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Monday, 30 September 2013

Kickhunter - All In (2010)

Artist : Kickhunter
Country : Germany
Release : All In
Year : 2010
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 192

Info:

Line Up:

Vocals: J.C. Wesenberg
Guitar: Stefan Aurel
Guitar: Rollie Feldmann
Drums: Karsten Kreppert
Hammond: Ansas Strehlow
Bass: Markus Grosskopf

Third album from this sympathetic German heavy rock 'n' roll band, which is pretty much a continuation of their previous album, "Little Monsters" (Rockphone Records, 2007). Remarkable about this 8-piece band is their never ceasing enthusiasm and the fact that they stick to their own brand of rock 'n' roll, whatever happens around them. Recorded at various studios between March 2008 and June 2009, co-produced by Stefan Aurel (guitarist of the band) & "our" well-known Dennis Ward and now (finally) released by AFM Records, "All In" features some attractive tunes, such as the rock 'n' roll opener "Mine All Mine", the nice ballad "Feels Like Home", the Status Quo-like "Shy Shy Shy" (in which Jφrg Wesenberg and Melanie Black share the lead vox), the Victory cover "Checks In The Mail" (again with Melanie Black in a leading role) and the Blondie cover "Call Me" (this time with Ela on lead vox). Best track - for me - is the closing one, "Ocean", in which all band members showcase their talent. Nothing pompous here - just another good feel record from this German band. Enjoy!

Artist : Kickhunter
Country : Germany
Release : Little Monsters
Year : 2007
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 VBR

Info:

This is branchless and true rockmusic. Handmade, dirty riffs, powerfull hammond sounds, groovy drums and bass, according to killer vocals. Respect. Give me more of those. Kickhunter stands for killer rock music.

Artist : Kickhunter
Country : Germany
Release : Hearts & Bones
Year : 2003
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

Info:

Line Up:
Jorg Wesenberg: Vocals
Markus Grosskopf: Bass
Roland Feldmann: Guitars
Karsten Kreppert: Drums
Stefan Aurel: Guitars
Ansas Strehlow: Hammond Organ

Kickhunter is formed around six rockers from Hamburg, with the best known member being Markus Grosskopf from Helloween. Hearts & Bones is a step back in time to the good old hard rock days and Kickhunter is reminiscent of early Van Halen, Deep Purple, Bonfire, Red Fun, Rose Tattoo, and Cinderella (especially "Heartbreak Station", with female backing vocals). Be prepared for a musical attack of stinging guitars, a heavy bass, and a genuine Hammond organ.
This is their debut, released in a digi from Rude Records in Germany. The indie label, Rockphone, in 2008 reissued this album in conjunction with their second release "Little Monsters". German label AFM Records has announced the signing of Kickhunter for their upcoming third release "All In". Dennis Ward and company are currently mixing the tracks for its release, due July 23.

Line Up:
Salva Insa lead vocals
Carlos Agustin keyboards
Miguel Bravo guitars, backing vocals
Sergio Camin bass, backing vocals
Sergio Garcia drums

'You Just Wait' is one of the best
Melodic Hard/AOR tracks...!!!
Listen and let me know...
Cheers...

Line Up:
Ron Kimball - Lead vocals, bass, guitar
Rick Henry - Bass, guitar, vocals
Ralph F. Henry Jr. - Guitar, keys, bass, vocals
Scott Henry - Drums, percussion
Chris Holmes - Keyboards, vocals
Rich Mello - Guitar, vocals

This is a real stunner of an album, lead by the fantastic vocal prowess of Ron Kimball, and the production talents of the Henry brothers. Classic 80's Melodic Aor...

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“Rainmaker” is the first and only released from studio project of Tommy Denander , Geir Roenning and Tony Franklin. “Rainmaker “ is a solid Melodic hard rock album with amazing bass themes , excellent vocals and great guitar themes . In the vein of Giant, Prisoner and Talk of the Town.

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Line Up:
Stisse Lundquist: Guitars, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocal on "Such A Drag")
Perry Ingman: Drums, Percussion
Anders Bedoire: Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Jukka Vouti: Bass, Backing Vocals
Tony Andersson: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Additional Musicians:
Magnus Bierfeldt: Backing Vocals on "Too Bad Too Sad"
Janet Norman: Backing Vocals on "Merry-Go-Round"
Ingvar Larsson: Hammond Organ & Piano on "Nobody's Home"
Recorded at N&G Studios Aug-Sep 1992 by Leif Nordahl
Mixed and Produced by Leif Nordahl and Gastones
Swedish indie, sleazy longhaired hard rock in an early Motley Crue meets the Backstreet Girls style. Hard rockin' songs with both harmonies and gang-style backup vocals. Good stuff! Apparently, this is a fairly rare CD.

TRACKLIST:
Abandon
The Last Time
Precious
Love Is The Price
Abandon (Live At Queen Elizabeth Hall,Oldham)

TRACKLIST:
1. Join Me In L.A.
2. A New Mr. Right
3. Winner Takes All
4. Heartbeat
5. Turn The Radio Up
6. Travellin' Man
7. Help Yourself
8. For Love

Line Up:

Bob Harris - vocals
Stan Bush - guitar
Zeke Zirngiebel - bass
Mithran Cabin - percussion
Marty Stinger - drums

Mainly a pomp rock album but quite rare though 'cauze Stan Bush's 'early' guitar playing...
ENJOY...

1. Daddy's Little Girl 4:12
2. Kiss It Goodbye 5:24
3. Whiskey You're The Devil 5:10
4. Piece Of My Heart 4:13
5. The Big Decision 0:31
6. Found Out About You 3:05
7. Feel This 3:34
8. The Ghost Of Me 4:43

Artist : Butchershop Quartet
Country : USA
Release : Butchershop Quartet
Year : 1993
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 192

Info:

Sherman Friesen Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Harp
Scott Young Drums, Backing Vocals, Percussion
Rob Morrison Bass, Backing Vocals
Roger Salloum Guitars, Backing vocals

Du Beel - 3 Albums

Du Beel - Black Cover (1986)

Du Beel - Red Cover (1988)

Du Beel - Yeah! (1989)

THE LINK CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING 3 ALBUMS...

Line Up:
Mary Dubeel - Lead vocals
Chris Thom - Bass/vocals/keys
Michael Shawn Tyrrell - Guitars
Thomas Mark - Drums

Good female fronted party hard rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Believed to be only released on cassette.
In actual fact these guys, released two even better,earlier eps, spelling their name slightly differently,"DuBiel".

1] OY-905
2] Tame Me (Insomniac)
3] B-Brains
4] Punk Fashion
5] Complex (Don't Destroy Me)
6] Fuel
7] Heavy Rocker
8] Pinned On My Eyelids
9] Sense My Boy
10] Ogcah Ghaszlihr
11] Accepted
12] Zombie People

Just because you’re a fan of KING DIAMOND/MERCYFUL FATE does not mean that you also have to know the past of the guys. Our big chief surely had only the best in mind when he sent the coming to terms with the past of the MERCYFUL FATE guys Hank Shermann and Michael Denner in form of the BRATS album my way.
In any way, the BRATS played simple straight Rock, at times with a light Punk feeling, then, as with „Heavy Rocker“ being heavily influenced by JUDAS PRIEST. Totally simple, without any unnecessary frills, but with a lot of charm, songs like the straight driving “Oy-905”, “Tame Me (Insomniac)”, which starts out balladesque and then rocks off right away, the completely unleashed “Punk Fashion”, the sluggish “Complex (Don’t Destroy Me)” that reminds me of very old MANILLA ROAD stuff (“Metal” or “Invasion”) or the deranged mid-tempo rocker “Zombie People” still set a good mood.
Fans of veeerrry old NWoBHM stuff can’t really do much wrong with the BRATS album.

1. (00:04:00) AC-DC - Safe In New York City
2. (00:02:58) AC-DC - Cyberspace
3. (00:04:08) AC-DC - Back In Black (Live)

1. Can't Say No 2:55
2. Don't Go 4:33
3. Bring on the Night 2:57
4. Lost Without You 3:31
5. Wine Me Dine Me (69 Me) 3:40
6. Night Machine 4:37
7. Midnite 3:04
8. Let's Raise Hell 3:20
9. Love Transfusion 3:18
10. Need Your Love 3:25
11. Sex Patrol 3:05
12. Party Naked 3:43
13. P.T.L. 4:33
14. Big Jake 4:04

Artist : Foxx
Country : USA
Release : The Grande Finale
Year : 1995
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

Info:

Melodic hard rock.

Artist : Big Red One
Country : Switzerland
Release : Russian Roulette
Year : 1997
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

Info:

The second of two fine releases by this Swiss hard rock band, featuring two former members of The Foolhouse and the vocal talents of Jean-Marc Viller (credited with lead vocals on Rough Generation "Psycho Trippin'" (1990), Back Street "Euphoria And Depression" (1993), and two different Escape Music 2007 releases, Neverland "Schizophrenia" and Daydreamer "Daydreamer". Also to his credits are backing vocals on both Fun Gogh albums, the first two Shakra albums, Crystal Ball "Timewalker", Crown Of Glory "A Deep Breath Of Life", and a duet on the title track of Lunatica's "Fable Of Dreams" album).
This is typical Swiss melodic rock... good melodic songs with the required loud, proud, and in your face delivery. And, it is even sponsored by Budweiser so you know it will go down smooth. biggrin.gif Pretty hard to find nowadays. Recommended.

1. Trouble Maker
2. Susie
3. Living With A Memory
4. Angel Of The Night
5. Straight Forward
6. 10'000 Reasons
7. Red Scar Eyes
8. You Ain't Got Me Hooked
9. Shake Me Down
10. Time

Artist : Big Red One
Country : Switzerland
Release : Trouble Maker
Year : 1994
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

Info:

The first of two fine releases by this Swiss hard rock band, featuring two former members of The Foolhouse and the vocal talents of Jean-Marc Viller (credited with lead vocals on Rough Generation "Psycho Trippin'" (1990), Back Street "Euphoria And Depression" (1993), and two different Escape Music 2007 releases, Neverland "Schizophrenia" and Daydreamer "Daydreamer". Also to his credits are backing vocals on both Fun Gogh albums, the first two Shakra albums, Crystal Ball "Timewalker", Crown Of Glory "A Deep Breath Of Life", and a duet on the title track of Lunatica's "Fable Of Dreams" album).
This is typical Swiss melodic rock... good melodic songs with the required loud, proud, and in your face delivery. And, it is even sponsored by Budweiser so you know it will go down smooth. biggrin.gif Pretty hard to find nowadays. Recommended.

Line Up:
Dirk Reinking: Guitar
Christian Sender: Guitar
Chicken: Vocals
Andreas Eikmeier: Bass
Otten: Drums

Produced by Big Balls
Engineered by Ricky van Helden
Recorded and Mixed at Iceland-Studios, Rödinghausen, Germany 1997

A German band formed in 1992, the style is Bon Scott-era AC/DC all the way. Although capturing the sound pretty well, this band seems to capture the "feel" of the Bon Scott era better than most. They do call themselves a Bon Scott tribute band, after all. Their music is all self-released with this being their first and, to date, only studio effort. It consists of five AC/DC covers, three original songs, and the Scottish folk song as covered by AC/DC back in the day. It was followed in 1999 by "Live And High Voltaged" featuring live songs including "Loch Limond" with bagpipes (not present on the studio CD) and one new song, and in 2002 by an EP of two new originals (one written for their local handball team) plus one live song, and again in 2002 with the 12-track album, "Unplugged" featuring live and acoustic songs with one new song.

Throughout my time as a devoted Southern rock enthusiast, I have had a plethora of albums spin their way through my turntables and CD players. (I won't even mention the 8-track player I got for my 5th birthday 'cause that will most definitely date me from way back!) Out of all the rock, blues, country, and jazz albums I've heard, there are always those albums that scream Southern Rock! From the feel of the music, the themes of the songs, even to the “look” of the cover, Southern rock leaves an unmistakable mark. The new CD from Preacher Stone is one of those albums.

These boys from North Carolina have taken the roots of Southern rock and brought into the modern era to give us one powerhouse CD. Ronnie Riddle, lead vocalist and lyricist, has the unique ability to tell a story with a sense of authenticity and credibility. With a voice that sounds soaked with attitude and Old No. 7, Ronnie shines on “Not Today”, “Old Fashioned Ass Whoopin' Sum Bitch”, “That's Just the Whiskey Talkin'”, and “Southern Hospitality.” The guitar work by Marty Hill and Benny Huntt is outstanding! Between the tasty dual leads and straight-ahead in your face leads, this dynamic duo rocks like Southern boys should.

Southern justice, kickin' ass, and drinkin' whiskey is just a slice of what this band is all about. When its time to get introspective, check out “Brother's Keeper” and “Blood from a Stone” for the impressive Hammond B-3 sounds from keyboardist Duke Rivers. The band slows it down to ask the age-old questions that have plagued man for ages.

Every song on this album has a hook and reason for being there. Nothing seems throw-away or rushed. This is an album you will listen to all the way through. The production of this album is outstanding and sounds more like something I would expect from a band signed to a major label. If this is just the beginning of Preacher Stone, I can't wait to hear what comes next! These guys are living proof that Southern rock is still alive and well.

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01 Telephone
02 Hear What I'm Saying
03 You Can't Win
04 Graven Image
05 Hi Fi
06 Midnight Mambo
07 Who's The Hero
08 SM Woman

Line Up:
Milton De Coronado - Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Duane Massey - Keyboards, Lead & B/Vocals
Robert Guinea - Guitars, B/Vocals
Bill Massey - Bass
Marty Naul - Drums, B/Vocals

Houston, Texas, based pomp rock band, who's origins go right back to 1969. Thats right 69, and having supported the likes of Supertramp, Kansas, Judas Priest, and releasing and album in 1975 ("Rough Mix"), I'm only getting to hear this fantastic band in 2008.
Better late than never, I guess.
In truth debut "Rough Mix" doesn't offer anything to the Aor fan, as its mostly Zep influenced hard rock, and progressive rock in its true sense.
However "Nights" is a different story. This album mixes the prog elements of Presto Ballet and Kansas, with the pomp and melody of Le Roux and say Sugarcreek, delivering a great album, accessible to aor and prog fans alike.

1.
Mind Control 4:06
2.
Dressed in White 3:46
3.
Around the Block 3:37
4.
Local Talent 4:12
5.
Lost Number 3:30 /
6.
What I Tell Myself 4:27
7.
Last Cadillac on Earth 3:30
8.
Coming Home With Me 3:39
9.
Running Scared (Roy Orbison) 2:25
10.
Tell Me You Love Me 2:53
11.
Alibi 3:43

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The Fools were Mike Gerard, Richie Bartlett, Stacy Pedrick, Chris Pedrick, and Doug Forman. The first album stands as a concise and well recorded musical statement by an important Boston group. Produced by Pete Solley, the band escaped the curse of New England groups suffering inferior recordings in major studios."Night Out" begins the album with a burst of three minute pop followed by "Fine With Me," "Don't Tell Me," and the title track, "Sold Out" -- all well-crafted pop songs with Beatles guitar lines and enough jangle to qualify them for underground pop rockers, somewhere between the radio friendliness of the Raspberries with the seriousness Badfinger brought to their work. For some strange reason, EMI-America put the song that established them in their hometown, a parody of the Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer," entitled "Psycho Chicken," as a 45 rpm inside the album jacket, but not included on the 12" vinyl. Years later, "Sold Out" stands as a very respectable and very important debut album. Pete Solley's pedestrian production on the 1980 release "Sold Out" is almost indiscernible when compared to Vini Poncia's presentation of the band a year later for the "Heavy Mental" album. They deserved national recognition and could have entertained the masses had EMI kept working their discs beyond the second release, "Heavy Mental".

320 Vinyl Rip

TRACKLIST:

Artist : Thunder
Country : USA
Release : Headphones For Cows [Reissue]
Year : 1981
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

Info:

John Porter McMeans (vocals)
Mo West (guitar, backing vocals)
Chopper Anderson (bass, backing vocals)
Tris Imboden (drums)

TRACKLIST:

Artist : Thunder
Country : USA
Release : Thunder [Reissue]
Year : 1980
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

Info:

Southern rock quartet Thunder's eponymous debut is a slick, '70s AOR slab of semi-intelligent guitar-heavy rock & roll that sounds like the middle road between interstate Kansas and highway Bad Company. Reissued for the first time by the "CD only, re-issue label" Wounded Bird, this ten-track collection of radio-ready material isn't any better or worse than much of the mid-level, kind of "proggy" post-boogie rock of the era, and the production and playing is excellent throughout, but there is nothing here that hasn't already appeared on a Styx, Foghat or Little River Band record.

Monday, 30 September 2013

Kickhunter - All In (2010)

Kickhunter - Little Monsters (2007)

Kickhunter - Hearts & Bones (2003)

Ice Blue - Ice Blue (2002)

Work Force - Wrecked,Welded & Wet (2004)

Harem Scarem - New Religion (1998)

Rainmaker - Rainmaker (2000)

Gastones - Would You Like Some... (1992)

Dare - Abandon (1988)

Boulder - Boulder (1979)

Butchershop Quartet - Butchershop Quartet (1993)

Du Beel - 3 Albums

Brats - Brats (1980)

AC/DC - Safe In New York City (2000)

Foxx (USA) - The Grande Finale (1995)

Big Red One - Russian Roulette (1997)

Big Red One - Trouble Maker (1994)

Big Balls - Big Balls (1997)

Preacher Stone - Preacher Stone (2009)

Oz Knozz - 10,000 Days & Nights (2008)

The Fools - Heavy Mental (1981)

The Fools - Sold Out (1980)

Thunder (USA) - Headphones For Cows (1981) [Reissue]

Thunder (USA) - Thunder (1980) [Reissue]

Bad Oskar - Listen Up...Or Else (1992)

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