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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.

The sixth full-length solo studio album by legendary British guitarist and singer.
His first studio effort after a 1985 trip back to his native Belfast, Northern Ireland, the album contains several songs about Ireland. The album is dedicated to the memory of Moore's close friend and former Thin Lizzy bandmate Phil Lynott, who died on 4 January 1986, with the words "For Philip" on the rear cover.
"Wild Frontier" contains the hit Single "Over the Hills and Far Away", which reached No. 20 in the UK, as well as a cover of the Easybeats' song "Friday on My Mind". The Max Middleton-penned "The Loner" was originally recorded by Cozy Powell for his "Over The Top" album in 1979 (on which Moore performed, albeit not on Powell's recording of "The Loner"). The track was substantially altered by Moore for his own recording, thus he is credited as a co-writer. The song "Crying in the Shadows", which was released as the B-side of the "Over the Hills and Far Away" Single in December 1986 and appears as a bonus track on the CD version of "Wild Frontier", was also recorded by Japanese singer Minako Honda, titled "The Cross (Ai No Jujika)", with Moore on guitar. Gary Moore was joined by The Chieftains on select tracks from this album.
This is a superb Rock guitar album with solid songwriting and some superb classics like “The Loner”. It would be worth buying just for that one track, but you get a lot more!
10 Records Ltd./Virgin Records Ltd., 1987 (208 183). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Over The Hills And Far Away 5:19
2. Wild Frontier 4:15
3. Take A Little Time 4:04
4. The Loner 5:52

Side 2
1. Friday On My Mind (Easybeats cover) 4:12
2. Strangers In The Darkness 4:37
3. Thunder Rising 5:40
4. Johnny Boy 3:11

Total playing time: 37:10 min.

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary British Art Rock/Progressive Rock band.
Charisma Records Ltd., 1978 (CDS 4010). Made in UK. Second press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Down And Out  5:13
2. Undertow  4:35
3. Ballad Of Big  4:37
4. Snowbound  4:20
5. Burning Rope  6:52

Side 2
6. Deep In The Motherlode  5:02
7. Many Too Many  3:22
8. Scenes From A Night`s Dream  3:21
9. Say It`s Alright Joe  4:09
10. The Lady Lies  5:53
11. Follow You Follow Me  3:51

Total playing time: 51:15 min.

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary British Art Rock/Progressive Rock band.
Virgin/Charisma Records Ltd., 1986 (207 750 | 207 750-630). Made in Germany. First press. OIS.



Tracklist:

Side One
1. Invisible Touch  3:29
2. Tonight, Tonight, Tonight  8:53
3. Land Of Confusion  4:46
4. In Too Deep  5:02

Side Two
5. Anything She Does  4:09
6. Domino [Part One - In The Glow Of The Night / Part Two - The Last Domino]  10:45
7. Throwing It All Away  3:51
8. The Brazilian  4:50

Total playing time: 45:45 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Album was released during the heyday for the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, when Heavy Metal was seeing a resurgence especially in Gillan's homeland. Many, including Ian Gillan himself, rank "Double Trouble" as the band's pinnacle; their finest moment. On the studio tracks producer Steve Smith manages to capture the raw, heavy feel of the band that was sometimes missing in past albums. The studio album featured two hit singles, “Restless” and “Nightmare”, which were unfortunately only released in Europe.
The album is titled "Double Trouble" because originally this was released as a double LP set with one record being the new studio material and the rest being live material, mostly taken from England's 1981 Reading Festival. The one exception is "If You Believe Me" which was recorded at London's Rainbow Theatre, March 4, 1981.
It is the first album to feature Janick Gers, since Bernie Tormé left the band during the tour of Germany in 1981. In fact Tormé was fired because he did not want to participate in the playback TV performance of "No Laughing in Heaven" at "Top Of The Pops" on 24 June 1981. Janick Gers came in for the rest of the tour on 25 June 1981. Of course, Janick Gers went on to record with Bruce Dickinson and eventually joined Iron Maiden.
Album reached #12 in the UK charts.
In 1989, Virgin Records re-released the remastered version of album in CD format, with the same track listing.
Kingsway Recorders/Virgin Records Ltd., 1981/1989 (CDVM 3606). Made in UK. 


Tracklist:
1. I'll Rip Your Spine Out     4:30 
2. Restless     3:19 
3. Men Of War     4:31 
4. Sunbeam     5:11 
5. Nightmare     3:15 
6. Hadely Bop Bop     2:50 
7. Life Goes On     4:12 
8. Born To Kill     9:28
9. No Laughing In Heaven (Live)     6:26
10. No Easy Way (Live)     10:32
11. Trouble (Live)     3:04
12. Mutually Assured Destruction (Live)     5:13
13. If You Believe Me (Live)     8:26
14. New Orleans (Live)     6:04
Total playing time: 77:02 min.


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The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
This album belongs on the list "Top 100 Albums With the Most Ugly Covers", but let that not put you off: this one is almost as good as "Mr. Universe" and "Glory Road".
The title is taken from Alvin Toffler's book "Future Shock". There are a handful of classics, mixed with some mediocre fillers - but a Hard Rock fan should have this album, even if it was just for the 3 minutes of "The Ballad of the Lucitania Express", which is The Perfect Heavy Fast Rock song. This song steams like the overheated locomotive that it is about, is not a second too long and has everything perfectly in place. The real engine is John McCoy's bass, clearly audible under the brief guitar solo, pumping 8th notes at over 200 BPM. This band can inject you with pure adrenaline and crack you up at the same time!
On its release, the album reached number 2 in the UK chart; that remain the band's highest placing album.
In 2005, "Future Shock" was ranked number 467 in the German Rock Hard Magazine's book of "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time".
Kingsway Recorders Ltd/Virgin Records Ltd., 1981 (203 596-320). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Future Shock 3:06
2. Night Ride Out Of Phoenix 5:04
3. (The Ballad Of) The Lucitania Express 3:10
4. No Laughing In Heaven 4:56
5. Sacre Bleu 3:02
6. New Orleans 2:37

Side Two
1. Bite The Bullet 4:49
2. If I Sing Softly 6:09
3. Don't Want The Truth 5:40
4. For Your Dreams 5:04

Total playing time: 43:37 min.