New Religion (2010)
The second album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2010 by the Italian label Frontiers Records. The album shows a more mature and polished sound, with more melodic and harmonic elements. The album includes 12 tracks, such as "Rock and a Hard Place", "My Medicine", "21 'Til I Die" and "Blame It on Love". The album also features a cover of the song "The Witching Hour" by the Swedish band Easy Action. The line-up of the band changed after Vic Zino left the band in 2009 to join Hardcore Superstar, and was replaced by Andy Dawson.
Riot Avenue (2012)
The third album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2012 by Frontiers Records. The album has a rawer and heavier sound, with less keyboards and more guitars. The album contains 11 tracks, such as "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot", "Fire It Up", "Downtown" and "Only the Dead Know". The album is considered to be somewhat of a dark horse album by some fans and critics, but it also includes some of their best songs. The line-up of the band remained the same as the previous album.
Crazy Lixx (2014)
The fourth album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2014 by Frontiers Records. The album is a self-titled one, and it marks a return to the more melodic and catchy style of their earlier albums. The album features 11 tracks, such as "Hell Raising Women", "Sound of the Loud Minority", "Girls of the '80s" and "All Looks, No Hooks". The album also includes a bonus track called "Heroes Are Forever", which is a re-recorded version of their debut single. The line-up of the band changed again after Loke Rivano and Andy Dawson left the band in 2013, and were replaced by Jens SjÃholm (bass) and Edd Liam (guitar).
Ruff Justice (2017)
The fifth album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2017 by Frontiers Records. The album is inspired by the soundtracks of the action movies from the '80s and '90s, such as Top Gun, Rocky IV, Cobra and Beverly Hills Cop. The album contains 10 tracks, such as "Wild Child", "XIII", "Killer" and "Live Before I Die". The album also features a cover of the song "Kiss of Judas" by the Finnish band Stratovarius. The line-up of the band changed once more after Edd Liam left the band in 2016, and was replaced by Jens Lundgren.
Forever Wild (2019)
The sixth album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2019 by Frontiers Records. The album continues the style of their previous album, with more anthemic and catchy songs that pay tribute to the '80s hard rock scene. The album includes 10 tracks, such as "Wicked", "Break Out", "Silent Thunder" and "She's Wearing Yesterday's Face". The album also features a bonus track called "Call to Action", which is a re-recorded version of their song "Heroes Are Forever" with new lyrics. The line-up of the band remained the same as the previous album.
Street Lethal (2021)
The seventh and latest album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2021 by Frontiers Records. The album is a homage to the street racing culture and the movies that portray it, such as Fast and Furious, Gone in 60 Seconds, Speed and Drive. The album features 10 tracks, such as "Anthem for America", "Street Lethal", "Turbocharged" and "Racing with the Devil". The album also features a cover of the song "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins, which was the theme song of the movie Top Gun. The line-up of the band changed for the last time after Jens SjÃholm left the band in 2020, and was replaced by Christopher Olsson.
Live in Stockholm (2016)
The only live album of Crazy Lixx was released in 2016 by Frontiers Records. The album was recorded at the Debaser Strand club in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 4, 2015. The album features 15 tracks, which cover songs from all their studio albums up to that point. The album also includes a bonus DVD with the video footage of the concert. The line-up of the band for this live performance was Danny Rexon (vocals), Jens Lundgren (guitar), Edd Liam (guitar), Jens SjÃholm (bass) and JoÃl Cirera (drums).
Heroes Are Forever (2006)
The only single of Crazy Lixx was released in 2006 by Swedmetal Records. The single features two tracks, which are "Heroes Are Forever" and "Do or Die". The single was the first official release of the band, and it showcases their early sound and style. The line-up of the band for this single was Danny Rexon (vocals), Vic Zino (guitar), Loke Rivano (bass) and JoÃl Cirera (drums).
Conclusion
Crazy Lixx is a band that has been keeping the spirit of '80s hard rock and glam metal alive for almost two decades. The band has released seven studio albums, one live album and one single, with each one having its own identity and theme. The band has also gone through several line-up changes, but they have always maintained their core sound and vision. Crazy Lixx is a band that deserves more recognition and appreciation from the rock fans around the world.
If you want to learn more about Crazy Lixx, you can visit their official website, their Facebook page, their Instagram account or their Wikipedia page. You can also listen to their music on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music or Deezer.
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