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Japanese edition of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive Metal band.
Perhaps most significant album in the Fates Warning discography, as this was the album that departed most stridently from their old sound and forged irrevocably into Progressive Metal territory.
"Perfect Symmetry" was Fates Warning's second album with singer Ray Alder, who fully participated in the writing of the album. It was also the band's first album with drummer Mark Zonder.
Their Metal influences still dominate the band's overall sound; however, Mark Zonder's unique approach to drumming add another level of depth and credibility to the music. His double bass, odd-time introduction to "Part of the Machine" is the session's defining moment, "Through Different Eyes" is a catchy song that provides insight into the band's future Pop/Metal direction, and "Static Acts" still stands as one of the most aggressive songs the band ever recorded. Ray Alder's aggressive singing has a genuine quality, which allows him to legitimately convey his anger and pain without sounding clichéd. "A World Apart" is one of the weaker songs here; however, there is some impressive odd-metered drumming from Zonder. "At Fates Hands" has become one of the band's classic songs, and for good reason. The incorporation of the violin and piano provide a refreshing change from the overall Metallic sound. While Alder and Zonder prove here that the band is capable of achieving many different moods and sounds, the instrumental section of the song reveals that both Jim Matheos and Frank Aresti are still dependent on their Metal guitar style. The most powerful song in terms of lyrics, singing, and playing is "Nothing Left to Say", which stands as the band's high-water mark.
"Nothing Left to Say" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1991 film "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare". An instrumental version of "At Fates Hands", renamed "At Fate's Fingers", was released on the 1991 compilation album Guitar's Practicing Musicians Vol. 2.
The album was relatively successful in the charts, reaching No. 141 on the U.S. Billboard 200 (the second-highest position in the band's history) and remaining on that chart for nine weeks.
An historic recording in the Progressive Metal genre!
Japanese edition includes band logo sticker.
Metal Blade Records/Pony Canyon Inc., 1989 (PCCY-00007). Made in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Part Of The Machine 
2. Through Different Eyes 
3. Static Acts 
4. A World Apart 
5. At Fates Hands 
6. The Arena 
7. Chasing Time 
8. Nothing Left To Say
Total playing time: 42:07 min.


Samples: https://fateswarning.bandcamp.com​​​​​​

The debut full-length studio album by German New Wave/NDW/Punk Rock band.
Marifon, 1981 (47 999 OT). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

SEITE 1
1. Amerika 2:57
2. Mein Guru 3:07
3. Kauf Mir Lieber ´ne Blonde Gummipuppe 1:52
4. Kein Verkehr 3:08
5. Mach Dich Lieber Anders Tod 3:37
6. Eines Tages Auf Dem Elektrischen Stuhl 2:28

SEITE 2    
1. Du Machst Mich Krank 2:27
2. Der Inder 3:40
3. Du Bist Mein Typ 3:02
4. Overdrive 3:43
5. Ich Muß Hier Raus 2:36
6. Coole Beziehung 3:12

Total playing time: 35:49 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic AOR/Soft Rock band.
Over the course of their first three late-'70s albums, Foreigner had firmly established themselves (along with Journey and Styx) as one of the top AOR bands of the era. But the band was still looking for that grand slam of a record that would push them to the very top of the heap. Released in 1981, "4" would be that album. In producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange (fresh off his massive success with AC/DC's "Back In Black") guitarist and all-around mastermind Mick Jones found both the catalyst to achieve this and his perfect musical soulmate. Lange's legendary obsessive attention to detail and Jones' highly disciplined guitar heroics (which he never allowed to get in the way of a great song) resulted in a collaboration of unprecedented, sparkling efficiency where not a single note is wasted.
The album was originally titled "Silent Partners" and later was changed to "4", reflecting both the fact that it was Foreigner's fourth album and that the band's membership had reduced from six to four members. Musically, it showed Foreigner shifting from Hard Rock to more accessible mainstream Rock and Pop music. The release of "4" coincided with the launch of MTV later that August.
"Nightlife" is only the first in a series ("Woman in Black", "Don't Let Go", the '50s-tinged "Luanne") of energetic, nearly flawless melodic Rockers, and with "Juke Box Hero", the band somehow managed to create both a mainstream Hit Single and a highly unique-sounding track, alternating Heavy Metal guitar riffing, chorused vocals, and one of the ultimate "wanna be a Rock Star" lyrics. As for the mandatory power ballad, the band also reached unparalleled heights with "Waiting for a Girl Like You". One of the decade's most successful cross-genre tearjerkers, it has since become a staple of Soft Rock radio and completely eclipsed the album's other very lovely ballad, "Girl on the Moon", in the process. And last but not least, the surprisingly Funky "Urgent" proved to be one of the band's most memorable and uncharacteristic smash hits, thanks to Junior Walker's signature saxophone solo. Through it all, vocalist Lou Gramm does his part, delivering a dazzling performance that confirmed his status as one of the finest voices of his generation. Mick Jones has rated three of the songs from "4" ("Urgent", "Juke Box Hero" and "Girl on the Moon") among his 11 favorite Foreigner songs.
"4" was a commercial success worldwide, holding the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart for a total of 10 weeks. It eventually sold over six million copies in the U.S. alone. Several of its singles were hits, including "Urgent", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "Juke Box Hero".
Three years later, Foreigner would achieve even greater success on a Pop level with the uneven "Agent Provocateur", but by then Jones and Gramm were locked in an escalating war of egos that would soon lead to the band's demise. All things considered, "4" remains Foreigner's career peak.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1981/1982 (91 607 2). Made in Germany. Club Edition. Second press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Night Life 3:48
2. Juke Box Hero 4:18
3. Break It Up 4:11
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You 4:49
5. Luanne 3:25

Side 2
1. Urgent 4:29
2. I'm Gonna Win 4:51
3. Woman In Black 4:42
4. Girl On The Moon 3:49
5. Don't Let Go 3:48

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic AOR/Soft Rock band.
Over the course of their first three late-'70s albums, Foreigner had firmly established themselves (along with Journey and Styx) as one of the top AOR bands of the era. But the band was still looking for that grand slam of a record that would push them to the very top of the heap. Released in 1981, "4" would be that album. In producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange (fresh off his massive success with AC/DC's "Back In Black") guitarist and all-around mastermind Mick Jones found both the catalyst to achieve this and his perfect musical soulmate. Lange's legendary obsessive attention to detail and Jones' highly disciplined guitar heroics (which he never allowed to get in the way of a great song) resulted in a collaboration of unprecedented, sparkling efficiency where not a single note is wasted.
The album was originally titled "Silent Partners" and later was changed to "4", reflecting both the fact that it was Foreigner's fourth album and that the band's membership had reduced from six to four members. Musically, it showed Foreigner shifting from Hard Rock to more accessible mainstream Rock and Pop music. The release of "4" coincided with the launch of MTV later that August.
"Nightlife" is only the first in a series ("Woman in Black", "Don't Let Go", the '50s-tinged "Luanne") of energetic, nearly flawless melodic Rockers, and with "Juke Box Hero", the band somehow managed to create both a mainstream Hit Single and a highly unique-sounding track, alternating Heavy Metal guitar riffing, chorused vocals, and one of the ultimate "wanna be a Rock Star" lyrics. As for the mandatory power ballad, the band also reached unparalleled heights with "Waiting for a Girl Like You". One of the decade's most successful cross-genre tearjerkers, it has since become a staple of Soft Rock radio and completely eclipsed the album's other very lovely ballad, "Girl on the Moon", in the process. And last but not least, the surprisingly Funky "Urgent" proved to be one of the band's most memorable and uncharacteristic smash hits, thanks to Junior Walker's signature saxophone solo. Through it all, vocalist Lou Gramm does his part, delivering a dazzling performance that confirmed his status as one of the finest voices of his generation. Mick Jones has rated three of the songs from "4" ("Urgent", "Juke Box Hero" and "Girl on the Moon") among his 11 favorite Foreigner songs.
"4" was a commercial success worldwide, holding the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart for a total of 10 weeks. It eventually sold over six million copies in the U.S. alone. Several of its singles were hits, including "Urgent", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "Juke Box Hero".
Three years later, Foreigner would achieve even greater success on a Pop level with the uneven "Agent Provocateur", but by then Jones and Gramm were locked in an escalating war of egos that would soon lead to the band's demise. All things considered, "4" remains Foreigner's career peak.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1981 (SD 16999). Made in the USA. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Night Life 3:48
2. Juke Box Hero 4:18
3. Break It Up 4:11
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You 4:49
5. Luanne 3:25

Side 2
1. Urgent 4:29
2. I'm Gonna Win 4:51
3. Woman In Black 4:42
4. Girl On The Moon 3:49
5. Don't Let Go 3:48

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic AOR/Soft Rock band.
Over the course of their first three late-'70s albums, Foreigner had firmly established themselves (along with Journey and Styx) as one of the top AOR bands of the era. But the band was still looking for that grand slam of a record that would push them to the very top of the heap. Released in 1981, "4" would be that album. In producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange (fresh off his massive success with AC/DC's "Back In Black") guitarist and all-around mastermind Mick Jones found both the catalyst to achieve this and his perfect musical soulmate. Lange's legendary obsessive attention to detail and Jones' highly disciplined guitar heroics (which he never allowed to get in the way of a great song) resulted in a collaboration of unprecedented, sparkling efficiency where not a single note is wasted.
The album was originally titled "Silent Partners" and later was changed to "4", reflecting both the fact that it was Foreigner's fourth album and that the band's membership had reduced from six to four members. Musically, it showed Foreigner shifting from Hard Rock to more accessible mainstream Rock and Pop music. The release of "4" coincided with the launch of MTV later that August.
"Nightlife" is only the first in a series ("Woman in Black", "Don't Let Go", the '50s-tinged "Luanne") of energetic, nearly flawless melodic Rockers, and with "Juke Box Hero", the band somehow managed to create both a mainstream Hit Single and a highly unique-sounding track, alternating Heavy Metal guitar riffing, chorused vocals, and one of the ultimate "wanna be a Rock Star" lyrics. As for the mandatory power ballad, the band also reached unparalleled heights with "Waiting for a Girl Like You". One of the decade's most successful cross-genre tearjerkers, it has since become a staple of Soft Rock radio and completely eclipsed the album's other very lovely ballad, "Girl on the Moon", in the process. And last but not least, the surprisingly Funky "Urgent" proved to be one of the band's most memorable and uncharacteristic smash hits, thanks to Junior Walker's signature saxophone solo. Through it all, vocalist Lou Gramm does his part, delivering a dazzling performance that confirmed his status as one of the finest voices of his generation. Mick Jones has rated three of the songs from "4" ("Urgent", "Juke Box Hero" and "Girl on the Moon") among his 11 favorite Foreigner songs.
"4" was a commercial success worldwide, holding the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart for a total of 10 weeks. It eventually sold over six million copies in the U.S. alone. Several of its singles were hits, including "Urgent", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "Juke Box Hero".
Three years later, Foreigner would achieve even greater success on a Pop level with the uneven "Agent Provocateur", but by then Jones and Gramm were locked in an escalating war of egos that would soon lead to the band's demise. All things considered, "4" remains Foreigner's career peak.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1981 (ATL 50796 (SD 16999) ). Made in Germany. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Night Life 3:48
2. Juke Box Hero 4:18
3. Break It Up 4:11
4. Waiting For A Girl Like You 4:49
5. Luanne 3:25

Side 2
1. Urgent 4:29
2. I'm Gonna Win 4:51
3. Woman In Black 4:42
4. Girl On The Moon 3:49
5. Don't Let Go 3:48

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
It took Foreigner three years to release a follow-up to its 1981 blockbuster, "4". Released on December 14, 1984, it's the band's only number-one album on the United Kingdom Albums Chart, and it reached the top five on the United States Billboard 200. Perhaps that wait wasn't long enough, because "Agent Provocateur" is a prime example of the best and worst traits of AOR – a handful of remarkable songs padded by toothless filler.
Despite contributing a few killer riffs to Foreigner's '70s canon, guitarist/keyboardist Mick Jones isn't known for his six-string abilities. His biggest strength is his knack for melody as a songwriter, keyboardist, and producer, and all these qualities are evident on "Agent Provocateur". Of course, vocalist/songwriter Lou Gramm is indispensable as the band's golden-throated frontman. Jones largely guided things behind the studio console, but a co-producer usually helped, such as Alex Sadkin on this album.
"I Want to Know What Love Is" became Foreigner's first and only number one single, and it's not hard to see why. Its dreamy, hypnotic feel is due in part to Gramm's soulful lead vocals and the New Jersey Mass Choir's background vocals. Jennifer Holliday and the Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey help out as well. "That Was Yesterday", a terrific hit single, features a catchy chorus and a nifty synthesizer lick. "Reaction to Action" and "Down on Love" were both minor hits, but there's a huge difference in quality between the two; the former is the epitome of bland, formulaic AOR, while the latter includes a pleasant chorus and a warm keyboard melody. "A Love in Vain" and "Growing Up the Hard Way" are great too.
Although album sales were lower than their previous work in the US, it contains the band's biggest hit single, "I Want to Know What Love Is", which is their only #1 single on the UK singles chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, staying at the top spot for three and two weeks, respectively. The follow-up single, "That Was Yesterday", also proved to be a sizeable hit, peaking at #12 in the US. The album was certified Platinum in the UK by the BPI, and triple Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1984 (7 81999-1-E). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Embossed cover. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Tooth And Nail 3:54
2. That Was Yesterday 3:46
3. I Want To Know What Love Is 4:58
4. Growing Up The Hard Way 4:18
5. Reaction To Action 3:57

Side Two
1. Stranger In My Own House 4:54
2. A Love In Vain 4:12
3. Down On Love 4:08
4. Two Different Worlds 4:28
5. She's Too Tough 3:07

Total playing time: 41:42 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
Although Punk Rock's furious revolution threatened to overthrow rock's old guard in 1977, bands like Foreigner came along and proved that there was plenty of room in the marketplace for both the violent, upstart minimalism of Punk and the airbrushed slickness of what would be called "Arena Rock". Along with Boston, Journey, Heart, and others, Foreigner celebrated professionalism over raw emotion. And, looking back, it's easy to see why they sold millions; not everyone in the world was pissed off, dissatisfied with the economy, or even necessarily looking for a change. In fact, for most suburban American teens, Foreigner's immaculate Rock sound was the perfect soundtrack for cruising through well-manicured neighborhoods in their Chevy Novas.
The album spawned some of the biggest FM hits of 1977, including the anthemic "Feels Like the First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home", which were anchored (like most of Foreigner's songs) by the muscular but traditional riffing of lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones, the soaring vocals of Lou Gramm, and the state-of-the-Art Rock production values of the day, which allowed the band to sound hard but polished. It also features album tracks such as "Headknocker" and "Starrider", the latter of which features a rare lead vocal from Mick Jones.
As pure Rock craftsmanship goes, Foreigner was as good as it got in the late '70s.
The album peaked at #4 on Billboard and became five times Platinum, selling 5 million copies.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, Ltd., 1977 (ATL 50 356 (SD 18 215)). Made in Germany. Second press. Insert. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Feels Like The First Time 3:53
2. Cold As Ice 3:24
3. Starrider 4:03
4. Headknocker 3:03
5. The Damage Is Done 4:19

Side Two
1. Long, Way From Home 2:56
2. Woman Oh Woman 3:53
3. At War With The World 4:26
4. Fool For You Anyway 4:17
5. I Need You 5:12

Total playing time: 39:26 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
Although Punk Rock's furious revolution threatened to overthrow rock's old guard in 1977, bands like Foreigner came along and proved that there was plenty of room in the marketplace for both the violent, upstart minimalism of Punk and the airbrushed slickness of what would be called "Arena Rock". Along with Boston, Journey, Heart, and others, Foreigner celebrated professionalism over raw emotion. And, looking back, it's easy to see why they sold millions; not everyone in the world was pissed off, dissatisfied with the economy, or even necessarily looking for a change. In fact, for most suburban American teens, Foreigner's immaculate Rock sound was the perfect soundtrack for cruising through well-manicured neighborhoods in their Chevy Novas.
The album spawned some of the biggest FM hits of 1977, including the anthemic "Feels Like the First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home", which were anchored (like most of Foreigner's songs) by the muscular but traditional riffing of lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones, the soaring vocals of Lou Gramm, and the state-of-the-Art Rock production values of the day, which allowed the band to sound hard but polished. It also features album tracks such as "Headknocker" and "Starrider", the latter of which features a rare lead vocal from Mick Jones.
As pure Rock craftsmanship goes, Foreigner was as good as it got in the late '70s.
The album peaked at #4 on Billboard and became five times Platinum, selling 5 million copies.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, Ltd., 1977 (ATL 50 356 (SD 18 215)). Made in Germany. Insert. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Feels Like The First Time 3:53
2. Cold As Ice 3:24
3. Starrider 4:03
4. Headknocker 3:03
5. The Damage Is Done 4:19

Side Two
1. Long, Way From Home 2:56
2. Woman Oh Woman 3:53
3. At War With The World 4:26
4. Fool For You Anyway 4:17
5. I Need You 5:12

Total playing time: 39:26 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
Although Punk Rock's furious revolution threatened to overthrow rock's old guard in 1977, bands like Foreigner came along and proved that there was plenty of room in the marketplace for both the violent, upstart minimalism of Punk and the airbrushed slickness of what would be called "Arena Rock". Along with Boston, Journey, Heart, and others, Foreigner celebrated professionalism over raw emotion. And, looking back, it's easy to see why they sold millions; not everyone in the world was pissed off, dissatisfied with the economy, or even necessarily looking for a change. In fact, for most suburban American teens, Foreigner's immaculate Rock sound was the perfect soundtrack for cruising through well-manicured neighborhoods in their Chevy Novas.
The album spawned some of the biggest FM hits of 1977, including the anthemic "Feels Like the First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home", which were anchored (like most of Foreigner's songs) by the muscular but traditional riffing of lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones, the soaring vocals of Lou Gramm, and the state-of-the-Art Rock production values of the day, which allowed the band to sound hard but polished. It also features album tracks such as "Headknocker" and "Starrider", the latter of which features a rare lead vocal from Mick Jones.
As pure Rock craftsmanship goes, Foreigner was as good as it got in the late '70s.
The album peaked at #4 on Billboard and became five times Platinum, selling 5 million copies.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd., 1977 (KSD-19109). Made in Canada. First press. OIS. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Feels Like The First Time 3:53
2. Cold As Ice 3:24
3. Starrider 4:03
4. Headknocker 3:03
5. The Damage Is Done 4:19

Side Two
1. Long, Way From Home 2:56
2. Woman Oh Woman 3:53
3. At War With The World 4:26
4. Fool For You Anyway 4:17
5. I Need You 5:12

Total playing time: 39:26 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
Foreigner continued its Platinum winning streak on "Head Games". By the time it was released, FM radio had fully embraced bands like Foreigner, Journey and Boston, whose slick Hard Rock was tough enough to appeal to suburban teens, but smooth enough to be non-threatening to their parents. Tailor-made for the airwaves, "Dirty White Boy" and "Head Games" kept Foreigner at the top of the arena rock heap as the decade came to a close; and the supergroup's successes would continue well into the '80s.
Recorded at Atlantic Studios in New York, with additional recording and whole mixing taking place at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles, it was the only Foreigner album co-produced by Roy Thomas Baker, best known for working on Queen's classic albums. The album marked the first appearance of new bass guitarist Rick Wills (formerly of Jokers Wild, Roxy Music and Small Faces) who replaced Ed Gagliardi (who was fired from the band), and was the last album with founding members Ian McDonald and Al Greenwood, who would leave the band after the recording. "Head Games" is also the last Foreigner album to feature a lead vocal by guitarist Mick Jones ("The Modern Day").
The model in the photograph on the front cover is American actress and film producer Lisanne Falk. According to Foreigner lead singer, Lou Gramm, "the girl is being naughty, erasing graffiti in the restroom. She's looking at whoever buys the album. She's been caught". The cover art was criticized by feminists. According to Miami Herald critic, Bill Ashton, "the cover art is a play on the album title". Atlantic Records publicity director Stuart Ginsburg pointed out that "head is a naval term for bathroom" and Foreigner's media coordinator Susan Steinberg stated that "the girl on the cover is shocked by the graffiti. It's not like somebody is attacking her".
In August 1979, the release of the album was preceded by its first single, the Hard Rock song "Dirty White Boy", which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The next singles were the title track and "Women", which reached number 14 and 41, respectively.
The album itself continued Foreigner's popularity, climbing to number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and receiving a Platinum certification four months after it hit the stores. As of 2017, Head Games has gained a 5× Platinum status for selling at least 5 million copies in the United States.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1979 (SD 29999). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Dirty White Boy 3:37
2. Love On The Telephone 3:18
3. Women 3:25
4. I'll Get Even With You 3:40
5. Seventeen 4:33

Side Two
1. Head Games 3:37
2. The Modern Day 3:26
3. Blinded By Science 4:54
4. Do What You Like 3:58
5. Rev On The Red Line 3:35

Total playing time: 38:08 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
Foreigner continued its Platinum winning streak on "Head Games". By the time it was released, FM radio had fully embraced bands like Foreigner, Journey and Boston, whose slick Hard Rock was tough enough to appeal to suburban teens, but smooth enough to be non-threatening to their parents. Tailor-made for the airwaves, "Dirty White Boy" and "Head Games" kept Foreigner at the top of the arena rock heap as the decade came to a close; and the supergroup's successes would continue well into the '80s.
Recorded at Atlantic Studios in New York, with additional recording and whole mixing taking place at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles, it was the only Foreigner album co-produced by Roy Thomas Baker, best known for working on Queen's classic albums. The album marked the first appearance of new bass guitarist Rick Wills (formerly of Jokers Wild, Roxy Music and Small Faces) who replaced Ed Gagliardi (who was fired from the band), and was the last album with founding members Ian McDonald and Al Greenwood, who would leave the band after the recording. "Head Games" is also the last Foreigner album to feature a lead vocal by guitarist Mick Jones ("The Modern Day").
The model in the photograph on the front cover is American actress and film producer Lisanne Falk. According to Foreigner lead singer, Lou Gramm, "the girl is being naughty, erasing graffiti in the restroom. She's looking at whoever buys the album. She's been caught". The cover art was criticized by feminists. According to Miami Herald critic, Bill Ashton, "the cover art is a play on the album title". Atlantic Records publicity director Stuart Ginsburg pointed out that "head is a naval term for bathroom" and Foreigner's media coordinator Susan Steinberg stated that "the girl on the cover is shocked by the graffiti. It's not like somebody is attacking her".
In August 1979, the release of the album was preceded by its first single, the Hard Rock song "Dirty White Boy", which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The next singles were the title track and "Women", which reached number 14 and 41, respectively.
The album itself continued Foreigner's popularity, climbing to number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and receiving a Platinum certification four months after it hit the stores. As of 2017, Head Games has gained a 5× Platinum status for selling at least 5 million copies in the United States.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1979 (SD 29999). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Club Edition. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Dirty White Boy 3:37
2. Love On The Telephone 3:18
3. Women 3:25
4. I'll Get Even With You 3:40
5. Seventeen 4:33

Side Two
1. Head Games 3:37
2. The Modern Day 3:26
3. Blinded By Science 4:54
4. Do What You Like 3:58
5. Rev On The Red Line 3:35

Total playing time: 38:08 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British-American Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Rock band.
The last Foreigner album to include the '80s core line-up of Gramm, Jones, Wills and Elliott.
"Out of the Blue" is the only song in the band's catalogue to be credited to all four members from the classic 80's line-up.
Although a commercial success of the album, the band's sales were declining since the release of "4" in 1981, and "Inside Information" was the band's last commercial success.
The album debuted at 15 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and was certified Platinum in the U.S. for sales exceeding one million copies.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1987 (781 808-1 / WX 143). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Cut-out. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Heart Turns To Stone 4:29
2. Can't Wait 4:27
3. Say You Will 4:12
4. I Don't Want To Live Without You 4:52
5. Counting Every Minute 4:07

Side Two
1. Inside Information 4:09
2. The Beat Of My Heart 5:10
3. Face To Face 3:53
4. Out Of The Blue 4:42
5. A Night To Remember 4:11

Total playing time: 44:12 min.

4th compilation album by American Hard Rock legend.
Foreigner's most lucrative years came during their first four albums, with their guitar-driven arena rock flair settling in nicely with the rest of the late-'70s music scene. Twelve of Foreigner's 16 Top 40 singles are from a six year span, between 1977 and 1982.
Along with their sophomore effort "Double Vision", this album is the group's best-selling record. It has been certified 7 x platinum by the RIAA.
Atlantic Recording Inc., 1982 (780 999-2). Made in UK. First press. Used: like new.
 

Tracklist:
1.Cold As Ice 03:19
2.Double Vision 03:29
3.Head Games 03:37
4.Waiting For A Girl Like You 04:35
5.Feels Like The First Time 03:28
6.Urgent 03:57
7.Dirty White Boy 03:13
8.Juke Box Hero 04:03
9.Long, Long Way From Home 02:47
10.Hot Blooded 06:55
Total playing time: 39:23

The debut full-length album by russian Heavy/Gothic Metal band.
Absolute musthave for every Gothic Metal fan!!
Magic Art Entertainment, 1998 (MAE007MC). Made in Russia. First press. Used: NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tearfall 03:36
2. Bird-Hearted 03:06
3. Neverland 04:39
4. Heaven Island 03:19
5. You and Me 03:24
6. Werewolf 05:54

Side B
7. Shining Brightly 03:58
8. Mylene 02:26
9. Soothe My Heart 05:35
10. Void 02:18
11. Midnight World 07:21
12. Since My Holy Childhood... (Outro) 00:36

The seventh full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
Moore's last Hard rock album before he became a born-again Bluesman, "After The War" continues in the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal guitar riffing of previous efforts, while continuing to explore more conventional Pop dynamics with mixed results, but like its predecessor, "Wild Frontier", the album contains elements of Celtic music. It works great on "Ready to Love," and, after dedicating his previous album to fallen childhood friend and musical partner, Phil Lynott, Moore finally honors him in song with the moving "Blood Of Emeralds."
On "Led Clones", Ozzy Osbourne, with whom Moore had worked before the singer united with Randy Rhoads, shares lead vocals. The song pokes fun at bands such as Kingdom Come which were popular at the time, and is based on a Led Zeppelin-type sound and image. "That song was great fun", - Ozzy recalled, - "and it was an honour to record with Gary". The Sisters Of Mercy frontman, Andrew Eldritch, provides backing vocals on the songs "After the War", "Speak for Yourself" and "Blood of Emeralds". The instrumental "Dunluce" is named after Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland. Although Cozy Powell played drums on the album, he was replaced by Chris Slade for the tour, as he was set to tour with Black Sabbath, in support of the album, "Headless Cross", on which he also played drums.
"After The War" was Moore's last foray into conventional Hard Rock, and his last Rock album of any kind until "Dark Days In Paradise" in 1997. Starting with his next album, "Still Got The Blues", he primarily played Blues.
Virgin Records Ltd., 1989 (91066-1 / 1-91066). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. After The War 4:17
2. Speak For Yourself 3:43
3. Livin' On Dreams 4:13
4. Led Clones 6:07

Side 2
1. Running From The Storm 4:45
2. This Thing Called Love 3:22
3. Ready For Love 5:38
4. Blood Of Emeralds 8:17

Total playing time: 40:22 min.

The seventh full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
Moore's last Hard rock album before he became a born-again Bluesman, "After The War" continues in the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal guitar riffing of previous efforts, while continuing to explore more conventional Pop dynamics with mixed results, but like its predecessor, "Wild Frontier", the album contains elements of Celtic music. It works great on "Ready to Love," and, after dedicating his previous album to fallen childhood friend and musical partner, Phil Lynott, Moore finally honors him in song with the moving "Blood Of Emeralds."
On "Led Clones", Ozzy Osbourne, with whom Moore had worked before the singer united with Randy Rhoads, shares lead vocals. The song pokes fun at bands such as Kingdom Come which were popular at the time, and is based on a Led Zeppelin-type sound and image. "That song was great fun", - Ozzy recalled, - "and it was an honour to record with Gary". The Sisters Of Mercy frontman, Andrew Eldritch, provides backing vocals on the songs "After the War", "Speak for Yourself" and "Blood of Emeralds". The instrumental "Dunluce" is named after Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland. Although Cozy Powell played drums on the album, he was replaced by Chris Slade for the tour, as he was set to tour with Black Sabbath, in support of the album, "Headless Cross", on which he also played drums.
"After The War" was Moore's last foray into conventional Hard Rock, and his last Rock album of any kind until "Dark Days In Paradise" in 1997. Starting with his next album, "Still Got The Blues", he primarily played Blues.
Virgin Records Ltd., 1989 (209 543 / V 2575). Made in Germany. Second press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. After The War 4:17
2. Speak For Yourself 3:43
3. Livin' On Dreams 4:13
4. Led Clones 6:07

Side 2
1. Running From The Storm 4:45
2. This Thing Called Love 3:22
3. Ready For Love 5:38
4. Blood Of Emeralds 8:17

Total playing time: 40:22 min.

The second full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
This is the first of Irish guitar virtuoso true Hard Rock albums. Boasting a crisp, aggressive sound, "Corridors Of Power" kicks off with the foot-stomping "Don't Take Me for a Loser", delivers the token power ballad in "Always Gonna Love You", and floors the gas pedal on "Rockin' Every Night". However, the album's climax has to be the epic "End of the World" with it's two-minute long guitar solo intro and vocals courtesy of Cream's Jack Bruce, sharing lead vocals with Moore.  This was the only Gary Moore's Rock single played on American radio. Moore would later join with Bruce again on the Bruce-Baker-Moore project in 1993.
The album also features then-former Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, ex-Whitesnake bassist Neil Murray and former Uriah Heep singer John Sloman on backing vocals, with contributions from keyboardists Tommy Eyre and Don Airey, drummer Bobby Chouinard and bassist Mo Foster.
The album also contains a cover of the Free song "Wishing Well".  A far Bluesier version of the "Love Can Make a Fool of You" song also showed up on the posthumous Gary Moore album, "How Blue Can You Get". As a nod to "Corridors Of Power", American guitarist Jeff Kollman named his 2012 solo album "Silence In The Corridor", the title track of which is a tribute to Moore.
This is the Gary Moore album to start with if you're new to or exploring Gary's career. All the Jazz and Blues and Rock influences of his life, and of his past works, all come together here for his 'classic' Hard Rock sound. Anyone who wants to learn how to play Rock guitar, this is one of those albums that you need to play again, and again... and again!
Virgin Records Ltd., 1982/1984 (205 082-610). Made in Germany. Second press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Don't Take Me For A Loser 4:15
2. Always Gonna' Love You 3:55
3. Wishing Well (Free cover) 4:05
4. Gonna' Break My Heart Again 3:17
5. Falling In Love With You 4:51

Side Two
1. End Of The World 6:53
2. Rockin' Every Night 2:47
3. Cold Hearted 5:40
4. I Can't Wait Until Tomorrow 7:48

Total playing time: 43:31 min.

The third full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
"Dirty Fingers" album was originally recorded in 1980, but was ultimately shelved in favour of the more radio-oriented "G-Force" (1980) – the only studio album by the namesake Irish-American band led by Gary Moore. Three of the tracks from "Dirty Fingers" ("Nuclear Attack", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "Run to Your Mama") were firstly released as an "Nuclear Attack" EP in UK and Japan in 1981. The album "Dirty Fingers" was eventually released in Japan in 1983 by Jet Records, before an international release in the UK in June 1984.
"Dirty Fingers" are generally characterized by a raw, uncompromising Hard Rock aesthetic. As such, tough, virile rockers invariably slathered in frenetic six-string fretwork abound ("Hiroshima", "Kidnapped", "Lonely Night") but, with the exception of the unapologetically nasty "Run to Your Mama", these tend to fall well short of the material heard on 1978's "Back On The Streets" and its "official" successor, "Corridors Of Power", four years later. But there is at least one other career highlight to be found on "Dirty Fingers", and that's the bombastic "Nuclear Attack" (yet another of Moore's apocalyptic warnings), which, amid massive riffs that keep it Rocking like a motherf**ker, unveils a simple but effective counterpoint synthesizer theme that one could very well assume inspired Europe to write "The Final Countdown". Also know that most of the above find Moore sharing lead vocals with former Ted Nugent singer Charlie Huhn for the first and final time, and you'll have all you need to know about "Dirty Fingers" – an interesting but not essential Gary Moore album.
Jet Records Ltd., 1983 (25AP 2644). Made in Japan. First press. OBI. 4-page insert. Used (cover/disc): EX+ (still in seal)/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Hiroshima 4:20
2. Dirty Fingers 1:09
3. Bad News 5:09
4. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Nina Simone cover) 3:36
5. Run To Your Mama 4:45

Side B:
1. Nuclear Attack 5:10
2. Kidnapped 3:50
3. Really Gonna Rock 3:48
9. Lonely Nights 3:56
5. Rest In Peace 6:06

Total playing time: 41:57 min.

The fifth full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
Top-notch Hard Rock album with non-oafish sound – complex and somewhat Proggy with synths, advanced solos and even soulful R'n'B snippets, "Run For Cover" took the Hard Rock ingredients of Gary Moore's previous two albums and added a little pop refinement to the mix. Thankfully, this did not compromise the overall heaviness of the record. Considered as Moore's breakthrough, the album includes the top 5 single "Out in the Fields" and a re-recording of the song "Empty Rooms", originally from Moore's previous album, "Victims Of The Future", which became one of Moore's biggest solo successes, reaching No. 23 on the UK charts.
The album features many of Moore's musical friends, including Paul Thompson of Roxy Music, Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes on "Reach for the Sky" and "All Messed Up", and former Thin Lizzy leader and childhood friend Phil Lynott . Lynott and Moore trade lead vocals on "Out in the Fields", while Lynott sings alone on "Military Man", an old Grand Slam track. "Out in the Fields" is about the the religious turmoil in their native Ireland, it was actually Lynott's final recorded performance before his tragic death. It also presaged the musical and lyrical Irish themes which would dominate Moore's future work. Lynott also provided vocals for a re-recording of the Thin Lizzy classic "Still in Love with You", on which Moore originally played guitar; the track was initially issued as a B-side of "Out In The Fields", but is included on later remastered versions of the album.
Performance-wise, 'Run for Cover' might be Gary Moore's most well-rounded album. It has magnificant flow and never feels disjointed even with three lead vocalists. Of course, the guitar playing is absolutely stellar, but never at the expense of songwriting. Along with "Corridors Of Power" and "Victims Of The Future", "Run For Cover" represents the best in Moore's often over-looked Hard Rock period.
10 Records Ltd./Virgin Records Ltd., 1985 (207 283). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Run For Cover 4:10
2. Reach For The Sky 4:46
3. Military Man (Phil Lynott's Grand Slam cover) 5:40
4. Empty Rooms 4:20

Side Two
1. Out In The Fields 4:14
2. Nothing To Lose 4:42
3. Once In A Lifetime 4:20
4. All Messed Up 4:52
5. Listen To Your Heartbeat 4:34

Total playing time: 41:36 min.

The eighth full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
The album marked a substantial change in style for Moore, who had been predominantly known for Rock and Hard Rock music with Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, G-Force and Greg Lake, and during his own extensive solo career, as well as his Jazz/Fusion work with Colosseum II. "Still Got The Blues" saw him delve into an Electric Blues style. The album features guest contributions from Albert King, Albert Collins and George Harrison.
The title track was released as a Single and reached No. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 16 February 1991. It is the only Single of Moore's to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The album reached No. 83 on the Billboard 200 on 16 February 1991, then was certified Gold by the RIAA in November 1995. This was Moore's most successful album both in terms of sales and chart position in the US.
Virgin Records Ltd., 1990 (V 2612 / 210 558). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Moving On 2:37
2. Oh Pretty Woman 4:23
3. Walking By Myself 2:54
4. Still Got The Blues 6:09
5. Texas Struit 4:46

Side Two
1. Too Tired 2:49
2. King Of The Blues 4:30
3. As The Years Go Passing By 7:43
4. Midnight Blues 4:58

Total playing time: 40:49 min.