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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...
NASTY RATZ – First Bite (2015-2016)
Musical genres disown frontiers, and this is pretty clear in "First Bite" the debut album of Czech glam / hard rock band NASTY RATZ. Taking a quick look at the… Read more…
STATE COWS – The Second One [Japanese Limited Edition +4] (2013)
The magical Swedish duo STATE COWS delighted us three years ago with their selftitled debut. Now Stephan Olofsson & Daniel Andersson have again assembled a wonderful band and cast for… Read more…
STATE COWS – Stealing The Show (2017)
Swedes STATE COWS, perhaps the band active today most faithful to the classic sound of early '80s West Coast AOR, are releasing new material under the title "Stealing The Show".… Read more…
CRIMSON GLORY – In Dark Places 1986 – 2000 [5-CD Box Set Remastered] Out Of Print
Fully 24-Bit remastered, "In Dark Places… 1986-2000" is a 5-CD box containing all of CRIMSON GLORY's studio albums: "Crimson Glory", "Transcendence", "Strange And Beautiful" and "Astronomica" (2CD). The box also… Read more…
For many, one of the big surprises this year will be "Big Red", the amazing new album by MAVERICK, a five-piece from Northern Ireland whom have been building their fan… Read more…
ELECTRIC GUITARS – Rock’n’Roll Radio (2017)
We already praised here on this blog the last ELECTRIC GUITARS album, and now 2017 the Danish combo are back with another guitar-fest titled "Rock'n'Roll Radio". The Copenhagen-based quartet is… Read more…
MAVERICK – Cold Star Dancer (2018)
Belfast, UK melodic hard rockers MAVERICK are releasing their new studio album "Cold Star Dancer" tomorrow. There have been a couple of line-up changes with guitarist Terry McHugh leaving the… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – Sour Grapes (2016)
One of Sweden’s legacy melodic rock acts HOUSE OF SHAKIRA have just released their new album "Sour Grapes" you’ve ever been fed. Keeping the momentum going since talented lead singer… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – HoS (Comeback album)
After a 5 year hiatus, one of Sweden’s greatest exports, HOUSE OF SHAKIRA returned to the forefront of the European Melodic Rock scene early this decade. Their brand new album… Read more…
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET – Echoes Of The Aftermath (2017)
Released by Frontiers Music, "Echoes Of The Aftermath" is THE MURDER OF MY SWEET's just released new album. 2015 saw the band presenting the concept CD Beth Out Of Hell,… Read more…
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET – Beth Out Of Hell (2015)
Created by talented drummer, vocalist and producer Daniel Flores, THE MURDER OF MY SWEET has been releasing quality material since six years ago, and now are presenting "Beth Out Of… Read more…
BEST CLASSIC METAL OF THE YEAR : LIGHTNING STRIKES – Lightning Strikes (2016)
Near the end of the year, it's time to recap about the best 2016 releases, by category. For 0dayrox, the Best Classic Metal album of the year is LIGHTNING STRIKES… Read more…
PRETTY MAIDS – Red, Hot And Heavy [Japan Blu-Spec CD2 remastered] (2018)
Sony Music Japan just started a fantastic series of PRETTY MAIDS albums for the first time remastered and pressed on High Quality Blu-spec CD2 format. "Red, Hot and Heavy" is… Read more…
BLIND DATE – Can You Feel It [written 89-91 / re-released]
There were a lot of great bands that just fell through the cracks in the late ‘80s and especially the early ‘90s due to the musical climate change. BLIND DATE… Read more…
