C4

The person who wrote the review below slamming this CD is most likey associated in some way with Tom Holland, the singer from MAB's former band "Holland." The songs on this CD are not just "Holland" songs as stated above. Many of the tracks are re makes of songs Michael wrote with several other bands. Michaels solos on this CD are super fast, tasteful and precise as ever. His guitar sound is mean and articulate. This is a great CD for those wanting to here some of Michael's songs written with other Artists specifically with vocals in mind.

These are by far the best songs Michael Angelo Batio has ever been a part of, but his band does not do them justice! The original versions of these songs were recorded in 1985 by Holland as an album entitled Little Monsters, which featured ex-Steppenwolf / B'zz vocalist Tom Holland, Bassist Joey Cetner, Drummer Brad Rohrssen, and the guitarist then known as Mike Batio. That album was produced by Tom Werman (Motley Crue's producer in the 80's), and is among the best hard rock albums released in that decade. The C4 versions of these songs do not to compare - even Batio's guitar sound is much better than what you will find here.