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The ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues Rock band.
The album marks a turning point in the band's career. It is their first album to employ professional songwriters, instead of featuring material solely composed by members of the band. This came as a suggestion of executive John Kalodner, who also pushed the band to work with producer Bruce Fairbairn, who remained with them for another two albums. It was also the first Aerosmith album to be promoted by Heavy Music Video airplay on MTV.
Though "Done With Mirrors" was intended to mark Aerosmith's comeback, "Permanent Vacation" is often considered their true comeback album, as it was the band's first truly popular album since their reunion.
The album features cover of "I'm Down", a piano-driven Beatles song that appeared as a b-side to their single "Help" in 1965. This was Aerosmith's second commercially released Beatles cover, after "Come Together". "Rag Doll", "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" and "Angel" all became major hit singles (all three songs charted in the Top 20) and helped "Permanent Vacation" become the band's most successful album in a decade.
Permanent Vacation has sold over 5000000 copies in the U.S.
In the UK, it was the first Aerosmith album to attain both Silver (60000 units sold) and Gold (100000 units sold) certification by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving these in July 1989 and March 1990 respectively.
CD comes with OBI.
The David Geffen Company/Victor Musical Industries, Inc., 1987 (MVCG-10 / GEF-D-24162). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. Heart's Done Time 4:42
2. Magic Touch 4:37
3. Rag Doll 4:24
4. Simoriah 3:21
5. Dude (Looks Like A Lady) 4:25
6. St. John 4:10
7. Hangman Jury 5:31
8. Girl Keeps Coming Apart 4:13
9. Angel 5:09
10. Permanent Vacation 4:48
11. I'm Down 2:19
12. The Movie 3:59
Total playing time: 51:38


Samples: http://www.last.fm/music/Aerosmith

The eighteenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer and his band.
“Trash” became one of Cooper's biggest albums, featuring "Poison", Cooper's first top ten hit since his Single "You And Me" in 1977. A successful year-long worldwide concert tour in support of the album was documented in the home video release “Alice Cooper Trashes The World”. 
The album features many guest performances including Jon Bon Jovi, Stiv Bators, Steven Tyler, as well as singer/guitarist Kane Roberts, who left Cooper's band in 1988. Songwriting contributions were also made by Joan Jett, Diane Warren, Jon Bon Jovi, and Richie Sambora.
Probably, the best Cooper’s album and one of the best albums in Hard Rock/Heavy Metal history.
Epic Records/CBS Records, 1989 (465130 2). Made in Austria. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Poison 04:29
2. Spark In The Dark 03:52
3. House Of Fire 03:47
4. Why Trust You 03:12
5. Only My Heart Talkin' 04:47
6. Bed Of Nails 04:20
7. This Maniacs' In Love With You 03:48
8. Trash 04:01
9. Hell Is Living Without You 04:11
10. I'm Your Gun 03:47
Total playing time: 40:14 min.

Japanese Edition of the debut full-length album by American Neo-Classical/Progressive Metal band.
Artension was the brainchild of Shrapnel Records head Mike Varney. He received a demo from wunderkind keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (Transiberian Orchestra) and Swiss Progressive guitarist Roger Staffelbach of a project they called Atlantis Rising. Varney began to look for other musicians to round out the lineup. After a lot of consideration, Varney presented Vitalij and Roger with vocalist John West (Royal Hunt), bassist Kevin Chown, and drummer Mike Terrana. The result was a band called Artension (named by the band for a combination of the words "art" and "tension") and a CD called "Into The Eye Of The Storm".
Mike Terrana is a much more technical drummer than drummer on their middle two albums, so that may seem like a positive for some people. Incredible vocals by John West helped to create a Progressive Metal sound, inspired by bands such as Rainbow and Dream Theater, which complemented the wailing solo trade-offs between guitar and keyboards. Instead of the songs being structured as standard Progressive Metal, there are a wider array of songs than usual.
If you are a fan of unique Progressive Metal, Power Metal, or even some lighter Metal, this is a good place to start a collection. Although most Artension albums focus on the keyboards, which most people hate, this album really is more guitar, bass and drum oriented. Really very good album!!
Shrapnel Records/Roadrunner Records, 1996 (RRCY-1028). Made in Japan. First press. With OBI.


Tracklist:
1. World Of Illusion 5:31
2. Into The Eye Of The Storm 4:36
3. Smoke And Fire 5:12
4. The Wind And The Rain 6:14
5. Lost Memory 6:00
6. The Key 6:35 
7. Song Of The Desert 3:34 
8. Red's Recovery 7:05
9. Let It Ride 5:06
10. I Don't Care 2:28
Total playing time: 52:37


Samples:  http://www.allmusic.com
http://shrapnelrecords.com

The debut EP by German Melodic Black Metal band.
The German Black Metal underground has not exactly covered itself with glory lately. Also Atanatos not much about it, but here is a lot of potential, which bodes well for the future. It starts with the truly felicitous booklet and leads to solid workmanlike music.
The spectrum of the five songs ranging from powerful, melodic parts of the guitars, accompanied by melodious keyboards, to fast, groovy thrashing drums. The very varied styled melodies are accompanied by a guttural singing. Almost ingenious and very varied five compositions!
Recommended for fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Amorphis, Crematory, Dr. Faustus and Emperor!!
Last Epitaph Productions, 1997 (LEP 015). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Prelude - Under The Black Sky     1:39 
2. Whore Of Revelation     5:23 
3. Behind The Darkest Woods     4:56 
4. Journey Through The Spiritual Past     5:03 
5. Eternal Escape - Under The Black Sky     5:48
Total playing time: 22:49 min.

The first mini-album by legendary German Gothic Death Metal band.
“Calling The Rain” is the band’s first Ethnically influenced and mostly acoustic record. Band leader and singer Alexander Krull is supported by his own sister Yasmin Krull on the vocals and on a couple of flutes.
This is incredible fantastic album and must for every Metal and Ethno lover!!
Swanlake Records/Massacre Records, 1995 (MASS CD 071). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. Calling The Rain (Video-Edit) 4:18
2. Back From Eternity 3:21
3. Departure 2:12
4. Land Beyond The Forest (New Version) 3:15
5. Migrants' Shade 5:59
6. Die Geburt Eines Baumes 1:59
7. Calling The Rain (Remix) 5:40
8. Ancient Sadness 10:17

Re-release of the fourth full-length album by the cult Polish Black/Death/Dark Metal band.
Dark Side awake. It is in each of us, and sleeps from time to time. Unleash the dark side, and you will know what it can do... It is the dark side of the human soul is devoted to the occult and pagan masterpiece "Darkside", and 15 years later we can again immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the legendary album of blasphemous Poles Christ Agony.
Specificity of the genre moving away from Black Metal and firmly sits in the vast Dark Metal. However, this does not necessarily indicate a lack of an album, and in fact, dignity thanks shattered musical cliches full-off experiments. Electronic samples, the soft sound of flutes, percussion in the eastern style of performance, vocals bursting from screaming/growling to romantic-gothic, midtempo drums, keyboards ... accelerate air support, easy perception of the album and a rich palette of colors gives the sound of his unique artistic taste. The special charm of the album is hidden in the native language of musicians, lyrics which can be heard in 50 percent of the total material. Album strange chopped in half, like a fragment torn from suffering ... sometimes you can feel the violent moments close to Death Metal.
Album recorded by such famous musicians as : Cezar (Christ Agony; Moon; guest in Vader, Behemoth) and Doc (R.I.P. / ex-Vader; Dies Irae; Moon).
Album includes 12-pages booklet  with a completely revamped design (work of the same artist that in the first edition).
Autographed by band members at Prime Club, Kyiv, Ukraine in May 22, 2012.
Total Metal Records/A5 Production, 2012 (MSR037/CD-TMR07 / AP 012). Made in Ukraine.
 

Tracklist:
I. The Triangle (Prayer, Sonnet, Throne) 06:06
II. Heredity 05:14
III. Dark Beauty 02:28
IV. Kingdom Of Abyss 04:23
V. My Spirit Seal (Dream Version) 03:07
VI. Dark Poem 02:22
VII. Dark Goddess 03:59 
VIII. Darkside (Eternal, Beauteous Death) 05:45 
IX. The Key 03:21
X. My Spirit Seal (Blood Version) 03:15
Total playing time: 40:07 min.
 

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Blues/Hard Rock band.
This album presents some differences in its musical style, being more oriented towards Blues/Hard Rock instead of Glam Metal and being more evidently influenced by The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. "Heartbreak Station" contained musical muscle, healthy diversity, good lyrics, creativity; high emotional content.
The album featured three singles, which were "Shelter Me", hitting #36 in the US, the title track, which made #44, and "The More Things Change", which didn't chart.
Album hit #19 in the US and went Platinum for selling a million albums there the same year. Vocalist Tom Keifer has stated on several occasions that this is his favorite Cinderella record.
After successful albums that effectively followed contemporary Hard Rock trends, Cinderella reached back into the Stones and Aerosmith songbooks and created a sneering, raunchy Hard Rock album that was artistically their finest moment, even if it didn't reach the same commercial heights as its predecessors. But the sales figures don't matter; "Heartbreak Station" shows that Cinderella has more genuine Rock & Roll grit than most of the Metal bands of the late '80s!
Recommended for any Blues inspired Hard Rock fan!!
Mercury/PolyGram Records, 1990 (848 018-2). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. The More Things Change 4:22
2. Love's Got Me Doin' Time 5:20
3. Shelter Me 4:48
4. Heartbreak Station 4:28
5. Sick for the Cure 4:00
6. One for Rock and Roll 4:29
7. Dead Man's Road 6:39
8. Make Your Own Way 4:15
9. Electric Love 5:24
10. Love Gone Bad 4:20
11. Winds of Change 5:35
Total playing time: 53:42 min.

The second full-length studio album by cult German Atmospheric Melodic Dark/Black/Death Metal band.
Very melodic, sympathetic music. Mid-tempo, slightly keyboard, some clean vocals (reminds a bit of Mark Empyrium), a little medieval times in between. Medieval sound patterns woven into harder Metal to sound that demands respect already, frequently to Crematory recalls in its early stages. Keyboard bombastic and a killer melody revive the songs.
Recommended for fans of Samael, Crematory… etc.
Last Episode Records, 1998 (007363 2 LEP). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Rozelowe 01:22
2. However Rich A Man May Be... 05:01
3. The Wizard 02:46
4. Beauty At Everytime 03:58
5. Primae Noctis 05:43
6. Franziskus 04:18
7. Lived To Die 05:13
8. Liebe, Hass, Neid Und Verderben 02:55
9. Disobediance 05:06
10. Timewarp 02:38
Total playing time: 38:49 min.

The sixth full-length album by legendary British Melodic Alternative/Hard Rock band.
The album marked a musical departure from their signature sound. After the lackluster performance of "Adrenalize", Def Leppard realized it was time to abandon their trademark wall-of-guitars sound. Jettisoning producer Mutt Lange - who, admittedly, was busy producing his wife, country singer Shania Twain - the group stripped its sound to the basics for "Slang". There are very few layers-of-guitar effects on the album, just straight, crunching chords. Most notably, Rick Allen has returned to playing acoustic drums after playing an electronic kit for nearly a decade. The change in approach is apparent and welcome - Def Leppard hasn't sounded so immediate since "Pyromania". Furthermore, they decided to expand their musical vocabulary slightly, working elements of R&B and Funk into the rhythms. Not all of the experiments work, but Def Leppard sound revitalized, particularly when they attack a straightforward rocker. "Slang" would have been even better if they had come up with a set of hooks that sounded as alive as their performance, but the album is a much-needed return to form for the band.
"Slang" is the first album with new material to feature new guitarist Vivian Campbell (Campbell had previously played on B-side collection "Retro Active" in 1993 and on the new song on "Vault" compialtion a year earlier). It charted at #14 on The Billboard 200[6] and #5 on the UK Albums Chart. It is also the only Def Leppard album that does not feature their recognisable logo on the album cover.
Bludgeon Riffola/Mercury Records Ltd. (London), 1996 (532 486-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Truth 3:01
2. Turn To Dust 4:22
3. Slang 2:38
4. All I Want Is Everything 5:20
5. Work It Out 4:50
6. Breath A Sigh 4:07
7. Deliver Me 3:04
8. Gift Of Flesh 3:48
9. Blood Runs Cold 4:27
10. Where Does Love Go When It Dies 4:05
11. Pearl Of Euphoria 6:20
Total playing time: 46:02

The second full-length album by the German Melodic Hard Rock band.
Considered by many as the band's 'epitome' in their sort-lived career, "Rainmaker" sold really good in Japan - 140000 copies, during the Grunge 'tornado' - and 'established' the band as a fave for lots of melody-related Hard Rockers. Self-produced, this effort is slightly more 'mellow' related to the 1991 debut, now keener on the AOR 'key ingredients'. Acoustic guitars here and there, great soloing, terrific - again - vocals and a 'fat' rhythm section are included. Nonetheless, tunes like "Burning Heart" (the band's first single/video), "What Did You Find", "Get A Little Closer" and "Desolation Angels" - in a non-fillers album - will persuade you; objections overruled!
In terms of musical magic, this release offer you the chance to get a grip on some excellent compositions. Who can oppose to such superiority offered by Fair Warning, a German band that - proved or not - can touch your heart really deep!!
Japanese edition comes with OBI and includes two bonus tracks!
WEA Music K.K., 1995/1997 (WPCR-220). Made in Japan.


Tracklist:
1. Stars And The Moon 4:10 
2. One Way Up 3:32 
3. Too Late For Love 4:02 
4. The Heart Of Summer 3:45 
5. Don't Give Up 4:11
6. Lonely Rooms 4:55 
7. Desert Song 6:48 
8. Pictures Of Love 4:40 
9. Desolation Angels 3:37 
10. Angel Of Dawn 3:55 
11. Burning Heart 3:53 
12. What Did You Find 4:59
Bonus Tracks:
13. Get A Little Closer 4:16 
14. Rain Song 3:50
Total playing time: 60:33

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​​​​​​

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 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.


Samples:  http://www.lastfm


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The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Alternative/Punk Rock band.
Band's third best-selling album, behind “Dookie” and “American Idiot”, with sales of over 8 million worldwide and 2,076,000 copies in the US alone.
Album peaked at number two in the United States and went double Platinum by the RIAA in 1996.
Reprise Records, 1995 (9362-46046-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): M/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Armatage Shanks 02:16
2. Brat 01:43
3. Stuck With Me 02:15
4. Geek Stink Breath 02:15
5. No Pride 02:19
6. Bab's Uvula Who? 02:08
7. 86 02:47
8. Panic Song 03:35
9. Stuart And The Ave. 02:03
10. Brain Stew 03:12
11. Jaded 01:30
12. Wetbound Sign 02:13
13. Tight Wad Hill 02:01
14. Walking Contradiction 02:31
Total playing time: 32:48 min.
 

Russian edition of the sixth full-length album by russian Industrial Groove Modern Death Metal band.
“Lifelong Days” is basically overflowing with interesting song ideas. Grenouer even seems more than capable of shifting the band's entire personality within individual songs in order to make it sound more enthusiastic and interesting. There are noticeable influences from outright Death Metal in some moments while at other times, when the song requires it, they send out a Groovier almost Nu Metal vibe. This is quite obviously a heavier offering than “Computer Crime”. There are borderline brutal moments of double-bass kicks and a veritable abundance deep, heavy detuned guitar riffs. The album plays for 46 minutes, and every second is a joy to listen to. Even the production is fantastic. The band sounds absolutely massive with a good sizzle on the guitars to keep things firmly on the Metal side of the term "Nu Metal." If you dig really groovy modernized Metal with a hint of good Death Metal, you can go with Grenouer!!
Molot Records/Irond Records, 2008 (IROND CD 08-1548). Booklet signed by musicians!!

Tracklist:
1. Indecent Loyalty 03:43
2. Addicted to You 04:22
3. Taken Off the List 04:17
4. With No Concern 03:08
5. Away from Now 04:47
6. Finding the One 04:06
7. Off the Back of Others 04:25
8. The Unexpected 03:47
9. Employed Beggar 04:38
10. Re-Active 04:35
11. Patience 04:38
Total playing time: 46:26

Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
"No Prayer For The Dying" is one of the best Metal albums of 1990. Although it received generally mixed to negative reviews, the album peaked at No. 2 in the UK Albums Chart and contains the band's only UK Singles Chart No. 1, "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter".
The album departed from the keyboard- and synthesiser-saturated Progressive Rock direction of the band's two previous studio outings (1986's "Somewhere In Time" and 1988's "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son") in favour of a more "stripped down", straight forward style, reminiscent of the band's earlier material, which ushered in a change of vocal style for Bruce Dickinson from the operatic sound of the 1980s to a raspier way of singing. The album also departed from literary and historical lyrical themes in favour of more political content, with songs focusing on religious exploitation and social concerns. It's the only Iron Maiden studio album to date without a song exceeding six minutes in length and the only one to contain profanity in the lyrics.
Album marks band's first line-up change since 1983; guitarist Adrian Smith left the band during the pre-production phase, unhappy with the musical direction it was taking, and only having contributed to one song, "Hooks in You". Smith was replaced by Janick Gers, who had previously worked with singer Bruce Dickinson on his first solo-album, "Tattooed Millionaire", and had also worked with Ian Gillan and  White Spirit.
It was also the band's first release with Epic Records in the US, after the band left Capitol Records, but was sold through EMI for all territories outside the US.
The original 1990 version has cover picture where Eddie bursting from his grave and grabbing a grave-digger by the neck. As the band's manager, Rod Smallwood, disliked the figure, he asked artist Derek Riggs to remove him from the cover for the 1998 re-release, although the original artwork is used on the disc itself. Additionally an inscription was added to the plaque on the tomb, which Riggs had initially left blank to allow the band to add their own words, and reads "After the Daylight, The Night of Pain, That is not Dead, Which Can Rise Again".
Also this 1998 remastered re-edition contains a special enhanced CD-ROM multimedia section with videos, exclusive photo galleries, biographies, internet links plus a deluxe 24 page colour booklet with full lyrics, Eddie art and photos!!
Iron Maiden (Holdings) Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1990/1998 (7243 4 96865 0 2). Made in Netherlands. First press of re-release. Used (cover/disc): EX/NM.


Tracklist:
1.Tailgunner 04:15
2.Holy Smoke 03:49
3.No Prayer for the Dying 04:23
4.Public Enema Number One 04:14
5.Fates Warning 04:10
6.The Assassin 04:18
7.Run Silent Run Deep 04:35
8.Hooks in You 04:07
9.Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter 04:44
10.Mother Russia 05:32



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The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1998 (7243 4 93915 2 9) Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): M-/M.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal
2. The Angel And The Gambler
3. Lightning Strikes Twice
4. The Clansman
5. When Two Worlds Collide
6. The Educated Fool
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
8. Como Estais Amigos
Total playing time: 53:20


Samles: http://www.lastfm

The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1998 (7243 4 93992 2 8) Made in UK. First press. Limited Edition. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal 02:56
2. The Angel And The Gambler 09:53
3. Lightning Strikes Twice 04:50
4. The Clansman 09:00
5. When Two Worlds Collide 06:17
6. The Educated Fool 06:45
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger 08:04
8. Como Estais Amigos 05:30
Total playing time: 53:15 min.


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Japanese edition ohe fifth full-length albums by cult American Neo-Prog/Progressive Rock keyboardist Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Dixie Dregs fame.
Many other musicians perform on tracks on this album including Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple), and Dream Theater bandmate John Petrucci, who also worked with Rudess on Liquid Tension Experiment.
On "Feeding The Wheel", Jordan Rudess has modernized the keyboard sounds pioneers like E. Power Biggs, Rick Wakeman, Gary Wright, Alan Hovhaness, and Keith Emerson broke ground with. The latter-day third ivory player in Dream Theater takes Gary Wright's Dream Weaver a step or two into the twilight zone. "Headspace" is a nice moody piece, kind of like Edgar Froese outside of Kraftwerk with more activity in the mix. "Quantum Soup" features Steve Morse of the Dregs on guitar solo with Terry Bozzio of Missing Persons playing percussion, the first of eight numbers the ex-Zappa drummer provides the bottom for. Track two has its own evolution, from Jazz/Progressive Rock to a bassy Funk eight minutes into the tune, with the 11 minutes of "Quantum Soup" melting nicely into the six minutes of "Shifting Sands".
The spaced notations in the CD booklet are vaguely familiar, that aforementioned Dream Weaver concept a simplified version of this. "We all feed wheels that carry our hopes and dreams to another day" is the sentiment written by Rudess, and those thoughts are unleashed in music which will appeal to fans of Dream Theater and Emerson, Lake & Palmer and those who feel Steely Dan is too mainstream. "Revolving Door" could be the theme to Hawaii Five-O turned upside down; strange vocals invade for a few moments on this otherwise instrumental enterprise. The title track can be a bit much except for the staunchest fans of Progressive Rock, over seven minutes of the piano runs Jordan Rudess learned at Juilliard embellished with high-end production and superb drums. For those who thought Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "The Nutrocker" wasn't energetic enough, explore this disc. "Dreaming in Titanium" is like some prelude to music by Prince, while "Center of the Sphere" is part of the artist's quest, the "search for the ultimate sound" that Rudess speaks of.
For an effortlessly enjoyable and mentally replenishing keyboard music experience, look no further than "Feeding The Wheel", a record that soars, swims and does musical marathons that seem superhuman to those back on safe ground watching. And for a demonstration of Rudess' confident skills within more of a band framework, check out Dream Theater in a very active 2002, as well as his important role on the next David Bowie album.
CD comes with OBI and additional Japanese booklet.
Magna Carta Records/Avalon/Marquee Inc., Japan, 2001 (MICP-10266). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. The Voice (Intro) 0:19 
2. Quantum Soup 11:02 
3. Shifting Sands 6:00 
4. Dreaming In Titanium 4:09 
5. Ucan Icon 5:41 
6. Center Of The Sphere 1:38 
7. Crack The Meter 6:13 
8. Headspace 3:58 
9. Revolving Door 8:33 
10. Interstices 4:04 
11. Feed The Wheel 10:12
Total playing time: 61:49

The third full-length album by American Glam Metal/Hard Rock band.
Released in 1991, the meticulous production gives the album a sound typical of the period - a full sound, with lots of background harmony vocals, layered guitars and additional keyboard tracks. The album starts in a more somber note with "Over the Edge", which was used in the film Point Break, but the bulk of it consists of standard Hard Rockers, such as "Kiss My Love Goodbye" and "My Koo Ka Choo". The band aims for the ballad hit several times, in "Crystal Eyes", "It's Over Now" and the 1950s-style "I Found You", attempting to repeat the earlier success of their major single "The Ballad of Jayne". While no track from the album topped the charts (and the band's success declined soon afterwards as their style fell out of commercial favor), "Hollywood Vampires" presents various shades of the band and is representative of the late 1980s - early 1990s Heavy Metal scene, with riff-laden songs and big choruses on every song.
Mercury/Phonogram Inc./PolyGram Records Inc., 1991 (849 604-2). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Over The Edge     5:41 
2. Some Lie 4 Love     3:54 
3. Kiss My Love Goodbye     4:42 
4. Here It Comes     4:37 
5. Crystal Eyes     5:54 
6. Wild Obsession     4:14 
7. Dirty Luv     4:29 
8. Ky Koo Ka Choo     4:06 
9. It's Over Now     4:10 
10. Snake Eyes Boogie     2:56 
11. I Found You     4:10 
12. Big House     4:12
Total playing time: 53:05