Uriah Heep Wake The Sleeper CD

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 Best Heep album since Sea of Light
After the lame & directionless "Sonic Oragami", Uriah Heep seemingly goes into hiding for almost a decade only to re-surface with the surprisingly excellent "Wake the Sleeper". This is the best record they have recorded since the formidable "Sea of Light" and arguably the most typical of Heep albums since their heyday back in the David Byron era. Wake the Sleeper brings to mind shades of past albums such as "Sweet Freedom", "Demons & Wizards", and more modern ones such as "Abominog" and the aformentioned "Sea of Light". This is a cohesive record that rocks with purpose and conviction and what a true Uriah Heep fan would want. Sadly, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake, David Byron weren't part of the recording sessions but Mick Box has always been able to successfully pioneer his way to a place of accomplished excellence. Despite the many setbacks over the years, Uriah Heep always rises off the mat to initiate a noteworthy comeback of sorts. With the recent health issues of Lee Kerslake sidelining him from the band, Mick and company re-group, re-tool, and the release the best album since perhaps the famed lineups of the early to mid 70s. Wake the Sleeper is indeed a fine Uriah Heep record and one that remains true to their unique vintage sound.
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