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by paulr19520
28 Oct, 2020Most favourable review
Surprisingly good effort from the veteran rockers.
First album in 19 years for the Oyster Boys and what a corker it is too! Although only Eric and Buck remain from the early classic line-up, The Symbol Remains packs a mighty powerful punch from two guys now in their early to mid 70s, ably assisted by the three who've been part of the current BOC for quite a few years now. Richie, in particular, plays a stellar part, both in writing some of the songs as well as some lead vocals. 14 tracks in total though if truth be told, a couple are filler material that actually would've been better left off the final cut. Long time BOC fans will find lots to be happy with here, though as always, the Bouchard brothers plus of course the late Allen Lanier, are sadly missed. 4.5 stars.
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by davistephen-12
09 Dec, 2020Most critical review
It's ok
Finally, gave in to all the hype surrounding the release of the new album and the verdict..... It's ok, nothing to get excited over, it's great that the band are still going and able to produce new material, but for those of us who have been on board since the beginning, there's nothing here that's going to tempt me away from listening to the early material when I want to listen to BOC.
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by nickhala
28 Oct, 2020
20 years since last album, worth the wait!
Great album from BOC Been together since 1968 Still touring Still producing their special brand of rock 14 rocking tracks
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by raysteph-89
14 Mar, 2021
Sterling return to form for veteran rockers
This album is a good return to form for these veteran rockers. Far more to this bunch that [Don't Fear] The Reaper. First track is maybe below par but from then on it is a really strong set.
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by markgeorge123
14 Oct, 2020
Worth the 19 year wait!
I first saw BOC when I was 17 in 1978 and have been a fan of their music ever since. It's been 19 years since their last album release and with the 2 remaining founder members now 75 and 72 years of age my expectations were not particularly high! I have to say though this album exceeded my expectations by far! BOC - On Tour FOREVER
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by spudtoddler
25 Nov, 2020
BOC Symbol Remains
It is ok but I certainly won’t give it classic status. First studio album for ca. 20 years. For me there are too many weakly construed and poorly composed numbers and little in the way of guitar solos throughout which I was looking forward to. Feels as though it has been rushed. Pity.
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by blinddogfaulkner
28 Oct, 2020
Awesome.
Awesome, a great Blue Oyster Cult record that should keep fans of any BOC era happy.
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by 56grandad
11 Nov, 2020
Real BOC for the fans
Worth the 19 year wait for new songs.BOC at their best.well put together recordings.
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by debbihillye_0
20 Nov, 2020
Relevant
Love it - good rock from start to finish
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by kennethmw
09 Jun, 2021
Back to form
A great album, I wasn't disappointed 😀
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