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| ROCKTOBER 2009 |
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| H A R D R O C K S P E C I A L I S T S |
| TYRANT: Australian metal act, TYRANT - have almost completed recording of their latest CD, which is to be titled, "Save The Devil" at Izaneer Studios in Tasmania. The new CD is produced by Brett Collidge (ROADKILL, 17 HERTZ, SOLAR THORN among others) - and will be 5 track 'EP' containing the following songs: On The Road To Hell, Fire In The Sky, Devil Woman, Defenders Of The Faith and Running From The Law. The CD will now be released in March 2010. The last 2 tunes, are currently in 'demo version' on the bands' my space page. The "Save The Devil" CD will also celebrate 25 years from the TYRANT's debut recording released way back in 1984 titled, "Never Too Loud". The new songs contain that typical TYRANT crunch, albeit with a far more modern and heavier sound - similar in style to the bands' last studio CD, "Thunder Down Under" - released in 2003. Vocalist, Neil Steel (who also fronts hard rockers ROADKILL ) has now almost fully recovered from his 'head on' car crash in Aug. 2008 with TYRANT recently re-commencing the recording process. Info:www.myspace.com/tyrantaustralia |
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| CD REVIEWS 2009 |
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| DANGER DANGER: 80's US hair band, DANGER DANGER - will release their brand new album, "Revolve" through Frontiers Records in Europe on September 18.
Danger Danger plans to tour heavily in late 2009 and 2010 in support of the new album. "Revolve" tracklisting includes: That's What I'm Talking About, Ghost of Love, Killin' Love, Hearts On The Highway, Fugitive, Keep On Keepin' On, Rocket To Your Heart, F.U.$.; Beautiful Regret, Never Give Up, Dirty Mind. Danger Danger 2009 are: Ted Poley (vocals), Bruno Ravel (bass), Steve West (drums) and Rob Marcello (guitars). |
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| EUROPE: Sweden's biggest selling hard rock band, EUROPE - will release their 8th studio album titled, "Last Look At Eden" - the first studio album since 2006's critically acclaimed "Secret Society". The album will be released by Edel Germany's international rock music label earMUSIC September 14. Tracklisting: 1. Prelude, 2. Last Look At Eden, 3. Gonna Get Ready, 4. Catch That Plane, 5. New Love In Town, 6. The Beast, 7. Mojito Girl, 8. No Stone Unturned, 9. Only Young Twice 10. U Devil U 11. Run With The Angels 12. In My Time. After shooting to fame in 1986 with the hugely successful single 'The Final Countdown', Europe spent the next 10 years touring the world and released two further albums 'Out of this World' and 'Prisoners in Paradise'. Since then, Europe has released two excellent studio albums - 'Start From The Dark' (2004) and 'Secret Society' (2006). |
| HOUSE OF LORDS: Veteran melodic rockers, HOUSE OF LORDS - new album is titled, "Cartesian Dreams" released on Sept.18 in Europe and Oct.13 in the USA, through Frontier records.
The new CD is a follow up to last years album, 'Come To My Kingdom'. Track listing: 1. Cartesian Dreams, 2. Born To Be Your Baby, 3. Desert Rain, 4. Sweet September, 5. Bangin', 6. A Simple Plan, 7. Never Never Look Back, 8. The Bigger They Come, 9. Repo Man, 10. Saved By Rock, 11. Joanna, 12. The Train. |
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| CANDY HARLOTS: One of Australia's most 'infamous' bands, CANDY HARLOTS - are to re-unite for 'one show only' this month - on Saturday, October 31st at Sydney's, Gaelic Club. Releasing their debut and only album to date, "Five Wicked Ways" (ARIA chart top 30) and top 10 singles 'Sister's Crazy' and 'The Lady Shakes ' in 1992, the Candy Harlots established themselves as one of the live circuit's biggest drawcards also winning five star reviews in the international press. After 17 years apart the Candy Harlots are set to reunite. www.myspace.com/candyharlots91 |
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| BITCHFIRE: US Floria based act, BITCHFIRE - burst onto the South Florida music scene in November of 2006. Their self titled debut is currently available through, iTunes and CDBaby.com Tracklisting: 1. Headlines, 2. Fly High, 3. Pleasure Is Pain, 4. Bitchfire, 5. Found Me Again, 6. Toxic Waste, 7. Vampire, 8. Breathe, 9. Selfish Heart, 10. Run to You. INFO: www.myspace.com/bitchfire. |
| THE RODS: 80's 'legends' THE RODS - are set to release a forthcoming CD, "Vengeance", which features Ronnie James Dio's vocals on selected tracks. The show was also a precursor to the band's appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany.
THE RODS' lineup includes Feinstein on guitar/vocals, Garry Bordonaro on bass and Carl Canedy on drums. Ask any 'old school' metahead - worth their salt, about THE RODS - as they were considered by many as, one of the finest ever US metal acts, (along with Warrior, Malice and Armored Saint) with an awesome, powerful approach, great songs and playing abilities - the boys rocked hard! The band have released a number of albums over the years, our BIG favorites are still their brilliant, "Self Titled" debut and their second album, "Violation" - being their best. |
| LITA FORD: 80's US hard rock queen, LITA FORD - is set to release her first new studio album in 14 years, "Wicked Wonderland", in Europe on October 2 via earMUSIC/Edel. The CD will be issued in the U.S. on October 6 through Lita's own JLRG Entertainment label. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Love , 02. Piece, 03. Crave, 04. Scream , 05. Sacred, 06. Wicked Wonderland, 07. Indulge, 08. Patriotic Snob, 09. Everything, 10. Inside, 11. Truth, 12. Betrayal , 13. Bed, 14. Garden, 15. Push, 16. Indulge (Remix), 17. Scream (Remix) Album line up: Lita Ford - guitars, vocals, drummer Stet Howland (ex-W.A.S.P.), Greg Hampton on bass, rhythm guitar and keyboards, Jim Gillette on background vocals. The album cover art is by ROB ZOMBIE bassist and solo artist Piggy D. |
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| SCREAMFEST DOWNUNDER:
Australian power metallers, Black Majesty have been announced as part of a huge 2 day Heavy Metal festival called,"Screamfest Downunder" - which will take place at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia on Thursday 31st December 2009 - New Years Eve & Friday 1st January 2010 - New Years Day. A range of heavy metal genres will be showcased by a exciting array of some of the worlds leading international artists including: Cynic, Dark Funeral, Destroyer 666, Destruction, Edguy, Ensiferum, Rotting Christ, Sonata Arctica and Spawn of Possession. This will be enhanced further by some of Australia's best local artists such as: Black Majesty, Vanishing Point, Virgin Black, Universum, Eyefear, Synperium, Eye Of The Enemy, Killrazer, Defamer and Darker Half. |
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| ACE FREHLEY: Riot Entertainment are proud to announce a licensing deal for the brand new album by former KISS guitarist, 'Space' Ace Frehley titled, 'Anomaly' for Australia. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the legendary guitarist has recorded an explosive new solo effort. Flaunting fiery riffs, pristine production by Marty Fredrickson (Buckcherry) and jaw-dropping craftsmanship, "Anomaly" is on Frehley's own Bronx Born Records licensed in Australia by Riot Entertainment, ties together the original KISS axeman's trailblazing past, present and future. Frehley not only designed the KISS' iconic logo, but the penned a number of 'classic' KISS tunes including, Shock Me, Rocket Ride, Parasites, Cold Gin and Getaway as well as his self-titled 'solo' album released in 1978 featuring the hit song, New York Groove. Frehely's new CD features a supercharged cover of The Sweet's 1975 classic, 'Fox on the Run' - that will blow you away. "Anomaly" - will hit stores on Tuesday September 15. WebLinks: www.riotact.com.au |
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| KISS: The brand new KISS album, "Sonic Boom" - featuring the first new material in 11 years -will be sold in the U.S. and Canada exclusively at Walmart, Walmart.com and Sam's Club retail locations beginning Oct. 6. "Sonic Boom" is produced by the band's Paul Stanley in Los Angeles, is the centerpiece of a three-disc set that also features a completely re-recorded greatest hits CD as well as a live DVD shot in Argentina during the band's recent, record-breaking Kiss Alive 35 South American tour. The US & Canadian release of Sonic Boom is a three-disc set that also features Kiss Klassics, a 15-track completely re-recorded greatest hits CD, as well as a live DVD shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the band's 2009 South American tour. The discs are packaged in a DigiPak along with a 20-page booklet. Sonic Boom CD Track Listing: 1. Modern Day Delilah 2. Russian Roulette 3. Never Enough 4. Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect) 5. Stand 6. Hot And Cold 7. All For The Glory 8. Danger Us 9. I'm An Animal 10. When Lightning Strikes 11. Say Yeah. Produced by Paul Stanley / Co-produced by Greg Collins. Kiss Klassics CD Track Listing: 1. Deuce 2. Detroit Rock City 3. Shout It Out Loud 4. Hotter Than Hell 5. Calling Dr. Love 6. Love Gun 7. I Was Made For Lovin' You 8. Heaven's On Fire 9. Lick It Up 10. I Love It Loud 11. Forever 12. Christine Sixteen 13. Do You Love Me 14. Black Diamond 15. Rock And Roll All Nite. Live DVD Track Listing: 1. Deuce 2. Hotter Than Hell 3. C'mon And Love Me 4. Watchin' You 5. 100,000 Years, 6. Rock & Roll All Nite. |
| SKID ROW: US hard rockers, SKID ROW - have announced Australian Tour dates for October. The bands' most recent releases were 2006's "Revolutions Per Minute", which followed up their, "Thickskin" (2004). The band, features Johnny Sollinger - on vocals who replaced ex- screamer, Sebastain Bach and have toured constantly promoting the new SKID ROW releases, over the last several years. Tour Dates: Oct. 8 - Palace Theater, Melbourne. Oct.9 - The Tivoli, Brisbane. Oct. 10 - Enmore Theater, Sydney. |
| THE POOR: Australian 90's hard rockers, THE POOR - are currently putting the finishing touches to a 'come-back' CD due for release later in 2009 through Riot entertainment. The Poor started in Darwin - 2 decades ago, before re-locating to Sydney and In 1992 releasing their now deleted, debut EP, "Rude, Crude & Tattooed" - produced by Rick Brewster & Bob Spencer (The Angels). 1993 saw the bands' second EP, "Underfed" released before the bands' debut album, "Who Cares" (1994) was released - produced by Paul Northfield (Queensryche). Two singles, "Poison" and �More Wine Waiter Please� - were issued, with the later instantly becoming the # 1 most added track on US Rock Radio as well as a Top 40 hit in Australia. The Poor toured the States (twice), Europe, Japan and all over Australia scoring support slots for The Angels, AC/DC, KISS, Scorpions, Alice In Chains & Van Halen just to name a few. The Poor returned to the stage for the first time in over 10 years in 2008 as 'special guests' for US metal icons WASP on a national tour around of Australia. Stay tuned as The Poor get ready for Round 1 this October...www.thepoor.com.au. |
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| JADED HEART: German melodic rockers, JADED HEART - are set to follow-up their excellent 2007 release, 'Sinister Mind' with their brand new CD entitled, "Perfect Insanity" through Frontiers Records on Oct.16. �Perfect Insanity� track listing includes: 1. Intro; 2. Love is a Killer; 3. Fly Away; 4. Blood Stained Lies; 5. Tonight; 6. Freedom Call; 7. One Life One Death; 8. Rising; 9. Hell Just Arrived; 10. Psycho Kiss; 11. Come to the Feast; 12. Exterminated. |
| STEEL PANTHER: Californian hard rockers, STEEL PANTHER - formerly known as METAL SKOOL, will release its first collection of original material, "Feel The Steel" - in the U.S. on October 6. The CD, which was issued in the U.K. in June, was produced by Jay Ruston and will be available via iTunes on September 29 before finding its way to store shelves nationally the following week.
This mythical musical masterpiece has been 20 years in the making, with the band retuning in 2009 to reclaim their rightful place among metal music's heavyweights. Powered by audacious frontman Michael Starr (real name Ralph Saenz; ex-L.A. GUNS), Stix Zadinia on drums, Satchel (real name Russ Parrish; ex-FIGHT) on guitar, and bassist Lexxi Foxxx. As word of STEEL PANTHER's return began to spread around the music community, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian shows up on the soon-to-be international hit "Asian Hooker" alongside SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor, who also appears on the soon-to-be classics "Eyes Of A Panther" and the first single, "Death To All But Metal". |
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| FOZZY: The band that features WWE Wrestling Superstar - Chris Jericho and Stuck Mojo mastermind Rich 'The Duke' Ward release their 4th Album, "Chasing The Grail" - through Riot Entertainment worldwide on January 19, 2010. To celebrate the announcement of the release date, Fozzy have launched the first single - 'Martyr No More' to the public via YouTube. The song also features a guest solo from Annihilator guitarist Jeff Waters! WebLinks: www.myspace.com/fozzytour |
| WINGER: US melodic rock act, WINGER - release their 5th studio album, "Karma" - through Frontier Records on October 16th in Europe and October 27th in the USA. Winger reunited in 2006 after more than a decade for the release of the 'come back' album, "IV" - a record that pushed forward the boundaries of Winger classic sound to new heights. The new CD features the four band members: Kip Winger (bass and vocals), Reb Beach (guitars now also in Whitesnake), Rod Morgenstein and John Roth. "Karma" will be released with the first pressing in limited digipak edition and includes the following songs: Deal With The Devil; Stone Cold Killer; Big World Away; Come A Little Closer; Pull Me Under; Supernova; Always Within Me; Feeding Frenzy; After All This Time; Witness; First Ending (Bonus Track). |
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| RHINO BUCKET: US hard rockers, RHINO BUCKET have announced European Tour dates for 2010 in support of the bands' latest CD, "The Hardest Town" (see review). For Tour Date info:www.rhinobucket.com The new CD saw the return of Simon Wright (Dio, ex-Ac/Dc, Tytan) on drums. Whether he'll be part of the touring line-up is still unclear. Brian Forsythe (also of KIX fame) will be on guitar duties. |
| SOUL DOCTOR: The new SOUL DOCTOR album titled, "Way Back To The Bone" - with release dates are scheduled for 20.11.2009 in Europe via Metal Heaven and 26.11.2009 in Japan on King Records. The track listing: 1. First Man On The Moon, 2. Lightning And Thunder, 3. Can't Stand Losing, 4. Love Crashed Down (Boom Down!), 5. Times Of Yesterday, 6. Here Comes The Night, 7. Heartache, Heartbreak, 8. Coming Home, 9. Welcome To The Party, 10. Take It While It's Hot. The Japanese version will include the bonus tracks "Revolution" (different version) and "Danger" (different version). Line-Up: Tommy Heart (vocals), Chris Lyne (guitars), Jogy Rautenberg (bass), Zacky (drums). WebLinks: www.myspace.com/souldoctorrock. |
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| KEEL: Mid 80's re-formed US hard rockers, KEEL - have signed to Frontiers Records with the release of a brand new studio album in early 2010.
The new CD is titled, "Streets Of Rock & Roll" - the bands' first recording in 20 years! Keel exploded onto the hard rock scene in 1985 through their, "The Right To Rock" - the fastest-selling debut album in A&M Records' history. Its successor, "The Final Frontier" - was also produced by Gene Simmons of KISS. Keel sold over two million albums and toured with/opened for icons such as Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Van Halen, and Aerosmith, winning Best New Band honors in US publications such as Circus, Metal Edge and Hit Parader. Radio and MTV hits include "The Right To Rock," "Tears Of Fire," "Because The Night," "Somebody's Waiting," and a cover of ROSE TATTOO's - "Rock N Roll Outlaw." Frontiers Records will also release "The Right To Rock: 25th Anniversary Edition," exactly 25 years after this classic album first hit the streets. Song titles included on the forthcoming new studio release are (in no particular order): Hit The Ground Running; Come Hell Or High Water; Streets Of Rock & Roll; Push & Pull; Live; Brothers In Blood; The Devil May Care; Looking For A Good Time; No More Lonely Nights; Hold Steady; Does Anybody Believe; Gimme That; Reason To Rock (Reunion Version). Keel 2009 lineup includes Ron Keel on vocals, guitarists Marc Ferrari & Bryan Jay, drummer Dwain Miller along with long time Ron Keel collaborator Geno Arce on bass. Info: www.myspace.com/keelband |
| KING DIAMOND: King Diamond is quite possibly the most recognizable and prolific personality ever in heavy metal. Revered by icons as big as Metallica and Pantera - King Diamond, the man and the band, have left an indelible mark on the history, and now again, the future of heavy metal.
The albums, "The Spider's Lullabye" and "The Graveyard" - have both been re-mastered by King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque and are set to be released on October 13th. Each album will include bonus material that purchasers will be able to obtain digitally. The artwork has also been completely redone for Spiders and Graveyard and is just amazing. I did not expect them to come out this good and am just completely thrilled with the result. It has also been confirmed that the two King Diamond songs 'Welcome Home' and 'Cremation' will appear on the upcoming videogame, Brutal Legend, scheduled for release in October. Expect the first ever DVD from King Diamond as early as the winter 2009 or as late as early 2010. Web:www.myspace.com/kingdiamond. |
| MEGADETH: US 'legend' metal act, MEGADETH - have just released their new CD titled, "Endgame" - through Roadrunner records. Track Listing: 1. Dialectic Chaos, 2. This Day We Fight, 3. 44 Minutes, 4. 1,320, 5. Bite The Hand, 6. Bodies, 7. Endgame, 8. The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...Sealed With A Kiss, 9. Head Crusher, 10. How The Story Ends, 11. The Right To Go Insane. The album was produced by: Andy Sneap & Dave Mustain. MEGADETH tour Australia in early October with fellow US metal 'legends' SLAYER as a 'double bill' tour. |
| ACE FREHLEY: The much loved former KISS guitarist, ACE FREHLEY - has announced his first ever solo tour of Australia in October.
Frehley's new solo CD, "Anomaly" - is to be released in Australia through Riot Entertainment to coincide with the tour. Tour Dates: Monday 19th Melbourne. Palace (formerly Metro). 20-30 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Tuesday 20th Sydney. Enmore Theatre. 118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown. Wednesday 21th Brisbane. The Tivoli. 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley. Tickets for all shows on sale 9am this Friday 25th September from www.ticketek.com.au or phone Ticketek 132 849. WebLinks: www.acefrehley.com |
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| AC/DC: Columbia Records and Albert Productions release a new AC/DC collector's package, available Tuesday, November 10 titled, "Backtracks". There will be a number of different versions with the standard 3-disc set is as follows: CD1 [Studio Rarities] 1. High Voltage, 2. Stick Around, 3. Love Song, 4. It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll), 5. Rocker, 6. Fling Thing, 7. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, 8. Ain't No Fun (Waiting Around To Be A Millionaire), 9. R.I.P. (Rock In Peace), 10. Carry Me Home, 11. Crabsody In Blue, 12. Cold Hearted Man, 13. Who Made Who, 14. Snake Eye, 15. Borrowed Time, 16. Down On The Borderline, 17. Big Gun, 18. Cyberspace. CD 2: 1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Sydney Festival 1/30/77) 2. Dog Eat Dog (Apollo 4/30/78) 3. Live Wire (Hammersmith Odeon 11/2/79) 4. Shot Down In Flames (Hammersmith Odeon 11/2/79) 5. Back In Black (Landover, MD 12/21/81) 6. T.N.T. (Landover, MD 12/21/81) 7. Let There Be Rock (Landover, MD 12/21/81) 8. Guns For Hire (Detroit, MI 11/18/83) 9. Sin City (Detroit, MI 11/18/83) 10. Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution (Detroit, MI 11/18/83) 11. This House Is On Fire (Detroit, MI 11/18/83) 12. You Shook Me All Night Long (Detroit, MI 11/18/83) 13. Jailbreak (Dallas, TX 10/12/85) 14. Shoot To Thrill (Donington Park, 8/17/91) 15. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Donington Park 8/17/91). CD 3: 1. High Voltage (Donington Park 8/17/91) 2. Hells Bells (Donington Park 8/17/91) 3. Whole Lotta Rosie (Donington Park 8/17/91) 4. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Donington Park 8/17/91) 5. Highway To Hell (Moscow 9/28/91) 6. Back In Black (Moscow 9/28/91) 7. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (Moscow 9/28/91) 8. Ballbreaker (Madrid 7/10/96) 9. Hard As A Rock (Madrid 7/10/96) 10. Dog Eat Dog (Madrid 7/10/96) 11. Hail Caesar (Madrid 7/10/96) 12. Whole Lotta Rosie (Madrid 7/10/96) 13. You Shook Me All Night Long (Madrid 7/10/96) 14. Safe In New York City (Phoenix, AZ 9/13/2000). |
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| CINDERELLA: One of the finest hard rock bands, ever from the US, (in our humble opinion) CINDERELLA - have signed a deal with Frontier Records for the European release, "Live at the Mohegan Sun" album on November 6. 2009. Featuring the all original line-up of Tom Keifer (vocals, guitar), Eric Brittingham (bass), Jeff LaBar (guitar) and Fred Coury (drums), the show was recorded during the VH1 sponsored �Rock Never Stops� package tour, which Cinderella headlined, supported by Ratt, Quiet Riot and Firehouse. The concert was held in Uncasville, Connecticut on July 21, 2005 is now officially and integrally released in Europe as an appetizer to the ultimate live return of the band on the European soil, which is planned for the year 2010! Formed in Philadelphia in 1983 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham, Cinderella started playing original material in clubs in the US, enter Jon Bon Jovi - who saw a gig and alerted his record company. Almost immediately the band was signed. Cinderella's debut album, �Night Songs� (1986) sold 3 million units, with 3 singles - 'Shake Me', 'Nobody's Fool' and 'Somebody Save Me' - (all true 'classics - by the way! - Ed. Fred Coury replaced Cortez prior to the release of �Night Songs� and the band has remained unchanged since. In 1988 Cinderella released their 2nd album, �Long Cold Winter�(1988) and again sold in excess of 3 million copies. Two video/singles, 'Gypsy Road' and 'Don't Know What You Got ('Til Its Gone)' became fan favourites. Their 3rd album, �Heartbreak Station� (1990) was a change in musical direction, more influenced by Keifer's love of the blues. Cinderella released their 'highly underated' 4th album in 1994 titled, "Still Climbing" - which saw a return to their harder edged sound. Cinderella disbanded in 1995. A faithful fan base supported the continued road work by the band, which reunited again in the summer of 2000 for a tour with Poison, followed by a second outing by the two groups in 2002 and regular live activity until 2006 which will be finally resumed during next year. Get ready for the return of Cinderella! Final track listing of �Live at the Mohegan Sun� includes: Intro; Night Songs; The Last Mile; Somebody Save Me; Heartbreak Station; Coming Home; Shelter Me; Nobody's Fool; Gypsy Road; Don't Know What You Got ('Till It's Gone); Shake Me; Fallin' Apart At The Seams*; Push Push*; Still Climbing*. (*) Bonus Tracks available on the first pressing in digipak! |