Hardtimes

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Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Chromium Blitz originates from Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of three founding members, Scott Clarke (lead and harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, drums and percussion), Ricardo Galvan (lead and harmony vocals, bass guitar) and Jack Browning (electric guitars and keyboards). The driving force behind Chromium Blitz is the chemistry among the band's members. The songwriting talents of Scott and Ricardo are based on factual, real-life experiences through the years, hence the CD's title Hardtimes. The group's name is a symbol of the intensity, passion and reflective style it presents to you. Versatility in rock music is finally here!

Product Description
Hardtimes is a mixture of colorful musical styles, channeling together American Hard Rock, Pop and Progressive Rock, British Metal, soulful Funk and a touch of Southern Blues. The album features two dynamic lead vocalists, with a broad spectrum of range. Their soaring harmonies will capture you, as well as the crunchy guitar rhythms, scorching lead solos and thundering bass and drum grooves. Haunting keyboard passages abound throughout the album.

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Hardtimes
Riddim Driven: Hardtimes
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very good, but incomplete.
  • Good Riddim
  • Huge Huge Riddim
 Riddim Driven: Hardtimes
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Vp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0006Q0XS2
Release Date: 2004-12-21

Tracks:

  1. Living In Love - I Wayne
  2. Lonely Girl - Bascom X
  3. That Ghetto Girl - Richie Spice
  4. Mari-Wanna - Anthony Cruz
  5. Jah Is Worthy - Chuck Fender
  6. That Day Will Come - Capleton
  7. Silver And Gold - Luciano
  8. Troubled Heart - George Nooks
  9. The More I See Her - Junior Kelly
  10. Hello World - Cezar
  11. More Than Confused - Latoya
  12. One World - Kulcha Knox
  13. World Wide Recognition - Marcus I
  14. Lion Nah Run - Iyts A Flames
  15. Hard Times - Hard Times

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very good, but incomplete........2006-07-26

After I first heard two songs of this riddim a while ago... I went on a scavenger hunt of epic proportions. I had to have every song rockin' this riddim. Unfortunately this great album is missing one song that really got my attention. a snippit of the lyrics of the missing gem are "Tell me now. How can you say dat we are nothing. When we continue to show and show our brilliance"

5 out of 5 stars Good Riddim.......2005-05-15

This is one of the wickedest Riddims to come out of JA for the culture scene in a while. Of course the risins superstar "I-Wayne" Kills the track. You also have some good songs by Richie Spice, Chuck Fender and Anthony Cruz. I advise everyone to cop this one

4 out of 5 stars Huge Huge Riddim.......2005-05-10

The interesting story behind the Hardtimes riddim is that its co-creator, the legendary Jamaican engineer Errol Thompson, died shortly after completing the riddim which made the big bad Hardtimes riddim one of his final works. And fittingly he does so with Stephen Gibson, son of the legendary Joe Gibbs.

Musically speaking, just listening to the sound alone (which VP was wise enough to include on the final track of the album) Thompson went out on top. The unique one drop created by the Spanish guitar is indeed way more than slightly interesting and it becomes one of the very few riddims which are standable over an album for despite never changing which is popular amongst dancehall producers.

The only real problem with the record is the odd artist selection. Bascom X, Cezar, Latoya, a returning Kulcha Knox, Marcus I and Iyts a Flames aren't exactly household names even in the reggae world, and this was definitely a riddim which required some of the bigger names which are absent (i.e. Sizzla, Bushman, Anthony B. etc.). Representing for the big names are Capleton, Luciano and Junior Kelly, all of whom score reasonably well, especially the Prophet with the riddim's best offering, the massive That Day Will Come. Of the newbies and the unknowns, I Wayne does quite well with his hit Living in Love as does Bascom X on Lonely Girl. Latoya has obviously mastered the Beyonce' pitch and lets it all go on More Than Confused which is 'decent'. The 5th Element crew touches down completely with Chuck Fender, Richie Spice and Anthony Cruz all recording here with only Cruz missing the mark with the not-witty-enough Mari-wanna. Oddly enough one of my favorite tunes here is from unknown Cezar which just shows the surprising confidence of the young artist who should only be getting better.

Overall, sure I would have loved to see some more of the roots staples on this one, but ultimately giving the rookies a chance is something that must be done on a big riddim. The tune itself holds is own and was definitely one of the best of 2004 (the other 2 of course being the I Swear and Drop Leaf riddims respectively). You probably have to be a rootshead to really really appreciate the power of the Hardtimes, and if you can, you'll REALLY appreciate it.
The Southside of Nowhere
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Southside of Nowhere
    LAW
    Manufacturer: Lockdown Entertainment Inc.
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CA8XD4
    Release Date: 2005-05-24
    Hardtimes
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Hardtimes
      Chromium Blitz
      Manufacturer: The Orchard
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00013WVK8
      Release Date: 2003-12-09

      Tracks:

      1. Awakening
      2. Contrivance
      3. Good Thing
      4. Live it Free
      5. Read Between the Lines
      6. Baby I Smile
      7. Your Love''s Gone Cold
      8. Year of Black
      9. Visions
      10. Til'' the Bitter End
      11. Life is Waiting
      12. Breaking the Rules
      13. I Know
      14. 911/ Restless Night
      15. Bonus Track

      Album Description

      Hardtimes is a scenic, sonic mixture of metal, hard rock, pop, progressive, retro and southern blues. The aural blend with the hard edged music displays an identifiable signature quality.
      Hard Times Records Sampler
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Hard Times Records Sampler

        Manufacturer: Hardtimes
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B00022FXF8

        Product Description

        6 track sampler also features - Cole - Kane Savage - Frisco Cole -
        Hardtimes
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • True Metal Excellence
        • new n refreshing
        		 Hardtimes
        Chromium Blitz
        Manufacturer: Chromium Blitz Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000088NLT
        Release Date: 2003-01-03

        Tracks:

        1. Awakening
        2. Contrivance
        3. Good Thing
        4. Live It Free
        5. Read Between The Lines
        6. Baby I Smile
        7. Your Love's Gone Cold
        8. Year Of Black
        9. Visions
        10. Til' The Bitter End
        11. Life Is Waiting
        12. Breaking The Rules
        13. I Know
        14. 911/Restless Night
        15. Bonus Track

        Album Description

        Hardtimes is a mixture of colorful musical styles, channeling together American Hard Rock, Pop and Progressive Rock, British Metal, soulful Funk and a touch of Southern Blues. The album features two dynamic lead vocalists, with a broad spectrum of range. Their soaring harmonies will capture you, as well as the crunchy guitar rhythms, scorching lead solos and thundering bass and drum grooves. Haunting keyboard passages abound throughout the album.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars True Metal Excellence.......2003-09-12

        I have been a metal/rock maniac since an early age and I have to say that this album, "Hardtimes" brings an abundance of variety to real metal music. I have listened to it over and over, I still don't get tired of the songs. They grow on you as you listen more and more. These guys know how to rock and write songs. If any of you people want a great rockin CD, that has outstanding vocals, crushing guitars, heavy drums, with fantastic quality in the songs, buy this CD. I guarantee it's second to none. The Blitz Rules!

        5 out of 5 stars new n refreshing.......2003-03-28

        i cant get over how great this album is, my cousin Scott Clarke who made this album has done a great job and the music is not only new but makes you feel good to listen it is quite a chilled album and im pleased to say i have one of the first copies of this album BUY IT NOW

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