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Albums of the century
1999
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NEW RELEASES -
9 JANUARY 2000
CHICAGO
 Chicago
- 26 - Live in Concert, on Chicago Records. Yes, they're back, and
sounding as good as ever! This album was recorded in their hometown of
Chicago in July of 1999, and features a whole bunch of older tracks, plus
three new tracks. Chicago's brass section of Lee Loughlane, Walt
Parazaider and James Pankow is still one of the finest and tightest in the
world. Older fans will really enjoy this album, and its fresh 90's feel
will attract a whole bunch of new, younger fans to the nest.
A
TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN BEYOND
A Tribute to Captain
Beyond - 1000
Days of Yesterdays, on Record Heaven Records. This is a stunning tribute
to one of the finest rock bands on the planet, featuring a host of Swedish
and European bands such as Qoph, Lotus and Standarte. The bands'
interpretations of classic Captain Beyond tracks is quite refreshing, and,
in some cases, very different to the original, but it's great to know that
this often ignored hard rock band had such a profound influence on so many
bands. According to the liner notes, Captain Beyond have reformed and are
looking to release a new album this year. Now THAT'S something worth
walking to the end of the earth for! Can't wait!
STRATOVARIUS
Stratovarius
- The Chosen Ones, on
Noise Records. A sixteen track compilation, featuring tracks from most of
their albums, apparently signalling the end of the band's association with
guitarist and founder member Timo Tolkki. Stratovarius are certainly one
of the better prog metal bands around today. Let's just hope that this
doesn't mean that they'll now call it a day.
Anson
Funderburg, Otis Grand and Debbie Davies
Anson Funderburg, Otis Grand and Debbie Davies - Grand Union, on
Blueside Records. Ostensibly an Otis Grand album, this features the guitar
talents of three very gifted and accomplished blues guitarists. Debbie
Davies has worked with the likes of Albert Collins and Tab Benoit.
GREG
HOWE
 Greg
Howe - Ascend, on Shrapnel Records. Guitarist Greg Howe has been
around for a number of years. In the late eighties he was also in Howe 11
with his vocalist brother, Al. He's also released a number of solo albums,
demonstrating a distinct Yngwie Malmsteen influence. He's joined on this
album by Artension's Vitalij Kuprij, a man who is no slouch on the
keyboards, and Jon Doman on drums. You may need to strap yourself down
when you put this CD on - it's quite intense at times! |
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