Name: Angry Machines by Dio
Brand: Dio
SKU: 4050538438734
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Originally released on Mayhem in 1996, then reissued by Spitfire in 2000, Angry Machines was Dio's first effort away from Warner/Reprise, and it does find Ronnie James Dio looking for subtle ways to push into new territory. The lyrics mostly avoid Dio's familiar medieval-fantasy D&D obsessions, instead directing their attention to more real-world concerns (albeit with the same sense of drama). Similarly, there aren't many of the gothic neo-classicisms present on the band's best-known output; and while there are a few progressive sections, Angry Machines is more of a straightforward metal record, full of pounding rhythms and guitars along with plenty of wailing by Ronnie James Dio. The main problem is that the band often seems to concentrate on sound more than songwriting -- the album sounds good while it's playing, but not enough of the riffs or melodies stick with the listener afterwards to judge it a complete return to form. Yet there are enough moments here to make it worth the time of Dio diehards.
© Steve Huey /TiVo

1. Institutional Man

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Composer: Ronnie James Dio
Vinnie Appice
Tracy Grijalva; Composer

2. Don't Tell The Kids

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Goldy
Scott Warren; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Ronnie James Dio
Tracy Grijalva
Vinnie Appice; Composer

3. Black

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Scott Warren
Craig Goldy; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Tracy Grijalva
Jeff Pilson
Ronnie James Dio
Vinnie Appice; Composer

4. Hunter Of The Heart

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Goldy
Scott Warren; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Ronnie James Dio
Tracy Grijalva
Vinnie Appice; Composer

5. Stay Out Of My Mind

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Goldy
Scott Warren; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Ronnie James Dio
Tracy Grijalva
Vinnie Appice; Composer

6. Big Sister

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Scott Warren
Craig Goldy; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Tracy Grijalva
Jeff Pilson
Ronnie James Dio
Vinnie Appice; Composer

7. Double Monday

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Goldy
Scott Warren; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Grijalva
Vincent Appice
Robbie James Dio; Composer

8. Golden Rules

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Goldy
Scott Warren; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Ronnie James Dio
Tracy Grijalva
Vinnie Appice; Composer

9. Dying In America

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Scott Warren
Craig Goldy; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Tracy Grijalva
Jeff Pilson
Ronnie James Dio
Vinnie Appice; Composer

10. This Is Your Life

by Dio

Primary Artist: Dio; Main Performer
Bass: Rudy Sarzo; Performer
Drums: Simon Wright; Performer
Guitar: Craig Goldy; Performer
Keyboard: Scott Warren
Craig Goldy; Performer
Percussion: Simon Wright; Performer
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio; Performer
Composer: Ronnie James Dio
Tracy Grijalva
Vinnie Appice
Dio
Grijalva; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, New Wave of British Heavy Metal

Label

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 3, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4050538438734

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Notification

Angry Machines

1. Institutional Man

2. Don't Tell The Kids

3. Black

4. Hunter Of The Heart

5. Stay Out Of My Mind

6. Big Sister

7. Double Monday

8. Golden Rules

9. Dying In America

10. This Is Your Life

Technical Specifications

Angry Machines

Product information

Release options

1. Institutional Man

2. Don't Tell The Kids

3. Black

4. Hunter Of The Heart

5. Stay Out Of My Mind

6. Big Sister

7. Double Monday

8. Golden Rules

9. Dying In America

10. This Is Your Life

Technical Specifications