D Generation Albums (3)
What The Critics Say
D Generation's eponymous debut album for EMI Records was sunk by a glossy, mainstream production that rendered them more hair-metal than modern-day punk. After the record stiffed and EMI dropped them, the group headed over to Columbia Recrods, where they recorded No Lunch with producer Ric Ocasek. Unlike its predecessor, No Lunch keeps it simple and dirty. D Generation recalls the sleazy hard-rock of proto-punkers like the New York Dolls more heavily than the speedy punk of the Ramones and, occasionally, they sound like the Clash at their most anthemic. In short, they're an angry hard-rock band that plays fast and loose, whether it's the furious "Scorch," the insistent "No Way Out" or the melodic glitz of "Not Dreaming." No Lunch has a few weak patches, particularly when the band tries to slow things down, but it is the album that justifies D Generation's long-simmering hype. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Although touted as punk revivalists, the New York City quintet D Generation comes closer to glam or '80s metal than anything else on its 1994 debut. That's not necessarily a bad thing, however, as there's more than enough energy and attitude here to satisfy all but the most stringent purists. Tracks like the driving opener "No Way Out," the grungy "Waiting for the Next Big Parade," and the frenetic "Frankie" all pack plenty of wallop, aided by lead singer Jesse Malin's sneering vocals. The songs sometimes plow on long after the band has run out of ideas, as though the members of D Generation believe they can maintain momentum with nothing more than bravado (and they almost pull it off). Far from original, D Generation proves to be an entertaining listen nonetheless, and will most certainly be enjoyed by anyone who was baffled by the inability of Hanoi Rocks to break through to a wider audience. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide
