Warrior Soul Albums (7)
'Destroy the War Machine'
Release Date 7/14/2009
Tracks 8
Label Acetate
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What The Critics Say
Upon reading the liner notes that accompany this collection of Warrior Soul's unused demos and outtakes, one is struck by the severe bitterness of their author, bandleader Kory Clarke. An unrelenting political activist, Clarke was a true punk at heart whose gravest mistake was positioning his band within the reigning heavy metal fashion trends of the early '90s, rather than pursuing the destructive post-punk ethos closer to his heart. A prolific songwriter (as proven by this extensive collection), Clarke was equally capable of gripping social commentary ("Last Decade, Dead Century," "American") and pointless utopian ramblings ("5 Ways to the Gutter" and the two hidden tracks at album's end). Some of which may have seemed revolutionary when written but now sound like Bart Simpson waxing philosophical. The quality of the material contained herein varies wildly, but for every two or three throwaway tracks, Warrior Soul still offers a semi-compelling nugget like "NYC Girl" or "Turn On." These are outtakes after all. For fanatics only. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
'Space Age Playboys'
Release Date 10/31/1994
Tracks 13
Label Music For Nations
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What The Critics Say
Space Age Playboys was intended open a new chapter for Warrior Soul. Following their disastrous parting with Geffen Records, the embattled hard rockers underwent several personnel changes in an attempt to put their troubles behind them once and for all, including the addition of two new guitarists to replace the departed John Ricco. Always one to have his finger on the pulse of new trends, temperamental frontman Kory Clarke announced that the new-and-improved lineup's first offering, 1995's Space Age Playboys, would travel uncharted creative waters, anticipating the cyber-punk movement. But correct as he was about that (well, the punk part anyway), Clarke and company once again managed to somehow miss their own boat and the album barely made a dent in the pop conscience. New label Futurist's poor distribution probably contributed to this predicament (while Geffen employees no doubt laughed themselves senseless), because energetic new material like "The Drug," "Let's Get Wasted," and "Rotten Soul" ranked with the band's best work, falling just short of their landmark debut of five years before. All to no avail, unfortunately, and after briefly adopting the album's title as their new name, the band would finally go their separate ways. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Warrior Soul's fourth album Chill Pill had a few good moments, like the single "Shock Um Down," but it's too similar to their first three albums to make much an impact to anyone outside of dedicated hair-metal fans. Nevetheless, the best moments -- like the group's technically ambitious guitar leads and topical lyrics -- confirm that Warrior Soul is an individual band within their genre. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
'Salutations from the Ghetto Nation'
Release Date 1/1/1992
Tracks 12
Label David Geffen Co.
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What The Critics Say
Warrior Soul wasted no time getting down to business on their third album, Salutations From the Ghetto Nation; they make up for their distractedly unfocused sophomore effort by exploding into life with the powerful, circular riff of opener "Love Destruction," arguably the best single of the group's career. In what amounts to a near-perfect first half, the pulsating power chords of "Blown" and "Shine Like It" revisit the relentless intensity of the band's impressive debut before giving way to the amazingly direct and message-free punk rock energy of "Punk and Belligerent" and "Ass Kickin'." Sadly, some of the most refreshingly unique moments of the band's career are pretty much spoiled by the lackluster string of songs that follow, sinking the remainder of the album in lumbering, uninspired epics topped with Clarke's political whining. A tale of two halves, Salutations would continue Warrior Soul's career slide and set the stage for their creative low-point with 1993's Chill Pill. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
'Drugs, God and the New Republic'
Release Date 5/28/1991
Tracks 12
Label Geffen
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What The Critics Say
Another band that breaks the stereotype of what heavy metal should sound like, they are very political and strong throughout, yet are still a band with a bright future in store. ~ John Book, All Music Guide
'Last Decade Dead Century'
Release Date 1/1/1989
Tracks 11
Label David Geffen Co.
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What The Critics Say
Incredible stuff on the technical side, it's unusual yet diverse. ~ John Book, All Music Guide
