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The eleventh full-length studio album by Kazakh Power/Heavy Metal band.
Metalism Records/Sound Age Productions, 2007 (MR 047-07/ SAPCD 124). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Sleep of Reason
2. Salamanders
3. Dark Blue Rose
4. The Chains
5. Wild Hunt
6. Sails of Dreams
7. Wings of a New Day
8. The Footing Point
9. Shadow of an Eagle
10. Labyrinth of Illusions
11. Oblivion


https://metalism.bandcamp.com/

The debut full-length album by the British Heavy Metal band.
The new band of original Judas Priest former vocalist Al Atkins!!
Al Atkins founded Judas Priest in 1969, along with original bass player Bruno Stapenhill. Atkins was in Judas Priest until 1973, when he left after three years of touring with no record deal. He was replaced by Rob Halford. During his time in Judas Priest, Atkins co-wrote many classic Priest songs that were used on the first two albums including: “Victim of Changes”, “Winter”, “Never Satisfied”, “Dreamer Deceiver” and “Caviar and Meths”. Since playing with Priest, Atkins has released five solo CDs with his own band called Al Atkins. Also, he recently wrote and released an autobiography about his life in Judas Priest titled “Dawn of the Metal Gods”.
What about Holy Rage debut album, it's should appeal to fans of Judas Priest with a modern Metal edge. Opening track "Just Don't Run" showcases the grinding no nonsense Heavy Metal with Atkins at the helm, with the twin guitars courtesy of Chris Johnson and Vince ' O'Regan, Steve Mercy pounds out some monster bass lines, while the rock foundation that is Mick Hales brings it all together with a powerhouse drum beat. We then move into probably the best track on offer, the massive "Kingdom Of Hell", it’s a real ball buster of a song that wouldn't look out of place on the latest offerings by bands such as Trivium and Avenged Sevenfold. Any album featuring Atkins wouldn't be complete without that trademark Priest sound and the twin guitar licks and powerhouse backbeat are right out of the likes of "Sad Wings Of Destiny" and "Rocka Rolla", but with a modern Metal edge, and "Love At War" certainly has all these in abundance. The guitars of O'Regan and Johnson just ignite this album and are showcased perfectly on "Wasted Away", a real grinding Metal tune, together with the superb "Invincible", two really heavy pieces of old school Metal that really reinforce Atkins' Metal credentials.
One thing about the classic Priest songs was the Epic Metal pieces, who can forget the likes of "Victim Of Changes", "Genocide" and "Diamond and Rust", and the latter is what "Poison Dreams" reminds of, an all out Metal song but with a more narrative gentle edge, all in all classic Atkins' power-driven Metal at its best. Tracks like the thumping "Give Them Hell", the grinding "Redemption Road" and the excellent "Anguish" highlight the very competent axe wielding of O'Regan and Johnson. Things get really meaty on the bass and drum front with the anthemic tones of "Victory" before the album comes to a close with the very heavy "JDR Conclusion".
Quite a decent offering from Mr Atkins new project, and should appeal to fans of Judas Priest with a modern Metal edge!
Z Records, 2010 (ZR 0497143). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Just Don't Run     4:38 
2. Kingdom Of Hell     4:37 
3. Love At War     5:58 
4. Waste Away     3:58 
5. Invincible     4:40 
6. Poison Dreams     9:44 
7. Give Them Hell     5:13 
8. Redemption Road     4:25 
9. Anguish     5:19 
10. Victory     5:44 
11. Jdr Conclusion     1:03
Total playing time: 55:29


Samples:  http://www.lastfm

The debut and only full-length album by American Melodic Hard Rock band.
Holy Water formed in the late 80s from members and sidemen of Foreigner, Doro, Saraya, Quiet Riot, Widowmaker and Prong, and they decided to put all the great tunes in a CD, calling it "The Collected Sessions". So what to expect? Tough one! This collected sessions release moves from Rock, Blues, AOR up to Melodic Hard Rock tunes. It covers almost two decades, nevertheless is full of good tunes and is more than a decent job!
Hooks and melodies galore, monster guitar riffs, a bone crushing rhythm section and just enough keyboards and harmony vocals to bridge the gap between 80's pomp and 90's power. Album includes recordings from 1982, 1989, the early 90s and today. Recently remastered by Patrick Klein (The Lizards) and packaged by artist Danny Frank, "The Collected Sessions" is a never-before-released CD chronicling Holy Water's mercurial career.
This album is mostly a Melodic Rock/Hard Rock release and it blows your mind. The first three tracks of the album are pure Melodic Hard Rock, reminding a lot of Def Leppard, Hardline and Bad Company. They are keeping a great rhythm section and fantastic keyboard melodies. Produced in the early nineties by former Foreigner keyboardist Al Greenwood, these three songs have been ranked among the classics of Melodic Rock by industry insiders. "Some Things Have To Happen" adds a sleazy thingy to the total sum. "Once Is Not Enough" is the party mood song, the way Great White have accustomed us, while "MonsteR Iff" is a rather technical track, bringing out the Satriani way of playing ("Surfing With The Alien") and is slowly moving to Bluesy lines. The last couple of tunes, are obviously from ages ago. "Crocodile Rock" (cover of Elton John's song) is the early 80s Rock like Loverboy, Journey, Foreigner while "Living For The City" moves to similar paths with a stronger Blues-Funk air and it gives you the idea that John Lord and the Marsden/Moody duo are jamming together. This release includes a version of "If I Knew Then..." recorded back in 1989, which caught the attention of Mr. Greenwoods (Foreigner) who took over the production back then.
Although you get which tracks are from which era, the production has been greatly worked and the vocals of David Knight are a huge plus to the whole effort. It is a release with mid-tempo songs with cracking melodies, and only by listening the first three tracks it will be difficult to unstuck this CD from your player!!
Perris Records, 2009 (PER2132). Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. I'm Not Worried Anymore 4:07
2. If I Knew Then... 4:56
3. Some Things Have To Happen 4:39
4. Once Is Not Enough 4:10
5. If I Knew Then... 5:31
6. Monster Iff 6:02
7. Crocodile Rock 4:22
8. Living For The City 3:54
9. All I Need 4:01
Total playing time: 41:42

Second full-length album by the Italian Thrash Metal band.
This long-existing band has been releasing music since 1994, and between that year and 2007 they released five demos and one full-length. Now they offer their second album and its full-on Thrash mania, neither old-school or new-school, none of that matters: it just thrashes like hell and exists to kill!
Music similar to Slayer and vocal very similar to Tom Araya’s vocal!! This is an Italian SLAYER!!!
Live Tribe Music/Buil2Kill Records, 2012 (B2K 0021)


Tracklist:
1. Intro/Last Thinking
2. World Decline
3. Black as War
4. Empty Thoughts
5. The Ones
6. Slaved From Darkness
7. Dimension Zero
8. Ghost Messiah
9. Sign Of The Death

Third full-length album by Atmospheric Dark Death Metal band from Greece, feat. ex-members of Depression, Septicflesh, Thou Art Lord, Varathron and Rotting Christ.
Eerie and Dark type of Atmospheric Death Metal.
Recommended for all fans of Septic Flesh.
Black Lotus Records, 2002 (BLR/CD045)


Tracklist:
1.Deus Diablos Inversus 04:55
2.Battle of the Serpents Within 03:58
3.Requiem For a Caged Lust 04:47
4.Selenes and Endymions Son 01:50
5.Ascending Path: A Star Child is Born 05:11
6.Aphorism 04:21
7.Monolith: Test Teach Transform 05:45
8.Once Upon a Time? 02:04
9.The Seven Gifts of Sin 03:42
10.Doberman 04:23
11.Incects 04:03
12.Avatar of the Age of Horus 03:28
13.Argenteum Astrum 05:36
Total playing time: 54:03

The second single by the Italian Symphonic Gothic Doom/Black Metal band.
Hortus Animae are back with a new Maxi Single, that includes three various versions of the new song "There’s No Sanctuary", one of which features the Norwegian Queen of Gothic Rock/Metal Liv Kristine!
CD also includes four cover songs from the Kings of Norwegian Black Metal: Immortal, Burzum, Emperor, and Mayhem!!
In total, more than 40 minutes of new dark music. The soundtrack to old grudges resurfacing.
This is the first release featuring the new logo made by Christophe Szpajdel, the Lord of Logos (Moonspell, Emperor, Borknagar, Dimmu Borgir, Nunslaughter, etc.).
A must have for fans of the finest Extreme Metal!!
BlackHeaven Music/Azermedoth Records, 2016 (AZH-CD-233 / BHM001). Made in Mexico.


Tracklist:
1. There´s No Sanctuary (with Liv Kristine)
2. Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark) (Immortal Cover)
3. Dunkelheit (Burzum Cover)
4. Inno A Satana (Emperor Cover)
5. Pure Fucking Armageddon (Mayhem Cover)
6. There´s No Sanctuary (Martyr's way mix)
7. There´s No Sanctuary (with Liv Kristine / edit)
Total playing time: 42:58

The fourth full-length album by Italian Progressive Black Metal band.
Compared to the Symphonic Black Metal of the early years, Hortus Animae have moved towards a melodic Avant-garde Death-Black Metal, which incorporates elements of Dark, Progressive and Electronica.
In Hortus Animae’s music always crossed different styles, and the new album is no exception. Here we have classic Black Metal, Gothic and even Prog! The musicians always gravitated around Progressive Rock, but this tendency is more visible on this new album. That said, the music does not become too eclectic and marginal. All together, it sounds very harmonic, nothing gets out. This is clearly a band that is completely unafraid to follow their instincts, and that factor grants the whole record an authenticity that is too often lacking in albums by bands that want to do everything by the book.
Vocals are equally changeable but everything works fluidly and all the pieces get together admirably. Neo-classical piano runs add ghostly atmosphere and it’s near impossible to guess what sort of lunacy is going to unveil itself next from this melting pot of an album.
The songwriting on show keeps the listener on their toes. Conceptually more interesting and stylistically more intriguing than in the past. 
This is Secular Music worthy of praise and with so much going on the eccentric trip is a highly involving one.
This gripping album should pick your interest if you have the open mindedness to keep up with it!
Flicknife Records, 2014 (SHARPCD14064). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. God and His Disgusting Children 07:18 
2. Blood of the Earth / The Truth Against the World 07:43
3. Dystopian Apocalypse 06:29
4. At the End of Doomsday 11:23
5. The Poison of the Naga 08:43
6. Impromptu Op. II / Pain Relieved 03:58 
7. Chamber of Endless Nightmares 06:53
8. Aqualung (Jethro Tull cover) 06:20
Total playing time: 58:47

The fourth full-length album by Portuguese Black/Thrash Metal one-man band.
Formed in 1988 as a project by Jose Afonso (Decayed, Alastor, Thugnor, Nethermancy), this is the third CD under the name of Hoth.
To be honest, this isn't a very Black Metal album at all. This has more in common with Death and Thrash Metal, pounding riffs and solid hi speed drum work over a Melodic Death Metal styled vocal, throw in the occasional bit of keyboard work and a few great guitar solos.
It’s rare to hear a band playing Black/Thrash Metal of this caliber at such low speeds, but J.A. of Hoth utterly nails it. This solo artist plays the kind of intentionally anachronistic riffs you’d hear from some basement Black Metal bands from the mid ’90s, but with such conviction and boldness that it gets you up and moving right away. And J.A. knows how to shred a guitar solo apart. These are good old Rock 'n' Roll solos that rise like an infernal battle banner above Hoth’s Thrashy dissonance.
"The Black Goddess Return" isn’t reinventing the genre, but when it comes to Black/Thrash Metal, the old ways are always best. Draw your sword, raise the horns and bang your f***ing head!!
Iron, Blood & Death Corporation, 2015 (IBDC666037). Made in Mexico. Pressed in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Reaping Intro 01:44 
2. Angel Slayer 04:25 
3. Words of Old 05:38 
4. Real of Fire 04:30 
5. Upon the Sacred Hill 04:49 
6. The Hellrider 05:11 
7. Celebration of Bastet 04:09 
8. Shades of Black 04:40 
9. God of Wrath 07:36 
10. The Dragons Breath 03:20 
11. The Black Goddes 06:15 
12. Demons Enthral All Deceivers 08:31
Total playing time: 60:48

The fifth full-length studio album by Italian Post-Black Metal one-man-band.
Atmospheric Post-Black Metal for fans of Alcest!
Vacula Productions/Sphera Noctis Records, 2016 (VP 040/SNR CD-018). Made in Ukraine. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Sign 04:24
2. Evolve 04:32
3. Unknown 02:24
4. Stone 05:20
5. Goodbye 08:35
6. Sunburst 06:32
7. Soul 01:23
8. Dreaming 06:01
9. Rainbow 06:32
10. RightNow! 06:20
11. No-Regrets 06:46
12. Unknown Part II 01:30
13. Eternal 05:48
Total playing time: 66:09 min.


Samples: 
https://vaculaproductions.bandcamp.com
https://howlinginthefogofficial.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album from Mexico's Thrash Metal maniacs!!
The first full attack of Human Head neuro-psycological Thrash Metal is a piece of some well-built Thrash Metal. Although the thick production is at times almost in danger of choking individual instruments, it cannot be denied that the general feel benefits from this sound wall.
Recommended for all Thrash Metal fans!
Omeyocan Productions/Witchhunt Records, 2010 (OME013 / WRCD01)


Tracklist:
1.Extraordinary Madness 03:24
2.Amnesia 03:30
3.Bad Pains 03:50
4.Days of Shizophrenia 05:15
5.Inner Tirany 05:25
6.Insomnia 03:42
7.Mental Retardation 03:19
8.Panic 03:44
9.Senile Dementia 04:24
10.The Head 03:39
Total playing time: 40:12

Second full-length album of Russian Heavy Metal band from Moscow.
Metalism Records, 2011 (MR 061-11)


Tracklist:
1.Intro 01:41
2.Revelation 05:10
3.Silence 03:13
4.Broken Heart 04:45
5.R`N`R Faith 02:57
6.Mama 04:46
7.Coward`s Song 04:59
8.The Pill 03:59
9.Night Shadows 06:12
10.July Cat 02:58
Total playing time: 40:46

Debut full-length album by Canadian Brutal Death Metal band.
Featuring ex-Paroxysm drummer Franck Camus and current Cryptopsy bassist Olivier Pinard (session member) Hybreed Chaos offers a monstrous wall of sound influenced by bands such as Gorguts, Ulcerate, old Suffocation and even Voivod... Ecclectic, savage, brutal, sick and heavy beyond beliefs... The list is endless. This band's sound is savagery put to music and while it is definitely not for the casual Heavy Music listener, nobody will stay cold listening to this, like it or not this band is different and supremely destructive. The character of the music is generally similar to spherical and dark Death Metal bands, but Hybreed Chaos never approaches the level of the aforementioned names. However, this band is creative and occasionally shows interesting ideas. Brace yourself!
For fans of Gorguts and Immolation!
PMC Music, 2013 (PRC18). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Birth of Chaos     00:29 
2. A Machine for Pigs     04:15 
3. Dismembered Purity     05:00 
4. Emperor     04:49 
5. Defiled Servitude     04:35 
6. Charogne     05:17 
7. Silent Agony     04:48 
Total playing time: 29:13


Samples:  http://prcmusic.bandcamp.com

The second full-length album by Czech Death Metal band.
Hypnos was founded by Bruno, bassist/vocalist of cult Krabathor, right after he left the band in 1999. The second founding member was drummer Pegas, known especially for his great drumming on Krabathor “Lies” album from 1995 year. Hypnos has begun to be one of the leading Death Metal acts from Czech/Slovakia and attacked European stages immediately.
Exactly one year after the debut, uncompromising Czech crew is back with a sophomore full-length, paving the line of classic European Technical Death Metal, started by Vader and their former band Krabathor: no unnecessary thrills, just ten cuts of solid direct energetic ferocious music, invoking pure headbanging marathon!!
Mastered at legendary Morrisound studio in Florida.
Morbid Records/CD-Maximum, 2001/2002 (CDM 0702-920). Made in Russia.


Tracklist:
1. Raven's Opera D'Moll 0:40 
2. Crystal Purity Of Treachery 5:16 
3. Evil Awaken 3:23 
4. Regicide 3:32 
5. Journey Into Doom 4:54 
6. Endorsed By Satan 3:01 
7. Spider-Werk 3:45 
8. I Am The Wind 5:07 
9. Lost 1:33 
10. Heroism Of New Era 4:12
Total playing time: 35:23


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The second re-release of the only full-length studio album by Swedish Thrash Metal band.
When you first listen to Hypnosia’s Extreme Hatred you might want to guess where they’re from. Are they from the Bay Area, Germany, Florida, Latin America? Nope, these guys are from Sweden. When in Sweden there was a total lack of Thrash Metal bands Hypnosia arose. A furious mix of Morbid Saint and Kreator was what they unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. And they took the world by storm!
Before the world even knew a Thrash Metal revival was on its way, this album already became a Thrash Metal masterpiece. It came out in the year 2000 in Sweden, a country which is not well known for Thrash, and it helped resurrect Thrash Metal back to its most savage form. This album has it all anger, hate, violence, malevolence, and speed. Sure, it’s not the most original record, but it Thrashes hard and fast. That’s really all you can ask for in a record like this!
"Extreme Hatred" is real Thrash Metal for the people that are not afraid of too many fu**ing riffs. Highly recommended for fans of Kreator and similar bands!!
Deluxe Editions remastered re-release.
Hammerheart Records/Petrichor, 2000/2021 (Petrichor 025). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Extreme Hatred 4:06
2. Circle Of The Flesh 4:37
3. The Last Remains 2:49
4. Operation Clean-Sweep 4:01
5. Comatose 4:28
6. Act Of Lunacy 4:22
7. Gates Of Cirith Ungol 3:10
8. Hang 'em High 1:51
9. Traumatic Suffering 5:45
Total playing time: 35:09 min.


https://petrichorochtenddauw.bandcamp.com/
https://hammerheart.bandcamp.com/


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Post-Industrial/Gothic band from Chicago, U.S.
Illinois-based quartet I:SCINTILLA have rapidly made their mark with their intoxicating blend of industrial beats and atmospheric creations. The seductive voice of female singer Brittany Bindrim instantly brought the band comparisons to GARBAGE, EVANESCENCE and THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, while their intricate layers of guitars and synths bring them closer in feel to artists like GRAVITY KILLS, STABBING WESTWARD, and NINE INCH NAILS.
Alfa Matrix, 2006 (AM1079EPCD)


Tracklist:
1.Havestar 04:44
2.Scin 04:35
3.The Bells 04:32
4.Capsella (Toxin Mix) 03:38
5.Havestar (Combichrist Mix) 04:43
6.Havestar (Diskonnekted Mix) 04:56
7.Scin (Neikka Rpm Mix) 04:25
8.Havestar (Implant Mix) 04:39
9.Capsella (Klut? Mix) 06:41
Total playing time: 42:53

The third full-length album by American Blues/Hard Rock guitarist-virtuoso.
Growing up in New England, Iain Ashley Hersey cut his teeth on the heavier British Rock Bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Bad Company and guitar players like Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Certainly influenced by the voices from the past, he's always strived to grow musically and develop his own style of which he has now most certainly carved out his own unique voice and signature. A real hardworker in order to become a well-respected axeman (student at Musician's Institute in Hollywood plus studied at the Berklee College Of Music in Boston), later he expanded his realm into that of Jazz improvisation, eventually though he returned to the fold of Rock ’n’ Roll.
“Nomad” is Iain Ashley Hersey’s most recent studio album. This time singer Carsten Schulz can be heard on the majority of songs. Former Rainbow singer Doogie White took over the lead vocals on the Rainbow cover song “L.A. Connection”, which also features Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse) on bass. 
"Nomad"'s class is unveiled even from the first notes of "Nicotine Dreams" and - throughout the whole CD - time will pass by in full bliss if you're into the likes of Deep Purple, Pat Travers, Led Zeppelin, Glenn Hughes, Ceam and Rainbow. It's kind of a Heavy Blusey Classic Rock with a hint of Fusion overtones. Sounds typical but as soon as you insert "Nomad" in your CD player and push 'play' you'll remember your adoration for the style/sound pioneered in Great Britain three decades ago.
Iain Ashley Hersey has worked so much on the structure of the songs as total pieces that limited are the chances to feel loaded with a 'guitar expertice' display. With the valuable help of Doogie White (Yngwie Malmsteen), Jochen Mayer (Casanova, Demon Drive, Domain), Frank Kraus (Demon Drivve), Paul Logue (Eden's Curse) and Holger Seeger (Midnite Club), the result is a set of songs in a variety of tempos and melodies that will, no question, gain your interest as long as you are an admirer/follower of the 70s British Rock sound (the harmonies of Blue Oyster Cult may come in mind, too).
Iain Ashley Hersey has released a wonderful 70s Hard Rock album. Looking into "Nomad", you'll see the luxurious simplicity of meaningful guitars, lukewarm vocals and ear-catching music in general. Do not pass by if shaking your head to the above saying!!
Iain Ashley Hersey died November 18, 2015. Rest in peace…
Perris Records, 2008 (PER2042). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Nicotine Dreams 4:20 
2. Sacrifice The Sun 5:13 
3. Vintage Love 4:15 
4. Flesh, Bone & Blood 5:24 
5. Bloody Waters 4:38 
6. Voodoo Spirits 4:27 
7. More To Life 6:22 
8. When Will My Love Fade 5:58 
9. We' Ve Lost The Rythm 5:52 
10. La Connection 5:08
Total playing time: 51:37


Samples: http://www.allmusic.com

The first compilation album by American Blues/Hard Rock guitarist-virtuoso.
Iain Ashley Hersey proved to be not only a remarkable musician but also a gifted songwriter that honors the legacy of such giants as Ritchie Blackmore and Eric Clapton.
On this CD, the American guitarist presents remastered versions of his best songs.
The additional motive of this collection is that we get the chance to listen to some very important singers interpreting Hersey’s ideas. Among the musicians joining Iain in these songs, is an impressive cast of top-notch vocalists. In the 15 songs, included in the collection, we are treated with the undeniable vocal talents: Paul Shortino (ex-Quiet Riot), Doogie White (ex-Rainbow), Graham Bonnet (ex-Rainbow, MSG), Mike Stone, Doogie White (in an excellent rendition of “L.A. Connection”) and Carsten Schulz (Evidence One).
All the fans of Classic Rock and the blues-based sound should definitely listen to Iain Ashley Hersey. They won’t be disappointed!
CD also features previously unreleased track “Red Head Rampage”.
This release will without a doubt appeal to fans of Classic Rock, Hard Rock and Melodic Rock, but also for lovers of Blues influenced Classic Rock such as Black Country Communion, Philip Sayce, Richie Kotzen and Joe Bonamassa!!
Iain Ashley Hersey died November 18, 2015. Rest in peace…
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2011 (Avenue 11 15 0035). Made in Germany. Pressed in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Goin' Down And Dirty 5:16 
2. Distant Memories 5:21 
3. Hold On 4:09 
4. The Outcaste 5:02 
5. Blood Of Kings 7:23 
6. Walking The Talk 4:38 
7. Calling For The Moon 6:18 
8. Blink Of An Eye 4:59 
9. The Holy Grail 5:09 
10. Voodoo Spirits 4:27 
11. Sacrifice The Sun 5:13 
12. L.A. Connection 5:10 
13. Vintage Love 4:15 
14. When Will My Love Fade 5:58 
15. Red Head Rampage 4:45
Total playing time: 78:03 


Samples: http://www.allmusic.com

The ultimate live collection from legendary Ian Gillan.
1st CD contains live tracks from IAN GILLAN BAND 1977 period and the 2nd contain tracks from the GILLAN band live shows 1981-82.
Musthave for every Hard Rock and oldschool collector!
The Store For Music Ltd., 2008 (SFMCD143). Made in USA.


Tracklist:

CD 1:
1.Money Lender
2.Twin Exhausted
3.Child In Time
4.Trying To Get To You
5.Mercury High
6.Woman From Tokyo
7.Clear Air Turbulence
8.Smoke On The Water

CD 2:
1.Smoke On The Water
2.No Laughing In Heaven
3.No Easy Way
4.Thunderwood
5.Trouble
6.If You Believe Me
7.New Orleans
8.Lucille
9.Black Night
10.M.A.D. 


Samples: http://music.yahoo.com

Remastered re-release of the third and the last full-length studio album by legendary British Jazz Rock/Fusion/Hard Rock band.
Ian Gillan never sounded entirely comfortable in the first incarnation of the Ian Gillan Band, quite likely because his colleagues were more interested in Progressive Rock than he was. Not that Gillan was adverse to Prog (after all this was the Ian Gillan Band, and if he didn't want to move in this direction, he wouldn't), but he never sounded entirely comfortable with it. That much was certain from "Clear Air Turbulence", a full-fledged exploration into Jazz Fusion and Prog Rock where the band sounded at ease and the singer sounded tentative, which was perhaps the reason Ian Gillan Band did a 180 for their third album, "Scarabus".
Released a mere six months after "Clear Air Turbulence", "Scarabus" rocks considerably harder than its predecessor, but there are still flourishes of their more Experimental inclinations, particularly how they easily fall into a Funk Fusion groove. Their presence only emphasizes how Gillan sounds best when he's simply rocking. And he does get the occasional chance to do that here, but too often the riffs are transparently complicated, not catchy, or the music breaks into contrived Jazzy instrumentals. Compared to "Clear Air Turbulence", "Scarabus" does sound like unadulterated Hard Rock, but it never rocks with abandon; it always sounds self-conscious. That self-consciousness is only enhanced by the lack of strong material - "Mad Elaine" does come close to being memorable, but most of the songs sound like excuses to Rock.
Even if "Scarabus" is a failure, it is interesting for longtime Gillan fans, since it does offer proof that Ian Gillan Band were talented musicians who just couldn't quite deliver the Hard Rock their singer craved. Listening to "Scarabus" in retrospect, it's little wonder that he disbanded Ian Gillan Band after this album.
The CD reissue included an extra track, "My Baby Loves Me", recorded live at the Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan, on 22 September 1977, that was originally part of the double LP set “Live At The Budokan”, and had been omitted from the UK release in error.
Eagle Records, 1977/1989/1998 (EAMCD048). Made in UK.


Tracklist:
1. Scarabus 4:54 
2. Twin Exhausted 4:09 
3. Poor Boy Hero 3:09 
4. Mercury High 3:32 
5. Pre-Release 4:23 
6. Slags To Bitches 5:11 
7. Apathy 4:15 
8. Mad Elaine 4:19 
9. Country Lights 3:17 
10. Fool's Mate 4:18 
11. My Baby Loves Me 8:11
Total playing time: 49:38 min.

The ninth compilation album by the legendary British Hard Rock singer.
All fans of the gold voice by legendary Deep Purple, this is ultimate gem for yours collection!!
Spitfire Records, 2009 (SFMCD161). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Money Lender 5:41
2. Over The Hill 7:22 
3. Scarabus 4:58
4. Clouds & Rain 4:06
5. Twin Exhausted 4:11
6. Gut Reaction 3:46
7. Mercury High 3:34
8. Mad Elaine 4:21
9. Sweet Lolita 3:51
10. Hang Me Out To Dry 4:05
11. No More Cane On The Brazos 8:16
12. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby 3:45
13. Trying To Get To You 3:03
14. Pictures Of Hell 3:58
15. Via Miami 5:02
Total playing time: 69:59


Samples: http://www.last.fm