Music Review - Lizzy Borden

Most may not know this, but Lizzy Borden has recently released another new album, Appointment with Death (AWD). Like all Lizzy albums before it, AWD features some great vocal licks from one of the truly under appreciated singers of my day. I remember hearing my first Lizzy song while sitting in my car listening to an obscure metal station. Each Friday night there was a 2 hour metal block that was over the top metal from a majority of bands that were relative unknowns. American Metal was the song that got me started on Lizzy Borden, and I have followed them from that one summer night in my car.

Throughout my High School years, it was common to hear Lizzy pumped through my stereo. Hardly a day went by that I didn't listen to at least one Lizzy song. I bought each tape as they came out. Eventually, cassette tapes started to go the way of the Do Do, and the Compact Disc became popular. I made it my mission to get each and every Lizzy Album on CD. It took a lot of looking through bargain bins at second hand stores, but I eventually found each album on CD. The last coming when I visited my brother in Mason City, and found Menace to Society at a CD trader store.

A few years ago, I was able to fulfill a dream of mine when several friends and I went to Clinton Iowa and saw Lizzy live. This was not a typical show. At this point in time, Lizzy's style of music had been gone for several years, and frankly, people just weren't interested. This played to our advantage. On that evening, Lizzy played for a crowd of about 15 people at the Pig Pen in Clinton. Interestingly, half the crowd consisted of my friends and myself. Can you imagine, finally getting to see one of the bands that you idolized growing up, basically playing a private show just for you! I don't think I will ever forget the fun that I had that night, and I know that getting the opportunity to meet and talk with Lizzy, Joey Scott, and Alex after the show will always stick with me. Sadly, Alex Nelson was killed in and automobile accident a month later.

If you get the chance, I suggest finding a copy of Appointment with Death, and giving it a listen. You won't be disappointed.