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The second full-length studio album by British heavy metal band.
Carrere/RCA Ltd., 1982 (CAL 138). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. American Radio Stations  4:02
2. Wasted Years  4:22
3. Woman  3:10
4. Heartbreaker  4:30
5. Silver And Gold  5:00
  
Side Two
6. Long Way From Home  3:33
7. Only Child  3:45
8. Blame It On The Night  3:44
9. Wild Cat Woman  3:48
10. Ready To Go  3:40
   
Total playing time: 39:34 min.

The 17th full-length album by legendary German Heavy/Power Metal band.
The album contains a mix of different Heavy Metal music genres, ranging from Symphonic and Progressive to fast and brutal Thrash Metal. The band go back to the “Lingua Mortis” album’s themes and atmospheres in the suite that opens the album, called "Suite Lingua Mortis" that consists in 8 parts, using a full symphonic orchestra, recorded in Minsk, Belarus. This is their second attempt at recording with an orchestra. The band and orchestra sound fantastic together, and melt together like one unit. The music has been written with the orchestra in mind, but it still sticks to the Heavy Metal bent that Victor is obviously so outfit with. This album completely kicks butt!
"Speak Of The Dead" made the international press round for enthusiasm, and during the sold-out European tour, the concert in St. Petersburg for a live DVD, "Full Moon in St. Petersburg", was recorded. Due to personal and musical differences, separated from their late 2006 RAGE drummer Mike Terrana, who was replaced by André Hilgers. Andrés first assignment equal were the concerts with the "Lingua Mortis Orchestra" in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic and also at the "Wacken Open Air" festival, where the show was filmed in front of 100,000 spectators. This material was used for the bonus DVD of the new RAGE album "Carved In Stone".
With "Speak Of The Dead", Rage has properly evolved into a band that not only handles its core sound well, but can exceed with new sounds. It’s one of the several high points in the band’s career. Highly recommended for nearly any fan of melodic Metal!!
Nuclear Blast Records/CD-Maximum/Moon Records, 2006 (CDM 0106-2418/MR 1786-2). Made in Ukraine. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. Morituri Te Salutant     0:57
2. Prelude Of Souls     2:46
3. Innocent     5:36
4. Depression     1:11
5. No Regrets     4:52 
6. Confusion     1:45
7. Black     0:51
8. Beauty     3:54 
9. No Fear     5:32 
10. Soul Survivor     3:41 
11. Full Moon     4:34 
12. Kill Your Gods     5:13 
13. Turn My World Around     3:58 
14. Be With Me Or Be Gone     3:47 
15. Speak Of The Dead     4:06
Total playing time: 52:43

The second compilation album by legendary German Heavy/Speed/Power Metal band.
German Power Metallers celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of a unique collection of songs from their outstanding back catalogue, including all available rare and unreleased tracks!
What better way to celebrate their anniversary as by diving deep into their own history, spanning three decades of an incomparable and an unbeatable Metal career – from the humble beginnings in the early 1980s, with their debut attempt "Prayers Of Steel", and back then calling themselves Avenger, through the flourishing 90s, that peaked in their 1996 classic approach "Lingua Mortis". All the way to the most recent years, which also featured Rage coming in third at the Bundesvision Songcontest in 2009, carving a quarter of a century in stone even more so!
Garnish all this with 21 albums released to date and add in some line-up changes, and you not only get your average German Metal combo, but a gathering of brilliant musicians that keep reinventing their own sound with every new creative vision to come!!
"The Soundchaser Archives" is an interesting and entertaining collection of tracks covering this iconic band’s journey through 30 years, displaying not only their ideas and influences, but also their work outside of Rage as well. This compilation is a real gem for die-hard Rage fans, and collectors of rare and unreleased works. Your hard-earned money worth to purchase this!!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2014 ‎(NBCLP 3225-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Anybody Home? (new demo 2014)
2. Mystery Trip (bonus track 2002)
3. In Union (unreleased demo 2006)
4. Long Hard Road (demo 2007)

Side B
1. Full Moon (international version)
2. Nevermore (demo 1993)
3. French Bourrèe (bonus track 2003)
4. A Perfect Day (demo 2006)

Side C
1. Enough Is Enough (demo 1991)
2. Here Comes The Night (unreleased demo 2002)
3. Spiritual Awakening (demo 1999)
4. Lost In The Void (demo 2007)

Side D
1. The Missing Link (demo 1993)
2. Another <Kind Of Madness (demo 1991)  
3. Down To The Bone (Avenger 1985)

Side E
1. The Speed Of Sound (new recorded leftover song 2014)
2. Darkness Turns To Light (bonus track 2002)
3. Death Is Alive (demo 2006)
4. Gentle Murders (demo 2007)

Side F
1. From The Cradle To The Grave (demo 1997)
2. Refuge (demo 1993)
3. Fugue No. 5 (bonus track 2003)
4. Last Goodbye (demo 1991)

Side G
1. Dirty Wings (demo 2006)
2. The Pit And The Pendulum (demo 1993)
3. Waterfalls (unreleased demo 1991)

Side H
1. Heads Off (unreleased demo 2006)
2. Assorted By Satan (Avenger demo 1984)
3. Shame On You (demo 1992)
4. Soundchaser (demo 2002)

Track A2: bonus track from 2002 releases;
Track B3: bonus track from 2003 releases;
Track D3: 1985 Avenger song;
Track E1: 2014 recorded leftover (unreleased) song;
Track E2: bonus track from 2002 releases;
Track F3: bonus track from 2003 releases;
Track H2: 1984 Avenger demo song.

The debut full-length album by Polish Thrash Metal band.
Raging Death issues their self-titled debut, spreading their eight tracks speed racing Thrash Metal blizzard from beneath the graves. Signaling their direction to the era of the mid 80’s, back when Speed and Thrash gathered much more attention, Raging Death’s no compromise toughness if evident. These guys came to crush, and in a kind of looseness that was meant to spread the word around of old school Thrash Metal. Taking a few pointers of early Kreator, early Voivod, Tankard and several bits and nits of American Thrash Metal, these guys sound like their country mates Destroyers, another old band that is more than worth mentioning. Raging Death’s main riffery is just a little above the basic level, tending them to be similar to the classic acts, but rather well played and with the band’s production values sounds quite nostalgic.
Since old school is the band’s main code of honor, their track of thought was towards what sounds and feels like the old days of chaos. Thrashing and Speeding has been their main course of action, a kind the produced simpler arrangements that came out no more than solid. It would appear that Raging Death wanted to go somewhat beyond the average old school experience by adding a few above basic Thrash / Speed Metal pieces. “Challenged By The Unknown”, the last chip in the block, is the near perfect harmony between Teutonic and American Thrash Metal, finding those tasting riffs, inspiring solo efforts and course of burning speed and slow tempo heaviness, a sort of track that would make you raise your fist up high.
“Raging Death” is the band’s answer to the Teutonic attacks of the mid 80’s, almost the image blasphemy in its nature, without sounding satanic, just mainly on the attack with a full speed drive. It sounds like a thing of the past, but as like a lot other, is a marker, a totem of the early days. Raging Death have what it takes to go forward, let’s see what happens next!
Punishment 18 Records, 2015 (P18R 092). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Space Invaders 
2. Raging Death 
3. Back To The Past 
4. Warrior Of Revenge 
5. Evil Command 
6. Race Of Races 
7. Cry For Time 
8. Challenged By The Unknown
Total playing time: 31:17


Samples: https://ragingdeathofficial.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Greek Heavy Metal band.
MetalFighters, 2002 (MF 001). Made in Greece. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 01:26
2. Raging Strom 02:53
3. Sons Of Valhalla 04:10
4. The Devil Speaks 03:26
5. The Warrior 04:49
6. Holy War 04:12
7. Heavy Metal Faith 02:40
8. Kingdom Of Hades 04:42
9. Minotaur 04:33
10. The Last Stand 07:25
Total playing time: 40:16 min.

Debut mini-album by Russian Pagan Black Metal band.
High class melodic and brutal stuff with members of Drama in lineup!
Musica Production, 2007 (MP19). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist: 
1. Крылом Развеет Ветер...
2. Пришла Беда
3. Когда Туман...
4. Суровый Ветер
5. Закат Кровавым Мечом...
Total playing time: 29:54

The second full-length album by Russian Pagan Black Metal band.
Powerful and beautiful Atmospheric Black Metal with great lyrics in Russian!
Mid-tempo compositions in the classical spirit with majestic melodies!!
Musica Production, 2014 (MP-71). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Миг рождения бури 08:10
2. Яростным криком... 07:47
3. Узоры будущей судьбы 08:12
4. Взорвавшись небо... 07:07
5. Вновь догорает закат 07:53
6. Великая ночь 04:51
7. Забвение 10:00
Total playing time: 54:00


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Brutal death metal from El Salvador with a touch of industrial sharp guitars and a nice future apocalyptic theme.
Limited to 500 copies.
American Line Prods., 2006 (La-084)

Tracklist:
1.Beta Orb 00:48
2.Systematic War 06:07
3.Organic Metal Decoupling 05:33
4.Cables With Synaptic Endings 03:23
5.Paradoxical Autonomy 03:16
6.High-Tech Weapons 03:41
7.Mechanical Nemesis 05:24
8.Rust in Blood 04:32
9.Infinite Cycle 05:46
10.Ominous Ghoulish Orb 01:05
11.Terna 01:58

heavy metal from Russia
Metalism Records, 2007 (MR 034-07)


Tracklist:
1.Последний Взлет
2.Догонит
3.Замок Дьявола
4.До-минор (Бас-соло)
5.Отражение Смерти
6.Харлей
7.Безнадежный Свет
8.Падший Ангел
9.Предала Ты...
10.Отпустить Любя

Second full-length album by Dark Gothic Metal band from Finland.
A wonderful monument to their mournful world where rage, energy and pathos find an amazing balance with sadness, atmospheres and melancholia... It's Mournful Metal, a great mix of Katatonia feelings, Rapture darkness and Him charm!
My Kingdom Music, 2006 (echo015-354.6020.2)


Tracklist:
1. Year Or Two 4:56
2. Give Back My Heart 4:38
3. Heart Will Stop 6:10
4. Thru The Mire 4:36
5. Disintegration 6:40
6. Purity 4:55
7. Final Peace 4:38
8. Inside Me 4:04
9. Disillusion (Outro)

Remastered re-release of seventh full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
A commercial effort by the band, attempting to repeat the success of the song "Stone Cold" and the album “Straight Between the Eyes”. As a result, some of the songs, like the first single "Street of Dreams", are usually considered to be more in the Album-Oriented Rock style, instead of the Hard Rock sound of earlier Rainbow albums.
The album was particularly aimed at the US market. It was originally released in 1983 as an LP and cassette. The cassette featured several longer edits compared to the vinyl version. A remastered CD reissue was released in May 1999.
Polydor Records, 1983/1999 (547 367-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Stranded 04:30
2. Can't Let You Go 04:22
3. Fool For The Night 04:04
4. Fire Dance 04:30
5. Anybody There 02:40
6. Desperate Heart 04:36
7. Street Of Dreams 04:26
8. Drinking With The Devil 03:44
9. Snowman 04:33
10. Make Your Move 05:25
Total playing time: 42:50 min.



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The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature Bobby Rondinelli on drums and Joe Lynn Turner on lead vocals (the third and final vocalist), after the departures of Cozy Powell and Graham Bonnetrespectively, following the release of "Down To Earth" album.
The album marked the further commercialization of the band's sound, with Blackmore once describing at the time a liking for the Rock band, Foreigner. It became the band's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, where it peaked at number three. "I Surrender" became the band's highest charting Single in the UK, reaching No. 3.
Allegedly, the album's cover (designed by Hipgnosis) had originally been proposed for use on Black Sabbath's 1978 release "Never Say Die!".
Polydor, 1981/1991 (800 018-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. I Surrender 4:00
2. Spotlight Kid 4:52
3. No Release 5:31
4. Magic 4:05
5. Vielleicht Das Nachste Mal (Maybe the Next Time) 3:16
6. Can't Happen Here 4:56
7. Freedom Fighter 4:19
8. Midtown Tunnel Vision 4:30
9. Difficult To Cure (Beethoven's Ninth) 5:50

Second official DVD from the legendary British Hard Rock band.
At last...the wait is over for Rock fans everywhere, and especially Rainbow fans. The definitive Rainbow line-up of Blackmore-Dio-Powell captured live in concert in '77!
This DVD represents the zenith of Ritchie Blackmore's competence and range. Ritchie Blackmore's guitar playing steals the show. "Mistreated" and "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" are Blackmore masterpieces, displaying his power, velocity and sensitivity. Ritchie just proves what a great guitar maestro he is, and coupled with the powerful vocals of Dio, and the hard-hitting drum work of Powell, this makes for a superb musical experience.
Ronnie James Dio is as committed as ever and a reminder of the potential that lay in a Blackmore/Dio writing partnership. Having two combustible egos sharing the stage it's cause an implosion!
Bob Daisley and David Stone also contribute in a major way to what must be one of the greatest Hard Rock band ever!
This DVD represents the long awaited release of a concert that was filmed for a European TV broadcast in the seventies. The footage captures the band at their raw best, featuring many of the early Rainbow classics.
Catch the Rainbow!!
Special features include interviews with Colin Heart and Bob Daisley, as well as a photo gallery and a slide show with audio commentary!
Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2006.

Tracklist:
1. Introduction
2. Kill The King
3. Mistreated
4. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
5. Catch The Rainbow
6. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
7. Man On The Silver Mountain
8. Still I'm Sad
9. Do You Close Your Eyes
Bonus Features:
10. Promo Videos
11. Colin Hart Interview
12. Bob Daisley Interview
13. Photogallery
14. Slide Show With Audio Commentary

Remastered re-release of the first live album by legendary British Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Breaking with '70s Heavy Metal tradition by releasing a live album after only two studio efforts (you're supposed to have three before the live one), Rainbow served up double LP in 1977. It was recorded live over several German and Japanese dates in late 1976, during the Rising world tour.
"On Stage" is full of great songs and playing, it's one of the best live albums ever recorded. The production is very good. Produced by Martin Birch, who was responsible for much of Iron Maiden's production.
Going without saying, one should be sure going into this, that there's gonna be a lot of ingenious guitar licks being composed, adding a lot of life to tracks like "Catch the Rainbow" and "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves". Those tracks in particular are both on the slower side in comparison to many on the debut, but have an excellent delivery when performed live. Dio's untouched live vocal performance crossed with the unstoppable Ritchie Blackmore showcase some of the greatest moments in "live record" history. The help of Jimmy Bain on bass and Cozy Powell on drums, although less famous at the time, assist driving home and backing many of Blackmore's tangents. This would set the stage for what we should expect from those musicians on future releases.
The covers performed on here are pretty great; while "Mistreated" may seem redundant due to being taken from Blackmore's previous band, it's a nice touch hearing Dio sing it instead. Toney Carey on the keyboards obviously isn't too different from Jon Lord, but still pretty great. "Still I'm Sad" stands out as a unique one here, as it was originally just an instrumental cover on the studio album. But on this, we are given vocals and more intensity, in turn churning out a track that has more suspense, and you can't really hear it anywhere else...
Great release, with some unique output that you won't hear anywhere else!!
Polydor Records, a Universal Music Company, 1977/1999 (547 362-2). Re-press. Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Kill The King 5:31
2. Medley: Man On The Silver Mountain / Blues / Starstruck 11:15
3. Catch The Rainbow 15:36
4. Mistreated (Deep Purple cover) 13:07
5. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 7:37
6. Still I'm Sad (The Yardbirds cover) 11:05
Total playing time: 64:11 min.

Second official compilation album by the legendary British Hard Rock band.
USSR only pressed official compilation album by Rainbow!
Best songs from Rainbow's discography will please every Hard Rock fan!!
Musthave for every hard core fan of Rainbow!!!
Polydor/Melodiya, 1975-1982/1988 (C60 27023 005). Made in uzzr. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+. 


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Man On The Silver Mountain 04:40
2. Still I'm Sad 03:54
3. Long Live Rock'n'roll 04:25
4. All Night Long 03:49
5. Stone Cold 05:15

Side B
7. If You Don't Like Rock'n'roll 02:36
8. Stargazer 08:28
9. Freedom Fighter 04:20
10. I Surrender 04:01

Total playing time: 41:28 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature Bobby Rondinelli on drums and Joe Lynn Turner on lead vocals (the third and final vocalist), after the departures of Cozy Powell and Graham Bonnetrespectively, following the release of "Down To Earth" album.
The album marked the further commercialization of the band's sound, with Blackmore once describing at the time a liking for the Rock band, Foreigner. It became the band's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, where it peaked at number three. "I Surrender" became the band's highest charting Single in the UK, reaching No. 3.
Allegedly, the album's cover (designed by Hipgnosis) had originally been proposed for use on Black Sabbath's 1978 release "Never Say Die!".
Polydor, 1981 (2391 506). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. I Surrender 4:00
2. Spotlight Kid 4:52
3. No Release 5:31
4. Magic 4:05
5. Vielleicht Das Nachste Mal (Maybe the Next Time) 3:16
6. Can't Happen Here 4:56
7. Freedom Fighter 4:19
8. Midtown Tunnel Vision 4:30
9. Difficult To Cure (Beethoven's Ninth) 5:50

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The band’s last album to feature drummer Cozy Powell and their only album with vocalist Graham Bonnet. Released in 1979, it contains Rainbow's first hit single "Since You Been Gone", marking a more commercial direction of the band's sound.
The departure of Ronnie James Dio gave Ritchie Blackmore a chance to reinvent Rainbow, which he does to a certain extent on "Down To Earth". Adding former Deep Purple colleague Roger Glover as bassist and Graham Bonnet as vocalist, Blackmore tones down some of the excess of the Dio years, particularly in terms of fantastical lyrics, and turns to straight-ahead Hard Rock, only occasionally adorned by prominent synthesizers.
In general, their material is fairly solid, and "Since You Been Gone" easily ranks among the band's best songs, but overall the record is a little generic and sounds very much of its time - namely, the late '70s, when Album Rock still ruled the arenas. Nevertheless, Rainbow has a distinct idea, primarily through the guitar artistry and mystical sensibility of Ritchie Blackmore. He sounds invigorated on the album, turning in muscular performances and strong solos on each cut; clearly, the reunion has revitalized him.
Blackmore, Glover, and drummer Cozy Powell turn "Down To Earth" into a fine Hard Rock platter. It might not offer anything unique, but it delivers the goods!
Polydor Records, A Universal Music Company, 1979/1999 (547 364-2). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. All Night Long 3:53
2. Eyes Of The World 6:43
3. No Time To Lose 3:45
4. Makin' Love 4:38
5. Since You Been Gone 3:20
6. Love's No Friend 4:55
7. Danger Zone 4:32
8. Lost In Hollywood 4:51
Total playing time: 36:37 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The band’s last album to feature drummer Cozy Powell and their only album with vocalist Graham Bonnet. Released in 1979, it contains Rainbow's first hit single "Since You Been Gone", marking a more commercial direction of the band's sound.
The departure of Ronnie James Dio gave Ritchie Blackmore a chance to reinvent Rainbow, which he does to a certain extent on "Down To Earth". Adding former Deep Purple colleague Roger Glover as bassist and Graham Bonnet as vocalist, Blackmore tones down some of the excess of the Dio years, particularly in terms of fantastical lyrics, and turns to straight-ahead Hard Rock, only occasionally adorned by prominent synthesizers.
In general, their material is fairly solid, and "Since You Been Gone" easily ranks among the band's best songs, but overall the record is a little generic and sounds very much of its time - namely, the late '70s, when Album Rock still ruled the arenas. Nevertheless, Rainbow has a distinct idea, primarily through the guitar artistry and mystical sensibility of Ritchie Blackmore. He sounds invigorated on the album, turning in muscular performances and strong solos on each cut; clearly, the reunion has revitalized him.
Blackmore, Glover, and drummer Cozy Powell turn "Down To Earth" into a fine Hard Rock platter. It might not offer anything unique, but it delivers the goods!
Polydor Incorporated, 1979 (PD-1-6221 (2391 410)). Made in the USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. All Night Long 3:49
2. Eyes Of The World 6:36
3. No Time To Lose 3:41
4. Makin' Love 4:36

Side 2
5. Since You Been Gone (Russ Ballard cover) 3:10
6. Love's No Friend 4:52
7. Danger Zone 4:30
8. Lost In Hollywood 4:51
Total playing time: 36:05 min.

First remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Released in 1978, it's the last album to feature original lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio, on which he went out on a high note.
While the material is not quite as strong as on the previous studio effort, "Rising", "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" maintains the momentum the band had built up.
"Kill the King" had been previously heard on the live "On Stage" record, but here it sounds more fully realized. Also, the title track from the album stands as one of the best songs the band did, not to mention a noble sentiment. The chugging "L.A. Connection" is another highlight.
As with all of their first four albums, this one was produced by Martin Birch, and he really knows how to get the best out of the band by this point. The result is that the songs couldn't sound any better, so even if some of the material isn't quite up to their best, the album is still very cohesive, steady, and, ultimately, satisfying. This would turn out to be the last great album Rainbow would ever make, although they did enjoy a great deal of chart success in the post-Dio era.
Polydor Records, Inc. A Universal Music Company, 1978/1999 (547 363-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Long Live Rock'n'roll 4:24
2. Lady Of The Lake 3:38
3. L.A. Connection 5:02
4. Gates Of Babylon 6:51
5. Kill The King 4:30
6. Shed (Subtle) 4:47
7. Sensitive To Light 3:07
8. Rainbow Eyes 7:26
Total playing time: 39:45 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Released in 1978, it's the last album to feature original lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio, on which he went out on a high note.
While the material is not quite as strong as on the previous studio effort, "Rising", "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" maintains the momentum the band had built up.
"Kill the King" had been previously heard on the live "On Stage" record, but here it sounds more fully realized. Also, the title track from the album stands as one of the best songs the band did, not to mention a noble sentiment. The chugging "L.A. Connection" is another highlight.
As with all of their first four albums, this one was produced by Martin Birch, and he really knows how to get the best out of the band by this point. The result is that the songs couldn't sound any better, so even if some of the material isn't quite up to their best, the album is still very cohesive, steady, and, ultimately, satisfying. This would turn out to be the last great album Rainbow would ever make, although they did enjoy a great deal of chart success in the post-Dio era.
Polydor Records Ltd., a Universal Music Company/Universal Music Italia s.r.l./De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., 1978/2014/2022 (DeAgostini 11). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Long Live Rock'n'roll 4:24
2. Lady Of The Lake 3:38
3. L.A. Connection 5:02
4. Gates Of Babylon 6:51

Side 2
5. Kill The King 4:30
6. Shed (Subtle) 4:47
7. Sensitive To Light 3:07
8. Rainbow Eyes 7:26

Total playing time: 39:45 min.