{"product_id":"mad-at-the-world-seasons-of-love-tropic-glow-vinyl-2024-retroactive-remastered-hard-rock","title":"Mad At the World - Seasons of Love (Tropic Glow Vinyl, 2024, Retroactive) Remastered Hard Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*P\u003c\/span\u003eurchase hassle-free low cost insurance at checkout which covers your entire order against damage. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YPrhAq_mAB0?si=7oL1siicSlyjSUQu\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kS55UQM6k_w?si=qRzti-G-UYwSScCf\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRV2009 MAD AT THE WORLD - SEASON OF LOVE Vinyl 637405142792\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT \u003cem\u003eSEASONS OF LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey've still got that singer (Roger Rose) but most everything else has changed, and now play near-metal guitar rock with buzz saw axes and drums that hit you in the chest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e                   \u003cstrong\u003eTony Cummings \/ Cross Rhythms Music (U.K.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe next three outings reflect the band’s second phase. Gritty guitars rule, keyboards are all but banished, and real drums replace synthesized rhythm machines. Rose also tones \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003edown his faux British accent and acquires more of the vocal snarl of a Jim Morrison or Billy Idol. \u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eMark Allan Powell  \/ Encyclopedia of CCM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocate this album wherever it can be found as it remains one the best Christian Alternative Albums in existence, regardless of the time period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                       \u003cstrong\u003e Wayne Myatt \/ Jesus Freak Hideout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released 1990, Alarma Records\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Legends Remastered Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst time ever on Vinyl (Tropic Glow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 200 copies!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst album of the band's second era of fusing hard and alternative rock with very little synthesizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fans of Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult, Billy Idol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**MAD AT THE WORLD - Seasons of Love Vinyl Reissue**  \u003cbr\u003e**Retroactive Records - Legends Remastered Series**  \u003cbr\u003e**Limited to 200 Units | First Time Ever on Vinyl**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists evolve, and with that evolution comes the opportunity to explore new creative paths. Mad At The World did just that with their 1990 release, \"Seasons of Love,\" shifting from their late 80s techno roots to embrace a bold hard rock sound. Now, for the first time ever, Retroactive Records proudly presents this landmark album on vinyl, pressed on stunning Tropic Glow-colored vinyl and limited to just 200 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Seasons of Love\" marked a transformative moment for the band, surprising fans who expected the familiar dance-alternative sound. Instead, they were met with a powerful hard rock album that showcased Mad At The World's musical depth. The album kicks off with \"The Narrow Road,\" a track with echoes of The Cult, exploring the journey of self-discovery and realignment. The title track brings a beautiful acoustic melody with a Spanish flair, a nod to their alternative roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandout tracks like the fierce \"City of Anger,\" the balanced \"When the Wind Blows,\" and \"Marshmallow Land,\" with Randy Rose's commanding vocals, highlight the band's new direction. \"Summer's Gone\" delivers poignant reflection, while \"So Insane\" tackles the harsh realities of drug abuse with raw intensity. The album concludes with a reprise of \"Seasons of Love,\" a dynamic reimagining that hints at the band's future evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reissue includes a 12x12 full-color lyrics insert, offering fans an immersive experience. \"Seasons of Love\" defies simple genre classification, blending hard rock, alternative, and a touch of their techno origins. This limited-edition vinyl will captivate old fans and draw new ones, appealing to lovers of The Cult, Danzig, The Cure, and alternative rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss your chance to own this piece of music history. With only 200 copies available, this Tropic Glow vinyl edition of \"Seasons of Love\" is a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Secure your copy and rediscover the magic of Mad At The World's iconic album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Narrow Road    3:39\u003cbr\u003eSeasons Of Love    4:51\u003cbr\u003eCity Of Anger    5:34\u003cbr\u003eWhen The Wind Blows    5:38\u003cbr\u003eMarshmallow Land    2:58\u003cbr\u003eSummer's Gone    3:06\u003cbr\u003ePromised Land (The Deception Of Drugs)    5:24\u003cbr\u003eSo Insane    3:22\u003cbr\u003eIt's Not A Joke    3:27\u003cbr\u003eThe Love That Never Fades    4:05\u003cbr\u003eSeasons Of Love (Reprise)    5:04\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Narrow Road\/Seasons Of Love\/City Of Anger\/When The Wind Blows\/Marshmallow Land\/Summer's Gone\/Promised Land (The Deception Of Drugs)\/So Insane\/It's Not A Joke\/The Love That Never Fades\/Seasons Of Love (Reprise)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eSouthern California’s Mad At The World (MATW) is widely viewed as a modern\/alternative rock band- derivative of Depeche Mode influenced electronic dance music and techno rock with a strong emphasis on synthesizers, drum machine loops and sampling.  Hence, musical direction to the group’s Frontline Records first two albums\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMad At The World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlowers In The Rain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 1987 and 1988, respectively.  Beginning with 1990 Alarma Records third album\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons Of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, however, MATW - drawing its name from 1 John 2:16 (Love not the world, neither the things of the world) - reinvented itself as a hard rock act with the goal of a sound more amiable toward live performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eThe group traces to 1987 and founding members and brothers Roger (lead vocals, keyboards, guitars, synthesizer and drum programming \u0026amp; percussion) and Randy (lead vocals, drum programming \u0026amp; percussion) Rose, whom were joined by Mike Pendleton (guitars \u0026amp; percussion) on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMad At The World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlowers In The Rain\u003c\/em\u003e.  In order to help MATW realize a heavier sound, the trio recruited Brent Gordon (lead \u0026amp; rhythm guitar) for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons Of Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand equally hard rocking follow up releases\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoomerang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1991 and also Alarma) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough The Forest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1992 but Frontline).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eLong out of print and a hard to find collectors item,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons Of Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas re-mastered (courtesy of Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound) and re-issued by Retroactive Records in November of 2024 on CD (300 copies) and vinyl (200).  A multi page mini booklet with lyrics and detailed liner notes (CD) and 12X12 full color insert (vinyl) attributes to Scott Waters (No Life Til Metal Graphics).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eOpener “The Narrow Gate” does a good job reflecting the new MATW hard rock proclivity.  The song opens to searing open-air guitar that gives way to fiery impetus, as Roger Rose unveils his modern tinged but complementary classic tenor vocal style and Randy Rose and Pendleton provide the vehement timekeeping and hardy bass, respectively.  Gordon proves every bit the force with his feverish lead guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eInterestingly, album makes an about-face to the acoustic laced “Seasons Of Love”, which finds MATW revealing a deft acoustic touch in the form of a benevolent melody and poignant emotion to hold sway.  Quality is such the song deserves honors as albums title track.  That said, further values manifests in the closing hard rock ‘reprise’ to “Seasons Of Love” I actually like better.  Yes, I take to both, but my opinion is the track listing would have flowed more evenly if the acoustic rendering with its lighter form and reserved tempo was used as the ‘reprise’ instead.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst comes the seed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen it’s sown and it’s living, then it’s grown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoon a flower will appear, but the end is getting near\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the wind will blow and take the seeds far away\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut in the changes yet to come, and the songs yet to be sung\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThough I might not understand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI believe there is a plan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJesus open up my eyes and show me the way straight through\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“City Of Anger” is this reviewer’s choice cut.  It proves a perfect combining of metal and the modern, grooving its span as vexed riffs direct the galled scene and lucrative hooks serve to entice on immediate listen.  One cannot help but appreciate manner in which MATW sounds at home in a heavier rocking environs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“When The Wind Blows” tempers pace to a melodic hard rock heading.  No, this one might not hit quite hard as some - guitars while still prominent back from the previous metal propensity - but elevates delectable harmonies and upholds melody of an equal radio friendly form.  This is the second song in a row to find the group hitting its creative stride.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime’s all we need, so they say\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut does love ever go away?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill it light the darkness that falls around us?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStill, we only have one thing left\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe can say leave it all behind us and go our separate ways\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the wind blows\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think it’s you in the air\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery sunset reminds me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat you’re not there\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“Marshmallow Land” is first of three cuts fronted by Randy Rose.  He contrasts with a lower register and soulful style many compare to Glenn Danzig.  Hence, manner in which his two highly recommended (and also recently Retroactive re-released) solo albums\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSacrificium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1991) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHealing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1993) bring a Danzig stoner hard rock vibe.  “Marshmallow Land” is in somewhat similar form, albeit faster with a prompt groove and aggressive clime to rate with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons Of Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheaviest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“Summer’s Gone” is only song I tend to pass.  No, far from bad and not necessarily filler, but at three acoustic minutes in my opinion it is not given time to build and develop as it should, at least in comparison to the punctual depth to the finer acoustic version to “Seasons Of Love”.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou waited so long\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou tried, and prayed, and stayed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou were strong\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe life that I would live\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou always found a way to forgive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Get on your knees and crawl, I’ll have it all my way or not at all’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat’s how I felt before\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUntil the day she walked out that door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“Promised Land (The Deception Of Drugs)” is a glossy melodic hard rocker not unlike “When The Wind Blows” in which guitars play a reduced role.  Strength resides in the defined melody and emotional vocals, with former rooted in the procurable and latter pointing to a semi-ballad basis.  I take to the mid-point instrumental run with guitar rhythms of a classical nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eSecond Randy Rose vocal cut “So Insane” takes a short (three and half minute) full-throttle speed based heading.  Guitars return to a metal form, as tempo aligns with the frenzied and artist reaches down to add some stout fortitude to his delivery.  This one would sound at home on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSacrificium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHealing\u003c\/em\u003e.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou are wonderful, you are beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’re a human, a precious soul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can’t believe you wanna give your life away\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo some drug that’s gonna take control, yeah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Cause life was given to you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was a gift from God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd you should be living straight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd if you don’t get off of that road to hell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePretty soon it’s gonna be too late\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eLikewise, with final Randy Rose fronted piece “It’s Not A Joke”.  It tempers initiative to the mid-tempo in traversing modern rock territory but to fault in representing second song not my cup of tea.  Perhaps due to the overdone modern aspects, found in fuzzy guitars that do not quite touch upon hard rock, but I struggle to embrace this one with repeat play.  That said, I se those whose tastes trend towards the modern taking to “It’s Not A Joke”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eFinal acoustic cut “The Love That Never Fades” is a winner.  Along with the acoustic version to albums title track, it proves the MATW sound fits nicely within an acoustic format in rating with the finer songs here.  I revere the robust melody along with the periodic instrumental moments and message based around Gods love:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI don’t want a love that comes and then it goes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne day its here and then the next day it disappears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s gotta last for eternity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd if it comes from above\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen it’s holy, perfect, righteous love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove is forgiveness, patience and kindness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercy that never fades\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaithful and holy, pure and devoted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the love God made\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons Of Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eequates to a solid hard rock with light modern and acoustic lacings album.  Yes, there are a couple songs not to my taste, but otherwise it proves musically consistent, keeping in mind others might embrace the tracks in which I pass.  The Roger (modern classic tenor) and Randy (gritty mid-ranged) Rose vocal trade off works well, as does the supporting cast of guitarist Brent Gordon and bassist Mike Pendleton.  If you are like me and overlooked\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons Of Love\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eback in the day or are interested in an upgraded version to the album, make the Retroactive re-issue a priority purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eReview by Andrew Rockwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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