Break out the ouija board and extra-hold hair spray -- because
Stand Up and Shout puts you front row center to
Ronnie James Dio's illustrious career. A mighty two-and-a-half-hour surge of molten metal,
Stand Up and Shout begins with the classic rock/
Stones-y blues-rock of
Elf and makes a headlong voyage into his now infamous stints as lead vocalist of
Black Sabbath and
Rainbow before making a right-hand turn into one of metal's most successful solo careers. With theatrical live performances and tales of lasers, dragons, and holy divers,
Dio captivated the mythical minds of a generation and in turn made him one of metal's most beloved singers. With generous photography and track-by-track liner notes from the man himself,
Stand Up and Shout is easily the most comprehensive anthology of his resumé, and quite simply a long overdue tribute to one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide