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“Starship Enterprise: The Best Of Jefferson Starship and Starship” is a just released two album compilation from both bands, a selection from their most commercial, radio friendly period.While these kind of ‘best of / greatest’ are usually record label releases as result of digging into their archives to cash-in, “Starship Enterprise: The Best Of Jefferson Starship and Starship” is done...
If there was an album that perfectly blended commercial Rock&pop with ’80s AOR it should be without a doubt “Knee Deep In The Hoopla” by STARSHIP. The Platinum certified record has been released in Japan as part of the ’80s Goodies Legacy Recording’ series, in a remastered form and pressed on the excellent sounding Blu-Spec CD2. First known as Jefferson...
“Alive Alone“, the second solo album by Starship’s vocalist MICKEY THOMAS has been remastered by specialized label Wounded Bird Records. Recorded in the early ’80s, this is the first time the album to appear on CD. After leaving the Elvin Bishop Group in 1979, Mickey Thomas was asked to join Jefferson Starship after the departure of Marty Balin and Grace...
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This was requested several months ago, the quite hard to find JEFFERSON STARSHIP‘s “Modern Times / Nuclear Furniture” remastered deluxe 2-CD set done by Friday Music Records. Impeccably remastered by Joe Reagoso, this is the first time in almost two decades that either of these fine albums have been available on compact disc, except for an expensive Japanese release several...
This was requested several months ago, the quite hard to find JEFFERSON STARSHIP‘s “Modern Times / Nuclear Furniture” remastered deluxe 2-CD set done by Friday Music Records. Impeccably remastered by Joe Reagoso, this is the first time in almost two decades that either of these fine albums have been available on compact disc, except for an expensive Japanese release several...
Another request here was a remastered version of JEFFERSON STARSHIP‘s “Freedom At Point Zero“, the band’s first album for new and awesome lead singer Mickey Thomas. Rock Candy specialists did a really good job on this record that needed a proper treatment. After both vocalists Marty Balin and Grace Slick left the band the prior year (Slick rejoined the band...
Some juicy releases are coming for the end of the year.Legend GLENN HUGHES after the last couple of rounds of band projects, decided to concentrate again on his solo career, and Resonate is his upcoming album with Frontiers next November. More advance tracks appeared, as the rocking ‘My Town’. Also we have another advance from the GRAHAM BONNET BAND taken...
A couple years ago STARSHIP returned with its first new studio album in more than 20 years; “Loveless Fascination“, with the fresh 10-track collection finding frontman Mickey Thomas and his group mixing more rocking material with the band’s classic Eighties melodies which made them famous.And this works greatly for this new Starship incarnation, rounded out these days by guitarist John...
This Friday Music Records release of STARSHIP‘s “No Protection / Love Among The Cannibals” double CD including both albums in remastered form was repeatedly requested here. Initially appeared in 2009 and again in 2012, both pressings are out of print, but don’t worry, there’s a scheduled re-release for August 19th, 2016.Let’s go now with the underrated “No Protection“. So many...
This Friday Music Records release of STARSHIP‘s “No Protection / Love Among The Cannibals” double CD including both albums in remastered form was repeatedly requested here. Initially appeared in 2009 and again in 2012, both pressings are out of print, but don’t worry, there’s a scheduled re-release for August 19th, 2016.Let’s go with the great “Love Among The Cannibals“. “Love...
MICKEY THOMAS is a musical ‘marauder’, always on the search for worthy treasure to challenge his outsized vocal talents. The golden-throated singer from Georgia thrilled arena rock fans when he joined the Starship in 1979 and starred on ‘We Built This City on Rock and Roll’, ‘Sara’ and ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’ among others, through the ’80s and beyond....
* read comments STARSHIP featuring legendary singer Mickey Thomas will release “Loveless Fascination” on September 17th, a new studio album produced by Jeff Pilson, longtime bassist of Foreigner and Dokken.It’s been a long time coming for this legendary band and singer, but seems well worth the wait judging the quality of the two advanced tracks from the album; “It’s Not...
BRYAN ADAMS – Reckless (30th Anniversary Remaster + Previously Unreleased)
"Reckless" turned Canadian BRYAN ADAMS into a worldwide rock star. Timeless hits like “Run to You,” “Heaven” and “Summer of ‘69” pushed sales of the album to over 12 million… Read more…
ANGEL – The Casablanca Years [7-CD Box remastered] (2018)
Caroline Records just released an extensive, mammoth seven-disc Box Set celebrating legendary, Washington DC-bred glam/rock outfit ANGEL. Entitled "Angel: The Casablanca Years", the band-approved Box includes all the complete discography… Read more…
WORLDS APART – Clean Slate (2010)
WORLDS APART has been around recording and performing since the early 90s and have delivered some strong material in the past. The San Francisco Bay are melodic hard rockers are… Read more…
SAINTS OF SIN – Welcome To The Circus (2017)
Since forming in 2013 in Southampton, British rockers SAINTS OF SIN have been bringing their own brand of unadulterated hair metal to venues up and down the country. This is… Read more…
JOHN WAITE – In Real Time [retail]
After the recent Bad English post one of you asked for this quite unknown JOHN WAITE album "In Real Time" released via Frontiers Music some time ago. The album was… Read more…
JIM PETERIK (Survivor) – The Songs (2016)
Continuing with the JIM PETERIK-related requested music, here's "The Songs", a collection of his most celebrated songs freshly re-recorded in acoustic form, released via his own label World Stage International… Read more…
HOUSTON – Truth Slips EP + Singles + Cover Versions
After the recent, awesome new album by Swedish AOR wonders HOUSTON some of you asked for the band's rare "Truth Slips [EP]", presented here on the blog at the time… Read more…
FREEROCK SAINTS – Electric Passion (2017)
"Electric Passion" is the second, vibrant new album by FREEROCK SAINTS, the brainchild of Super Vintage founder Stavros Papadopoulos. In fact, FREEROCK SAINTS are Super Vintage members plus terrific female… Read more…
"Showdown" is the new album by KING'S CALL after a four year absence. The German based melodic hard rock band founded by guitarist Alex Garoufalidis (Greek origins but born in… Read more…
BLINDSTONE – Blues-O-Delic Celebration (2017)
Speaking about heavy-blues, Danish outfit BLINDSTONE are one of this blog favorites. The boys are back with a new album 2017 titled "Blues-O-Delic Celebration", this time a collection of covers… Read more…
ALMANAC released a fine debut album last year but I found it a bit monotonous, now they are back with second effort "Kingslayer", and I must say the focus (and… Read more…
Praised by Classic Rock Magazine as one of the greatest promises from the genre, SAMARKIND are presenting themselves to the world with their pretty awesome self-titled debut "Samarkind". "Samarkind" is… Read more…
