Year : 1983 (Rock Candy Remastered 2023)
Style : Hard FM , Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans + Videos
Size : 140 mb
Bio:
Night Ranger is an American rock band from San Francisco that gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles.The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.The quintet is perhaps best known for the power ballad "Sister Christian", which peaked at No. 5 in June 1984.After their success waned in the late 1980s, the band split up in 1989 and its members pursued other musical endeavours including group and solo efforts.Brad Gillis and Kelly Keagy teamed up with bassist Gary Moon and released an album without the other original band members in 1995, but the band soon re-united to release two new albums in the latter half of the decade. Despite the departure of original keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald and guitarist Jeff Watson, the band has continued to tour and remains very popular in Asian countries, especially Japan.WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS, AND MORE THAN 17 MILLION ALBUMS SOLD WORLDWIDE, NIGHT RANGER HAS PROVEN THEY CAN STILL “ROCK IN AMERICA”!It all started when five hard-rockin’ kids from the San Francisco Bay Area joined forces in the early 80’s to form Night Ranger. Like no other rock band, Night Ranger both epitomized and transcended the sound and style of that decade.In 1983, Night Ranger earned widespread acclaim with their multi-platinum album Midnight Madness, which included their smash hits "Sister Christian," "When You Close Your Eyes" and the anthemic "(You Can Still) Rock In America.”Over the years, the band’s music has made notable contributions to and been featured in many different areas of media and popular culture. Night Ranger’s songs can be heard in the Rock Band and Guitar Hero video games; Rock of Ages hit Broadway musical and film; the Oscar-nominated film Boogie Nights; FOX’s hit TV Shows American Dad, and Glee; JBL’s “Hear The Truth” campaign; and many more! The band also made a special guest appearance on ABC’s hit reality TV show, Bachelor Pad!Night Ranger, in celebration of their 30th Anniversary, continues their non-stop touring, playing to sold-out crowds around the world, including stops in Europe, Mexico, Canada, Japan and the United States.On October 22nd Night Ranger released a very special CD/DVD package which was recorded live in an intimate acoustic setting, with a select number of fans, at TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA. The result is compelling and exciting live renditions of the band’s classic hits with new, refreshing arrangements; tracks include “(You Can Still) Rock In America”, “Sister Christian”, “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” and a timeless cover of Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer.” Available in a CD/DVD package, 24 Strings & a Drummer is available now.Night Ranger is proof that powerful songs plus accomplished musicians is the perfect formula for continued success.
Album:
While NIGHT RANGER‘s second album “Midnight Madness” already sounds great on vinyl and there has been fine CD reissues, now Rock Candy Records has released their own remastered & reloaded version. And let me tell that this job – handled by capable Jon Astley – really convinced us with its brilliant, defined sonic output.Following fast on the heels of their splendid debut ‘Dawn Patrol’, the guys in Night Ranger clock in with another US Melodic Hard Rock masterpiece. For “Midnight Madness” they haven’t strayed too far from the formula they created on that first album. If anything, “Midnight Madness” rocks even harder.Despite this album spawned the band’s biggest hit in the form of a super-ballad “Sister Christian” – which served as their commercial breakthrough – “Midnight Madness” is mostly driven by hard rockers. Just check out opener “(You Can Still) Rock In America” (featuring The Voice Of Rock Glenn Hughes on backing vocals), the stormy “Why Does Love Have To Change” or the pulsating “Rumors In The Air”.Then enjoy the Melodic Rock perfection of “When You Close Your Eyes” with Jack Blades and Kelly Keagy trading off on the vocals, the steamy rock of “Passion Play”, and finish it off with the delicate “Let Him Run”.“Midnight Madness” went platinum and rocketed Night Ranger to stardom and endless tours. And it’s another Melodic Hard Rock album among the best ever recorded.
Line Up:
Jack Blades - Bass, Lead vocals
Jeff Watson - Guitars, add. Keyboards
Brad Gillis - Guitars
Alan Fitzgerald - Keyboards
Kelly Keagy - Drums, Lead vocals
Glenn Hughes - Backing vocals on 1
Production:
Produced For – Green Light Productions
Recorded At – Image Recording Studios
Mastered At – Allen Zentz Mastering
Remastered At – Close To The Edge
Artwork, Design – Jeff Lancaster
Creative Director [Re-issue] – Julia Melanie Goode
Design [Re-issue] – Cürt Evans
Engineer [Engineered By] – John Van Nest
Engineer [Live Sound] – Rich Rachael
Mastered By – Brian Gardner
Photography By – Tom Gibson (4)
Producer [Produced By] – Pat Glasser
Product Manager [Re-issue] – Jon Richards
Production Manager – Tucker Williamson
Remastered By – Jon Astley
Stage Manager – Mark Newman (20)
Stylist – Kate Manche
Technician [Studio Assistant] – Keith Buckley
Tracklist:
01. (You Can Still) Rock In America
02. Rumours In the Air
03. Why Does Love Have to Change
04. Sister Christian
05. Touch of Madness
06. Passion Play
07. When You Close Your Eyes
08. Chippin' Away
09. Let Him Run
+ Video "Sister Christian" (Official Video)
+ Video "Rumors in the Air" (Official Video)
+ Video "When You Close Your Eyes" (Official Video)
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