Following his tenure in pioneering German metal band the Scorpions and U.K. hard rockers UFO, guitarist Michael Schenker formed his own band with singer Gary Barden, debuting with 1980's MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, featuring the single "Cry for the Nations."
After his lengthy stints with the Scorpions and UFO, Michael Schenker could be forgiven for indulging his incendiary fretboard skills throughout the entirety of this 1980 solo debut. Instead, it's a solid group effort that has aged surprisingly well, with Schenker artfully deploying his talents on full-bodied hard rock outings such as the opening "Armed and Ready" and the riff-heavy "Victim of Illusion." Vocalist Gary Barden proves himself more than able to withstand Schenker's pyrotechnics, while the whole enterprise is propelled by the remarkable percussive dexterity of the veteran British drummer Simon Phillips.
Japanese digitally remastered reissue of the heavy metal act's 1980 debut. Includes 3 bonus tracks 'Armed And Ready' (Live), 'Into The Arena' (Live) and 'Cry For The Nations' (Radio Edit). 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
Recorded in 1980. Includes liner notes by Jerry Ewing.
Japanese remaster includes three extra songs.
CD contains bonus tracks.
Recorded at Air Studios, London, England and Air Montserrat, West Indies.
Recorded at The Wessex Studios, London, England between May & July 1980.
Recorded at Rumbo Recorders, Preferred Sound, Sound City and Track Recorders, Los Angeles, California.
Engineers include: Ron Nevison, Rick Isbell, David Woolley.
Michael Schenker Group: Michael Schenker (guitar); Gary Barden (vocals); Mo Foster (bass); Don Airey (keyboards); Simon Phillips (drums).
Michael Schenker Group: Michael Schenker (guitar, background vocals); Robin McAuley (vocals); Jeff Pilson (bass); James Kottack (drums).
Personnel: Michal Schenker (guitar); Gary Barden (vocals); Chris Glen, Mo Foster (bass); Simon Phillips, Cozy Powell (drums).
Personnel: Michael Schenker (guitar); Gary Barden (vocals); Paul Raymond (guitar, keyboards); Chris Glen (bass); Cozy Powell (drums).
Additional personnel: Steve Mann (keyboards); Kevin Beamish, Rocky Newton (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Billy Nichols (background vocals).
Exceptional Euro-Metal Album An exceptional Euro-Metal album. Michael Schenker is amazing, while vocalist Gary Barden is reminiscent of Dan McCaferty from Nazareth. Also, the sound quality of these EMI remasters is exceptional. A VERY HOT disc! Submitted by jones.mike (Park Hills, MO, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
I love this one had it on album.This one and armed and ready are my favs. Submitted by montbob (anywhere,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
Best MSG ever This is the most CONSISTEMTLY brilliant CD MSG has ever done! Every track has class and skill..shame most his later work loses this consistency. Submitted by brunomasiello (catford, London, UK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Hard Rock Excellence Classic Hard Rock at it's absolute best! The first three MSG albums are just excellent. Great songwriting, great vocals, and excellent guitar work throughout. If you like this kind of music at all, you owe it to yourself to get htis disc! Submitted by patricksurfs (Santa Fe) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
MSG still rocks me This is one of the albums I have owned for many many years; I nearly wore it out in the 80's. When I wanted get it on CD, I looked everywhere but could not find it or even special order it through my local music stores. I was so excited to find out that it was here at CDU. MSG's songs always put me in a positive mood, and Michael's lilting guitar tone takes my mind out of the doldrums and away on an adventure. Highly recommended by this listener and ardent fan. Submitted by a reviewer (San Diego, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
I love this one
MSG still rocks me
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