Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Monsterbloggin'...

Hi again. Been some time since my last blog. So it's about time for some more goodies. I think there's something here for most of you frequently visiting this site. Some more scandinavian stuff, some rock'n'roll, some NWOBHM, some punk and even some Country! Have fun. And don't forget to comment. That's the fuel for more to come.

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BAD HABITZ
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While the majority of TNT played in the Vagabond project, they also made this great live in the studio album. First a Japan release only, then later released in Norway. Great live band too! Seen them live with different singers, the original Børge Pedersen, Jorn Lande, Bjorn Boge (Streel Legal). Years later, I saw Bad Habitz with guest Brian Robertson, and it was AWESOME! Enjoy it.
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Ronni Le Tekro - Right Guitars, Vocals
Jimmy Iversen - Left Guitars, Vocals
Børge Pedersen - Lead Vocals
Willy Bendiksen - Drums
Morty Black - Bass, Vocals
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Guest - Dag Stokke, Keyboards
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Recorded live at Studio Studio, Norway
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Bad Habitz - Dedicated to Phil Lynott. 1993 & 1996.
Produced by Le Tekro, Morty Black & Dag Stokke
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1. The Boys Are Back In Town / Do Anything You Want To (Medley)
2. Waiting For An Alibi
3. Jailbreak
4. Are You Ready
5. Bad Reputation
6. Don't Believe A Word / Chinatown / Suicide (Medley)
7. Hollywood (Down On Your Luck)
8. Emerald
9. Rosalie / Cowboy Song (Medley)
10. Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed
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Link:
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SUE SAAD
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Sue Saad - Vocals
James Lance - Drums & Vocals
Tony Riparetti - Guitar & Vocals
Bill Anstatt - Guitar
Bobby Manzer - Bass
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Bought this back then, nothing I ever had heart of, the cover made me curious, I liked the colors, and by those days standard, they looked like they rocked. Classic Power Pop. A bit new wave'ish, pop rock with some GREAT songs! The original of the wonderful 'Prisoner'. Also great on Uriah Heep's album Abominog. Love it.This album was hard to get on the net for quite some years. I know it's possible to find it now, on WinMX as separate tracks, and blogged. Anyway, I just made this rip from my old vinyl. I think it's a good one. If you haven't heard this album, here's your chance. Recommended.
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Sue Saad and the Next - ST. 1980.
Produced by Richard Perry and James Lance
Own vinyl rip
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01 Gimme Love / Gimme Pain
02 It's Gotcha
03 Prisoner
04 Young Girl
05 I I Me Me
06 Your Lips-Hands-Kiss-Love
07 I Want Him
08 Cold Night Rain
09 Won't Give It Up
10 Danger Love
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Link:
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SLYBOY
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A well produced happy rocking funky glam pop rock outfit's only album, and that's a sad fact, several great tracks here! Sometimes a bit Dan Reed Network & sometimes some Electric Boys (not quite up there, but..). A real good live band too! Enjoy it!
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Luffen Valle - Vocal
Ziggy Holm - Guitar
Tom Meland - Drums
Bobby B. Lund - Bass
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Keyboards - Ketil Bjerkestrand, Bård Svendsen
Add. programming - Paul West & Dag Stokke (TNT)
Harmony Vocals - Johnny Nordset, Luffen, Ziggy & Bobby
Digitally recorded in Nidaros Studios Trondheim, Norway by Rune Nordal, except * Recorded at Studio Nova, Spydeberg, by Robert Opsahl Engen
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Slyboy - Brownbaggin' In Funkyland.
Produced by Rune Nordal & Slyboy.
Own vinyl rip.
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01 My Girlfriend's Out
02 Call Me Up
03 Get Up
04 Tell Me
05 Sweet Lies
06 Sunshine Radio
07 Runaway Train *
08 Young & Restless
09 Lovetrap
10 Lovers Do *
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Link:
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MVP - The Best of MVP '94.
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Another Zero collection from Japan.
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Master Volume Projekt - The Best of MVP '94.
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01 - Baltimoore - Full Speed Ahead
02 - 1st Avenue - Help Me Out
03 - Masquerade - State Of Grace
04 - Fates Warning - Shelter Me
05 - Savatage - Chance
06 - Talisman - Humananimal
07 - Fortune - Trail Blazer
08 - Jackal - Up The Aisle
09 - Sleeze Beez - Tell It To The Judge
10 - Raven - Victim
11 - Steven Anderson - The Child Within
12 - Zero - No Time For Lyin'
13 - Siam - The Search
14 - Glenn Hughes - Stormbringer
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TAROT
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The fourth album by these earier blogged metal act from Finland. A bit more info in the archives.
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Tarot - To Live Again. 1994.
Produced by Tarot.
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1. Children Of The Grave
2. Live Hard, Die Hard
3. Iron Stars
4. No Return
5. Tears Of Steel
6. Breathing Fire
7. Midwinter Nights
8. Wings Of Darkness
9. Rose On The Grave
10. Things That Crawl At Night
11. Dancing On The Wire
12. Lady Deceiver
13. The Colour Of Your Blood
14. The Chosen
15. Kill The King
16. Do You Wanna Live Forever
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Link 1:
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NASTY IDOLS
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Malmö, Sweden. Punk turned to sleazy rockin' glam. Their second album of 3.
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Nasty Idols - Cruel Intention. 1991.
Produced by Berno Paulsson & Andy Pierce.
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1. Way Ya Walk
2. Cool Way Of Living
3. American Nights
4. Don't Tear It Down
5. Alive n' Kickin'
6. House Of Rock n' Roll
7. B.I.T.C.H.
8. Can't Get Ya Off My Mind
9. Devil In Disguize
10. Westcoast City Rockers
11. Trashed And Dirty
12. Can't Get Ya Off My Mind (2)
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Link:
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WITHOUT WARNING
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The legendary Eddie Kramer produced their first album. This is not it, but their second of 3 albums. Progressive USA Metal.
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Without Warning - Believe. 1995.
Pruduced by Alex Perialas
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1. Deepest Dreams
2. What
3. In My Name
4. In My Name
5. Who Can You Blame
6. Believe In Me
7. Envisioned
8. Eye On The World
9. Evil Needs
10. Believe
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TUFF DARTS
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A kind of Sleazy powerpop rock with a punky approach, some great fun lyrics and tracks here! I've always liked this album a lot! I'm glad I finally got it ripped. Find more info on the band here
http://www.tuffjeffsalen.com/about_tuffdarts.html
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trouserpress.com:
'New York's Tuff Darts will probably be best remembered (if at all) as a résumé item for Robert Gordon, who was the glam-punk band's original singer in 1976. Although he did record as a Dart on the Live at CBGB's compilation, Gordon was long gone by the time the band made an album of its own two years later. (The band was on hold for part of that time while guitarist/leader
Jeff Salen played with Sparks.) The Darts — a junior-league rock band with a penchant for angster clothes — had a total of two good songs, both of which are included on the LP. Otherwise, the record ranges from simply bad to truly wretched, as on the moronic "(Your Love Is Like) Nuclear Waste.'
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'A total of two good songs'!? I wouldn't bet on that. Great album full of classic rockers with touches of New York Dolls, Good Rats, Rolling Stones, just a lot more fun!
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Tuff Darts - Tuff Darts. 1978.
Produced by Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn and Bob Clearmountain.
Own vinyl rip.
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01 Rats
02 Who's Been Sleeping Here?
03 Here Comes Trouble
04 She's Dead
05 Phone Booth Man (P.B.M.)
06 Nuclear Waste, (Your Love Is Like)
07 My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms
08 Love And Trouble
09 Head Over Heels
10 Slash
11 Fun City
12 All For The Love Of Rock N' Roll
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/62332358/TuffDarts-TuffDarts.rar
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RESTLESS HEART
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I know, I know, this is Country!! I'm not a big lover of Country myself, if it's not treated by artists as Jason & the Scorcers, the Beatfarmers or Del Lords, but really, there's some great songs on this good production! And some of the best one's are written by the hugely talented Van Stephenson (R.I.P.). I love the opener 'Let The Heartache Ride'. If you haven't heard this, and you like Van Stephenson, The Eagles or REO Speedwagon. Have a try! Rockin' Country Rock with tearjerkin' ballads.
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Larry Stewart - Lead Vocals & Keyboard
Greg Jennings - Guitar & Vocals
Paul Gregg - Bass Guitar & Vocals
John Dittrich - Drums & Vocals
David Innis - Keyboards & Vocals
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Add. musicians: Michael Rhodes, Dennis Holt & Verlon Thompson
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Restless Heart - Restless Heart. 1985.
Produced by Tim DuBois, Scott Hendricks & Restless Heart.
Own vinyl rip.
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01 Let The Heartache Ride (Tim DuBois, Dave Robbinson, Van Stephenson)
02 I Want Everyone To Cry (Wood Newton, Michael Noble)
03 (Back to the) Heartbreak Kid (Tim DuBois, Van Stephenson)
04 Restless Heart (Tim DuBois, Van Stephenson, Dave Robbins)
05 She's Coming Home (Randy Sharp, Donny Lowery)
06 Til I Loved You (Van Stephenson, Jeff Silbar, Dave Robbins)
07 Shakin' The Night Away (Gary Burr)
08 She Danced Her Way (Into My Heart) (Van Stephenson, Jeff Silbar, Sam Lorber)
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Hell, I'll even throw in a few singles this time too...

JUICE NEWTON
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Van Stephensons' (R.I.P.) involvement on the Restless Heart album made me think of another artist who did benefit of his great work. ere's Juice Newtons Bryan Adams/Van Stephenson penned single from 1984, from her most rockin' album 'Can't Wait All Night'. I might blog the full album later, if wanted. Fans of female fronted AOR pop will love this. GREAT single! The B-side, are also the title track on the album by Restless Heart, blogged today too.
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Juice Newton. Single, 1984.
Produced by Richard Landis.
Own vinyl rip.
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1 Can't Wait All Night (Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, Eric Kagna)
02 Restless Heart (Van Stephenson, Tim DuBois, Dave Robbins)
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TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
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The mystery band from the first Metal For Muthas album. Never sounded very Heavy Metal to me, and a mystery why they appeared on that album, but I always loved that track, 'Blues in A'. Here's a single they released, and it's sounding way more trad NWOBHM, not very unlike Quartz, Dedringer etc.
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Toad The Wet Sprocket. Single, 1980.
Own vinyl rip.
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01 Reaching For The Sky
02 One Glass Of Whisky
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BLAZER BLAZER
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Found & bought this 7" back then. Looked interesting, and the fact that it had 'Produced by Tom Allom' on the sleeve, just shouted Buy me!. Always loved this track! I don't know the story here, and I don't know what hapened, but the album never came. Waited for a long time for more from this very promising band. Anyone with more info?
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Blazer Blazer - Cecil B. Devine. Single, 1979.
Produced by Tom Allom.
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1 Cecil B. Devine (Play Loud)
02 Warsaw (Play Louder)
03 Six O'Clock In The Morning
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Link:
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SPLIT KNEE LOONS
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A weird one. Really. I didn't split these files into seperate tracks, only as 'Side A' & 'Side B'. And I'll leave it to you to find out who's participating in this stunt. I hope you can read the scanning of the back side. Maybe not a single to play often or even appreciate. But if you're into older Gillan & Samson stuff, you might find some fun here. I'm sure the musicians did. May I guess a LOT of alcohol was consumed?
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The Split Knee Loons - Special Collectors E.P. 1981.
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Side A:
01 Mr & Mrs Get Down T'foot of our Stairs
02 Ranaway / (She was a real) Egg Timer
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Side B:
03 Saluteto the Vikings
04 Let's dance in Dub / M.I.T.P.F.A.T. (Mutually Insured Third Party, Fire and Theft)
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Link:
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That's all for now. A monster. Hope you'll find anything here. And as always, if you do, remember to leave a comment. That don't take a lot of time. But it adds fun to doing this stuff. Good night, have fun, rock on.
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Sunday, September 30, 2007

What can I say... a new blog.

Hi again. A mixed blog today. Starting with a couple of vinyls, two promised ones, and more of the rare japanese releases of both scandinavian and other acts. My guess is that no one already got ALL these albums. Am I right? Anyway, hope you like it. And once again; If you do happen to appreciate something here, please tell me. Leave a comment. That's the fuel doin' this blog stuff. Nearly 500 download's and 6 comments in the last post, frankly ain't that impressive. More later, when I find the time.


RANDY BISHOP

An often used songwriter & musician. Here's his solo album from 1985. Including some interesting names. And good songs. Not very hard rockin', but if you're into the Danny Spanos stuff, the softer side of rock with good songs, you'll like this one.

Randy Bishop - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Earl Slick - Guitar
Gerrard Mule - Guitar
Frankie Banali - Drums
Jim Johnson - Bass
Phil Kenzie - Saxophone
Pat Regan - Synthesizers

Spencer Proffer, the producer, a name from several album covers in your collection. I won't even try to tell which ones, but if you're interested, read more about his bio here:
http://www.morlingmanor.com/pasha/mixmag.html
and an old interview here:
http://www.morlingmanor.com/pasha/rep.html



Randy Bishop - Underdog. 1985.
Vinyl rip.
Produced by Spencer Proffer
Engineered by Duane Baron

01 - Underdog
02 - Two Hearts On The Loose
03 - If I Was A Fool
04 - Take The Love And Run
05 - Calm Becomes The Storm
06 - Two Shades Of Blue
07 - Dangerous
08 - Infatuation
09 - Desiree
10 - Kissed By The Wind
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/59029223/RandyBishop-Underdog.rar
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NO DICE
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As promised way back, my third album by No Dice. Vinyl rip. I love this band. Great songs. Great performance, great classic old skool hard rock. Exactly what's the case here, I don't know, but this album share half the tracks of one of their other releases. Great anyway.

Roger Ferris - Singer
Dave Martin - Guitar
Gary Strange - Bass
Chris Wyles - Drums
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No Dice - No Dice. 1977.
Vinyl rip.
Produced by *Steve Smith, **Robert Wace & Phill Brown, ***Steve Smith & Robert Wace

01 - Why Sugar*
02 - Happy In The Skoolyard*
03 - You Can't Help Yourself*
04 - People That Make The Music***
05 - Fooling**
06 - So Why I*
07 - Murder In The Rain*
08 - Silly Girl**
09 - Counting On A Good Sign*
10 - Down And Dry**
11 - Shadows*
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/59034428/NoDice-NoDice1977.rar



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Those Jap..inavians... part 3

FORTUNE

More from the swedish melodic rockers. Their first album recently blogged here, and here's their second. You might like this.

Benny Söderberg - Sings
Henrik Bergqvist - Guitars
Janne Lund - Bass
Sebastian Sippola - Drums
Backing vocals - Benny Söderberg, Göran Edman and 'The Fortune Cookies'
Keyboards - Bruce Gowdy, Benny Söderberg, Janne Lund
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Fortune - Calling Spirits. 1994.
Produced by Bruce Gowdy

1. Calling Spirits
2. Preacher Man
3. Freedom
4. Be My Lover
5. Not For An Answer
6. Stay
7. Desperado
8. Shakespeare's Nightmare
9. Trail Blazer
10. Shoot!
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Link:
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NASTY IDOLS

Some sleaze for ya, from Malmö, Sweden. Former punk outfit turned hairy & sleazy, and might
be your cup of tea. Not bad.

Andy Pierce - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Dick Qwarfort - Bassguitar, Backing Vocals
Peter Espinoza - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Stanley - Drums, Backing Vocals
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Nasty Idols - Vicious. 1993.
Produced by Berno Paulson and Andy Pierce

1. Heads Down (Tinseltown)
2. Hellhouse
3. Dance Of The Wicked
4. Ain't Got Nothin'
5. R.I.P.
6. Pretty Cut Wild
7. Blackshot
8. No Time
9. Killing Stuff
10. Do Ya' Want Another
11. Hellout Shakeout
12. Electric Wonderland
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JOHN WEST
From the hometown of the more known Ronnie James Dio, here's John West's (Badlands, Artension, Michael Lee Firkins Band, Royal Hunt) debut album, released on Shrapnel Records and produced by Mike Varney. And with help from members of Mogg/Way, Rage and Savatage.
Might be something for some of you.

John West - All Vocals, Lead Guitar on 'Hands In The Fire'
George Bellas - Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars
Barry Sparks - 6 strings Bass
Mike Terrana - Drums & Percussion
Matt Guillory - Keyboards
Special guests:
Lonnie Park - Keyboards, Hammond B3, All backing vocals on 'Hands In The Fire'
James Murphy - Final Guitar Solo on 'Lady Ice'
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John West's - Mind Journey. 1997.
Produced by Mike Varney & John West.

1. Eastern Horizon
2. Lady Ice
3. Fair Trade
4. One Way
5. Mind Journey
6. The Castle Is Haunted
7. Veil Of The Blind
8. Dragon's Eye
9. Hands In The Fire
10. Lost In Time
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Link:
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MASTER VOLUME PROJECT
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A compilation cd, with some of the bands recently blogged here, and others on the same
labels. Got more of these, if anyone's interested.

MVP - Compilation Series Vol. 1. 1993.

01 - Masquerade - Gimme All Your Love
02 - Yeah Bop Station - Blue Moon
03 - Baltimore - My Kind Of Woman
04 - Sheer Greed - Hollywood Tease
05 - John Hahn - Deadly Spell
06 - Renegade - Hold Back The Night
07 - Talisman - Brake Your Chains
08 - Talisman - Comin' Home
09 - Jackal - Vague Visions
10 - China Rain - Last Forever
11 - Fortune - Renegade
12 - Reactor - MTI's
13 - Nasty Idols - Head's Down (In Tinseltown)
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SECRET MISSION

Talkin' bout a rare one. A hard to get shining pearl here. I guess the norwegian pop rock duo brought in Mick Ronson to benefit from his involvement and success with Dalbello. This album might be described as close to Dalbello, but also a bit Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, good pop rock songs. Mr. Ronson didn't just produce, but are highly involved on most tracks here, on guitar, organ, backing vocals, synth, even tambourine. Definately one for the fans of his work, and the collectors. Enjoy!

Kjersti Bergesen - Vocal & Backing Vocals
Kåre Kalvenes - Synth, Percussion, Bass, Guitar

All songs by Kåre Kalvenes, all lyrics by Kjersti Bergesen.
('Call Out Her Name' Music by Kalvenes/Ronson)

Musicians:
Drums - Ole Hamre, Stein Inge Brækhus
Guitar - Mick Ronson, Kato Ådland, Svein Hovland
Bass - Kjetil Torgersen, Frank Hovland, Ole Amund Gjersvik
Organ/Synth - Mick Ronson, Jon Terje Rovedal, Harald Dahlstrøm
Backing Vocals - Yngve Sætre, Mick Ronson, Frank Hovland
Add. fills: String arr. Harald Dahlstrøm (01), Mute Trumpet - Per Jørgensen (03), Percussion
- Arne Moe Vindedal (04), Megafon Vocal - Svein Hovland (04), Percussion - Erling Lund (08),
Citar - Per Jørgensen (09).
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Secret Mission - Strange Afternoon. 1991.
Produced by Mick Ronson, Kåre Kalvenes, Svein Hovland, Yngve Sætre.

01 - Strange Afternoon
02 - You Can Run
03 - Walking On Glass
04 - Silent Spring
05 - Stay On
06 - Call Out Her Name
07 - Glasshouse
08 - Runaway Machine
09 - Follow Me
10 - Stay By My Side
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ÖIEN
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Norwegian multi talented musician & songwriter. Formerly of Tindrum, Diezel and more. A great melodic, pop rockin' & funky album that never saw another release than this japanese one. Too bad. I really think this album deserved a lot more. But, it's a cruel world out there, and now you can make up your own mind. Is it great or what!? Any album with the backing singer services from Jorn Lande & Solli, is worth a listen, if you ask me.

Trond Ôien - Lead Vocals, Electric & acoustic Guitars, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Additional musicians:
Ronny Wikmark - Keyboards
Aslak Johnsen - Bass (11)
Sigbjørn Holmslett - Guitar solo (12)
Jan Ivar Andresen - Guitar (9), additional guitars (3, 4 & 5)
Knut Solvang - Additional guitar (7)
Mikkel Eriksen - Vocoder (3)
Backing Vocals - Jörn Lande, Hans Olav Solli, Tina & Merete Brandal, Jorunn Erdahl
Additional backing vocals - Frode Henriksen, Frank Hellum, Kenneth Lyng

Produced & Mixed by Hallgeir RustanProgramming by Ronni WikmarkRecorded & mixed at Stargate StudiosAdditional recordings, Nidaros StudioMastered at Polar Studios, Sweden
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Öien - Better Than The Real Thing. 1997.
Produced & Mixed by Hallgeir Rustan

01 - Better Than The Real Thing
02 - If I Could I Would Give U Heaven
03 - Slide
04 - Be My Religion
05 - Push
06 - Around The World
07 - I Wanna Be Your President
08 - Time & Devotion
09 - Somebody's Angel
10 - It's A Ritual
11 - Love Is Ice
12 - Opportunity Rocks
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Link:
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That's all for now. Hope you find anything of interest. Once again: IF you do, please leave a comment. Without any comments, there's no need spending lots of time blogging rare stuff.
See ya around - ROCK ON!
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Sunday, September 16, 2007

Something old, something.. well, a new blog.

HAYWIRE

Great album by a great band. It's always something special for me to read the cover info on this one. As most of you may have noticed, how could you NOT, I'm a sucker for canadian hard rock from the 70's & 80's, and to see the familiar & local names of the norwegian producer, engineer & studio where I've been several times, and at the same time see the classic Attic Records logo on the same product are really cool. I'm a big admirer of the mighty Bjoern Nessjoe & Rune Nordal's work through the years, and their incredible work on stuff like the early TNT albums & Stage Dolls have impressed a lot of people around the world. I've heard that this production didn't go without some minor disagreement between band/producer, though. Anyway it's a great album, filled with great sounding & rocking tracks! You can't miss this.

Marvin Birt - Guitars/Vocals
David Rashed - Keyboards/Vocals
Paul MacAusland - Vocals
Sean Kilbride - Drums
Ron Switzer - Bass
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Haywire - Nuthouse. 1990.
Produced by Bjoern Nessjoe and Haywire.
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1. Operator Central
2. Short End Of A Wishbone
3. Livin' It Up
4. Gettin' The Groove
5. Wild, Wild
6. Strange One
7. She Drives
8. Well Oiled Machine
9. Tremble In Line
10. Push n' Shove (That's The Way)
11. Taken The Pain
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/55860230/Haywire-Nuthouse.rar
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ROADMASTER

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If you, just like me, loved their 70's albums, here's a treat for you. A LIVE release from 1989.
I guess more info aren't needed here. Enjoy!
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Rick Benick - Guitars, Vocals
Bobby Johns - Drums and such
Steve McNally - Lead Vocals
Toby Myers - Bass, Vocals
Michael Read - Keyboards, Vocals
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Roadmaster - Live + 5. 1989.
Produced by Michael Read.
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1. Doesn't Mean A Thing
2. Higher, Higher
3. Ride The Wind Away
4. Circle Of Love
5. Say You Wanna Be With Me
6. Hey World
7. Sweet Music
8. Cry Just A Little
9. Here I Am
10. Indecision
11. The Girl Most Likely
12. Let Your Love Go
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Tracks 1-7 recorded live at The Vogue, July 28, 1989.
Tracks 8-12 recorded live at TRC Studios, September 3, 1989.
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/55856061/Roadmaster-Live_5.rar
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EMBEE NORMANN's WONDERLAND
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A pearl!! I'll never get tired of this great album. A product of love & the awesome work of all people involved. NOT hard rock in any way, but a floating musical experience of stunning quality. The very talented Gjøvik (Norway) born singer, songwriter May Britt Normann invites us in her world of thoughts and colors. Sit back in your most comfy chair and close your eyes and just fly... Too bad it didn't sell much. An album that's as good as impossible to find, even in Norway. More than half of the band TNT are deeply involved here, and so are Jørn Lande in a duet & backing vocals. And that's definately not a bad thing in my book.
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Embee Normann - Vocals, backup vocals, guitar
Dag Stokke - All keyboards, programming, backup vocals
Ronni Le Tekro - Electric Fender guitars, 6 & 12 strings acoustic, add. bass guitar and
backup vocals & add. vocal on 'Stormy Weather'
Morty Black - Bass guitar
Kim Ofstad - Drums & cymbalwork
Jørn Fodnestøl - Electric guitar & fretless bass
Jan Øvland - Acoustic guitar
Sigurd Køhn - Saxophone (R.I.P.)
Jørn Lande - Backup vocals & add. vocal on 'Dead Country'
Widar Karlsen - Blues guitar
Guro Moe - Violin
Isak T. Andersen - Cello
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Embee Normann's Wonderland. 1993.
Produced by Ronni Le Tekro & Dag Stokke.
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1. Fight For Your Country
2. As A Child
3. Wild Horses
4. Easy To Love
5. Night Is Gold
6. Stormy Weather
7. Three Birds
8. Lost Sapphire
9. Dead Country
10. One Minute Prayer
11. Amongst These Old Trees
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/55864289/EmbeeNormann-Wonderland.rar
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And 'Those Jap..inavians... part 2' continues here.

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FORTUNE


Apparently 1 of the 2 melodic rock bands named Fortune from Sweden. Some info might be found
on the net, I'm blank. I think they've released 3 albums, this was their first.
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Henrik Bergqvist - Guitars
Benny Söderberg - Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboard, Jew's Harp
Janne Lund - Bass, Acoustic Guitar
Thomas Hauk - Drums

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Fortune - Making Gold.1992.
Produced by Benny Söderberg and Janne Lund.
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1. Eyes Of Ice
2. Anonymous Lover
3. Lucky Star
4. Renegade
5. Life Goes On
6. Stormy Roads
7. Trouble In Paradise
8. Mindreader
9. Sundowner
10. Make A Move
11. Fools Gold

Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/55852107/Fortune-MakingGold.rar
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JESTER

Don't know much 'bout these, either. Not bad, not top notch. A bit pomp, a bit prog, a bit
Saga/Zon sounding, but more hard rockin' all over. Judging by the info read in the cover, I think they're canadian. Again, not sure.
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Paul Beresford - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars
T.J. Knight - Vocals, Guitars
Pat Bray - Bass, Vocals
Rick Styles - Drums, Vocals
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Jester - It's Time. 1994.
Produced by Steve Szajna and Rich Walker.
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1. Silent Tears
2. Falling Faster
3. I Want To Believe
4. Stranger In Your Eyes
5. It's Time
6. Lonely
7. Breakaway
8. The Truth

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Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/55848685/Jester-It_sTime.rar
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TAROT
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The last blog had their first release from '86, here's their second, released in 1988. If you liked the first, you'll like this.
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Marco Hietala - Vocals & Bass
Zachery Hietala - Lead Guitar
Mako H - Guitar
Pecu Cinnari - Drums
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Tarot - Follow Me Into Madness. 1988.
Produced by Tarot.
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1. Descendants Of Power
2. Rose On The Grave
3. Lady Deceiver
4. Follow Me Into Madness
5. Blood Runs Cold - Happy End
6. No Return
7. I Don't Care Anymore
8. Breathing Fire
9. I Spit Venom
10. Shadow In My Heart
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/55846426/Tarot-FollowMeIntoMadness.rar
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I know, I know... I promised a vinyl blog this time. But that takes a lot of time preparing, so I came up with this in the meantime. A quick & good one. I think you'll find interesting things here. I know you will. Rock on!
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