Angry Machines

by Dio

Overview

Originally released on Mayhem in 1996, then reissued by Spitfire in 2000, Angry Machines was Dio's first effort away from Warner/Reprise, and it does find Ronnie James Dio looking for subtle ways to push into new territory. The lyrics mostly avoid Dio's familiar medieval-fantasy D&D obsessions, instead directing their attention to more real-world concerns (albeit with the same sense of drama). Similarly, there aren't many of the gothic neo-classicisms present on the band's best-known output; and while there are a few progressive sections, Angry Machines is more of a straightforward metal record, full of pounding rhythms and guitars along with plenty of wailing by Ronnie James Dio. The main problem is that the band often seems to concentrate on sound more than songwriting -- the album sounds good while it's playing, but not enough of the riffs or melodies stick with the listener afterwards to judge it a complete return to form. Yet there are enough moments here to make it worth the time of Dio diehards. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	03/27/2020
Label:	Bmg
UPC:	4050538597264
Rank:	35404

Tracks

1. Institutional Man
2. Don't Tell the Kids
3. Black
4. Hunter of the Heart
5. Stay Out of My Mind
6. Big Sister
7. Double Monday
8. Golden Rules
9. Dying in America
10. This Is Your Life

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dio   Primary Artist
Craig Goldy   Guitar,Keyboards
Jeff Pilson   Bass
Scott Warren   Keyboards
Rudy Sarzo   Bass
Tracy G   Guitar
Vinny Appice   Drums
Ronnie James Dio   Vocals
Simon Wright   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Tony Iommi   Composer
Bill Ward   Composer
Eddie Ashworth   Engineer,Second Engineer
Geezer Butler   Composer
Vivian Campbell   Composer
Dio   Composer
Jimmy Bain   Composer
Eddy Schreyer   Mastering
Darian Rundall   Second Engineer
Wyn Davis   Engineer,Mastering
Ritchie Blackmore   Composer
Vinny Appice   Composer
Ronnie James Dio   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Wendy Dio   Musician
Peter Tsakiris   Design,Artwork,Layout Design
John Harrell   Photography
Gene Hunter   Musician
Paul Gregory   Illustrations