Year : 2016
Style : Rock , Accoustic Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 168 mb
Bio:
Status Quo are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their distinctive brand of boogie-woogie. The group originated in The Spectres, founded by schoolboys Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in 1962.After a number of lineup changes, the band became The Status Quo in 1967 and Status Quo in 1969.They have had over 60 chart hits in the UK, starting with 1967's "Pictures Of Matchstick Men", and the most recent being in 2010, which is more than any other rock group.22 of which reached the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. In 1991, Status Quo received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.Status Quo starred in their first feature film, Bula Quo!, which was released to cinemas in July 2013. The film coincided with the release of the soundtrack album Bula Quo!, which peaked at number 10 in the UK Albums Chart. The first single from the album, "Bula Bula Quo" was released in June 2013, and is Status Quo's one hundredth single release.
Album:
Aquostic II: That's a Fact! is the thirty-second studio album by English rock band Status Quo, first released on 21 October 2016.Over the years a myth has grown up around Quo that all songs sound the same and that their songs amount to the ABC of rock, three chords, heads down, see you at the end.As those who take the time to listen to the band’s back catalogue will soon realise however the band and music are a lot more complex than most people give them credit for. The release of the first Aquostic album ably demonstrated there is a lot more to Status Quo than meets the ear and this latest release emphasises that point.With the imminent demise of the fully electric, high energy Quo live shows the slower, more laid back acoustic approach is the perfect way to ensure that the band can continue to deliver the goods in concert. Better a slow Quo than no Quo!This album continues in the same vein as the previous Aquostic release bringing together new versions of live favourites coupled with some less well known album tracks and a few new numbers for good measure.‘That’s A Fact!’, opens proceedings. I did worry for a few seconds that the guys had gone with a cover of George Michael’s ‘Faith’ to get things going as the opening chords are much the same. I needn’t have worried though as the song soon turned into a feel good folk rock song with a great melody which has a bit of a Mariachi band feel to it.‘Roll Over Lay Down’ follows and it has been transformed into a slow paced bluesy stomp which works well. One song perfectly suited to the acoustic makeover is ‘Dear John’ which is underpinned by the delicate strains of the string quartet and for me is one of the album highlights. Francis Rossi puts in a heartfelt vocal performance here which really brings out the emotional content of the lyrics. This is followed by ‘In The Army Now’ which is kept fairly standard, but the addition of the string section and the odd mouth organ blast add depth and drama.One song that stands out on this album for me is ‘Hold You Back’. Always one of my favourite Quo tracks, the mandolin-led version included here is such good fun and so joyful it should be on prescription. If this doesn’t put a smile on your face and get you bouncing then I would check for a pulse. In a live setting this will be a set highlight, no question.Another new track ‘One For The Road’ is next and it has a country tinge to it with great harmonic vocals on the chorus. ‘Backwater’ is as dark and brooding as ever with the string section again taking the lead. The last of the new tracks ‘One Of Everything’ follows and is an upbeat, uptempo song, again with a country tinge to the melody.Two less well known tracks are then given the acoustic makeover in the shape of ‘Belavista Man’ and ‘Lover Of The Human Race’ both of which transfer well to the new format. ‘Ice In The Sun’ then takes us way back to the depths of the Quo archive. As with ‘Pictures Of Matchstick Men’ on the first album the 60’s sound of ‘Ice’ is perfect for this treatment, it transports you back to a land of loon pants and dodgy moustaches.A swinging version of ‘Mess Of Blues’ and ‘Jam Side Down’ follow. The album is then rounded off with a stripped back, rock n roll version of ‘Resurrection’ complete with some tasty slide guitar and mouth organ all that’s missing is the lazy ‘gator in the swamp!Status Quo may well be winding things down in the coming months and with recent health issues who could grudge them a bit of respite. The Quo Army however can take heart in the fact that musically the band are still in rude health and those searching out their Quo fix will not be disappointed with this album.They may be unplugged but Status Quo are still on a charge.
Line-Up:
Francis Rossi − guitars, vocals
Rick Parfitt − guitars, ukulele, vocals
Andy Bown − guitar, mandolin, harmonica, piano, vocals
John „Rhino“ Edwards − guitar, bass, vocals
Leon Cave − guitar, drums, vocals
Tracklist:
01. That’s A Fact (Acoustic Version)
02. Roll Over Lay Down (Acoustic Version)
03. Dear John (Acoustic Version)
04. In The Army Now (Acoustic Version)
05. Hold You Back (Acoustic Version)
06. One For The Road (Acoustic Version)
07. Backwater (Acoustic Version)
08. One Of Everything (Acoustic Version)
09. Belavista Man (Acoustic Version)
10. Lover Of The Human Race (Acoustic Version)
11. Ice In The Sun (Acoustic Version)
12. Mess Of The Blues (Acoustic Version)
13. Jam Side Down (Acoustic Version)
14. Resurrection (Acoustic Version)
15. Lies (Acoustic Version)
16. Little Dreamer (Acoustic Version)
17. Living On An Island (Acoustic Version)
18. Is Someone Rocking Your Heart? (Acoustic Version)
19. Rockers Rollin’ (Acoustic Version)
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