TYTAN: Blind Men and Fools. RARE 2nd hand 12″ check audio + video!! NWOBHM. Check a video of the 12″ for sale. RECOMMENDED!

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TYTAN: ‘BLIND MEN AND FOOLS’ RARE 12″ NWOBHM RARE 12″ ON KAMAFLAGE RECORDS

TITLE
A1 BLIND MEN AND FOOLS
B1 BALLED OF EDWARD CASE
B2 SAD MAN

LABEL KAMAFLAGE RECORDS MADE IN ENGLAND
CAT No KAMA 6
MATRIX A1 / B2

THIS PAPER SLEEVE IS VERY THIN AND IT IS VERY RARE TO SEE ONE WITH NO SPLITS OR TEARS

The tytanic break-up of Angel Witch gives us this
I hope you realize the cost of your decision, cant you see that you were wrong

When the internal order of almighty Angel Witch began experiencing problems sometime in 81 (or probably before), drummer Dave Dufort and bassist Kevin skidz’ Riddles evaded burning at the stake and formed Tytan, an eventual five-piece that is at times a little more commercial than the group theyd left, but in other instances flex larger muscles.

Normally a disparaging branding, the records commercialism isnt a sin to the music. In fact, it really only penetrates the extremely catchy title track, a cut that infiltrated my regular playlist years ago and only gets more admiration from me as time passes. Blind Men and Fools is one of those breakout hits that never got spotted, a description that sounds dangerously death knell-ish. Nah, this is a really cool tune. Vocalist Kal Swan steers clear of the hairless, adolescent tone typifying the days metal crowd including former AW band mate Kevin Heybourne and sets roots in a more masculine tenor on par with, but not really reminiscent of, future Omen frontman J.D. Kimball. The contagious, backing vocal-woven chorus is the chandelier that sheds light on the songs epic, vocally soared launch and its tough-skinned verse that strides with much confidence. Sounding anything but British, its one of those pieces that never should have fallen into uncharted waters and every time I give it a foot up and out, its usually well received.

The Ballad of Edward Chase is hastily paced with a story thats fleshed out just as swiftly, a spectacle as hard as anything AW previously commanded and with vibrancy even Ozzys best hauler of the time would have difficulty outrunning. Steve Gibbs bridges the handful of rhythmic breaks with some electrified solos which sets up the rest of the story, alienated from the rest of the track and along similar lines to the tale chronicled like the intro to Kisss Detroit Rock City or the interlude of Meat Loafs Bat out of Hell the ignition of a motorcycle or car, then a detonation oddly enough the song finishes with the same explosive pace, as if the tragedy didnt actually happen. Heretical, recycled laughter fades out the end. Strange.

The 12 version also features Sad Men, a track that starts out acoustically fragile with Swans vocals swimming delicately in a loftier, higher-toned pool. Both elements are emotionally fueled, so far the real ballad of the ep, but when a main riff bent heavily around Sabbaths Heaven and Hell-era, or even the forbidding chorus of their former bands Sorcerers, drawls through, it suddenly turns into something more mischievous, or even intimately blacker. Now logically complimented with compelling Dio-esque vocals, this turn of events turns yet again, regaining and ending on the songs original frailty.

With lyrics not as grim as Angel Witchs, Tytan proved they could write songs that mattered on a larger level; creations with emotion, fire, and infectiousness. But despite the AV birthright, Blind Men and Fools is a bit of a surprise release. A minor one, of course, but still very enjoyable from a somewhat eclectic style that, with these three tracks, sounded more veteran than it was.

I have this sneaking suspicion that the eps title, song and its lyrics, with its Liar(s)-chanted chorus, has something to do with the men Riddles and Dufort left behind.

Not to be confused with Tryton, Tyton, or any of the Titans

Rough Justice features a couple of notable contributors; Kevin Riddles (ex-Angel Witch) on bass, and Kal Swan on vocals.  Swan later went on to form the band Lion, which released a couple of overlooked “hair” metal albums in the ’80s, as well as record the super-awesome Transformers (Theme) for 1986′s The Transformers: The Movie.  Kal Swan was a good singer, with a real touch of aristocracy in his voice.

A nice mix of styles, strong performances, and catchy tunage make this 12″ a desirable addition to any NWOBHM record collection.