Category: JANET GARDNER

VIXEN albums are pretty hard to find, even more the Japanese releases. But we get both the band’s first 2 albums for all of you whom requested these terrific female-fronted Melodic Hard Rock records. ”Vixen” self-titled debut was remastered in 2006, then this version reissued 2014. And before someone ask, indeed it was remastered, just give it a listen.
Vixen’s debut is listed in Rolling Stone’s magazine among the “50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time”, however in my opinion the band should be considered in the Melodic Hard Rock genre. Where there’s no doubt is the fact Vixen was the most successful…

VIXEN albums are pretty hard to find, even more the Japanese releases. But we get both for all of you whom requested these terrific Melodic Hard Rock records. Vixen second effort “Rev It Up” was remastered in 2006, turned out of print and never reissued again. And before someone ask, indeed it was remastered, just give it a listen.
“Rev It Up” is generally considered a lower echelon than the hit self-titled debut, but for my Melodic Hard Rock ears, this second album is equally good, and even superior. The first 5 tracks on this album are terrific, a definition of the genre in terms of sound & production, which again, as on the debut, is huge.
This time with most the tracks written by the band members, Vixen rocks with ultra-polished anthems…