Year : 1993 (Music For Nations Edition 1994)
Style : Melodic Rock , Female vocals
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 102 mb
Bio:
The beginnings of ALLISON go back to the year 1986. Those early years were marked by an ever-repeating cycle of songwriting, touring and studio productions, which honed their skills to the levels required by the music industry, but more importantly, the high expectations they put on themselves.From early on, ALLISON worked with internationally renowned studios and Producers like Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Holland and American Producer Joey Balin (DORO, Warlock, Nazareth). These experiences formed the band’s foundation upon which their later successes were built.After only a few personnel changes, ALLISON’s original line-up was finalised in the early ‘90s. It consisted of Janet La Rose (Vocals), Pierce Baltino (Bass), John Cassia (Guitars), Dan Putelli (Drums) and Pat Visser (Keyboards). In this formation the band received critical acclaim from fans and critics alike far beyond the borders of their home country.The debut album “One”, released in 1993 and recorded and produced in the USA by Benny Dellinger, featured catchy, creative songs and virtuoso musicianship. It was very well received and stayed in the Swiss Album Charts’ Top 40s for weeks.“One” was released throughout Europe and included the hit single ”I’ve been waiting”, a staple on the playlists of various radio stations and a door-opener to other opportunities for the band. The world renowned clothing label “C&A” used the songs “I’ve been waiting” and ”Sometimes” in advertising campaigns that regularly featured on RTL and MTV.In 1994, an adapted version of “I’ve been waiting” with the title “Dreams of Glory” was released and used as the Football World Cup theme song for Germany by the German National TV Station ARD.More national and international tours followed as either headliner or opening act for bands like ASIA, Jon Lord and Pink Cream 69, further consolidating ALLISON’s reputation as an exciting and powerful live act.At the beginning of 1995, the follow up album “Wonderland” was released, showcasing the band’s growth in creativity and musicality. “Wonderland” was entirely self-produced and recorded in Switzerland, then mixed by Claudio Cueni in Los Angeles.“Wonderland” also entered the Swiss Charts and led to the Band’s undisputed highlight of their career; on 10 June 1995, ALLISON was asked to open up for Thunder, Van Halen and Bon Jovi in the sold-out St.Jakob’s Stadium in Basel. With a set that lasted all but half an hour, ALLISON turned the crowd of 55,000 excited rock fans into a cheering, chanting and dancing mob and left them wanting for more. A video clip that can be found online bearswitness to the event. Never before nor since has a Swiss band played in front-of and commanded a home crowd this size.It is without question that ALLISON have left their ‘genetic footprint’ upon Swiss music history and beyond with their body of works through to the mid ‘90s. Unfortunately, the band’s unrelenting work ethic also took its toll and they were unable to follow-up on their earlier successes. In 1998 they disbanded, although all members continued to follow their passion for music in other projects that, from time-to-time, have even brought some of them back together.Fast forward to 2020 and the future is looking bright for ALLISON. “They Never Come Back” is no doubt the first stepping stone towards something fresh and exciting, launching the band in one direction: forward.
Album:
They released their debut album called 'One' which was also released by Music For Nations in 1993.The earliest beginnings of ‘Allison’ go back to 1986.These early years where spent with songwriting, countrywide gigging and studio productions.This continually developed and progressed their musicianship to not only meet the requirements of the music business, but also to satisfy their own high expectations of themselves.From early on, ‘Allison’ worked with established and internationally renowned Studios and Producers like the Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Holland and Producer Joey Balin (DORO, Warlock, Nazareth etc.). With these important experiences, ‘Allison’ developed the foundation for the successes that were to follow.In the early 90’s, and with only a small number of personnel changes, Janet LaRose (Vocals), Pierce Baltino (Bass), John Cassia (Guitars), Dan Putelli (Drums) and Pat Visser (Keyboards) completed the original line-up with which ‘Allison’ would come to excite fans and critics alike far beyond their own borders.The 1993 debut release ‘ONE’ was recorded and produced by Benny Dellinger entirely in the USA. It convinced with catchy, creatively crafted songs and skillful musicianship. It immediately entered the Swiss Charts where it stayed for several weeks, receiving consistently positive reviews. ‘ONE’ was released throughout Europe with the hit single ‘I’ve been waiting’ being played on high rotation by various radio stations. This would soon bring with it more and unexpected opportunities.The internationally renowned fashion retailer ‘C&A’ used the songs ‘Sometimes’ and ‘I’ve been waiting’ as soundtracks for their TV ads, which would be on regular rotation on the German Stations RTL and MTV.In 1994, the song ‘I’ve been waiting’ was re-released in a new version called ‘Dreams of glory’, which was chosen to be the theme song for all Football World cup related shows by the German TV giant ARD. This was followed by more gigs in their home country as well as abroad were they played headline shows or opened up for international acts like ‘ASIA’, ‘Pink Cream 69’ etc.Standard and not original melodic hard rock, but Janet La Rose has a beautiful and full of fight voice. Another version of this album (with a different cover) contains one track more: the hit single “Dreams of Glory”.Best tracks "I've Been Waiting" and "All the Way to Heaven".
Line-Up:
Janet La Rose - vocals
John Cassia - guitars
Pierce Baltino - bass
Pat Visser - keyboards
Dan Putelli - drums
Tracklist:
01. Dreams Of Glory 3:22 (Bonus Track)
02. Let Your Hair Down 4:06
03. Without a Woman 3:43
04. Sometimes 3:17
05. I've Been Waiting 3:27
06. Shadow 3:40
07. Dancing on a Line 4:04
08. All the Way to Heaven 5:11
09. Did I Know 4:22
10. Crazy 4:25
11. Smokin' Track (New Version) 3:22
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