Hollywood's World of Flesh (1963)

In Solitude’s young fox fur-wearing frontman Pelle “Hornper” Åhman doesn’t slather as much facepaint as fellow satanic Swedes Ghost, but his Uppsala-based quintet’s second (and best) full-length The World, The Flesh, The Devil should be equally — if not more — appealing to fans of Mercyful Fate. (Of course, In Solitude’s more classic cult metal than the poppy Ghost, so Maiden followers should perk up their ears, too.) The perfect-for-summer collection of eight vintage-sounding headbangers was produced by former Dismember drummer Fred Estby at Nicke Andersson’s new Stockholm studio, Gutterview Recorders: Admire the organic sound and twin guitar assault of the opening title track.
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The End Of The World (1963). This is a pleasant enough album, and London makes a valiant effort - supported by arranger Ernie Freeman and producer Snuff Garrett - to re-create the mood of "Cry Me a River" on the title track, and that's a mistake, as it simply seems a pale imitation. The rest is more interesting, but more because of the arrangements than due to London's singing. The original album is one of those classic stereo showcases, with Garrett and Freeman giving the lead instrument in the accompaniment, whether strings or organ or guitar, a very close and directional presence…

This album was recorded for Bethlehem in Cincinnati on November 26, 1962 and March 5, 1963. Milt is backed by Gene Redd on vibraphone, Bill Willis on bass and Phillip Paul on drums. The music positively cooks!…