tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315879962024-03-17T05:07:15.500+00:00Hard Rock / AOR HeavenAOR, Melodic Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock collectiblesCamelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.comBlogger770125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-13382848567985686062021-08-12T04:00:00.000+00:002021-08-12T20:30:59.483+00:00MICHAEL PATTO - Time To Be Right (1991)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkoIIYnxsZ3QBZlNuTLAFn-lKEqE3ngniPcTyy745IVrsZE_Re0gn_oTK8AjzoLRrmFc99ntK3_8LvhBMGUbUqL4Q8nyeozIh9xCt7u8QNMAMyoB-92zQ_K8BIvvQsyrdU4TkcQ/s1600/Michael+Patto+-+Time+To+Be+Right+-+front.gif"><img alt="MICHAEL PATTO - Time To Be Right (1991) fronr" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkoIIYnxsZ3QBZlNuTLAFn-lKEqE3ngniPcTyy745IVrsZE_Re0gn_oTK8AjzoLRrmFc99ntK3_8LvhBMGUbUqL4Q8nyeozIh9xCt7u8QNMAMyoB-92zQ_K8BIvvQsyrdU4TkcQ/s1600/Michael+Patto+-+Time+To+Be+Right+-+front.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Re-posted as requested, quite rare album</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><b>MICHAEL PATTO</b> is a British musician, songwriter and producer. Born of Mike Patto Snr. who was a highly respected Rock musician (Spooky Tooth, Patto, Timebox, Boxer), Michael started out on bass but switched to piano in his late teens and soon began to write his own songs. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Patto was signed by a major label aged 20 and released this "Time To Be Right", however soon decided to move on and started his own recording company, being involved with some of the finest talents from the UK music scene.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">His one and only album as solo artist, "Time To Be Right" is a soft breeze of genres mixing stylized pop, soul and smooth Westcoast.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">There's several pieces of fine Euro-pop on songs like "So Much For The Lovin´", "Few Good Moments" or "What Can I Do". But also a strong Westcoast feeling on "Calling", the smooth "The Very Thought Of You" and "Don't Say A Word". The ballad "Hold On" sounds pretty American L.A. session style.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Time To Be Right" features some kind of musical waves not usually associated with this this blog, but it was requested by a reader and it's extremely hard to find. Also included as bonus are 2 different versions of the track "So Much For The Lovin` ", taken from the single CDs of the same name.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">It's a nice, relaxing piece of music, very well performed, recorded and produced. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">CDrip at maximum quality including artwork. <b>RARE</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01. So Much For The Lovin'</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02. Calling</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03. Few Good Moments</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04. Hold On</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05. Paradise Has Gone</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06. (I've Got) Love Enough For Two</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07. Time To Be Right</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08. The Very Thought Of You</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09. What Can I Do</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10. Don't Say A Word</span><br />
<i><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">bonus:</span></i><br />
<span style="color: lime;">11. So Much For The Lovin' (7'' version)</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">12. So Much For The Lovin' (Radical Mix)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Michael Patto: Vocals, All instruments</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Session Musicians: unlisted</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mich-patto" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>MICHAEL PATTO Time To Be Right + bonus</u></span></a><br />
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.</span>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com967tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-57120351235523136442021-06-02T06:46:00.001+00:002021-06-03T00:52:40.748+00:00CHRIS FARREN - Sign Of Life [unreleased] (1992)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s4C1z2dE-UCs2KVf_SeVPMCr5mluIYmzaWsK4WUKxpTx9ZO-svYurwNfl2y45F1FGj9cGt2dUinZ_kFBebeqIMjAyoAJE4QHs2RWXPY_ep918YCuwiqCJcAo3QUzwhMw666tKg/s1600/Chris+Farren+-+Sign+Of+Life+unreleased.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="CHRIS FARREN - Sign Of Life unreleased 1992" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536693901581025730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s4C1z2dE-UCs2KVf_SeVPMCr5mluIYmzaWsK4WUKxpTx9ZO-svYurwNfl2y45F1FGj9cGt2dUinZ_kFBebeqIMjAyoAJE4QHs2RWXPY_ep918YCuwiqCJcAo3QUzwhMw666tKg/s400/Chris+Farren+-+Sign+Of+Life+unreleased.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a> <div><span style="color: #ffffcc; font-style: italic;">Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;">
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer/publisher Chris Farren has scored twenty top 10 singles, 10 Grammy nomination (won 1), various ACM, CMA nominations, picked up American Songwriter's 1997 Country Producer of the Year Award, all as songwriter & producer, and have credits on over 20 million record sales.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;">But never achieved success as singer/performer.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">From the piano lessons he began at four years old, to the guitar, trombone, and saxophone, to the club bands he played in during high school and college, his entire life was consumed by music: “Music just had a strangely powerful allure for me.”</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">He enrolled at East Carolina University, but when the course work began leading him toward classical music, he switched his major to English, and focused on creative writing as a way of advancing his interest in writing songs. </span></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">He graduated in 1981, moved to Los Angeles, and supported himself playing club gigs and as a session singer on demos, jingles, and backups.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">Farren signed an artist/writer publishing deal with MCA in 1983 and created a niche writing for film and television during the mid-80s, appearing on soundtracks like 'Night Of The Comet', </span><span style="color: yellow;">'The Heavenly Kid', "Jake Speed", and on other artists albums as performer like the wonderful KAZU MATSUI PROJECT posted <a href="http://hardrockaorheaven.blogspot.com/2009/12/kazu-project-feat-c-farren-t-funderburk.html" style="color: #33ff33; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="FARREN"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>HERE</u></span></a>.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Advised that he did not fit the techno/heavy metal/glam rock image then popular, and that Nashville was the only place then embracing the singer/songwriter, he made the move, despite not considering himself a country artist. </span></div><div><span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">Between producing, playing guitar and singing backup on other people's records, co-writing with some of the city's best songwriters and the session work he continued to do for movies in Los Angeles, Farren was able to record and engineering demos of his own songs.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">All these recordings are likely finished material, with excellent sound and production, but never were officially released.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">"Sign Of Life" is a bootleg, but what a great collection of songs. </span><span style="color: yellow;">And I insist, sounds mostly like a final production.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">'Dreams' starts in a subtle manner but then explodes into a soundtrack / AOR style tune with great rhythm and awesome guitar playing.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">The midtempo / ballad 'No Sign Of Life' is a gorgeous song in the best Steve Kipner style, while 'Together We Stand Alone' has hints of his Nashville residency, featuring excellent vocal harmonies.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;">'Dance Of Love' is just the man and his acoustic guitar, a breezy and charming tune, here you can take note of his ductility as composer.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">'What Kind Of Man' is another soft track, remembers me David Foster, don't ask me why. Beautiful one.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">'When The Lightning Strike' is a pure AOR song, but 'homemade' stripped and direct, I could imagine this one with big and lush production sounding great.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">'Dirty Money' is in the Stan Meissner style, with nice guitar work.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">The arrangements and production of 'Somebody Save Me' are in the pure L.A. smooth WestCoast style.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;">'I Will Be Waiting' wraps this compilation, a good soft AOR with a pulsing bass line and very nice chorus.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">"Sign Of Life" remains unreleased, not because it is devoid of talent or opportunities to be published (Farren has very good contacts in the business), surely he decided to full turn over his career into the producing / publishing department.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Swedish bootleg ripped @ max quality including artwork.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Very Rare and Hard to Find</span>.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">01 - Dreams</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">02 - No Sign Of Life</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">03 - Together We Stand Alone</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">04 - Anything For Money</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">05 - Dance Of Love</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">06 - What Kind Of Man</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">07 - When The Lightning Strike</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">08 - Dirty Money</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">09 - Somebody Save Me</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">10 - I Will Be Waiting</span> </div><div><br /></div><div> <span style="color: #66ffff;">Personnel: unlisted</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/farren-unreleased" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>CHRIS FARREN Sign Of Life _ HERE</u></span></a> </div><div>.</div>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-60202259596380831812021-04-15T09:05:00.000+00:002021-04-15T23:43:46.279+00:00CALL ME - Call Me (1981)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wRdAzWEuYFLJ0SV2wFG9bB2aaEoQ5fHbZIzp2zbQhC9j_lsnU1Dsl0vNGpPYaSTIOvE6oJcIO4GK3kvXCMeQeAMESFB33U-lsZAYiv-F4gdfpNnQFSrfcsu9OB9J0A-AVcwn_Q/s1600/Call+Me+-+Call+Me+1981+-+front.gif"><img alt="CALL ME - Call Me (1981) Germany LP front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wRdAzWEuYFLJ0SV2wFG9bB2aaEoQ5fHbZIzp2zbQhC9j_lsnU1Dsl0vNGpPYaSTIOvE6oJcIO4GK3kvXCMeQeAMESFB33U-lsZAYiv-F4gdfpNnQFSrfcsu9OB9J0A-AVcwn_Q/s1600/Call+Me+-+Call+Me+1981+-+front.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested in "REQUEST & FILL CORNER" section...</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">I first discovered German band <b>CALL ME</b> in the legendary compilation series Munich City Nights, then got a LP-rip of their self-titled debut album in a trade, and finally found that the record actually was released on CD on the RCA/BMG label during the Nineties, but in very limited quantities.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Whichever the case, "<b>Call Me</b>" is an obscure, unknown AOR / Melodic Rock rarity deserving to be listened by all fans of the genre.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">That's why we are here, isn't it?</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Despite its German origins, I would say Call Me's melodic tunes sound more Canadian than anything, with synth harpoon attacks between the sharp melodic riffs and catchy choruses. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Just check the triad of tracks at the beginning of the album: the soaring "Running Out Of Love", the indeed shaking "Shiver In The Night" akin Survivor, or the keyboard driven "22 Degrees Below", all are pure early '80s AOR gemstones.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Loneliness And The Modern Man" is perhaps the more 'American' song on the album with a mysterious atmosphere (thanks to the synth background), and "Living On The Edge" returns to pure AOR again with a Canadian feeling via nice choruses, bringing to mind Refugee.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Suburbia" is darker yet rocking, "Nervous Energy" adds a radio-rock poppy touch to the proceedings, while "Working Wonders" adds a light proggy touch in the vein of Harlequin.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">If you need a ballad, "Screaming Silence" provides a slow moment by not in typical syrupy balladry. It's a sound with British feeling to me, but somehow I found it similar to some material Tony Carey would release as solo artist years after.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">All are very well crafted songs, the musicianship is strong (I love that 'classic drums' sound) and while Daniel Kovac's vocal color is not the most charismatic you can find out there, he perfectly fits the music and provides a distinctive sound to Call Me.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">In fact, I have included one track in my AOR Treasures series, the one entitled 'The Seminal Years', because Call Me sound is the type which defined the genre in the beginning of the Eighties.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">As said, "Call Me" appeared on CD but I never seen a copy at auction sites. This is taken from the unofficial CD released by bootleg label Time Warp, and as usual with these guys, the sound obtained from the vinyl LP is bloody good.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">A little gem. <b>Rare</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Running Out Of Love</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Shiver In The Night</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - 22 Degrees Below</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Getting By</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Suburbia</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Nervous Energy</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Loneliness And The Modern Man</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Living On The Edge</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Working Wonders</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Screaming Silence</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Daniel Kovac - vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Frank Ziener - guitars, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Attila Teri - keyboards, piano</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Manfred Dietze - bass</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Florian Ruppert - drums</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/call-me81" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>CALL ME - Call Me (1981) HERE</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-86412697498545142692021-04-06T06:22:00.000+00:002021-04-06T22:17:27.368+00:00ZOID: LP 1987 + EP 1988 + Demos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZGiwgk9mMg7xLKleKKgjGzrxnRbrdyf94tX8LSgbvgAHY4Ql9KhXPzZNQZbhYVSg2xC2uzuscjFjPVVviuX8FqHC5yNZBSY7MMQnc9a-Gh7K0pW6WerAfnZ5bPXJ-10lGYBv9Q/s1600/Zoid+-+ST+1987+-+front.gif"><img alt="ZOID: LP 1987 + EP 1988 + Demos - front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZGiwgk9mMg7xLKleKKgjGzrxnRbrdyf94tX8LSgbvgAHY4Ql9KhXPzZNQZbhYVSg2xC2uzuscjFjPVVviuX8FqHC5yNZBSY7MMQnc9a-Gh7K0pW6WerAfnZ5bPXJ-10lGYBv9Q/s1600/Zoid+-+ST+1987+-+front.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested in "REQUEST & FILL CORNER" section...</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">On par to the Californian counterpart, during the '80s there was an effervescent Rock scene in the US East Coast as well. Melodic rockers <b>ZOID</b> come from there, more exactly Syracuse, NY, also the home of well known acts for this blog such as Todd Hobin & The Heat or Benny Mardones, among others.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Founded by brothers Lou (keyboards) and Mike (drums) Secreti, seems Zoid were quite popular in the area in the mid-Eighties. They managed to release this self-titled, 8-track LP in 1987, which over the years has become a collectors piece ($170 on eBay).</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Zoid" delivers the typical Melodic Hard Rock sound of the era, yet more '84 / 85 oriented with a profuse keyboard / synth presence turning things much more AOR. Think early Bon Jovi or other indie band featured on the blog some time ago; Addiction. There's also comparisons to other Syracuse based band; Alecstar. Not strange, as guitarist Harry Mantor was part of them before.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Despite of being an indie recording, we have a solid production on display, and a proper mix.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">All songs are really good, starting with the rocker "I Can't Wait" driven by sharp guitars and featuring the interesting pipes of frontman Jimm Richer, a singer rich at the mid-range. "From Here To L.A" is more catchy and melodious, followed by the mid-tempo AOR of "Try Again". Suffice to say; all the material here is peppered with keyboard fills all over.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"I'm Not Foolin´" is perhaps the most commercial tune (and a favorite) sporting a great chorus with a single potential, the lovely "Cards In Your Hands" lends to melodic radio-rock, while another favorite of mine, "Makes Me Wonder" is pure '80s AOR with a breezy melody adorned by saxophone.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"It Just Ain't Right" is another solid melodic rocker, slow but with strong guitars, and the LP ends with the catchy, typically 1985 (Canadian sounding to my ears) "Woman Of Stone".</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The following year, Zoid recorded a promo mini-LP to seduce recording companies, including two songs from the debut plus new cut "Stealin`", featured in two different versions. This mini-LP is impossible to find original. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">A nice vinyl-rip (cleaned by me) is added as bonus, as well 2 demo tracks from the second Zoid album never released (there's plans by some members to put both albums on CD someday).</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Zoid" LP + EP + the bonuses are not only a much sought after pieces by collectors, but also really good, well composed & recorded Melodic Hard Rock / AOR tunes for all fans of the genre to enjoy.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">A collectors item. <b>RARE</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">"Zoid" LP 1987:</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">1. I Can't Wait</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">2. From Here To L.A.</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">3. Try Again</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">4. I'm Not Foolin'</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">5. The Cards Are In Your hands</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">6. Makes Me Wonder</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">7. It Just Ain't Right</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">8. Woman Of Stone</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">"Zoid" Promo EP 1988:</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">1. Stealin' (Short version)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">2. From Here To L.A.</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">3. Stealin' (Long version)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">4. Makes Me Wonder</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">Demos (unreleased):</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">1. Hear Me</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">2. Trouble In Paradise</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Jimm Richer: Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Lou Secreti: Keyboards, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Harry Mantor: Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Todd Troubetaris: Bass</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Mike Secreti: Acoustic & Electronic Drums</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Jon Celi: Guitars, Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Tony Stone: Drums</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Andy Camano: Bass</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/Z01D-CB" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>ZOID: LP 1987 + EP 1988 + Demos</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-54954440858043849832021-03-30T13:02:00.005+00:002021-03-30T22:23:40.836+00:00MAY RUN - Days Into Years (1991)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO1d1WayFC49Fh2h-4LZJstN1Vss1e_0nEemLRIz4bIrj_aOjlsSzKGTdE7w8VCQKkIWvgu-YL3Ei2YduLwS369HXziqpX0BcH8nWQwfNXb1AlgBU3anjUHnE-agxGzotPZtFGQ/s1600-h/May-Run.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349085237702807314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO1d1WayFC49Fh2h-4LZJstN1Vss1e_0nEemLRIz4bIrj_aOjlsSzKGTdE7w8VCQKkIWvgu-YL3Ei2YduLwS369HXziqpX0BcH8nWQwfNXb1AlgBU3anjUHnE-agxGzotPZtFGQ/s400/May-Run.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a> <div><span style="color: yellow;">Do you like Canadian Melodic Rock AOR sound?</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Then better don't miss this little gem if you like Haywire, The Bryan Hughes Group, Worrall, Simon Chase,etc.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">"Days Into Years", which seems to be the only album of MAY RUN is a smooth AOR, pretty well produced indie.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">More 'song oriented' than lush or bombastic style from the genre, there's breezy melodies very well arranged and professionally executed.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Call me nuts, but on some songs MAY RUN remind me John Waite solo works.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">"The Only One", "Anastasia", "Tonite" are good examples of good traditional <span style="font-style: italic;">Cancon</span> classic stuff.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Well worthy of a place in your collection, this a good and very hard to find album, fetching exorbitant eBay prices when rarely a copy appear.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">1 - May Run - The Only One</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">2 - May Run - More Than This</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">3 - May Run - Be My Girl</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">4 - May Run - These Eyes</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">5 - May Run - Lay Your Hands</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">6 - May Run - The Promise</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">7 - May Run - Up Where Dreams Begin</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">8 - May Run - Smile</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">9 - May Run - Save Me</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">10 - May Run - Big Big World</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">11 - May Run - Anastasia</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">12 - May Run - Tonite</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">13 - May Run - Separation Day</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Steve Chivilo: vocals, acoustic guitar</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Chris Hammel: guitars, background vocals</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Greg McLean: bass</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Glenn Nowoselski: drums</span></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ff9900; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div>
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mayrun-91" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>MAY RUN - Days Into Years (1991) ---> HERE</u></span></a> </div><div>.</div>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-21793419274146652952021-03-18T04:29:00.000+00:002021-03-18T22:12:02.468+00:00ADRIAN'S WALL - Caught In The Web (1987)
<span style="color: #ffffcc; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FODNScLdk36QXVxcCrJC8nHrRquT9wIjuDeVZcznJh5kXCFB5YJDQ0rs275dAnb3rX7j0AiurbcQ6I7I55JG_e6xelLJ4Hw5RFN5qaLdGOPbcUtQ0KUWmYafkTT943iiqrEJKQ/s1600-h/ADRIAN'S+WALL+-+Caught+In+The+Web+400.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436390020477485090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FODNScLdk36QXVxcCrJC8nHrRquT9wIjuDeVZcznJh5kXCFB5YJDQ0rs275dAnb3rX7j0AiurbcQ6I7I55JG_e6xelLJ4Hw5RFN5qaLdGOPbcUtQ0KUWmYafkTT943iiqrEJKQ/s400/ADRIAN'S+WALL+-+Caught+In+The+Web+400.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a></span><div><span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">A mega rare CD only released in Australia in limited quantity.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">ADRIAN'S WALL was Adrian Campbell's child, a studio project with local professional musicians.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Campbell, a session vocalist himself, has recorded and arranged backing vocals in countless albums in the land of Oz.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">Around 1976, was the lead singer and stable member of AVALANCHE, a hard rock band whose debut album had moderate success, opening live shows for major international bands.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">In the 80's, Adrian has recorded an album with the band DE ARROW (pre - ROXUS), sadly still unreleased, from which only 4 demo tracks are floating around, a great keyboard oriented melodic rock / AOR stuff.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">As said, ADRIAN'S WALL was his own project, not strictly AOR, mixing many genres, but encompassing all the styles we like.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">My favourite song here is "Finally Deciding", a good resume of the overall sound.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">Featuring the great BRETT GARSED [NELSON, SOLO] on guitars (before his international stardom in the USA), this CD is a delightful listen, something different from the usual on this site.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>
<span style="color: yellow;">A recommended addition to your collection, good music and very, very rare, hard to find album.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">01 - Night People</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">02 - Afraid To Be Afraid</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">03 - Finally Deciding</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">04 - Reach Out I'll Be There</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">05 - This Waiting (Is Killing Me)</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">06 - Soul Breaker</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">07 - Time Stands Still</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">08 - The Dancer</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">09 - I Doubt It (Will Ever Come True)</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Adrian Campbell - vocals, backing vocals, keyboards</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Brett Garsed (Nelson) - guitars</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Michael Den Elzen - guitars</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Larry Groves - keyboards</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Brian Hamilton (Air Supply) - bass, backing vocals</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Joe Imbroll - bass</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Robert Dillon (Colin Hay Band) - drums, percussion</span>
<span style="color: #66ffff;">Steve Donald - drums</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://tinyurl.com/adri-wall" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;">ADRIAN'S WALL - Caught In The Web (1987) HERE</span></a>
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<span style="color: yellow;">After 2 albums (produced by John) and intense touring, along with Bob Henrit and Jim Rodford from Argent, he formed PHOENIX.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">The band recorded three successful albums (again, produced by him) and toured Europe supporting major acts.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">In 1980, John and Bob joined CHARLIE, to record and produce their landing into the US market; 'Good Morning America'.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">The next years were spent in recording studios, producing, playing guitar, or doing backup vocals with various acts including Motorhead, Saxon, Ringo Starr, Russ Ballard, Colin Blunstone.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">With his own studio ready, the John Verity Band was reactivated, and with the former members of Argent and Charlie aboard, the result was 'Interrupted Journey', a guitar fueled rockin' album released in 1982, highly acclaimed in the UK.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">After extensive tours in Europe & Scandinavia, they went into studio for the new album; 'Truth Of The Matter', described by John as "a mix of 'Live in the studio' material & standard studio creations".</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">Sounding more polished than debut, but still retaining the guitar driven AOR rock vibe, the good thing is the increased keyboard presence and mid-80's commercial songwriting style.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">'Roll the dice' won't be out of place in a CHARLIE's or any LOVERBOY album of that era, while 'Lookin' for love' sounds like a song that FOREIGNER will be proud of.</span>
<span style="color: yellow;">'Keep a little love in your heart' has a WHITESNAKE-ish hard rock splendour, 'Honesty & emotion' again a LOVERBOY stamp (great keyboards & chorus), and 'Only in a dream' is an impressive mid-tempo AOR tune.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: yellow;">With some stellar guests (Mike Rutherford of Genesis wrote three songs) and solid production, this is a well rounded power AOR album, a highly recommended listen.</span> </div><div><span style="color: yellow;">Rare CD edition remastered & released by Verity himself.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">1 - Roll the dice</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">2 - Lookin' for love</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">3 - Hold on to love</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">4 - Keep a little love in your heart</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">5 - Who d'ya think your foolin'</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">6 - Honesty & emotion</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">7 - Only in a dream</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">8 - Ride the wind</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">9 - Stompin' ground</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">10 - No pretending</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Guitars, Vocals : John Verity</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Keyboards : </span><span style="color: #66ffff; font-weight: bold;">Rod Argent</span><span style="color: #66ffff;">, Andy Wells</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Keyboards, Bass : Steve Thompson (Tygers Of Pan Tang)</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Guitar, Backing Vocals : John Neil</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Bass : Terry Uttley, </span><span style="color: #66ffff; font-weight: bold;">Mike Rutherford</span><span style="color: #66ffff;"> (Genesis)</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Drums : Bob Henrit, Steve Rodford, Paul Smith</span> </div><div><span style="color: #66ffff;">Backing Vocals : Alan Silson, </span><span style="color: #66ffff; font-weight: bold;">Chris Norman</span><span style="color: #66ffff;"> (Smokie)</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://tinyurl.com/john-verityy-85" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;">JOHN VERITY - Truth Of The Matter : HERE</span></a></div>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-33514533958216518992021-01-08T12:42:00.000+00:002021-01-08T18:16:10.421+00:00LAUREN SMOKEN - Lauren Smoken (1988)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxcSYP7v2kwSpIuLpIjuRl1Mwq65-qOaFOmFZM_NFm85d9sdPoNf6S1QHMD6FX5w3HU5rrKD2x0SFNjnLvAL3lSU-pSS0GeaGk0vkDW-TyY8EiTfG4RCEXNHyWZjb9ggzeiHrpA/s1600-h/LAUREN+SMOKEN+-+ST.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425941170584921618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxcSYP7v2kwSpIuLpIjuRl1Mwq65-qOaFOmFZM_NFm85d9sdPoNf6S1QHMD6FX5w3HU5rrKD2x0SFNjnLvAL3lSU-pSS0GeaGk0vkDW-TyY8EiTfG4RCEXNHyWZjb9ggzeiHrpA/s400/LAUREN+SMOKEN+-+ST.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Of all the female voices that have dared to nip at Janis Joplin's coat tails, Lauren Smoken's is the most powerful. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Almost unheard of outside her native Florida, she did at least pop up to New York for a spell in the late eighties to record a stunner of a debut album.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">It ignores genres and cares only about Lauren's gorgeous voice, raw and howling when needed, soulful and velvety on the ballads.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">One word defines her performance: Passionate.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The musical backbone of this recording is her husband, George Mazzola.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">George's rippin' hard rock and gut-wrenching blues style shines throughout the disc, bringing Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Gary Moore to the table. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Listen his licks and solos carefully, the man was great! (passed away few years ago, Rest In Peace G.).</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Produced by Jack Douglas (better known for his work with AEROSMITH), the sound and mix is straight in your face Rock 'N Roll.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Very rare CD version (looks like a bootleg!) including one bonus track, at max quality for you listening pleasure.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Highly Recommended.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #66ffff;">01 - Haven't I had enough</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">02 - Rock a bye baby</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">03 - Smile</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">04 - Gonna give love one more try</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">05 - I need the money</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">06 - The trouble with me is you (CD bonus)</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">07 - License to love</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">08 - Come to me</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">09 - Cry wolf</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">10 - Little boy dreams</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">11 - Never learn to say good bye</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">12 - Best of me</span><br />
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<span style="color: #66ffff;">Personnel: Unlisted</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">Lauren Smoken - Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">George Mazzola - Guitars</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/lau-smoken-88" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;">LAUREN SMOKEN - HERE</span></a>
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-41722638396759391172020-12-30T10:07:00.001+00:002020-12-30T14:26:50.747+00:00ONE AND THE SAME - Someday (2002)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XptSk2TjuUZ-jt5FG4Aw8J3TRcagpqTwpTra3WsODtq9eluCzYiVDSOHTj4Dg_Bbg98s6X38MlUDsho4kLMYyuBdXhEknN6LMcW5YXkIAt-AcoUuQD_0QfPl286A_FtawlwP9w/s1600-h/One+And+The+Same+-+Someday+%28front%29.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431564532409840594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XptSk2TjuUZ-jt5FG4Aw8J3TRcagpqTwpTra3WsODtq9eluCzYiVDSOHTj4Dg_Bbg98s6X38MlUDsho4kLMYyuBdXhEknN6LMcW5YXkIAt-AcoUuQD_0QfPl286A_FtawlwP9w/s400/One+And+The+Same+-+Someday+%28front%29.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">This is a revamped post from years ago, per request. The quality of the music deserves it and fact that it isn't available anywhere into the blogosphere.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Get it while it's hot...</span></i><br />
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</span> <span style="color: yellow;">This is a beautiful collection of songs & music, different to anything you have listened by now. </span><span style="color: yellow;">Quite unknown and self-released, "Someday" was discovered to me by my good friend Troynew, so thanks him.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Forget genres and don't miss this graceful album. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: yellow;">Troy himself explains the whole thing in his own words :</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">I was impressed when I first heard the soundbytes and couldn't wait for my copy to arrive. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">Having heard the genuine article in all its regal splendor, I'm well and truly bowled over by what is clearly one of the latest and greatest in a long line of superb christian melodic pop/rock releases. </span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">This is not just the best heretofore unknown outfit I stumbled across while racking up the items for my most recent order, but arguably the finest CD I've ordered </span><span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">this year </span><span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">thus far (and I've purchased quite a few). </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">Frankly I haven't heard this kind of vocal grandstanding from a female duo since VENUS & MARS' acclaimed masterpiece 'New Moon Rising', on this occasion as well combined with an immaculate production job and 10 outstanding tracks that leave little to be desired for the discerning aficionado of divinely inspired piano/keyboard dominated melodies and prodigy level songwriting. </span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">Since I have a penchant for AOR, it stands to reason that I would favor those tracks with a heavier rock edge, such as magnificent opener 'The Father will find you' with its STYX-like pomposity and the simply breathtaking semiballad 'Peace be still', which is very much in the same style as the aforementioned VENUS & MARS (a superior version of Canadian sister act HEART). </span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">For the past couple of days I've been playing those two to death, which is not taking anything away from the other delightful cuts. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">I've enjoyed every single song (and note, for that matter) on this awesome album. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">No impartial listener could fail to recognize how extremely talented these ladies are, though I would hardly call them 'one and the same'. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">On the contrary, their voices are unique in their own way (obviously), while complementing each other exceedingly well. </span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">This disc is for those who value subtle and refined, yet with plenty of bravado, and should appeal to a sizable, diverse audience (Did I hear echoes of Sade in 'Love remains'?). </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">To state I am looking forward to hearing more from ONE AND THE SAME would be putting it mildly. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic;">Need I say it? Get this album while the getting's good, or you may live to regret it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">Highly Recommended</span><br />
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<span style="color: #66ffff;">1. The Father Will Find You</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">2. Someday</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">3. Love Remains</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">4. Have Mercy (On Me)</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">5. Peace Be Still</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">6. Eyes of Sorrow</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">7. These Are the Times</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">8. Because of You</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">9. Lord Gives Grace, The (Hannah's Song)</span><br />
<span style="color: #66ffff;">10. Captain of My Soul</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Rachel MacKay: Lead & Backing Vocals, piano</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Mitzi Shetzline: Lead & Backing Vocals, piano</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Mark Pay: Guitars, Background Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Randy Melson: Bass</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Shawn Fichter: Drums & Percussion</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Rolin Mains: Synths, keyboards</span><div><span style="color: #cfe2f3;"><br /></span>
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/one-and-same" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>ONE AND THE SAME Someday_ HERE</u></span></a> </div><div>.</div>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-77742595536739035962020-12-03T03:03:00.001+00:002021-08-12T20:57:27.733+00:00REQUEST & FILL CORNER 23<img alt="Request & Fill Corner PART 23" class="alignnone" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI-glB9iQnhU2G4v0v9hk1LD9LEtUftWnBLZ8p-_5I-m4YDtE8cnb2e_qb2dvV-9qtG6T3xm9phxDz3LGF6XAdfZHbu4DMhyHFrEkNKsc4ChE-7_SwdqavDIiwwJYUvByqiZsfg/s1600/REQUEST+%2526+FILL+CORNER+23.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">From now, all request & fills goes in this post Comments.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">If you need an album or a single track, request it here, if you have it, be kind with other readers, upload the file and post the link here as well.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">Access to this page will be placed at the right column ------></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">(the "CLICK HERE" neon sign)<br />
It will be opened in a new window.<br />
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Check this section regularly.<br />
You'll find many albums uploaded by readers, not present on the main blog ...<br />
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<span style="color: #33ff33;">Help each other people!</span><br />
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and don't forget to check out ARCHIVES:</span><br />
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.</span>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com4847tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-63668684821116421362020-12-02T12:16:00.000+00:002020-12-02T21:49:43.886+00:00KC ROSE - ST (1992)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgxBwS1YctzIKssgHvCgojkfPxZOfIXN8TktH1hxTYKbNescCBirutTKvWzPC2JgPTBDLt34Ex-HG0BgG4YUEMVe7hqBVaak7qDstjGGvDUahz1sC6USfQzFU1_Mrgl2oZ3yNhw/s1600/KC+Rose+1992.gif"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgxBwS1YctzIKssgHvCgojkfPxZOfIXN8TktH1hxTYKbNescCBirutTKvWzPC2JgPTBDLt34Ex-HG0BgG4YUEMVe7hqBVaak7qDstjGGvDUahz1sC6USfQzFU1_Mrgl2oZ3yNhw/s400/KC+Rose+1992.gif" width="400" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><i>Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">KC ROSE also known as Kansas City Rose was a Swiss melodic hard rock founded in the late eighties by experienced singer Mark B. Lay (ex- Killer). The man not only has sung in several groups, Lay has also produced many bands in his own country and North of Italy. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Under his baton KC Rose recorded and released privately their sole self titled album in 1992. This 6-track CD includes very well written and played Euro Melodic Hard Rock songs with pulsating guitars and pretty keyboard infused.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: yellow;">Sound and style recalls Swedes Mi.lli.on and KCR countryman Satrox, but they also show a more melodic side in the vein of Dalton, DaVinci and early TNT, with a touch of some American bands.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Production is as good as it gets for an indie release, correctly recorded and mixed. Judging the quality of the songs, musicianship and year, it's quite strange that they couldn't find a label to back up their work. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">A rare piece for which rabid collectors have paid ridiculous prices.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">(Note: this isn't the poor copy seen on some forums, this one sounds good)</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">1 - History Should Bring Us Higher</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">2 - Hunt 'N Madness</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">3 - We Don't Know What Will Follow</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">4 - Kansas City Rose</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">5 - Big Fat Kings</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">6 - Diana</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Mark B. Lay: vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Winy Wohlwend: guitars</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Meinrad Hertmaner: keyboards</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Beat Gisler: bass</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Tommy Pfiffner: drums</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/kc-rose-92" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>KC ROSE 1992</u></span></a>
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-57301626810579127412020-10-20T05:54:00.001+00:002020-10-20T13:08:54.714+00:00FAIR WARNING (USA, Ohio) - ST (1981) + demos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0mQy1cbv2XqEnzl93QqzNVTAzOFHAzbyYbeL4MjBNUsUt87sc6cv6ptA8ngaG-ESb36gmag5WjQkzkxehtomswPV4Xy3MjK8uy6VxDaAdNRV_H8aMqDfJMIOTtqv4zldNawqSw/s1600/FAIR+WARNING++USA+Ohio+1981.gif"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0mQy1cbv2XqEnzl93QqzNVTAzOFHAzbyYbeL4MjBNUsUt87sc6cv6ptA8ngaG-ESb36gmag5WjQkzkxehtomswPV4Xy3MjK8uy6VxDaAdNRV_H8aMqDfJMIOTtqv4zldNawqSw/s400/FAIR+WARNING++USA+Ohio+1981.gif" width="400" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><i>Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Ohio's band LaFlavour were formed by twin brothers Pete and Steve Nervo (guitar and drums) - still in college - at the end of the sixties, enrolled in the Motown-Soul style. By the end of the seventies the band released their debut 'Mandolay' scoring two moderate singles in the Dance/Disco chart.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">With certified success under their belts, La Flavour was signed to MCA records, who thought it wise change their musical approach to the raising radio rock which started to dominate the airwaves.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">In 1981 MCA changed the band's name to FAIR WARNING and bring producer Mark Avsec (of Breathless and Donnie Iris fame) to record the band's debut album under this new moniker. Actually, Avsec wrote all the tracks and conducted the arrangements very much in the Donnie Iris style.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"Fair Warning" included a potential hit single penned by Avsec titled "She Don't Know Me". However, an upcoming band from New Jersey called Bon Jovi were recording their first album for Mercury Records at this time and needed a strong debut single, so "She Don't Know Me" was selected for them. This label executive move ruined the chances of the song being pushed as a single for Fair Warning.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Additionally, 1981 also saw the recording and release of a new album by Van Halen coincidentally titled 'Fair Warning', creating even more problems regarding the chosen new band's name and musical format change.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">MCA eventually shelved the "Fair Warning" album and it was never properly released beyond the initial promo copies which now are rare and really hard to find.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Fair Warning" is a good recording, as said, in the Donnie Iris style with some very early Toto / REO Speedwagon touches, good harmony vocals and tight rhythm.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">To be honest, this album does not much for me, but it was requested by a reader and is tough to find, that's why it is presented here.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">It's a mixed bag, featuring good early '80s AOR tunes and just correct rock&pop songs with a twist including some horns here and there. I added a bunch of demos stored in my archives as <i>"the same Ohio band who recorded the song "She Don't Know Me"</i>. I don't know if this is correct... anyway, it's a more rocking material.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Rare.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - She Don't Know Me</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - I Wanna Be Your Lover</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Night And Day</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - South Of The Border</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - He's So Bad</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Watchin' Katie Dance</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - The Shadows Of Your Mind</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Just Send An S.O.S.</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Goodnight My Dear</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Jealous Fool (demo)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - I Need Your Love (demo)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">12 - Help Me (demo)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">13 - Strangers (demo)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">14 - Runaway (demo)</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Craig DeBock - Vocals, Guitar, Horns</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Peter Nervo - Guitar</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Steve Nervo - Drums, Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Gino Milchak - Bass, Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Rick Dotin - Keyboards, Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Rusty Bretz - Guitar</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ff9900; font-weight: bold;"><u><br /></u></span><div><span style="color: #ff9900; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u><a href="https://bit.ly/3dFyKCu" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD">FAIR WARNING (USA 1981) + demos __ HERE</a></u></span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div> .</div>Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-66214084119395939572020-09-21T13:31:00.000+00:002020-09-21T17:49:35.993+00:00DIRTYWORKS - ST (1992)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8Vxi56eHFwIQiEtPMPGt1Y-uGwILSH41v_dTKwsMmojJWTiiUYopMpO4nSW71Agw3Ay-qaADNvvzy86WJuo_u-B1MsNGK_lwHGaNXpUMOrHQ0A16LEL6NCW83veC96lg_NNKDA/s1600/DirtyWorks+-+ST+1992.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8Vxi56eHFwIQiEtPMPGt1Y-uGwILSH41v_dTKwsMmojJWTiiUYopMpO4nSW71Agw3Ay-qaADNvvzy86WJuo_u-B1MsNGK_lwHGaNXpUMOrHQ0A16LEL6NCW83veC96lg_NNKDA/s400/DirtyWorks+-+ST+1992.gif" alt="DIRTYWORKS ST 1992" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572067889909387314" border="0" /></a><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204); font-style: italic;">Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">DIRTYWORKS is a little known Canadian band that made some great music before getting swept under the rug by the (sorry for the word) grunge invasion. </span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Their one and only self-tiled album is a commercial melodic hard rock album with some sleaze hints, clearly influenced by early Skid Row.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">That's evident on the catchy opener "One Child", "Road To Pain" and "Little Sister", being the latter a good example of melody and hooky refrains. A very good track.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">"Heart Of Stone" is a really nice ballad in the vein of the best Slaughter, the guitar progression enhances this tune above the typical standard mellow song.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">"Shame" isn't far to their country fellas Dirty Rhythm, while "Shot Down" has some razor guitar riffs without effects, just amp distortion. Both good hard rockers.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">The intimate "Blinded" -a full acoustic piece- is a good one, strangely reminds me Alice In Chains (and that isn't a bad thing). </span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">"Day By Day" is the kind of song that I like a lot: a 'road style' song. Very nice.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">The melodic rock style of "Hard Luck" fits very well to this band, the guitar solo is very much SkidRow-esque.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Last track is the piano-mix of "Heart Of Stone". A cool addition, but I prefer the full band version. </span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">"DirtyWorks" it's a good late '80s style disc. </span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Not glossy or sophisticated, but very melodic and catchy with good songwriting. The self production is a bit thin (specially on the drums) but more than acceptable for an indie.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Pretty hard to find, this CD fetch ridiculous prices on auction sites.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">01 - One Child</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">02 - Road To Pain</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">03 - Heart Of Stone</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">04 - Shame</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">05 - Shot Down</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">06 - Blinded</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">07 - Little Sister</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">08 - Day By Day</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">09 - Tickled Pink</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">10 - Hard Luck</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">11 - Heart Of Stone -Piano Mix- (Bonus Track)</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">Steve Bennett : vocals, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">Todd Graham : guitar, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">Rick Nagy : bass, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">Lorne Eoyle : drums, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">Eric Geddis : piano on 'Heart Of Stone'</span><br />
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<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://bit.ly/2ZSF6IU" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><u>DIRTYWORKS - ST </u></span></a>
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-23226290817573145192020-09-21T12:18:00.000+00:002020-09-21T15:34:06.142+00:00Dave Clark's TIME : The Musical (1986)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VkcUbpag0ulBMflcBCuNVmLNI_ftHxpHlnFpiigWcb8AkAwxEIsELNdtbvmWIZjQkFW3ZsblN44HE7rBEsJL_Nch8ixUWmYyvMvLfm58mppcSnDwdKOe8gOjjNUszvoz9P9THw/s1600/Dave+Clark's+Time+the+Musical+front.gif"><img alt="Dave Clark's TIME : The Musical (1986)" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VkcUbpag0ulBMflcBCuNVmLNI_ftHxpHlnFpiigWcb8AkAwxEIsELNdtbvmWIZjQkFW3ZsblN44HE7rBEsJL_Nch8ixUWmYyvMvLfm58mppcSnDwdKOe8gOjjNUszvoz9P9THw/s1600/Dave+Clark's+Time+the+Musical+front.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...Read comments for alternatives</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"TIME" was an eighties musical developed by English musician, songwriter and record producer Dave Clark, leader and drummer of the group The Dave Clark Five who scored several hits alongside The Beatles.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">With a massive production and modern stage production including a big steel set with hydraulic lift and filmed holographics, "Time" debuted in april of 1986 at London’s Dominion Theatre with great success.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">However, "Time" never received an original London Cast Recording with Clark opting instead to release the show’s score as a star-filled, two-LP studio concept album prior to the London opening. The 'who’s who' from the rock&pop field of those years were enlisted; Cliff Richard, Freddie Mercury, Stevie Wonder, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Leo Sayer, Julian Lennon, Chris Thompson and Dionne Warwick among others.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Time" tells the story of the Rock Star named Chris Wilder (Cliff Richard) who has been transported with his band from one of their concerts on Earth to the 'High Court of the Universe' in the Andromeda Galaxy. There they face three judges to defend the Earth in the case of the 'Time Lord vs. the people of the planet Earth', to demonstrate why the Earth should be allowed to continue it's existence. But in fact, it's a beautiful, deep philosophical understanding of life told through a Rock fable.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Apart from the interesting story, the music and performances are truly great. Ranging from rockers to commercial rock&pop tunes, you'll be surprised by these artists showing a different side from what they are mostly known. There's really good vocal appearances by Richard, Mercury, Julian Lennon but also less famous names as Leo Sayer, Jimmy Helms or John Christie, all delivering a superb output.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The tracks are constructed in a 'song format', while some spoken parts in between by actor Sir Laurence Olivier (excellent) carries the concept of the story. Production is top notch, with a typical mid-eighties glossy treatment.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Unfortunately, "Time" never was released on CD. Apparently Dave Clark hates compact disc having refused every offer to bring this monster project to the format over the years. Anyway, celebrating the musical's 25th anniversary last year, he put a reissue in digital format exclusively on iTunes featuring new edits and several alternate mixes.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">This in NOT that version, this is my own rip from the original analog release which has come out pretty decent.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Added as bonuses are Freddie Mercury's main theme "Time" and "In My Defence" (both top 40 in the UK Singles Chart) in two different versions appeared later on CD in 'The Freddie Mercury Album' and 'The Very Best Of Freddie Mercury Solo'. Very close friends, Dave Clark was the only person present aside his bed when Freddie died in 1991.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"TIME" is a fantastic piece of music suitable for all audiences. I'm sure all the lovers of the good sounds following this blog will enjoy this music with infinite pleasure.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: lime;">ACT I</span></b><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Cliff Richard - Born To Rock 'n' Roll</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Ashford & Simpson - Time Talkin'</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Freddie Mercury - Time</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Laurence Olivier - Music Of The Spheres</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - The Judges - Law Of The Universe</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - John Christie - Time Lord Theme</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - John Christie - The Charge</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Leo Sayer - One Human Family</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Dionne Warwick - What On Earth</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Leo Sayer - I Know, I Know</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - Jimmy Helms - Your Brother In Soul</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">12 - John Christie - Case For The Prosecution</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">13 - Ashford & Simpson - Star Maker</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">14 - Julian Lennon - Time Will Teach Us All (feat. Stevie Wonder)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">15 - John Christie - I Object</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">16 - Freddie Mercury - In My Defense</span><br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1c1zGc0" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>TIME - ACT I</u></span></a><br />
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<b><span style="color: lime;">ACT II</span></b><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Dionne Warwick - Within My World</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Julian Lennon - Because</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Jimmy Helms - Move The Judge</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Cliff Richard - She's So Beautiful (feat. Stevie Wonder)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Laurence Olivier - Beauty, Truth, Love, Freedom, Peace</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Julian Lennon - If You Only Knew</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Murray Head - We're The UFO</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Laurence Olivier - The Theme From "Time"</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - John Christie - Harmony</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Freddie Mercury - The Return (Time reprise)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - Cliff Richard - It's In Every One Of Us</span><br />
<i><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">EXTRAS:</span></i><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Freddie Mercury - Time (acoustic guitar single version)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Freddie Mercury - In My Defence (single version)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Freddie Mercury - Time (original single version)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Freddie Mercury - In My Defence (2000 Remix)</span><br />
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<a href="https://bit.ly/33Kp4Sw" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>TIME - ACT II</u></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #d0e0e3;"><i>The Earth Group</i>: Cliff Richard, Freddie Mercury, Julian Lennon, Leo Sayer, Jimmy Helms, Ashford & Simpson </span><br />
<span style="color: #d0e0e3;"><i>Louise</i>: Dionne Warwick </span><br />
<span style="color: #d0e0e3;"><i>Akash, the Ultimate Word in Truth</i>: Laurence Olivier </span><br />
<span style="color: #d0e0e3;"><i>Melchisedic, The Time Lord</i>: John Christie </span><br />
<span style="color: #d0e0e3;"><i>The Judges</i>: Murray Head, Ashford & Simpson, Chris Thompson, Miriam Stockley, Michael Mullins </span><br />
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.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-17806797256499406952020-08-23T11:43:00.000+00:002020-08-24T02:21:07.884+00:00HUNTER (ex Dragon) - Dreams Of Ordinary Men (1987)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8aauZJ-bS81ivtCe1viQU7Ezli-Sre9WG00oXsA8qWTOHygsZXk3KywXrgONs9tRBbctLi7Fq6-2L7kx4Yu5rsljxL6nG4PCodgmEPNhqEtFrZz5G1C1y_EI5IKln4jZ8zBv-Yg/s1600/Hunter+-+Dreams+Of+Ordinary+Men+(Euro%2Bedition)%2Bfront.gif"><img alt="HUNTER (ex Dragon) - Dreams Of Ordinary Men (1987)" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8aauZJ-bS81ivtCe1viQU7Ezli-Sre9WG00oXsA8qWTOHygsZXk3KywXrgONs9tRBbctLi7Fq6-2L7kx4Yu5rsljxL6nG4PCodgmEPNhqEtFrZz5G1C1y_EI5IKln4jZ8zBv-Yg/s1600/Hunter+-+Dreams+Of+Ordinary+Men+(Euro%2Bedition)%2Bfront.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;"></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested in "REQUEST & FILL CORNER" section...</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><b>HUNTER</b> was the moniker adopted by Down Under cult legends Dragon when in the second half of the '80s their record company bet on the band's international success. Originated in New Zealand during the Seventies, Dragon moved to Australia gaining great success.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">After several albums and a move to more commercial sounds, in 1985 Polydor flew the band to New York to work with Todd Rundgren as producer for their new album "<b>Dreams Of Ordinary Men</b>".</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">With a big budget at hand, the result was a glossy recording which enhanced the already melodic, light AOR essence of most the songs. The album was released in 1986 as Dragon on the cover.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">But Dragon's label & management decided to launch the band as the new 'Aussie phenomenon', and not only switched the name to HUNTER (last name of founder Todd Hunter and his bro, iconic vocalist Marc), but also ordered the remix of the whole thing to turning it more appealing worldwide.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">This entire move in Dragon's direction resulted in two interesting sides: some of the songs ended with a wonderful, elegant light AOR sound, some others with an insipid pop taste.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Then "Dreams Of Ordinary Men", the Hunter version, is a mixed bag</span>.<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">I don't care about the weak songs, because the good ones are really, really good.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Opener and title track "Dreams Of Ordinary Men" is one of these, driven by a pumping bass line, catchy guitars - at charge of talented Tommy Emmanuel, and truly great vocals by Marc Hunter, with the characteristic tone that made him famous. At places, on this track Hunter evoke Scottish masters Strangeways.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"Speak No Evil" has that 'movie soundtrack' feel so '80s, with heavily processed drums and synth stabs. I love this one. "Nothing To Lose" is a fine poppy ballad, as it is the acoustically filled "Smoke".</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Another favorite is the TOTO-ish gem "Western Girls", plenty of terrific melodies, an increscendo pre-chorus and a bright, wonderful main chorus. It's a very first half of the '80s AOR tune, and a very good one indeed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">As you see, the first 4 tracks in a row, plus some in the middle are a true enjoyment for classic AOR fans, and these alone worth the disc.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The rest (mostly the second half of the CD) are pretty weak pop songs in my opinion, but there's 'something' on "Temptation" choruses, and the cold yet good riffs of "Midnight Sun".</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"Dreams Of Ordinary Men" as 'Hunter' appeared one year later (1987) and was released in Europe / USA with different cover artwork each.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Dreams Of Ordinary Men</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Speak No Evil</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Nothing To Lose</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Western Girls</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Rain</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Temptation</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Midnight Sun</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Intensive Care</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Forever And Ever</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Smoke</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - Start It Up (bonus track)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">12 - When I'm Gone (bonus track)</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">13 - Love Don't Stop (bonus track)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Vocals – Marc Hunter</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Guitars – Tommy Emmanuel</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Bass, Vocals – Todd Hunter</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Drums – Doane Perry</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Keyboards, Producer – Alan Mansfield</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Guitar, Backing Vocals, Producer – Todd Rundgren</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/hanter-dragon-87" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><u>HUNTER (ex Dragon) Dreams Of Ordinary Men _ HERE</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-80773989718439342972020-07-20T14:00:00.000+00:002020-07-21T02:53:01.309+00:00HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN' - Sudden Impact (1989)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIMnj3LrAgh6s1Tvv28pd8rUMSdvdF_6ZaL6Jwd9m2w_hyphenhyphen3RHdPx3mOYJgz5DlIkjKd6h_0q9_RR_q_FlJAKYgVEfloGqWQdzczsyqGfU4qj5dZZMMGyBUQDlhRTVRvYAMQhkUQ/s1600/Hit+The+Ground+Running+-+Sudden+Impact+%2528front%2529.jpg"><img alt="HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN' - Sudden Impact (1989) fornt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIMnj3LrAgh6s1Tvv28pd8rUMSdvdF_6ZaL6Jwd9m2w_hyphenhyphen3RHdPx3mOYJgz5DlIkjKd6h_0q9_RR_q_FlJAKYgVEfloGqWQdzczsyqGfU4qj5dZZMMGyBUQDlhRTVRvYAMQhkUQ/s1600/Hit+The+Ground+Running+-+Sudden+Impact+%2528front%2529.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested in "REQUEST & FILL CORNER" section...</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">This one was requested several times, well it's time to be featured here. "<b>Sudden Impact</b>" is the debut album by Philadelphia quintet <b>HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN'</b>. The band and the album holds the title as being the most sought after indie CD at eBay with a copy scoring $1950.52. This is a really cool collection of songs, but not for paying that ridiculous price.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN' made an arrangement with a small Canadian recording label, and "Sudden Impact" was released in 1989 in limited quantities. The album is really professionally recorded and mixed, above the average for an indie.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Musically, the band play clean, polished melodic rock, rock&pop and lite AOR here, with the typical sound of the era. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">'Magic' has some Loverboy on it, and Blair Ramsey's vocal color reminds me of Kevin Cronin, so the REO Speedwagon comparison is accurate. There's a strong guitar work as on all songs on the CD, including quite imaginative and effective solos.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">'Moment To Moment' recalls Starship, 'Slow Motion' some Scandal, and 'Don't You Look Back' has a that pristine Canadian sound from the era. 'Oh No!' is driven by stinging rhythm guitars and has fine harmony vocal arrangements, while the AOR synths of 'An Original' - a favorite - bring to mind Honeymoon Suite.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">More poppy, <b>power</b> poppy I'd say is 'Too Late', with a touch of The Outfield, then 'While It Lasted' is a midtempo semi-ballad, again with very good harmony arrangements.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Beyond its status of expensive rarity, "Sudden Impact" is a highly enjoyable '80s AOR product, more in common with the US sound of 1985 than '89. There's strong melodies, fine harmonies, solid guitar work and overall a feel good vibe that put a smile on your face with each song.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Very Recommended. <b>RARE</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Magic</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Moment To Moment</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Slow Motion</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Don't You Look Back</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Oh No!</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - An Original</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Over & Over</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Who's Walking You Home</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Too Late</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - While It Lasted</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Blair Ramsey – Lead vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Alan Auginnas – Guitar, vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Paul Piccaro – Bass, vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Jimmy Katone – Drums, vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Rob Kay – Keyboards, vocals</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/hit-grnd-runn-89" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN' - Sudden Impact</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-54099734423270023852020-07-14T19:54:00.000+00:002020-07-14T19:55:21.245+00:00UNITED NATIONS - The First Move (1985)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZFNe1iaQ5xZ8LmKwvruCpMkgCOUypcmc3X3qZDJGobh9z4w5lwMfoaTBX8NTTJAU8sbqGAeW_-aYJUXt1nRDbbC2bwSfZ1Y2sI4dLIMn9LRzAGO_ia9go_CNqi1pWY5GlR5GLQ/s1600/United+Nations+-+The+First+Move+%255B1985%255D+front.jpg"><img alt="UNITED NATIONS - The First Move (1985) front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZFNe1iaQ5xZ8LmKwvruCpMkgCOUypcmc3X3qZDJGobh9z4w5lwMfoaTBX8NTTJAU8sbqGAeW_-aYJUXt1nRDbbC2bwSfZ1Y2sI4dLIMn9LRzAGO_ia9go_CNqi1pWY5GlR5GLQ/s1600/United+Nations+-+The+First+Move+%255B1985%255D+front.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Stoke-on-Trent, UK, based band <b>UNITED NATIONS </b>were part of the '80s British AOR wave, formed at the beginning of the decade and developing a sound / style similar to their contemporaries Tobruk, Charlie, Monro, etc.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Their one and only album "The First Move" was released via small label Magnet in 1985, but unfortunately, soon after the group went their separate ways.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The opening song titled “Sound Of The Eighties” speaks for itself: indeed this is the mid-'80s melodic rock / AOR sound filled with catchy choruses and melodies.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">"You Cheated" is another instant favorite, and more highlights appear with "We Will Live Forever" and "Black Heart", while on other songs United Nations explore some different sounds providing variation.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnD38fhcag0djvUsXksRXNm7oqVvB-ks7QWtWefhG9aQwyBOcEdcI1XULZ1AwBS2w_5dYjs_PyYptfS_fazZANNHrAJjWxN_iB3CWIInPSUNePf7UDgD1bzNvqzsIvhf_P4mMOA/s1600/United+Nations+-+The+First+Move+%255B1985%255D+back.jpg"><img alt="UNITED NATIONS - The First Move (1985) back" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnD38fhcag0djvUsXksRXNm7oqVvB-ks7QWtWefhG9aQwyBOcEdcI1XULZ1AwBS2w_5dYjs_PyYptfS_fazZANNHrAJjWxN_iB3CWIInPSUNePf7UDgD1bzNvqzsIvhf_P4mMOA/s1600/United+Nations+-+The+First+Move+%255B1985%255D+back.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The core of United Nations recorded a comeback album some years ago, re-working some of the tunes from this LP along with new ones.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">A very hard to find vinyl, "The First Move" never was reissued on CD or any other format.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">This is a LP-rip cleaned to get the best sound quality possible.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Sound Of The Eighties</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - The Night That Last Forever</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - The First Move</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - You Cheated</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Common Denominator</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Violation Of A Freedom</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - We Will Live Forever</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Blackheart</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Speak After The Tone</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Paying The Price Of Love</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Paul Cafferty – Lead and Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Gary Davis – Guitars, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Peter Hankey – Bass</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Chris Mooney – Drums, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">Chris Stonier – Keyboards</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/u-n-1985-LP" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>UNITED NATIONS - The First Move HERE</u></span></a><br />
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Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-82244258509422562022020-05-28T00:19:00.000+00:002020-05-28T04:42:04.521+00:00SURRENDER - Surrender '79 / No Surrender '82 + bonus (2004)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSlXffjrf-z3Ryh6IxWQGLlFKbqvyJKObZVS33dAlLS-dhEzy-rxEpZkwTSb_PzqFSan6e5b7EjufIfEpwrsxYiiqS56thH1hr5Y0VFNy0JP1vVb2RZqjldnfJrPlWdoKXcdyBg/s1600/Surrender+-+Surrender-No+Surrender+-+front.gif"><img alt="SURRENDER - Surrender '79 / No Surrender '82 + bonus (2004) front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSlXffjrf-z3Ryh6IxWQGLlFKbqvyJKObZVS33dAlLS-dhEzy-rxEpZkwTSb_PzqFSan6e5b7EjufIfEpwrsxYiiqS56thH1hr5Y0VFNy0JP1vVb2RZqjldnfJrPlWdoKXcdyBg/s1600/Surrender+-+Surrender-No+Surrender+-+front.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;"></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Alfie Zappacosta become one of the most distinctive solo rock&pop vocalists from the Canadian scene during the Eighties / Nineties, many times flirting with traditional AOR and West Coast.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">His first band <b>SURRENDER</b> is a fine example of how his career began, delivering some stylized tunes throwing in a bit of Pomp-AOR.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">A few years ago all Surrender material was released for the first time on a digital disc, now deleted, out of print.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The CD comprises the first self titled LP "<b>Surrender</b>" (tracks 1-8), the second and final miniLP "<b>No Surrender</b>" (tracks 9-12) and 8 songs previously unreleased.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The first tracks obviously are the most pomp-influenced; late seventies AOR style with good guitar solos and nice arrangements. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">These songs were usually underrated in favor to the more instant and commercial sound of the following miniLP "No Surrender", but we can find very nice melodies like on "Some People", the proggy ballad "Nicole" or the classy "Alone Too Often".</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">My pick is "Turn Down The Mission" a full keyboard driven track with great instrumentation, including a killer guitar solo.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Of course, tracks 9-12 are more catchy and appealing to the '80s AOR listener, being "It's All Been Done Before" the winner of the bunch, a really great radio-friendly typical AOR tune. I love this one.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The bonuses are material recorded after the band dissolved and become just Zappacosta. All are more mid-80s oriented, interesting and well recorded - although a few display a pre-production sound. My favorite is the emotional "I Don't Want To Talk Tonight", a song with a special aura.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNdyiwIPiHZTbMmwkYCHkrtMxJ975SqUJPBJN5g9_EFphUThSBvPQaaroMDyFHAhNNqLaKs2xIqDJcI-XY0IG2urJIgKX2mp6UtxPKucCdqIJkn5nGi64pNAjG3auJH3abK3Q7g/s1600/Surrender+-+Surrender-No+Surrender+-+back.gif"><img alt="SURRENDER - Surrender '79 / No Surrender '82 + bonus (2004) back" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNdyiwIPiHZTbMmwkYCHkrtMxJ975SqUJPBJN5g9_EFphUThSBvPQaaroMDyFHAhNNqLaKs2xIqDJcI-XY0IG2urJIgKX2mp6UtxPKucCdqIJkn5nGi64pNAjG3auJH3abK3Q7g/s1600/Surrender+-+Surrender-No+Surrender+-+back.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 327px; width: 400px;"></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">"Surrender / No Surrender" is a really good compilation, songs with sweet melodies and solid performances. Not a classic, but a real pleasant listen.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">As said, this CD is out of print and I seriously doubt it will be reissued again.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Anyway You Want</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Some People</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Nicole</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Turn Down The Mission</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Buddy</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Alone Too Often</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Big City Streets</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Young Seaman</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - It's All Been Done Before</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Start Again</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - Hold Tight</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">12 - Strange Strange Way!</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">13 - Find Your Way</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">14 - Hold Me Close</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">15 - Your Love Is Blind</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">16 - Melody</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">17 - You're The Only One That Matters</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">18 - The Light In Your Eyes</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">19 - Polo Bar</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">20 - I Don't Want To Talk Tonight</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Alfie Zappacosta - Vocals, Guitar</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Steve Jensen - Guitars</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Paul Delaney - Drums (1-12)</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Peter Curry - Keyboards (1-8) </span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Geoff Waddington - Bass (1-8)</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Mitch Starkman - Bass (9-12)</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Gerald O'Brien, Steve Sexton, Peter Goodale, Calvin Sauro, Gerry Mosby - Keyboards (9-12) </span><br />
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<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://tinyurl.com/surrrendr-1" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><u>SURRENDER - Surrender '79 [remastered]</u></span></a><br />
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<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://tinyurl.com/surrrendr-2" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><u>SURRENDER - No Surrender '82 + bonus [remastered]</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-77733980759733814012020-04-29T09:00:00.000+00:002020-04-29T21:47:51.872+00:00ADRIAN GURVITZ - No Compromise [recorded 1983 / released 2000] Japan only<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraeAbFHkWfIKrstrO0vbp_RcFy1aRAWlEyjG_DYIZrZfYpAx05B2IMWm_djVXSswnEWSDEPzku0Y7BFoSC_FjlMFcxAVrMROBn-l4w4H19KZJifU1DEljWStcdWCdbq5gM7GNIA/s1600/Adrian+Gurvitz+-+No+Compromise+-+front+OBI.jpg"><img alt="ADRIAN GURVITZ - No Compromise [recorded 1983 / released 2000] Japan only" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraeAbFHkWfIKrstrO0vbp_RcFy1aRAWlEyjG_DYIZrZfYpAx05B2IMWm_djVXSswnEWSDEPzku0Y7BFoSC_FjlMFcxAVrMROBn-l4w4H19KZJifU1DEljWStcdWCdbq5gM7GNIA/s1600/Adrian+Gurvitz+-+No+Compromise+-+front+OBI.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 376px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<i><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Requested, hard to find</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Melomaniacs around the globe must known <b>ADRIAN GURVITZ</b>'s worldwide number 1 hit single 'Classic'. A classic song indeed and a staple at FM radio.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Gurvitz was part of English bands like THREE MAN ARMY and The BAKER GURVITZ ARMY (with legend Ginger Baker). Then he becomes solo artist at the late '70s, with his earlier LP being Westcoast-pop oriented, supported by monsters like Jeff Porcaro, David Paich, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">But in 1983, together with his brother Paul, Adrian Gurvitz recorded this album in London, practically alone, playing all instruments, turning into commercial FM rock / AOR. This material was rejected by his label, expecting more Soft Rock / Westcoast songs.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The tape was shelved, fortunately resurrected and released in 2000 by specialized, prestigious Japanese label Cool Sound some years ago, released under the name "<b>No Compromise</b>".</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBTc1kqBjX2g5zgtZXFMiSXEEJaWmaPLSg5mB3P1uqJsEAxFrU84-xhLwYMnuSLtxxT1MhZWkuvbGVSs4V-f-1K-WNMW7TgHEywSIe81UW8YPTgrIwetJhpm3kGxQ6vPpQpKgWg/s1600/Adrian+Gurvitz+-+No+Compromise+-+back.jpg"><img alt="ADRIAN GURVITZ - No Compromise [recorded 1983 / released 2000] back" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBTc1kqBjX2g5zgtZXFMiSXEEJaWmaPLSg5mB3P1uqJsEAxFrU84-xhLwYMnuSLtxxT1MhZWkuvbGVSs4V-f-1K-WNMW7TgHEywSIe81UW8YPTgrIwetJhpm3kGxQ6vPpQpKgWg/s1600/Adrian+Gurvitz+-+No+Compromise+-+back.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 328px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">These 'lost recordings' have a modern sound (seems recorded 3 years after), with strong guitars, and a typically stylized British AOR songwriting from the early '80s, with some American influences as well.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Maybe the Japanese should have done a remastering to enhance the final product, but surely they wanted to preserve the original as it is. And believe me, it sounds very good.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Good album, rarely seen and unknown. Collector's item now out of print.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Ain't It Always The Same</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - No Compromise</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - I'm Not Cryin' Over You</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - The Price You Pay</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Punch</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - No One's In Love</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Can't Buy Time</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - High Point Of Love</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - The Last Laugh</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Adrian Gurvitz: Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards on all tracks</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Paul Gurvitz: Bass, Producer</span><br />
<i><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Recorded at Tower Studios Hampsted, London</span></i><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/adan-gurvt-compr" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>ADRIAN GURVITZ - No Compromise</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-72119538584789281402020-04-15T13:06:00.000+00:002020-04-18T13:28:53.078+00:00AL DENSON - Be The One (1990)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjsi6ObcAZCVrB-W0JhVmcvTUhb8Q8aPp3EvW3xF404RMg53xBZGLQ_lsKd875MUM80bKBLteiSn2Mkgcoy7wSEedGBbETUoMCGe0Nt_omNlojYjkEbIFOftD7P-BNmklq8YWHA/s1600/Al+Denson+-+Be+The+One+1990.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="AL DENSON - Be The One (1990)" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652015113835728146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjsi6ObcAZCVrB-W0JhVmcvTUhb8Q8aPp3EvW3xF404RMg53xBZGLQ_lsKd875MUM80bKBLteiSn2Mkgcoy7wSEedGBbETUoMCGe0Nt_omNlojYjkEbIFOftD7P-BNmklq8YWHA/s400/Al+Denson+-+Be+The+One+1990.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 398px;" /></a><br />
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Al Denson is one of those CCM (Contemporary Christian) solo artists who flourished at the end of the eighties, beginning of the nineties.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">He is still today a well-known name in the music business, with seven songs that reached the #1 position on the Christian radio charts through his career.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">After his nice '89 self-titled debut album, this singer-songwriter published "Be The One" in 1990.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Denson style is catchy & Hi-Tech Rock&Pop with some adult, typically Contemporary Christian AOR moments, and as usually in this genre releases, with a superb production.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Opener "I've Got Something To Say" has an anthemic structure with sing-along potential and bombastic compressed drums.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Here's some poppy oriented tracks that do not interest me as "It's One Thing To Say It" or the weak "Fall Into Place", but the good thing in this kind of of material are the ballads and the AORish tunes.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Title track "Be The One" is one of these solid ballads, also the WestCoast vibes on "No Love Lost" accompanied by a female singer for good effect. </span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">The value tracks on this album are the AOR numbers, as the personal favorite midtempo "Nothing Can Separate Us", with really good guitars and background keys, organic drums and consistent vocals by Al.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">"Tested By Fire" is another song full of class, an elegant tune sustained by great clean guitars and an ethereal AOR production.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">"Never Out Of His Love" has a slow pace but it's long track with in crescendo moments and a well rounded climax.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Out Of Print and pretty hard to find, "Be The One" includes some nice, immaculately recorded and produced songs in the refined side of the AOR spectre, that well worth a listen.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Ripped at maximum quality by my friend <span style="font-weight: bold;">totalaor</span> (thanks mate!), plus artwork.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">01 - I've Got Something To Say</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">02 - It's One Thing To Say It</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">03 - Nothing Can Separate Us</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">04 - Be The One</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">05 - Tested By Fire</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">06 - Higher Call</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">07 - Fall Into Place</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">08 - See Ya At The Party</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">09 - No Love Lost</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">10 - Never Out Of His Love</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Al Denson - vocals<br />
Brian Tankersley - keyboards, bass, drums<br />
Joe Hogue - keyboards, bass, programming<br />
Michael Hodge - guitars, backing vocals<br />
Mark Baldwin, Jerry McPherson, Tom Hemby - guitars<br />
Jackie Street - bass<br />
Mark Hammond - drums<br />
Phil Naish - keyboards<br />
Jeff Gunn, Bonnie Keen, Gary Janney, Chris Rodriguez - backing vocals</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/al-denso-be-1" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>AL DENSON - Be The One (1990)</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-90461347491444821522020-03-24T11:54:00.000+00:002020-03-24T20:47:01.106+00:00TURN - Turn Back Time (2001)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F4g0FDijCZGLqnLx62_3P0WI5Bxg8pn8TqOfgO4Tpq2znyZTO7PWu5lJhCPXipiyn6wpaGpTtrPDzZZUUE_dYWhkj7U-HBAbZghlm55X0cFeqZnLmAwlz87y7wLmp1ffVG2ecQ/s1600/Turn+-+Turn+Back+Time.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="TURN - Turn Back Time (2001)" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732475836300880082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F4g0FDijCZGLqnLx62_3P0WI5Bxg8pn8TqOfgO4Tpq2znyZTO7PWu5lJhCPXipiyn6wpaGpTtrPDzZZUUE_dYWhkj7U-HBAbZghlm55X0cFeqZnLmAwlz87y7wLmp1ffVG2ecQ/s400/Turn+-+Turn+Back+Time.gif" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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TURN was formed at the end of the Nineties by bass player Pee Bonfert together with long-term friends Martin Kalus (vocals) and Drummer Axek Winkler around around Stuttgart, South Germany.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">With guitarist Jacek Jan Zajac and keyboard player Markus Metzger (later in SUBWAY) aboard, started independently in 2000 the recording of their debut album. The sessions were delayed by the vocalist illness, which was replaced by young singer Steffen Lauth.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">The band recorded 9 tracks, but due the low budget (self-financed) they decided to release a 5-track CD; "Turn Back Time".</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">TURN plays a truly enjoyable Melodic Rock / AOR here, influenced by classic major acts but with some modern touches.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">"Change The Letters" opens with an acoustic intro that soon turns into a catchy uptempo melodic rocker with layered keyboards and very good backing vocals. The additional programming drums adds a cool modern (yet not annoying) feel to the song. Swedes' T'Bell come to mind here.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">"Crazy Mama" is driven by more strong guitars and a fine electric piano line that reminds you Jonathan Cain / Journey. But the overall song-style recalls '90s Alien or Hugo/Valentine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">The third song is musically the most complete on the CD. It's a smooth very European midtempo MR / AOR tune in the Street Talk vein, with really good instrumentation and harmony vocals.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Next we have the melodious ballad "Honesty", filled with dreamy keyboards. Nice one. Closing track "Living in Darkness" is another good modern midpaced melodic rocker, again with clever programming in the background and an '80s feel in the chorus.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">"Turn Back Time" is one of the best indies of the beginning of the new millennium, combining the ear-candy sound of '80s Melodic Rock / AOR with modern programming which gives to the music an original twist.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Not in vain Dan Huff (Giant) was interested to produce these guys, but when he was available in his busy schedule, the original singer got sick. A pity.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">Anyway, TURN managed to obtain a remarkable sound out of these songs, produced and arranged by keyboard player Markus Metzger with the help of Bonfert.</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0); font-weight: bold;">Good Stuff, rare and Out Of Print</span><span style="color: rgb(255 , 255 , 0);">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">1 - Change The Letters</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">2 - Crazy Mama</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">3 - Dream Dancer</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">4 - Honesty</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">5 - Living In Darkness</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Markus Metzger: Keyboards, Progamming</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Steffen Lauth: Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Jacek Jan Zajac: Guitars, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Pee Bonfert: Bass, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Axel Winkler: Drums, Backing Vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(102 , 255 , 255);">Ralpf Flinn: add. Backing Vocals & Acoustic Guitar</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/turn-bak-time-2OO1" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>TURN - Turn Back Time _ HERE</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-32029911009066418802020-03-05T00:58:00.000+00:002020-03-05T03:31:56.246+00:00NIKKI CRUZE - Nikki Cruze (1995)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSd8QfRJsH3vV1_-U_0NObWKyQxzbDxXWrVsHu4tHQVSFOIortwxf-ILNDoQwHPcUHnnJgy09ztFyCEmQdtrFcFvqOkVWwhXsPxNVc4MKYQAGaCso1Omc7-sF4ZsRvXMb9A7DcfQ/s1600/Nikki+Cruze+-+Nikki+Cruze+-+front.jpg"><img alt="NIKKI CRUZE - Nikki Cruze (1995) front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSd8QfRJsH3vV1_-U_0NObWKyQxzbDxXWrVsHu4tHQVSFOIortwxf-ILNDoQwHPcUHnnJgy09ztFyCEmQdtrFcFvqOkVWwhXsPxNVc4MKYQAGaCso1Omc7-sF4ZsRvXMb9A7DcfQ/s1600/Nikki+Cruze+-+Nikki+Cruze+-+front.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Hailing from British Columbia, Canada, despite their name <b>NIKKI CRUZE</b> weren't a glam hard rock / sleaze band. They were not exactly a band but a duo, and while this, their self-titled album was released in 1995, their musical style is pure '80s inspired Melodic Rock / AOR. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">The album is not the case - as happened with many acts - which recorded their songs in the Eighties and only got the chance to release them several years later; nope, NIKKI CRUZE wanted to play this melodious, feel-good kind of music in the midst of the dark, depressive grunge peak, because they wanted to.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Of course, no recording label bet a dime for NIKKI CRUZE in the mid-Nineties, but again, they didn't care, and released "Nikki Cruze" by themselves.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Consisting of lead vocalist Robin Lei Tietz and Craig Passant, both multi-instrumentalists as well, NIKKI CRUZE delivers here some awesome tunes and melodies. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">While all managed by themselves and taped at different recording facilities, the album production, mix and mastering is very good.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The first thing that comes to mind when listening to "Nikki Cruze" is '80s Triumph commercial era, not for both being of Canadian origin, but simply because Robin Lei Tietz has a vocal color and phrasing very similar to Rik Emmett.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">There's many other comparison to make such as Flyweil, some Def Leppard or Marchello, even some Hugo in the AOR moments.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLG7iDd5FfYi-w45wZYbzw8BnXGGikU3o3RAFNjfqmse4JabwVgGQbk4qunB740iAxWJxFONtovcgtWiiO5JEAOlzV1i85PB3diqbP4KjrLNvEUQBQ_GK1Lqiz_kGLjXdZb3bcw/s1600/Nikki+Cruze+-+Nikki+Cruze++-+back.jpg"><img alt="NIKKI CRUZE - Nikki Cruze (1995) back" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLG7iDd5FfYi-w45wZYbzw8BnXGGikU3o3RAFNjfqmse4JabwVgGQbk4qunB740iAxWJxFONtovcgtWiiO5JEAOlzV1i85PB3diqbP4KjrLNvEUQBQ_GK1Lqiz_kGLjXdZb3bcw/s1600/Nikki+Cruze+-+Nikki+Cruze++-+back.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 307px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">All songs are strong, and really good. When originally released, several copies appeared overseas, and the mouth to mouth even reached Japan. So NIKKI CRUZE did a re-release by popular demand from fans in the UK, Germany, Italy, USA, and Japan. Of course, the disc is a collectors piece nowadays.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: cyan;">01 - Comin' Home</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Joe's Song</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - So Many Nights</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Open Up The Skies</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - You Were With Me</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Stop The Blast</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - You Are The Light</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Say Goodnight</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Again</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - We Rock</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Robin Lei Tietz - lead & background vocals, drums, guitars</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Craig Passant - guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/nikii-cruzze" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>NIKKI CRUZE - Nikki Cruze (1995) HERE</u></span></a><br />
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.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-2052142780409371402020-01-27T00:19:00.002+00:002020-01-27T17:26:27.020+00:00WILD FORCE - Wild Force [CD version +2] (1987)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDqjmF3MnrbL6ez8ZJNELcY1_Pvi0x6wu_f1L6fYTZTMOmbmNyQj_BWLIdB2EUAP8rFQHM6El4dAjiuydx8W679VWy4OAi2fKvBOi3Ix1GM8374xaprLs4iUtsY_G-D09sn_p3A/s1600/WILD+FORCE+-+Wild+Force+%255BCD+version+%252B2%255D+front.jpg"><img alt="WILD FORCE - Wild Force [CD version +2] (1987) front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDqjmF3MnrbL6ez8ZJNELcY1_Pvi0x6wu_f1L6fYTZTMOmbmNyQj_BWLIdB2EUAP8rFQHM6El4dAjiuydx8W679VWy4OAi2fKvBOi3Ix1GM8374xaprLs4iUtsY_G-D09sn_p3A/s1600/WILD+FORCE+-+Wild+Force+%255BCD+version+%252B2%255D+front.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Coming from Finland, <b>WILD FORCE</b>'s self titled debut album from 1987 is just another amazing example of the effervescent Scandinavian melodic rock AOR scene during the second half of the Eighties. Their musical style is spread over guitar riff / keyboard driven anthemic songs in the style of Europe, Craaft, Dalton, etc.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Clean vocals, melodic riffs, catchy choruses filled with soaring harmonies and of course loads of synths - but classic organ as well are the heart of the game here.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The band has an energetic approach too on many tracks such as opener "S.O.P.H.I.A.", "Play It Loud", melodic rocker "It's Been A Hard Time" or "Don't Rush Your Fortune".</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">However it's on the melodious midtempo AOR numbers where Wild Force excels. "Frozen Hearts", "Take Me Far Away", slow paced "I've Been Running Away" or the classy "You Give Me More" are the kind of ivory stuff we all love, while ballad "I Want You To Stay" is plenty of atmosphere'</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Bonus tracks for this CD version are worthy too, including the pumping "No Guarantee" and the great remix of "S.O.P.H.I.A." which turned the song into an almost new song.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Pretty unknown by many "Wild Force" is a very good, enjoyable slice of Scandinavian melodic rock AOR with all the magic feeling of an era.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - S.O.P.H.I.A.</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - Frozen Hearts</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Take Me Far Away</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - It's Been A Hard Time</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Holiday On The Radio</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Play It Loud</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - I've Been Running Away</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Don't Rush Your Future</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - You Give Me More</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - I Want You To Stay</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">CD Bonus Tracks:</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - No Guarantee</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">12 - S.O.P.H.I.A. (Freak Mix)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Chris R-Holm - lead vocals, guitars</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Jan Stolpe - lead guitar, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Tom Jansson - bass, keyboards </span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Putte Ozzie Jansson - drums</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/will-f0rce-1988" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>WILD FORCE - Wild Force [CD version +2] (1987) HERE</u></span></a><br />
.Camelbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712049956871620607noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31587996.post-54557442429548061652020-01-08T11:12:00.000+00:002020-01-08T22:51:06.764+00:00DAVID CARL BAND - Can't Slow Down (1998)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3LRtmY2enD_5uVv2FNc2v39BqemcI3fTqSYrooYjYITvgVDcP1m4Z4ovrE4dxgXGbm4vO2RaeRgiZOhLwPxWfPZrpx66xui6XThNCRxHGowQp1E5AsSDxznUi3kQuLIvzn8s2g/s1600/David+Carl+Band+-+Can%2527t+Slow+Down+-+front.jpg"><img alt="DAVID CARL BAND - Can't Slow Down (1998) front" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3LRtmY2enD_5uVv2FNc2v39BqemcI3fTqSYrooYjYITvgVDcP1m4Z4ovrE4dxgXGbm4vO2RaeRgiZOhLwPxWfPZrpx66xui6XThNCRxHGowQp1E5AsSDxznUi3kQuLIvzn8s2g/s1600/David+Carl+Band+-+Can%2527t+Slow+Down+-+front.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">What you got when Jim Peterik is involved into your music? Great Melodic Rock.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">And that's what we find in <b>DAVID CARL BAND</b>'s album "<b>Can't Slow Down</b>".</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">A US Midwestern-born songwriter, singer and guitar player, David Carl moved to California to make his dreams come true. He met no-other than Survivor's Jim Peterik and both started to write songs together in the early '90s.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Even more, Peterik agreed to co-produce "Can't Slow Down" and play some keyboards.</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The classic '80s Survivor feel flying over the entire recording. Just check title track "Can't Slow Down", the anthemic "Insatiable", or the Jimi Jamison sounding ballad "Arms Of Love" that belongs to the '80s soundtrack movie' category.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Carl's vocals are smooth and very melodious with a Eric Martin-like color on some cuts - check "For Jackie" for proof. </span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">There's some REO Speedwagon on the delicious "Love Is Like Heaven" (lovely chorus), a pinch of Extreme on "Crazy Love", and Loverboy on the AORish midtempo "Trapped".</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">David Carl Band's "Can't Slow Down" is quite unknown outside Melodic Rock circles, and one of the best recordings released in the second half of the '90s - true 'dark ages' for the genre.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">It's a trademark Jim Peterik record, full of melodies and smooth choruses.</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Very good one.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">01 - Innocent Kiss</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">02 - For Jackie</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">03 - Trapped</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">04 - Arms Of Love</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">05 - Love Is Like Heaven</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">06 - Crazy Love</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">07 - Can't Slow Down</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">08 - Dreamin'</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">09 - Insatiable</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">10 - Make Love Shine</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">11 - Hungry Woman</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">12 - Cost Of High Livin'</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">David Carl - lead and backing vocals, guitar</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Bill Ozzello - bass, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Randy Peterson - drums, percussion</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Jim Riley - guitars, backing vocals</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Jim Peterik - keyboards on track 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Barb Unger - keyboards on tracks 4, 7, 12</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Lou Depasqua - keyboards on tracks 5, 6, 11</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Scott May - keyboards on tracks 8, 9, 10</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Mark Zelden - keyboards on tracks 2, 3</span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Barry Sperdy - sax on track 2</span><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/david-carl-bnd-98" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" title="DOWNLOAD"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 153 , 0);"><u>DAVID CARL BAND - Can't Slow Down (1998)</u></span></a><br />
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