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Date d'inscription : 20/05/2012
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Dark Star 'S/T' CANDY183 / Back in
the early 1980s the world of hard rock was reverberating to an avalanche
of new and exciting young bands operating under the banner of the
NWOBHM. It was a time when anyone could pick up a guitar, knock out a
riff, record their own songs and release their music independently.
There were no barriers, apart from the limits of their own ambition, and
for most the sky was the limit. It was into this bubbling cauldron that
Midlands based five piece Dark Star launched themselves. Shortly after
forming, they recorded a demo that included the seminal NWOBHM track
'Lady Of Mars', a song that was subsequently included on the 'Metal For
Muthas Volume II Cut Loud' album. It was a track that secured much
acclaim amongst the rock cognoscenti, leading to a record deal with the
newly formed Avatar label and the recording of this, their debut album
originally released in 1981. Unlike most of the NWOBHM's penchant for a
raucous cacophony of fast riffs, Dark Star's aspirations were far
broader in scope harnessing a penchant for melody and muscle. Not
exactly prog rock, the band's music is carefully crafted eliciting
comparisons with Praying Mantis and early Def Leppard. Recorded in just
ten days at Spaceward Studios, Cambridge, the album stands proud as one
of the cornerstones of a movement that thrilled and motivated an entire
generation of hard rock fans.
24-bit remastering from source tapes, 3,500 word essay about the making
of the album, full band involvement, enhanced artwork and photos spread
out over a 12 page full colour booklet.
1. Kaptain America 2. Backstreet Killer 3. The
Musician 4. Lady Of Mars 5. Lousia 6. Rockbringer 7. Lady Love 8. Green
Peace Bonus Tracks 9. Die Tryin 10. Carry On 11. Rock 'N Romancin 12
Stars Like Dust 13. Crazy Circles 14. Renegade 15. Screaming.
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