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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...
17 CRASH – Hit The Prey (2018)
"Hit The Prey" is the name of the new CD from Italian hard rockers 17 CRASH coming out next March 30th through rock label Volcano Records. Formed in 2011, according… Read more…
VOODOO SIX – Songs To Invade Countries To (2013)
UK hard rockers VOODOO SIX were presented in this blog two years ago with their very good 2011's EP but the group have been rocking the scene for more than… Read more…
VOODOO SIX – Make Way For The King (2017)
Today September 8th 2017 sees the release of "Make Way For The King", the brand new studio album from London based VOODOO SIX. Featuring new lead vocalist Nik Taylor-Stoakes, it… Read more…
JOE LYNN TURNER – Michael Men Project, Made In Moscow (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
The Michael Men Project was an album project overseen by professional musician and then Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Mikhail Men (a.k.a. Michael Men). Michael Men acquired the services of veteran… Read more…
JAKKS – Fire [English version]
It has been said many times at this site; Melodic Hard Rock has no boundaries. JAKKS from Argentina is one of the few bands from South America carrying the flag… Read more…
THE UNITY – Rise [Japanese Edition +3] (2018)
Only about a year and a half after the arrival of its self-titled debut album, German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY is ready to strike again: September 14 will see… Read more…
Next May 5th new project THE UNITY unleashes their self-titled debut album "The Unity" via Steamhammer Records. The main men are Gamma Ray members Michael Ehré (drums) and Henjo Richter… Read more…
GOTTHARD – Silver [Deluxe Digipak +2] (2017)
"Silver" is the new album by Swiss hard rock institution GOTTHARD to be released tomorrow January 13th produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (Helloween) and founder / guitarist Leo Leoni. 25 years… Read more…
WISHING WELL (feat Graham Bonnet) – Chasing Rainbows (2016)
Finnish hard rockers WISHING WELL are presenting their debut album “Chasing Rainbows”, a true mixture of genres ranging from the melodic hard rock of the title track to classic Seventies… Read more…
WISHING WELL – Rat Race (2018)
We were very pleased at this blog with Finland's WISHING WELL debut album. Now the band are back with a new CD titled "Rat Race" (released today) and some line-up… Read more…
OZZY OSBOURNE – Ordinary Man +2 [BSCD2 Japan Edition] (2020)
Legend OZZY OSBOURNE will release his new album "Ordinary Man" next Feb. 21, the Prince Of Darkness first solo album in almost a decade. "There’s a line in ‘Ordinary Man’… Read more…
HEART & Friends – Home For The Holidays (2014)
Last December, HEART’s Ann and Nancy Wilson returned to their hometown of Seattle to stage a celebration of the season, gathering a few of their friends to join them in… Read more…
1974 – 1974 & The Death Of The Herald (2013)
1974 is five piece band from Connecticut, USA that conjures up the memories and sounds of classic stadium rock acts from the seventies / eighties such as Kansas, Rush, Yes,… Read more…
INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV – Sorcery Inside (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
Bulgarian composer Milen Vrabevski and drumming ace Simon Phillips assemble an A-list team for the fourth outing under INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV, titled "Sorcery Inside". The vocalists taking part include… Read more…
TRIUMPH – Diamond Collection [Ltd. Edition 10-CD Box Set remastered] Re-post
TRIUMPH is one of Canada's greatest hard rock bands in history. With 10 classic albums released between 1976 and 1987, they have left an indelible mark on the history of… Read more…
PRETTY MAIDS – A Blast From The Past [Deleted 12 CD Boxset] (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
For many years, there has been a growing demand to reissue PRETTY MAIDS albums from the Nineties and onward. A lot of these haven’t been accessible for years - out of print / deleted - so Frontiers Music decided to rollout these catalog reissues for Pretty Maids fans, both old and new, in the form of this mammoth "A Blast From The Past [12 CD Boxset]".
While released only few months ago, due the hing demand world-wide the Box is already out of print. Now it's only available as digital download, but doesn't include de bonus tracks present on these physical CD's. Read more…
