May 2008
8 posts
Club Ninja by Blue Öyster Cult : Reviews and... →
This site shows just how divisive Club Ninja was. Some fans appreciated and understand the direction the band was taking (like yours truly), while others didnt. Such as this person: “Two of the songs not written by the band (Make Rock Not War and White Flags), I think would have suited fore example Iron Maiden better then BÖC!”
Club Ninja review at Progarchives.com →
I post this review stricly for archival purposes. Obviously I disagree with this 2-star review - Club Ninja IS progressive music. It stands on its own amongst the giants of progressive rock and that’s where this reviewer got it wrong. At least they give props the the best songs on the album. Otherwise read at your own risk, Club Ninja fans.
Paris, France 1986
Club Ninja was released in early January 1986. The band travelled to Europe shortly thereafter to begin a world tour to promote the album. Below is a setlist from the Mutualité in Paris on 1/27/86. As you can see the band was mixing up their sets with new Club Ninja material and old BÖC staples. 1. RUReady 2 Rock 2. Dominance & Submission 3. ETI 4. Buck’s Boogie 5. White Flags 6. Take Me...
April 2008
7 posts
