Cockroach (album)
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Cockroach is a Danger Danger
album released in 2001 as a 2 CD set. One CD features singer Ted Poley
and the other CD features singer Paul Laine
.
The album was recorded in 1993 while Ted Poley
was still the lead singer of the band. Shortly after finishing it, Poley left the band and Paul Laine
was hired as its new singer; he re-recorded the vocals in 1994. However, Poley sued the band and the label prohibiting its release. Epic decided to shelve it and the band went on with their career. The album was also the first to be recorded after Danger Danger parted ways with keyboardist Kasey Smith
.
In 2001, Epic decided to release the album as a 2 CD set, including both versions. In 2004, Poley rejoined the band.
Danger Danger
Danger Danger is an American glam metal band, formed in 1987 in Queens, New York. Despite enjoying moderate success in the U.S. with their debut album Danger Danger, the band vanished from the radar due to legal problems and changes in its line-up....
album released in 2001 as a 2 CD set. One CD features singer Ted Poley
Ted Poley
Ted Harris Poley is a rock singer and drummer most famous for being in the band Danger Danger.-Biography:...
and the other CD features singer Paul Laine
Paul Laine
Paul Laine is a Canadian musician who has worked with several rock bands. He was the singer of Danger Danger for ten years, then fronted his own band, Shugaazer.-Biography:...
.
The album was recorded in 1993 while Ted Poley
Ted Poley
Ted Harris Poley is a rock singer and drummer most famous for being in the band Danger Danger.-Biography:...
was still the lead singer of the band. Shortly after finishing it, Poley left the band and Paul Laine
Paul Laine
Paul Laine is a Canadian musician who has worked with several rock bands. He was the singer of Danger Danger for ten years, then fronted his own band, Shugaazer.-Biography:...
was hired as its new singer; he re-recorded the vocals in 1994. However, Poley sued the band and the label prohibiting its release. Epic decided to shelve it and the band went on with their career. The album was also the first to be recorded after Danger Danger parted ways with keyboardist Kasey Smith
Kasey Smith
Kasey Smith may refer to:* Kasey Smith, American guitarist with the solo project Romance on a Rocketship* Kasey Smith, American keyboardist who was a member of Danger Danger* Kasey Smith, a member of the band Wonderland...
.
In 2001, Epic decided to release the album as a 2 CD set, including both versions. In 2004, Poley rejoined the band.
Disc 1 (Paul Laine on vocals)
- "Still Kickin'" (Bruno Ravel, Steve West) - 4:17
- "Sick Little Twisted Mind" (Ravel, West, Andy Timmons) - 6:08
- "Good Time" (Ravel, West) - 3:42
- "Don't Break My Heart Again" (Ravel, West) - 4:40
- "Tip Of My Tongue" (Ravel, West) - 3:52
- "Walk It Like Ya Talk It" (Ravel, West) - 4:45
- "Goin' Goin' Gone"(Ravel, West, Timmons) - 3:49
- "Afraid Of Love" (Ravel, West) - 5:07
- "When She's Good She's Good (When She's Bad She's Better)" (Ravel, West) - 4:46
- "Shot O' Love" (Ravel, West) - 4:03
- "Don't Pull The Plug" (Ravel, West, Timmons) - 6:16
- "Time In A Bottle" (Jim Croce) - 2:56
Disc 2 (Ted Poley on vocals)
- "Still Kickin'" (Bruno Ravel, Steve West) - 4:17
- "When She's Good She's Good (When She's Bad She's Better)" (Ravel, West) - 4:46
- "Shot O' Love" (Ravel, West) - 4:03
- "Afraid Of Love" (Ravel, West) - 5:07
- "Tip Of My Tongue" (Ravel, West) - 3:52
- "Walk It Like Ya Talk It" (Ravel, West) - 4:45
- "Goin' Goin' Gone" (Ravel, West, Andy Timmons) - 3:49
- "Good Time" (Ravel, West) - 3:42
- "Don't Break My Heart Again" (Ravel, West) - 4:40
- "Don't Pull The Plug" (Ravel, West, Timmons) - 6:16
- "Sick Little Twisted Mind" (Ravel, West, Timmons) - 6:08
Personnel
- Paul LainePaul LainePaul Laine is a Canadian musician who has worked with several rock bands. He was the singer of Danger Danger for ten years, then fronted his own band, Shugaazer.-Biography:...
– vocals (disc 1 only) - Ted PoleyTed PoleyTed Harris Poley is a rock singer and drummer most famous for being in the band Danger Danger.-Biography:...
- vocals (disc 2 only) - Andy TimmonsAndy TimmonsAndy Timmons is an American guitarist who has played in the bands Danger Danger, Pawn Kings, and Andy Timmons Band . He has also released several solo albums and has worked as a session guitarist...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s - Bruno RavelBruno RavelBruno Ravel, born May 1, 1964, is a bassist and guitarist who is most famous for playing in the band Danger Danger.Before Danger Danger, he was in the band Hotshot, along with original Danger Danger lead vocalist Mike Pont and Danger Danger drummer Steve West...
– bass - Steve WestSteve West (Danger Danger)Steve West, born May 30, is a drummer most famous for playing in the band Danger Danger. He has played on all of Danger Danger's albums to date....
– drums