Poison

Power to the People

The Kings of Glam return.

Review Score:

(8/10)
Essentially this is another "greatest hits live" record with five new studio recordings. Those five new studio recordings are really the only reason to buy 'PTTP' in my book. They are all very fun to listen to thus proving that C.C.'s return as Poison's one and only original guitarist was definitely NOT a waste. Interestingly, C.C. makes his lead vocal debut on "I Hate Every Bone In Your Body But Mine" which is a good, simple party song but I still prefer Bret's four tunes that preceeded it.

Those who are not that familar with Poison as a band, let me tell you straight up that you are better off checking out their greatest hits cd first which will give you a much better understanding of how the band really sounds like, how they have progressed and so forth. Really 'Power To The People' is a collector's souvenir. The sound quality (or lack of) on the live tunes is absolutely pathetic and if you are interested in hearing a much better quality live performance from Poison, then buy 'Swallow This Live' which is fifty times better than the one's on here.

The bottom line: If you are unfamiliar with Poison at this point, go with their greatest hits. If you are a diehard fan (not casual) of Poison like I am, then 'Power To The People' is a must because not only does it mark the return of C.C. Deville as lead guitarist, but it also marks the return of the real Poison. Look out fans, 'Hollyweird' is coming our way in two months!...

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