Steve Thomson - Steve Thomson (1989)
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Steve Thomson - Steve Thomson (1989)
Year : 1989 (Phonogram GmbH Records Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 124 mb
Bio:
Swiss Melodic Hard Rock singer from Stallikon ZH, won the "Prix Walo" in 1987. Active until 1995.Born like René Zenklusen in Switzerland, singer Steve Thomson was part of many local bands.Mercury Records saw the potential and signed Steve as solo artist.After a couple of successful European singles, Mercury sent Thomson to America to record a debut album with Bob Marlette (Jeff Paris, David Lee Roth, John Farnham) as producer and songwriter.With songs written by Marlette, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Desmond Child, Michael Bolton (Steve does a cover of his hit ‘Everybody Is Crazy’) and with top class musicians such as Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), Denny Fongheiser (drums) and a then unknown Sheryl Crow (backing vocals) among others, they created a wonderful late ’80s Melodic Rock / AOR album.In 1988, Swiss singer René Zenklusen released his self-titled debut album under the stage name STEVE THOMSON on Mercury Records.The album was recorded at Powertrax Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Bob Marlette (who has worked with JEFF PARIS, DAVID LEE ROTH, QUIET RIOT, BLACK SABBATH, among others). The studio musicians were Bob Marlette (guitar, keyboards, bass), Denny Fongheiser (drums), Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), and Sheryl Crow (backing vocals).The song material was written by Bob Marlette, Vinnie Burns, Michael Bolton, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and Desmond Child, among others. This should make it clear what musical direction the 11 songs take. On his debut album, STEVE THOMSON offers a successful blend of AOR and melodic rock with wonderfully catchy tunes.Several singles were released from the debut album, which were very successful in America, Europe, and Switzerland.In 1989, Steve Thomson's debut album was re-released with a different cover under the title “Matter Of Time,” and the CD version also included two additional covers and the bonus track “Europe.” In 1990, Steve Thomson released his second studio album, "Everyone Loves A Winner." The 11 songs were recorded at the legendary Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands and produced by Joey Balin. Thomson also enlisted Chris Egger (keyboards), John Roggio (guitar), bassist Greg Smith (TED NUGENT, RAINBOW, ALICE COOPER), and Ricky Anthony Parent (drums) as studio musicians.Joey Balin plays acoustic guitar on two tracks. The album features a respectful cover of Nazareth's "Dream On," while the other songs were composed by Joey Balin and Steve Thomson. Musically, the album offers very accessible and easy-listening AOR with saccharine melodies and commercial ballads.
Album:
Here’s absolutelly great debut album from STEVE THOMSON.Born René Zenklusen in Switzerland, singer Steve Thomson was part of many local bands and as frontman of rock combo Stallikon ZH won the “Prix Walo” in 1987. Mercury Records saw the potential and signed Steve as solo artist.After a couple of successful European singles, Mercury sent Thomson to America to record a debut album with Bob Marlette (Jeff Paris, David Lee Roth, John Farnham) as producer and songwriter.With songs written by Marlette, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Desmond Child, Michael Bolton (Steve does a cover of his hit ‘Everybody Is Crazy’) and with top class musicians such as Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), Denny Fongheiser (drums) and a then unknown Sheryl Crow (backing vocals) among others, they created a wonderful late ’80s Melodic Rock / AOR album.Plenty of catchy songs, Steve’s clean voice, and a pristine glossy production sound, the self-titled “Steve Thomson” was released in 1989 and while the LP enjoyed moderated sales in the U.S. – there was a ton of albums in this style and with better promotion – it sold very well in Europe.
Line-Up:
Steve Thomson - Vocals - see also: ex-Stallikon ZH
Bob Marlette - guitar, keyboards, bass
Tim Pierce - guitar solos
Steve Salas - guitar solos (Track 9)
Denny Fongheiser - drums
Chris Egger - keyboards
Sheryl Crow - backing vocals
Production:
Recorded At – Powertrax Studio
Mixed At – The Enterprise
Arranged By – Bob Marlette
Design – Merlins
Engineer – Bob Marlette, John X. Volaitis*, Kevin Smith
Engineer [Assistant] – Fred Kelly Jr.
Mixed By – Joel Stoner, Kevin Smith (tracks: 2)
Photography By – Patricia Thomson, Patrick Giacobbo
Producer – Bob Marlette, David Kershenbaum
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Don't Turn Me Away
03. You've Got a Hold on My Heart
04. Forever My Love
05. Walk On
06. The Children Hold the Answer
07. I Want You
08. Everybody is Crazy
09. Love of Money
10. Driving in America
11. I'm on My Way
12. Europe
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 1989 (Phonogram GmbH Records Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 124 mb
Bio:
Swiss Melodic Hard Rock singer from Stallikon ZH, won the "Prix Walo" in 1987. Active until 1995.Born like René Zenklusen in Switzerland, singer Steve Thomson was part of many local bands.Mercury Records saw the potential and signed Steve as solo artist.After a couple of successful European singles, Mercury sent Thomson to America to record a debut album with Bob Marlette (Jeff Paris, David Lee Roth, John Farnham) as producer and songwriter.With songs written by Marlette, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Desmond Child, Michael Bolton (Steve does a cover of his hit ‘Everybody Is Crazy’) and with top class musicians such as Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), Denny Fongheiser (drums) and a then unknown Sheryl Crow (backing vocals) among others, they created a wonderful late ’80s Melodic Rock / AOR album.In 1988, Swiss singer René Zenklusen released his self-titled debut album under the stage name STEVE THOMSON on Mercury Records.The album was recorded at Powertrax Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Bob Marlette (who has worked with JEFF PARIS, DAVID LEE ROTH, QUIET RIOT, BLACK SABBATH, among others). The studio musicians were Bob Marlette (guitar, keyboards, bass), Denny Fongheiser (drums), Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), and Sheryl Crow (backing vocals).The song material was written by Bob Marlette, Vinnie Burns, Michael Bolton, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and Desmond Child, among others. This should make it clear what musical direction the 11 songs take. On his debut album, STEVE THOMSON offers a successful blend of AOR and melodic rock with wonderfully catchy tunes.Several singles were released from the debut album, which were very successful in America, Europe, and Switzerland.In 1989, Steve Thomson's debut album was re-released with a different cover under the title “Matter Of Time,” and the CD version also included two additional covers and the bonus track “Europe.” In 1990, Steve Thomson released his second studio album, "Everyone Loves A Winner." The 11 songs were recorded at the legendary Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands and produced by Joey Balin. Thomson also enlisted Chris Egger (keyboards), John Roggio (guitar), bassist Greg Smith (TED NUGENT, RAINBOW, ALICE COOPER), and Ricky Anthony Parent (drums) as studio musicians.Joey Balin plays acoustic guitar on two tracks. The album features a respectful cover of Nazareth's "Dream On," while the other songs were composed by Joey Balin and Steve Thomson. Musically, the album offers very accessible and easy-listening AOR with saccharine melodies and commercial ballads.
Album:
Here’s absolutelly great debut album from STEVE THOMSON.Born René Zenklusen in Switzerland, singer Steve Thomson was part of many local bands and as frontman of rock combo Stallikon ZH won the “Prix Walo” in 1987. Mercury Records saw the potential and signed Steve as solo artist.After a couple of successful European singles, Mercury sent Thomson to America to record a debut album with Bob Marlette (Jeff Paris, David Lee Roth, John Farnham) as producer and songwriter.With songs written by Marlette, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Desmond Child, Michael Bolton (Steve does a cover of his hit ‘Everybody Is Crazy’) and with top class musicians such as Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), Denny Fongheiser (drums) and a then unknown Sheryl Crow (backing vocals) among others, they created a wonderful late ’80s Melodic Rock / AOR album.Plenty of catchy songs, Steve’s clean voice, and a pristine glossy production sound, the self-titled “Steve Thomson” was released in 1989 and while the LP enjoyed moderated sales in the U.S. – there was a ton of albums in this style and with better promotion – it sold very well in Europe.
Line-Up:
Steve Thomson - Vocals - see also: ex-Stallikon ZH
Bob Marlette - guitar, keyboards, bass
Tim Pierce - guitar solos
Steve Salas - guitar solos (Track 9)
Denny Fongheiser - drums
Chris Egger - keyboards
Sheryl Crow - backing vocals
Production:
Recorded At – Powertrax Studio
Mixed At – The Enterprise
Arranged By – Bob Marlette
Design – Merlins
Engineer – Bob Marlette, John X. Volaitis*, Kevin Smith
Engineer [Assistant] – Fred Kelly Jr.
Mixed By – Joel Stoner, Kevin Smith (tracks: 2)
Photography By – Patricia Thomson, Patrick Giacobbo
Producer – Bob Marlette, David Kershenbaum
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Don't Turn Me Away
03. You've Got a Hold on My Heart
04. Forever My Love
05. Walk On
06. The Children Hold the Answer
07. I Want You
08. Everybody is Crazy
09. Love of Money
10. Driving in America
11. I'm on My Way
12. Europe
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/