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29th November 2004
The 1996 DEP Sessions – What the Online Critics Said
…the very high calibre of songwriting on display here makes it immediately clear
that Iommi and Hughes had little difficulty in rekindling the fires of their
original collaboration…..most experts will agree that this is a historic and
highly recommended release for serious metalheads.
Allmusic.com
The combination of Iommi’s sharp and lightning quick guitar licks and the
soulful vocalizations of Hughes make for a lethal combination. Every track is an
assault of the senses, and an enjoyable one. This may well be the best album you
never heard. Usually recordings that finally get the dust blown off after
sitting in the can for years are not this good. You can count on a great listen
from start to finish with this album. This is the hard-hitting crunch of metal
drone with rock and blues-killer stuff.
Buzzle.com
…an explosive record full of both of their talent….I was amazed how simple and
yet brilliant the music of these two great personalities of rock [is]. It’s also
impressing that these recordings are eight years old, but still sound fresh and
new. Highly recommended.
Rockpages.gr
Every self-respecting hardrocker should fall to his knees when hearing the name
Tony Iommi…This is an excellent, balanced (hard) rock album and therefore a
must-have for fans and a must-listen for real oldschool hardrock lovers!
Vampire-magazine.com
The songs are fresh and raw like rock should be. What a God-given voice has
Glenn Hughes…and together with Iommi guitar playing it gives something
irresistible. It just sounds so damn good….This album is going to withstand the
test of time. I only hope that Iommi and Hughes sit down one day soon and
realize that their collaboration needs continuing. 4.5 stars.
Pitfather.com
I always felt there was something special between Iommi’s melodic, bluesy side
and the gutsy vocals of Hughes, and the formula works well once again….There are
a bunch of rousing metal anthems, such as the powerful opener ‘Gone’ and the
melodic ‘Fine….Of course, no recent Iommi project would be complete without a
dark and brooding blues rocker, and ‘It Falls Through Me’ fits the bill on this
CD. Iommi’s gutsy lead guitar work on this one is fuelled by the powerful vocals
of Hughes, who seems right at home signing this heavy, slow blues material. 4
stars.
Seaoftranquility.org
Sanctuary have come along and stepped up to release what to me is some of Tony’s
best work in years!...Each song is perfect in its own way, from the opening
power of Gone, to the incredible chorus driven melody of Don’t Drag The River,
this CD has everything that a Tony Iommi or Glenn Hughes fan will love. 10/10.
Metal-exiles.com
It’s modern without being trendy, and classic without being dated….This kind of
chemistry is very rare. CD of the week, 13th October 2004.
Rathole.com
…A genuine album, not an attempt to meet the demands of a flickering label deal.
It’s a pleasant and reassuring head turner.
Electricbasement.com
…thundering, ultra heavy riffs and wonderful vocals. 82/100 (Clearly above
average, you should check this one out).
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