{"id":22607,"date":"2012-10-05T05:58:13","date_gmt":"2012-10-05T10:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=22607"},"modified":"2013-02-05T16:37:49","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T21:37:49","slug":"ian-gillan-and-tony-iommi-whocares-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/ian-gillan-and-tony-iommi-whocares-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi | WhoCares<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Steve Patrick<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"WhoCares\"Humanitarianism and metal music are rarely closely associated (except for the glory of Hear \u2019n Aid, of course). However, in 2011 Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi, two metal legends, assembled a group of musicians under the moniker of WhoCares<\/em> to raise money to rebuild a music school in Gyumri, Armenia after the city was destroyed in an earthquake in 1988. Actually, Gillan has been involved in the Armenian relief efforts ever since the earthquake.<\/p>\n

The all-star group of players performing on the two original songs on this 2-disc collection is quite an impressive lineup. WhoCares<\/em> is made up of the late Jon Lord on keyboards, ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newstead and Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, HIM guitarist Mikko Lindstr\u00f6m, Gillan on vocals and Iommi on lead guitar. Earlier the two original songs \u201cOut of My Mind\u201d and \u201cHoly Water\u2019 were released as a 2-song single.<\/p>\n

The success of the single prompted Gillan and Iommi to expand on the new songs and release this WhoCares<\/em> double-album. The material across these two discs will delight any Gillan and Iommi fan as it features classic tracks, deep cuts, and previously unreleased songs. Predictably, Born Again<\/em> material is represented by the inclusion of \u201cZero the Hero\u201d and \u201cTrashed\u201d (although the version here is from the Gillan\u2019s Inn<\/em> album). <\/p>\n

Gillan\u2019s offerings in this collection are decidedly more diverse musically than Iommi\u2019s. The exotic sounding \u201cGet Away,\u201d a collaboration with Greek singer Michalis Rakintzis offers a nice counterbalance to the album\u2019s heavier material. There is even a track that features Dr. John playing piano with Gillan on vocals. Also, the acoustic radio version of Purple\u2019s classic \u201cWhen A Blind Man Cries\u201d is an absolutely haunting version and really demonstrates the diversity of the song.<\/p>\n

Fans of Iommi\u2019s most recent collaboration with Glenn Hughes will enjoy this collection as well as there are two previously unreleased tracks from the Fused sessions. These tracks are far and away the heaviest songs present in this collection. Also, \u201cAnno Mundi\u201d from the Black Sabbath album Tyr seems to be included at random and does not fit very well as a result. <\/p>\n

Any fan of hard rock or heavy metal will have a smile on their faces when hearing Ronnie James Dio trade vocals with Gillan on the included live version of \u201cSmoke on the Water\u201d from the Royal Albert Hall in 1999. Additionally, diehard Purple fans will be delighted to hear the rare jam \u201cDick Pimple\u201d released formally for the first time here.<\/p>\n

This WhoCares<\/em> collection is a great collection for longtime fans of either Gillan or Iommi and their related output. The price of this collection is well worth it for the rare tracks alone, but is especially worth it when considering that this is in fact a charity album. Everyone wins when you can buy quality music and help out someone in need. WhoCares<\/em>? You should.<\/p>\n

Genre: Metal<\/p>\n

Track List:<\/p>\n

Disc 1
\n1. \u2018Out of My Mind\u2019
\n2. \u2018Zero the Hero\u2019
\n3. \u2018Trashed\u2019
\n4. \u2018Get Away\u2019
\n5. \u2018Slip Away\u2019
\n6. \u2018Don\u2019t Hold Me Back\u2019
\n7. \u2018She Thinks It\u2019s a Crime\u2019
\n8. \u201dEasy Come Easy Go\u2019
\n9. \u2018Smoke on the Water\u2019<\/p>\n

Disc 2
\n1. \u2018Holy Water\u2019
\n2. \u2018Anno Munde\u2019
\n3. \u2018Let it Down Easy\u2019
\n4. \u2018Hole in My Vest\u2019
\n5. \u2018Can\u2019t Believe You Wanna Leave Me\u2019
\n6. \u2018Can I Get a Witness\u2019
\n7. \u2018No Laughing in Heaven\u2019
\n8. \u2018When a Blind Man Cries\u2019
\n9. \u2018Dick Pimple\u2019<\/p>\n

Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment<\/p>\n

Web: www.gillan.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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