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Garnett Ford is a Toronto singer who started his career in a band called Pinball during the '70s. Produced by Ian Thomas, Garnett released his first solo album 'Under The Influence' in 1978."Postcard" was his 2nd and last effort before disappearing as main artist from the music scene (he is now composing music for movies and television).Many in-demand session musicians were part of this recording, such as the great Kim Mitchell, Bernie LaBarge or the late BB Gabor.The overall musical style on "Postcard" is stylized Canadian rock&pop with some Lite AOR moments."Stay The Way" was the single (a minor hit), a really nice radiable tune. Other goodies are the John O'Banion-like "Can't Do Without It", the aorish and catchy "Looking For You" and the Rick Springfield inspired "Live It Up".On "When I'm Beside You" Garnett sounds as Ian Thomas (good guitars here), while the orchestrated ballad "You And I" has some westcoast touches.Expertly produced by Paul Gross and Jack Richardson (Harlequin, Aerosmith), "Postcard" is a nice addition to any collection, specially if you like the Canadian style.Ripped from the '95 CD reissue by the legendary German label Long Island Records, out of print.01. Stay The Way02. Can't Do Without You03. Words Of Love04. Looking For You05. Time Won't Let Me06. Live It Up07. When I'm Beside You08. Can't Slow Down09. You And I10. Something In Her11. Second ChancesVocals: Garnett Ford Guitars: Kim Mitchell, Don Gaze, Bernie LaBarge, Sharon Lee Williams, Mike FrancesKeys: Grant Slator, Mike Konn, Dennis KeldiBass: Mike Konn, Dennis Finhorn Drums: Jon Anderson, Paul Armstrong Percussion: Leon Stevenson, Peter Appleyard Sax: Earl Seymour Strings: Allen MacMillanBacking Vocals: Garnett Ford, BB Gabor, Doug Templeton, Leon Stevenson, Bernie LaBarge, Shawn Jackson, Colina Phillips, GARNETT FORD - Postcard
Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...When vocalist and guitar player Paul Kantner left Jefferson Starship in 1984, the group disbanded. Grace Slick and lead vocalist Mickey Thomas continued on simply as Starship.Kantner was looking for new horizons, and soon joined forces with his former Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship bandmate Marty Balin who was playing live with his own band. The duo agreed to form a band with a new sound, and for the purpose they called the also ex Jefferson Airplane bass player Jack Casady.KBC band (Kantner-Balin-Casady band) was born, and after a 6-month writing period, the group ink a deal with a major label. Their lone self-titled album was released in 1986. "KBC band" is a pretty different beast from the typically mid-eigthies stuff. It's commercial, yes, including catchy poppy AOR tunes with heavily-layered vocal harmonies, some bombastic electronic drums and tons of synthesizers, but lyrically has some kind of defiantly message and musically the band adds saxophone (heavily compressed) dueling with the guitar.On some tracks the vocals are shared between Kantner and Balin, but it's Marty Balin who handles almost all of the lead vocals, resembling on many parts his stupendous solo albums from the beginning of the eighties.Opener "Mariel" is a catchy rock&pop song that somehow sounds British to my ears, maybe 'cos the political lyrics (Kantner was an activist at the time)."It's Not You, It's Not Me" was the first single and a minor hit in the charts, which attracted airplay on AOR radio. Written by Van Stephenson, this is a beautiful mid-tempo tune with an anthemic chorus and a melodious guitar / sax interplay. "Hold Me" is a slow track in the Americana style with a fine guitar work and sweet vocals by Balin, a bit long to my tastes.On the classic rockin' "America" the vocals are shared again for good effect. This song recently found renewed interest (due to the lyrics) after the September 11, 2001 attacks.The uptempo "No More Heartaches" is one of my favorite songs on the album, an urgent uptempo AOR track full of synths and a ridiculously catchy chorus. This song alone worth the entire disc."Wrecking Crew" is another winner. It is embedded with that '80s magic impossible to resist. Poppy AOR ready for the radio - Love it -."When Love Comes" is a re-make of a song previously done by Balin on his 1983 solo album 'Lucky'. The KBC Band version has a more classic rock treatment but with the addition of lush keyboards and electronic drums to update the sound to the mid-eighties style."Dream Motorcycle" is a simple but infectious pop-rocker with a catchy melody, a bit overwhelmed by a wall of sax though.The album ends with "Sayonara", an affected and beautifully performed melodic power ballad, full of class and style, another of my favorites here.Ignored or unknown for most Adult Oriented Rock collectors, with great production and a big sound, "KBC band" is a succulent dish of mid-eighties brilliance, including some memorable AOR moments (specially on the second part, or 'B' side). By the way, this is a rip at maximum quality from the not so easy to find CD edition of this album.Highly Recommended.01 - Mariel02 - It's Not You, It's Not Me03 - Hold Me04 - America05 - No More Heartaches06 - Wrecking Crew07 - When Love Comes08 - Dream Motorcycle09 - SayonaraMarty Balin – lead vocals, rhythm guitarPaul Kantner – lead vocals, rhythm guitarJack Casady – bassMark 'Slick' Aguilar – lead guitar, background vocalsTim Gorman – keyboards, synths, background vocalsKeith Crossnan – saxophone, background vocalsDarrell Verdusco – drums, background vocalsKBC Band (1986)
It's time to add some hard sounds to this blog.Jack Starr is a guitarist and songwriter of French origin, who came to the rock and metal scene at the beginning of the '80s with the band Virgin Steele. I don't know you, but Virgin Steele was one of my favorite groups in my 'young metal years'.By 1984 Jack formed his own project, 'Jack Starr's Burning Starr', enjoying limited success in the USA during the explosion of hair metal in the second half of the eighties, principally with their Ratt / Dokken oriented '85 release 'No Turning Back', featuring in the line-up future Danger Danger members Frank Vestry and Bruno Ravel.But at the end of the decade, Starr recorded one of the most unknown American hard rock albums of the era, the self-titled "Jack Starr's Burning Starr", named by the fans as "The Orange album".This album set a departure from the band's hard 'n heavy style into a more commercial sound, full of keyboards and catchiness."Send Me An Angel", "Love Can't Wait", "Fool For Love" or "Hold Back The Night" could have been huge hits on the radio. Sadly, it was a little too late when the album came out (almost 1990) and the labels started to drop artists playing this kind of stuff.The album only was released in Japan and Germany, but with no promotion and poor distribution it went unnoticed to the major audience.Well written and played, "The Orange album" is a solid melodic hard rockin' album with inspired guitar work, blasting compressed drums (including cowbells), heavy keyboards and more than competent vocals and choruses. The overall sound / style reminds me my loved Icon (the Phoenix, Arizona band), Keel and Dokken.This CD version includes 2 tracks not present on the vinyl / cassette editions and has become impossible to find (a Japanese collector paid $300 for a copy, go figure).01. Send Me An Angel02. Bad Times03. Fool For Love04. Hold Back The Night05. Love Can't Wait06. Out Of The Blue07. New York Woman08. Tear Down The Wall09. Break The Ice10. Good Girls Gone Bad [CD bonus]11. Remember Tomorrow [CD bonus]Jack Starr - GuitarsMike Tirelli - VocalsWilliam (aka Freebass) Fairchild - Bass Jim Harris - Drums Edward Spahn - KeyboardsChris Collins - add. vocalsGet it HERE
Session musician, composer and producer Harold Faltermeyer redefined action film scoring in the '80s.He is recognized as the man who introduced the typical synth rock&pop sound of the glorious decade into the movies, creating a new niche in the business.Faltermeyer's career began in 1979, playing synthesizer on Donna Summers' "Bad Girls" album along with executive producer Giorgio Moroder.Alternating his session work as musician and arranger, he started a parallel career composing incidental music for film studios.Harold's first big smash hit was the electronic theme for Beverly Hills Cop ('Axel F') - one of the most successful soundtracks ever - followed by 1984 'Thief Of Hearts' and 1985 'Fletch' Original SoundTracks.But Faltermeyer always will be remembered for his work on the eighties iconic movie 'Top Gun', the best selling soundtrak in history. With 'Top Gun Anthem', won his 2nd Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with guitarist Steve Stevens.Often imitated but never surpassed in his game, Harold's heavy synthesized style combined with bombastic electronic drums (or subtle programming when needed) become a staple in the genre."The Ultimate Collection" comprises his most known eighties works altogether with some pretty rare, unreleased and hard to find material, such as "Didi Der Doppelganger" or "Wake Up Musical" scores, the rare Wimbledon's "The Challenge" instrumental versions, and even the never officially released movie version of "Restless Hearts" ('The Running Man' 1987) performed by John Parr.Not for sale, this double CD was made for promotional use only.A collector's item, a must have for any OST fan and any true '80s sound lover.VOL.1
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805 was founded in the NY area in 1977 by vocalist and guitar player Dave Porter. While playing covers in the clubs circuit, the band wrote and recorded original songs tirelessly, and eventually was signed by RCA.At the beginning of '82, at the mansion and studio of Randy Bachman (Bachman Turner Overdrive) in Washington, 805 recorded their debut "Stand In Line"."Stand In Line" includes really good songs in a lite-prog AOR style, with a brilliant and crisp production."Young Boys" and "Fools Parade" are commercial tunes with a typical eighties ambience, the title track reminds you Genesis Phil Collins-era, while "Making It All Seem True" is a beautifully spiced AOR track (love the keys on this one)."Defense" has radio potential with very cool synths in the vein of AOR progsters Saga, and "Going Nowhere At All" has magical arrangements sounding pretty British to my ears.Never released on CD, "Stand In Line" is one of the best commercial proggy AOR albums of the beginning of the '80s.Goodie.01 - Stand In Line02 - Young Boys03 - Fools Parade04 - Making It All Seem True05 - Defense06 - Gimme Everything07 - Keeping The Spark Alive08 - Float Away09 - Out In The Light10 - Going Nowhere At AllDave Porter - lead vocals, guitarsEd Vivenzio - keyboards, backup vocalsGreg "Creamo" Liss - bass, chapman stick, backup vocalsFrank Briggs - drums, percussion805 - Stand In Line (1982).
This five member band from the U.S. Northeast is made up of the three Herland brothers Frank, Scott and John, all with many years experience in the music world including radio, television and commercial recordings. They have supported over the years many major acts as White Lion, LA Guns, Gary Cherone from Extreme, etc.In the mid nineties the bros. released independently their self-produced debut “One Small Step” under the name HERLAND.Their style has many influences, mostly American Melodic Rock, with a guitar driven sound and pretty good vocal arrangements.It's a nice recording, but I don't understand the ridiculous prices (over $ 100) of this CD. Surely because it's rare and out of print.This is a rip from a promo copy distributed before the official release.Rare.01 - Sleepin' Beauty02 - Swept Away03 - Would You Be Mine Tonight04 - Let Me Know05 - Take Your Time06 - Find Your Way07 - Why 'o' WhyJohn Herland - Lead Vocals, back up vocals Frank Herland - Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Back up vocals Scott Herland - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Back up vocals Mike Fazio - BassScott Reboulet - BassArthur Mambuca - Drums, Percussion HERLAND bros. One Small Step
In upcoming posts will be featured (and briefly reviewed) many albums originally requested and fulfilled into the "Request & Fill Corner" section, but not available anymore.Let's start with the beautiful Japan-only 3CD compilation "E35, Let's Sing J-Pop In English".As the title indicates, these are covers of Japanese Rock&Pop hits performed (all in English language) by well known AOR / Westcoast stars.All these songs were recorded between 1991 / 1994, only appeared in Asian V.A. albums as the 'Love Stories' series, "Goody's" and many other rarities.Some tracks are boring (particularly the ones sung by a few unknown vocalists), that's normal in huge compilations.But who cares when you have awesome songs never published outside Japan and performed by such luminaries as Jason Scheff, Tommy Funderburk, Joseph Williams, Peter Beckett, Bobby Kimball, Jay Graydon and many more.Remarkable is the inclusion of one of the few songs officially published/recorded as lead vocalist by the late Warren Wiebe, a gifted singer that never got the chance to release his own solo album."E35: Let's Sing J-Pop In English", compiled by the specialized Japanese label Avex fetch exorbitant prices, as all imports.Do not miss this unique opportunity...CD 101 - Jason Scheff - Say Yes02 - Ned Doheny - Suddenly (Love Story)03 - Tommy Funderburk - Imademo Anata ga Sukidakara04 - Joseph Williams - Get Back In Love05 - Peter Beckett - Ai Wo Tomenaide06 - Stephen Bishop - Donna Tokimo07 - Milini Khan - Sekaijuu no Dareyori Kitto08 - Rachel Ham - Overnight Sensation09 - El DeBarge - Kimigairudakede (KomeKome Club)10 - Jessica Sheely - You're My Only Shinin' Star11 - Tata Vega - SeasonsE35 - 1CD 201 - Joseph Williams - Dear My Friend02 - Adrian Peritore - Get Crazy! (Princess, Princess)03 - Richard Page - Gloria04 - Anna McMurphy - Break Out!05 - Gigi Worth - Kiss Me06 - Joseph Williams - Christmas Eve07 - Jason Scheff - Yah Yah Yah08 - Douglas Getschall - Kanashimi Ha Yuki no Youni09 - Kelly Keagy - Yakusokunohashi10 - Boddy Kimball - Red Nose Reindeer11 - Douglas Getschall - Saboten no Hana12 - Warren Wiebe - True LoveE35 - 2CD 301 - Boddy Caldwell - Answer02 - Marilyn Martin - Tooi Machi No Dokokade03 - Jason Scheff - You're the Only...04 - Natalia - Time Goes By05 - Joseph Williams - Sayonara06 - Jay Graydon - Oasis07 - Marilyn Martin - Tatoe Tooku Ni Hanaretetemo08 - Joseph Williams - Doushiyoumonai Bokuni09 - Ronnie Spector - Kazetachinu10 - Jason Scheff - Over And Over11 - Frank Sinatra Jr. - Departures12 - Gino Vannelli - Still, I'm In Love With YouE35 - 3ENJOY
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