Vol II, Issue 18 – Gods of war (15 Oct 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 18 – Gods of war (15 Oct 2017)

Name of song– Gods of war

Band- Def Leppard

Album- Hysteria

Writer– Joe Elliot

Release year– 1987

Similar artists– Poison, Warrant, Winger, Cinderella, Bon Jovi

Gods of war

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

“Def Leppard” of course requires no introduction to a rock fan. Formed in 1977 in Sheffield, England, they were part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. With their 2^nd album “High ‘n’ Dry” in 1981, they broke into the rock scene, and with their 3^rd album “Pyromania” in 1983, they established themselves as the rock music’s permanent act. With subsequent “Hysteria” in 1987, they stormed the charts worldwide and topped the UK and US charts. “Hysteria” has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and spawned seven hit singles. It has now gained the cult status among the list of “Greatest albums of all times”. Presently Def Leppard is considered one of the world’s best-selling music artists. They are one of five rock bands who had two original studio albums selling in excess of 10 million copies. And after more than 40 years, they are still going strong and tough!

Vol II, Issue 17 – Amanda (01 Oct 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 17 – Amanda (01 Oct 2017)

Name of song– Amanda

Band- Boston

Album- Third Stage

Writer– Tom Scholz

Release year– 1986

Similar artists– Styx, Foreigner, Reo Speedwagon, Journey, Asia, Wishbone Ash, Bad Company

Peak chart positions-

# 1 – US Billboard Hot 100

# 1 – US Album Rock Tracks

# 1 – Canadian Adult Contemporary

# 1 – Canadian Top Singles

# 10 – Norway

# 12 – Switzerland

# 13 – US Adult Contemporary

# 22 – Netherlands

# 12 – Switzerland

# 25 – Australian Singles Chart

# 32 – New Zealand

Amanda

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

“Boston” is a prototype classic rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed by sound wizard Tom Scholz in 1976. Tom Scholz was a graduate from MIT, Massachusetts, who was a guitar prodigy. He set up his own recording studio in his basement where he developed Boston’s signature guitar sound. The unique sound was a combination of multiple lead and blended harmonies of both electric and acoustic guitars. Along with the unique guitar sound, the underrated Brad Delp had signature vocals perfectly blended for Boston’s classic rock feel. With numerous hit singles during the seventies and eighties, they are the band with one of the best selling debut albums in US history, with 1976 album “Boston” selling over 17 million copies. They were also nominated for Grammy awards as “Best New Artist” in 1976.

Vol II, Issue 16 – Still in love with you (Live) (15 Sept 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 16 – Still in love with you (15 Sep 2017)

Name of song– Still in love with you

Band- Thin Lizzy

Album- Nightlife

Writer– Phil Lynott

Release year– 1974

Similar artists– Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, Gary Moore, Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep

Still in love with you

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Ireland has contributed to the development of rock music immensely. And no doubt, “Thin Lizzy” is the most prominent of them all. One of the truly underrated bands of the era, they were formed by vocalist and bass player Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey in 1969 in Dublin. Because of their wonderful talents, they have been a source of inspiration for many rock bands of the seventies and henceforth. Star studded with pioneer guitarists like Gary Moore, Brian Robertson, Scott Gorham, John Sykes during various lineup changes, they did shine themselves with typical twin guitar sounds with Brian and Scott most prominently. Initially unsuccessful with few of their albums, their single “Whiskey in the jar” took them to stardom and thereafter, there was no looking back.

Vol II, Issue 15 – All right now (1 Sept 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 15 – All right now (01 Sep 2017)

Name of song– All right now

Band- Free

Album- Fire and Water

Writers– Andy Fraser & Paul Rodgers

Release year– 1970

Peak chart positions-

# 1 – UK Rock Music Charts

# 2 – UK Singles Charts

# 4 – US Bllboard Hot 100 Charts

# 1 – Austria

# 1 – Denmark

# 1 – Sweden

# 1 – Norway

# 1 – Netherlands

# 4 – France

# 4 – Switzerland

# 5 – Germany

# 10 – Belgium

Special mentions-

# ASCAP Recognition 1 million plus air plays in 1990

# BMI London awards – Million Air Awards for 3 million plus air plays in 2006

Similar artists– Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Bad Company, Ten Years After, Humble Pie, Blind Faith, Cream

All right now

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

“All right now” is almost synonymous with “Free”. “Free” was an amazing English rock band formed by the quartet of super talented musicians – Paul Rodgers (Vocals), Paul Kossoff (Guitars), Andy Fraser (Bass) and Simon Kirke (Drums). They struggled a lot in the early years until their third studio album “Fire and Water” was released. It contained the most successful single of theirs – “All right now” and then, there has been no looking back. They were highly appreciated for their lively concerts and constant tours. They were considered as the pioneers of British hard rock. Paul Rodgers was ranked 55 in the list of 100 greatest singers and Paul Kosoff was ranked 51 in the list of 100 greatest guitarists of all times by “Rolling Stone” magazine.

Vol II, Issue 14-I just want to make love to you (15 Aug 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 14 – I just want to make love to you (15 Aug 2017)

16-Foghat

Name of song– I just want to make love to you

Band- Foghat

Album- Foghat

Writer– Willie Dixon

Release year– 1972

Peak chart positions-

# 83 – US Billboard Hot 100 (1972)

# 33 – US Billboard Hot 100 (1977) (Live version)

Similar artists– Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Ted Nugent, Bad Company, Molly Hatchet, Grand Funk

I just want to make love to you

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

“Foghat” may not be a common household name in the rock enthusiast’s store. However, US based British hard rock blues band had an immense influence upon the coming generations of rock musicians. Formed in 1971 after the break-up of blues band “Savoy Brown”, it included the quartet – Dave Peverett (Vocals/guitars), Rod Price (Guitars), Tony Stevens (Bass) and Roger Earl (Drums). “Foghat” had a series of best-selling albums throughout the seventies, with numerous sell-out concerts across the US and several gold or platinum albums.