to see if the derby hats on the back were worn because they were A/C D/C fans or just because they liked the show Taxi. Seems maybe more like the latter. “ I Can’t Take It” starts the platter off and it is very evident the bar rock side of the band. It almost hits you in the face like all of the stale, spilled beer (and barkeepers friend used to clean it up) when you walk into one of those basement dive bars. You know that smell. Blues and piano rock…like Eddie and The Cruisers soundtrack style. I am hearing harmonicas and Springsteen. “Hideaway” follows and is just more of the same. Actually, IS IT the same? Very similar. “Turn It Up” is strictly ballad, and weirdly confirms some of that A/C D/C influence I was looking and hoping for. Imagine Bon Scott on “Big Balls”. The next tune contains a nod I never expected in the harmonicas. “Dance With Me” starts out very Dylan, not only in the harmonica riff, but also in vocal style. Soft and gentle with Billy Joel story time elements. They are blue collar after all. “Love So Tough” A. K. A. The title track is next. And it better be good, right? They named the album in its honor. Actually so far it is one of the better tunes. More energy and power, and oh yeah, FREAKING COW BELL!!! I’ve got a fever… (#seewhatididthere). “Veronica” is next and is the obligatory girl song. This side does seem more rocking…or should I say HOUSE rocking (#seewhatididthere) than Side 1. Mayberry those beers have finally kicked in. “Heroes are Hard to Find” was a little more of a let down. I found myself daydreaming during this one. The last two songs are “Stay with Me Tonight” and “I’m Lucky”. The first is another surprise in that it sounds like Elvis Costello guests on vocals. I think maybe some of The Houserockers cover set is leaking through. It’s another slow churned turn. The latter is all power chords, bar chords, and bar stools. An homage to the Steelworkers community they serve and who most likely supports them in return. It has some really sarcastic guitar leads and solos. You know, wanky. Steely Dan?? (#seewhatididthere). It should be noted, the production values are through the roof! Overall though, meh. So, yea, with that officially ends randomecordworkoutspringtraining2018! Season six is just on the horizon, so stay “tooned”
The Iron City Houserockers: “Love So Tough”
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Session #9
Artist: Bobby (“Boris”) Pickett and The Crypt Kickers : The Original Monster Mash
Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 201
Songs: 12
Calories burned per minute: 6.70
Calories burned per song: 16.75
Robert George Pickett was known by the pen name Bobby “Boris” Pickett and was an American singer, best known for co-writing and performing the 1962 hit novelty song “Monster Mash.” His father was a theater manager and as a nine-year-old, he watched many horror films. This undoubtedly influenced him with his later aforementioned novelty tune. The song was a spoof on the dance crazes popular at the time, including the Twist and the Mashed Potato, which inspired the title. The song featured Pickett’s impersonations of veteran horror stars Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi (the latter with the line "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”). It was passed on by every major record label, but after hearing the song, Gary S. Paxton agreed to produce and engineer it. Among the musicians who played on it was pianist Leon Russell. Issued on Paxton’s Garpax Records, the single became a million seller, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks before Halloween in 1962. It experienced a few surges throughout the years, but it is basically Bobby Pickett’s legacy. He also did some film work and other attempted parodies (one on Star Trek) but only “Weird Al” Yankovic dominates in that category. So essentially “Monster Mash” starts off the whole album, and truly it is a scene setting. You know the tune (it WAS a graveyard smash after all! #seewhatididthere )and have heard it, so after hearing it, the supposition is that the listener understands it is an international super hit and all the monsters want to write a similar (apparently similar SOUNDING) tune to cash in, too. You get a first hand account of this through the next tune “Graveyard Shift “ as told through the eyes of Igor and “master”. It really is just a filler over some background music. Bug out music, daddy-o! “Blood Bank Blues” is next and comes from Dracula’s POV. He needs some blood man! The thing is, this record is decent, the music is good, but it is just so dated and almost juvenile. It really only holds one place and that is on your turntable for a Halloween party. Family friendly fun. More comedy Halloween skits are performed via “Rabin-The Fiendage Idol”. This time the werewolf Rabian chimes in. Tons of terrible puns, so of course I love it. “Monster Holiday” quickly comes behind. Gotta hit the Christmas market too, you know! Even the undead like to celebrate Christmas! No $#!+ it sounds exactly like the “Monster Mash” part two. Followed, of course, by another skit type tune called “Monster Minuet”. Not Monster Minute - which is about the length of this song. This one is all about the rise of Pickett and his song. Boy, SOMEBODY is really up on themselves… Side two appears to be more of the same. Draco gets to chime in about his “Transylvania Twist “. It’s basically an instrumental tune, but it IS catchy…for a bloodsucker. “Sinister Stomp” is finally another actual tune, but again a Monster Mash re-hash. Bobby, Boris, baby…you gotta get a new shtick man! At the very least a stomp should be surfer similar. I think all of these various characters are meant to be the Crypt Kickers, but it’s not 100% clear. “Me and My Mummy” is a love crooner that follows and it’s set up between Drac and a lady Mummy. I feel like Drac is a poor lamenting schlub who gets the short end of the stick on a lot of these tunes. Poor dude’s just out for blood, man. “Monster Mash Party” is literally a skit about the…successful run of “Monster Mash” where…all the monsters…celebrate it’s/their success?? Definitely good for your Halloween party, though. “Bellas’ Bash” is another instance where Drac attempts to create another #1 hit. I don’t know, maybe I was wrong about Drac…maybe he’s just a spiteful, obsessive, vengeful Monster (#seewhatididthere ). He needs to chart a hit, man! The album ends with “Let’s Fly Away”- which is really just talking between Vampyra (spelling?) and Dracula that sounds suspiciously like sex. I am going to be honest here, I am not entirely sure I fully comprehend what is happening here. So, yeah, it’s a fun, but emphasis on the juvenile Halloween record. It’s pretty much only worth it for “Monster Mash”. The rest is just unnecessary filler.
Bobby (“Boris”) Pickett and The Crypt Kickers : “The Monster Mash”
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Session # 7
Artist: The Beatles: Beatles ‘65
Time: 28 minutes
Calories: 198
Songs: 11
Calories burned per minute: 7.07
Calories burned per song: 18
So, who doesn’t know who The Beatles are? I mean, really. What rock have they been living under. I will only touch on the basics so as not to add insult to injury. In case you are NOT familiar- The Beatles were an early 60’s pop combo responsible for the first real “foreign frenzy” in music. Elvis could be considered the first true frenzy, but these guys were from England. Liverpool to be exact…waaaaaay across the pond. They brought American teens to their knees and put them in tears. Literal tears. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band. Their music was rooted firmly in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll. They basically created and helped pioneer the Merseybeat genre. The later Beatles experimented with several musical styles, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements and unconventional recording techniques. The Beatles are the best-selling band in history, with estimated sales of over 800 million physical and digital albums worldwide. They have had more number-one albums on the British charts and sold more singles in the UK than any other act. They are also the best-selling music artists in the United States, with 178 million certified units. But … that’s a whole other era. Right now, we are focused primarily on the early Beatles. This album is technically their 7th American release, but 5th studio effort. (Repackaging, etc]. Originally it was released in December of 1964 and includes eight of the songs from “Beatles For Sale”. The omitted tunes were later issues on “Beatles VI” so it’s really this kind of weird almost in between record…which is why you will often find it readily. I believe it was strictly a money maker/cash in on the hype transition record, but it did spend some time on the charts and jumped from the bottom to the top in just one week. It’s also considered one of the band’s first attempts at a classic concept album. It works as a musical whole rather than individual tunes on a collection. It is also in part a nod to other popular artists of that same year doing similarly titled records. (Ex: Sinatra ‘65 and Ellington ‘65). The collection really does have some good stuff on it though. In reality it’s kind of an overlooked album. “No Reply” starts it all off. It certainly retains that classic ‘64 sound. “I’m A Loser” is another sort of forgotten gem. Featuring those really great harmonies you love The Beatles for. Or at least I do. “Baby’s In Black” has a great color analogy (she’s in black/I’m blue) and “Rock and Roll Music” is of course one that is recognized. The very same emphatic Beatles that sent those unwitting teens into sobbing, nonsensical, blubbering messes. You’ve seen the footage. “I’ll Follow The Sun” introduces some melodic Beatles, perhaps an inkling into their later career. I mean they were already experimenting with acid by this point. Perhaps bad for your health, but great for their musical career! “Mr. Moonlight” ends side one and is in the vein of another of their famous styles. I believe it also features what sounds like a farfisa. I am probably misspelling that, but yeah. Side two, track one is “Honey Don’t”-more of a blues style, and probably more indicative of their earliest days in Hamburg. It almost sounds like Jim Morrison is fronting the band. Honestly, I have heard better from them. This is a filler tune. Blues riffs and walking bass and not much more. Playbook/ textbook. It is one of the few times George and Ringo are called out by name though. “I’ll be Back “ is a song about the terminator and his impending box office takeover in the 80’s. No? Not buying it? Well, it is another soft hit for the band. Some charting I believe, but I don’t think it went terribly high. It’s a slower prom style dance move. “She’s A Woman” continues the theme with some slight vocal waivers, I might add. Unusual for the band, but it gives the impression these recordings may have been rushed. Or it could be they were burnt out from constantly touring. At any rate, it is followed by “I Feel Fine” which is another notch on the old hit belt. Though comparative to their entire catalog, it’s definitely on the B side (#seewhatididthere ). Good harmonies and a cascading pre chorus. Nice. Finally, ‘65 closes with “Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby”. It’s full on Elvis style, and showing some Sun Records love. I really don’t understand why this wasn’t a more popular album, but I suppose the above sheds some light. Over saturation I guess. There’s definitely some good stuff on here.
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Session # 6
Artist: Bob Dylan: The Times They Are A-Changin’
Time: 47
Calories: 320
Songs: 10
Calories burned per minute: 6.81
Calories burned per song: 32.0
Bob Dylan: now there is a name most everyone knows. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941, he is an American singer-songwriter, author, and painter who has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when he became a reluctant voice of a generation with songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin'”. Those songs became anthems for the Civil Rights Movement and anti-war movement. Seems like this Dylan guy really spoke to a lot of people and was doing something right. This is his third album and is quite political in nature. And it all starts with “The Times They Are A-Changin’”. To be frank, this is probably one of a handful of tunes I know by the dude. For Hippy’s sake, this is the tune that changed everything. It was adopted as an anthem and movements formed. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but it’s very mellow and folky. Fine for some, but
I like the amps. Piercing harmonica too. Back off from the mic a bit, Bobby. “The Ballad of Hollis Brown” is up next. Blues influence on this one. It’s a cyclical cynical tune, revolving around one central riff really. Again, I can appreciate what’s going on with this, but that’s as far as it goes. “With God On
Our Side” does speak to me a little more. It’s a song (very generally) about war and death. I resonate with the bitingly sarcastic truths represented. “One
Too Many Mornings “ is much of the samesies. “North Country Blues” finishes out side one. At least we achieve a different song structure with this one. More gospel. This could truly be on the O’Brother where art thou soundtrack. (Great soundtrack by the way). Again, it’s not that I don’t like this, it’s just really had for me to see it in the context of true music, as it really feels like spoken word or poetry over background music. Folk is just too light and airy for me. I dig electricity. Side two is much of the same, starting with a tune about MLK’s death and assassination. Unfortunately a case of history repeating. It is followed up by another “meh” tune with a song called “Boots of Spanish Leather”. “When The Ship Comes In” is peppier and may be the most rocking tune on the whole album. Decent. The next song has an almost pimp analogy, presumably about a rich slave owner. It’s called “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll”. Keep in mind civil right were still an ongoing struggle and new concept, so this really speaks to the times. It’s a very sad tale about how another human was mistreated and another human literally gets away with murder. It’s kind of enraging, which I suppose is the point. “Restless Farewell” gives us the final representation of Dylan’s brand of game changing musical interface. A fade to acoustic slumber. I will say this about Bob. He is wonderful at using words to paint a picture. So descriptive and colorful. You can easily conjure images based on his lyrics. I do love that feature. Respectable and political, but still polite while doing so. I am glad it exists, but sorry, the songs all do sound the same.
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Session # 5
Artist: Big Country: The Crossing
Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 363
Songs: 10
Calories burned per minute: 7.26
Calories burned per song: 36.30
Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in 1981. They had their most successful run in the early 80’s with the song of the same name as the band, though they still play currently. The band’s music was most distinctive for the sounds it infused with Scottish folk and martial music styles, as well as for playing and engineering their guitar driven sound to evoke the inspirational spirit of bagpipes, fiddles and other traditional folk instruments. They were quite successful at it. Sadly, they were not as successful at achieving more stateside recognition. They put out subsequent albums that charted well in the U. K. But did not do much else. As the band continued to try and survive the music industry, they slowly deteriorated, and by the 90’s were different variations on themselves. At one point members of The Alarm and Simple Minds filled in, or replaced retired personnel. The current iteration functions without vocalist and guitarist Stuart Adamson, who died in the early 2000’s. It seems he had a problem with alcoholism. A sad truth, but that is the beauty in music. Once you write something that sticks with people, your music lives on, and I am sure most of you out there would agree that “In A Big Country” is a well recognized hit. It certainly a great way to start the record off. And this is the LP. Erosion, so it’s quite a bit longer. They used to do that in the 80’s. Extra long means extra “shot,”’s and drum fills. Very Slade influenced if you ask me. A nice, big, meandering solo that carries the song like the wind, too. “Inwards” follows on the heels and contains amazing production value. A bit more upbeat on this one, too. Punchy almost and with a slight hint of reggae influences and flavors. “Chance” is third in line. Mellow is the tone now and a little secluded. I think I am hearing a mandolin? Truthfully I am not confident in that. I suppose a quick glance at the liner notes might reveal that tidbit, but I am feeling lazy. We’ll just have to let the mind wonder. I do know for certain there is a power rock out for the ending, and that was worth the (*ahem*) CHANCE. (#seewhatididthere) “Fields of Fire” is the next cut. This one was also a single (actually before “Big Country”) complete with video and all. Bassist Tony Butler is definitely making his own sound. Playing the band into some uncharted territory. Seriously though, it is a very distinct style. “The Storm” has a New Model Army influence, believe it or not, Ripley (#seewhatididthere). “Harvest Home “ begins side two in a beautiful way. An almost wanky, metal level solo fills the ears and is bad ass! It helps solidify that signature sound I spoke of earlier. I believe too, this was also a single from this album. “Lost Patrol” is another mid-tempo meandering musical adventure. Nothing new or groundbreaking, but a good filler all the same. “Close Action” is a mountain holler ballad. I don’t know if it is the name or what, but it effectively conjures images of the band on hillsides of green with castles in the background, a brisk wind ripping though their hair. The last two tracks are “1000 Stars” - with it’s meaty drum fills and examples of the complete and complex tunes Big Country has the chops to write- and the tune “Porrohman”. The latter has a cascading builder of an intro. This tune seems to incorporate everything we have learned about the band so far: snappy solos, meaty drum fills, the shouted “shot!”, all of it. While it is hard to say for sure if Big Country is just a part of the music industry’s infatuation with Ireland in the 80’s (looking at U2)(#seewhatididthere ) or if it truly is just luck and talent. I vote for the latter, personally. You know, I am even hearing a little Bow Wow Wow meets Dexy’s Midnight Runners at the end there. The tunes are certainly lengthy, with an average of about 4+ minutes! Big Country is really a unique band that probably deserves another look.
“In A Big Country “ Big Country (everyone looks super Scottish in this video, just FYI)
https://youtu.be/657TZDHZqj4
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Session # 2
Artist: New Bomb Turks: Information Highway Revisited
Time: 41 minutes
Calories: 307
Songs: 15
Calories burned per minute: 7.49 calories
Calories burned per song: 20.47 calories
All right punkers , garage rockers and fans of obscure musical acts! This is it! The band you have been waiting for! Columbus, Ohio’s very own New Bomb Turks! In case you were wondering The band’s name refers to the main character (Newbaum Turk) in the 1980 film The Hollywood Knights. I will never forget how influential this band was to me in my formative college years. It was a cold snowy winter late January day in 1993. The new year and semester were just underway and everything was so full of promise. I had an hour or so to kill in between classes so I decided to hit up the campus record shoppe. Flipping through the usual fodder of Bloated alt rock CDs and finding nothing impressive, I was really just there to wast time. Then, this colorful cover caught my eye. On the new release wall was “Destroy-Oh -Boy!”. I thought the title was amusing so I picked it up. Then, I thought the titles looked pretty interesting and the back cover contained a bunch of dudes that looked like they were having a good time. Honestly, they reminded me of my band, so on a whim having no idea what they sounded like, I decided to just buy it. “Destroy-Oh -Boy!” Am I glad I DID!! (#seewhatididthere). It was such a good record. This LP right here is their blistering sophomore debut. Even more incendiary than “Destroy-Oh -Boy!” If that’s even possible. 15 new insane romps drenched in sweat, gusto and just general good times. This four piece is great at combining high octane energy and punk with just the right amount of distorted simple garage raunchiness, and still managing to throw in some humor and wit that will surprise you. Lo-if genius. What is most impressive is Eric Davidson’s musical knowledge. The guys knows his bands, and who to cover. He’s pulling some obscure stuff out and making it rock harder than the original. And this was in the 90’s yo! Additionally, In 2010, Eric Davidson wrote We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut, 1988-2001. It is a paperback chronicling the underground punk movement between 1988 and 2001, particularly the Gunk Punk era of lo-fi recordings and garage and blues punk. Well, I suppose we should talk about the music at some point, huh? “I’d slips In” starts off the platter the right way. Lo-if at Hi-Q headquarters. I love the fake out ending and stingers they are so good at. This is the band in their prime. “Bullish on Bullshit” is admittedly similar. And the next track, “If I Only Could” is even faster if you can believe that. Oh, yeah that’s a key element. Most of these songs are clocking in around 120-140 beats per minute. That’s pretty fast. At only around 8 minutes in we are on the 4th track, and that is “Brother Orson Wells”. Time to mix in the slo-gin, and set the speakers on fire. These are some of the classic Turks numbers. “T.A.S.” Is next. I won’t spoil it for you, but check the link to figure out was it stands for. Nice driving beat. This makes it a little different than normal NBT, but it’s nice. It’s even got a few moments of nasty distortion and sloppy solos. F#%& YES! “Fingernail Chomp” (a barn burner) and “Dented and Spent” round out side one, the latter having some hellacious hooks. Side two picks right up with “Girl Can’t Help It” and I have a confession. This song has stuck with me for over 25 years and I often play it when I am practicing drums by myself. Also, I love the double time trick and they rock out to crescendo at the end. “Grandpa Atomic” is another memorable blast, and “Never Will” has quite a few signature moves and drop outs. It’s just plain good filler. “Apocalyptic Dipstick” is another example of the witty punk that NBT obsesses about and thrives at. I am constantly amazed at how many words Eric can fit into a sung sentence and still have time to breath without drawing attention to it. “Lyin’ on our Backs” introduces the harmonica, if only briefly. Truly one of the better tracks and an NBT classic, is the tune “I Got Your Bitter End”. Strangely though, they chose to keep going and churn out one more turd-gem. “Straight on Chaser” had me sweating so much by this point that my eyes were burning. They just never let up!! I really cannot stress enough how rock and punk and roll this band is. They are still a pretty big influence on my tastes and I feel they wrote some of the best garage punk music in the 90’s that stands the test of time. Incredible live too. Go check them out if you get the chance, but do it right. Start off with “Destroy-Oh -Boy!” Like I did and move swiftly to this album.
“Girl Can’t Help It” New Bomb Turks
https://youtu.be/zCHq5oQ-ifg
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RANDOM RECORD WORKOUT SEASON 5
The Final Championship Battle
Here it is, The RANDOMRECORDWORKOUTSEASON5FINALCHAMPIONSHIPBATTLE!! (Whew, that’s a mouthfull!). Down from the Great Eight to the vinyl four and now the best two records of the season. The best of the best of the best of the best! Let’s see who will play on to be deemed the champion of season 5!
The Jam : In The City (Side 1 ) ranked #2
Vs.
The B'zz: Get Up (Side 1 ) ranked #5
So by now, you know the players, both SIDES and out (#seewhatididthere), so I won’t bore you with quirky stories or tidbits about where they’re from or my take on wether the songs rocked or not. Obviously they must or they would nor have gotten this far.
Instead, I will simply lay out the stats and let the numbers tell you their story. The numbers don’t lie after all. I can tell you this, though. It is the closest finish EVER in the history of RRW. By 1/100th of a calorie. Now, that’s a Cinderella story. No, not the band. (#seewhatididthere)
The Jam : In The City (Side 1 ) ranked #2
In The City is a high energy, jumps in the air, complex tapestry of mod influenced kick in the pants. Weller and company make a three piece sound so full and bombastic. They’ve got it all, from traditional blues to rock and roll, it’s a non-stop party wall of sound. The Jam prove they have the goods on this platter.
The stats-
Time: 16 minutes
Calories burned : 126
Songs: 6
Calories burned per song: 21.0
Calories burned per minute : 7.88
Stars earned: 14 out of 18 possible.
The B'zz: Get Up (Side 1 ) ranked #5
The rookie debut from Chicago area natives and former members of The Boyzz. And an impressive one at that! They are one of the only acts to ever appear on American Bandstand as an unsigned act (but to be fair The Boyzz were on epic and that is the label that ultimately signed them) It’s rock, and roll, and ballad and soul. A good range of hooks, tempos and some piano and hand claps for good measure. Diverse and true. I really believe these guys put a lot of effort into their tunes, because while it is a rookie effort, the song writing has a masterful level of maturity. Basically, these guys are badass. For proof, witness “Get Up, Get Angry”- the lead off batter…
The stats-
Time: 18 minutes
Calories burned : 142
Songs: 5
Calories burned per song: 28.4
Calories burned per minute : 7.89
Stars earned: 11 out of 15 possible.
So there you have it. By a mere 0.01 calories, The B'zz come out of their hive of obscurity and use their rookie debut to become the highest calorie burner of season 5!
It truly is an 80’s rock masterpiece from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and click on the link below. Fair warning though, good luck finding it, as I have only seen it one time, and mine is a promo copy. Congrats to The B'zz! Now get up, and get ANGRY!
Randomrecordworkout is done for now, but Randomrecordspringtraining is right around the corner, and after that? Season 6!! 6!!?!??!?
The B'zz: Get Up
In it’s entirety.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtN4dmtHgNq4l_kI9POU16SKIiNQg1DIs
Ok RRW fans! Here we are already! This season went so fast!! Down to the final vinyl! The RANDOMRECORDWORKOUTSEASON5FINALCHAMPIONSHIPBATTLE! This is where the excitement culminates as we determine who will walk away the winner f season five! Who is the biggest, baddest, rockin’-est (?) calorie burner. Did you pick your bracket correctly? Will it be The Jam? Or it may be The B'zz! You’ll have to tune in and see. Just to be clear, the rules are no different. Just like in the regular season, the times, number of songs, and calories burned during each spin are recorded. The record which burned the most calories per minute is determined the winner and in this case, the FINALCHAMPION!!!! It’s truly a RANDOM RECORD WORKOUT!! And it’s the best of the best! Yes! The RANDOMRECORDWORKOUTSEASON5FINALCHAMPIONSHIPBATTLE!!
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