The Almighty (SCOT)

Hard Rock, Melodic Rock , AOR , Blues Rock , Glam & Sleaze Rock , West Coast , Christian Rock
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The Almighty (SCOT)

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The Almighty - Powertrippin' (2CD) (HNE Recordings Ltd Expanded Edition 2021)

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Year : 1991-1993 (HNE Recordings Ltd Expanded Edition 2021)
Style : Hard Rock , Heavy Metal
Country : Scotland
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 313 mb


Bio:

The Almighty were formed in Glasgow, Scotland on January 19, 1988. Lead singer and guitarist - Ricky Warwick, drummer - Stump Monroe and bassist - Floyd London had previously played together in a local band called Rough Charm. After Rough Charm, Ricky went on to do some session and tour work with New Model Army and after coming off tour with NMA, rejoined forces with Stump and Floyd and formed The Almighty. Guitarist Tantrum was later added to complete the band.The Almighty were signed by Polydor in March 1989 after playing their twelth gig at the Marquees Club in London. Their first album "Blood, Fire and Love," recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios was released in October that year and they supported The Ramones that fall on their first big UK tour. That year, the band were voted third on the Kerrang! readers poll for Best New Act.In 1990 they toured the UK and also embarked upon a short US tour in an attempt to break into the American market. However, a more extensive follow up tour of the US did not go ahead, although they did embark on a European club tour. Their second album "Blood, Fire and Live" was released on October 8, 1990, having been recorded at July gigs in Edinburgh and Nottingham. The track list featured songs from "Blood, Fire and Love" plus a cover of Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet."Recording of their second studio album "Soul Destruction" began in December 1990 with Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor in charge of production. It was released in March 1991 along with the lead single "Free N' Easy" and was the band's first top 40 hit and the album charted at #22. In February and March they toured the UK supporting Motörhead and Megadeth and in June they embarked on a headline UK tour. The concert at the Town and Country Club in London was filmed and released later that year on VHS as "Soul Destruction - Live." A European tour with Alice Cooper rounded out 1991.In March 1992 internal differences within the band came to a head and lead guitarist Tantrum was asked to leave the group. He was replaced by Canadian Pete Friesen who had previously played for Alice Cooper, and had met The Almighty when they played support for him the previous year. In the spring of 92' the band embarked on a two month tour of Australia supporting The Screaming Jets. That summer the band were the opening act at the Donnington Monsters of Rock festival. Towards the end of the year they began preparing material for their third album "Powertrippin'."In April 1993, rolling off the success of the lead single "Addicition," "Powertrippin'," (produced by Mark Dodson) was released, entering the chart at #5, They embarked on a three month European tour supporting Iron Maiden and performed at the Milton Keynes Bowl festival, which substituted for Donnington as the Monsters of Rock festival was not staged in 1993. In fall 93' they finally toured America, but failed to make the impact they hoped for. On their return they started a headline European tour, but had to abandon it after the UK dates due to exhaution. In November they parted from manager Tommy Tee and moved to Sanctuary Management. At the same time they left Polydor and signed with Chrysalis.Their fourth album "Crank" (produced by Chris Sheldon) was released on Chrysalis in late 1994 and entered the UK chart at #15. They appeared on Top of the Pops in support of the first single "Wrench." In the autumn they toured the UK again with Iron Maiden in support of the album and a European tour followed in early 1995. In May they recorded four tracks for a proposed EP, however, the band decided that the tracks were good enough to form the basis for a fifth album. They decided to arrange two more recording sessions during 1995, recording four tracks each time, so that they would have enough for an album release in 1996. Their fifth album "Just Add Life," also produced by Chris Sheldon, was released in 1996 and produced the successful single "All Sussed Out." Later that year, after dealing with multiple record company issues - EMI purchasing Chysalis and a change in A&R at Polygram in the US, the band, being extremely frustrated with the record industry and feeling they had gone as far as they could, mutually agreed to disband.2000-Present: The band reformed in 2000 and released the self-titled album "Almighty" replacing guitarist Pete Friesen with Nick Parsons. The Almighty's last studio album "Psycho-Narco" followed in 2001 with a new bass player Gav Gray filling the shoes of long time bassist, Floyd London. The band disbanded again with vocalist Ricky Warwick pursuing a solo career.In 2002, Polydor released a compilation album called "Wild and Wonderful" which included material from their three Polydor albums, along with covers of "Bodies" by the Sex Pistols, "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" from "Blood Fire and Live" and "Keep on Rocking in the Free World" by Neil Young.The classic lineup of Ricky Warwick, Stump Monroe, Floyd London and Pete Friesen reformed again for two Leukeamia research benefit shows in winter 2006 (for which Floyd London is a survivor and is presently in remission). Later that year they headlined the 2006 Bulldog Bash and undertook a short five show tour at the end of December 2006.In 2007 a second compilation album "Anth'Fuckin'Ology - The Gospel According to The Almighty" was released by Sanctuary Records covering their entire career and includes a DVD of 10 of their promo videos.2008 marks the band's twentieth anniversary. A multi-camera shoot was done on the London date of the Winter 2008 Anniversary tour and the DVD/CD/Vinyl release of "All Proud, All Live, All Mighty - Live At The Astoria, London 2008" is set for release in July 2008.As for the next chapter in the band's life, Ricky is recently quoted as saying "... I'm inspired again..., and I feel to me it might be time to turn round and make that definitive Almighty Album." Until then, long live the All Loud, All Wild, the All Fuckin' Mighty.

Album:

Although THE ALMIGHTY were initially inspired by punk, when Scottish school friends Stump Monroe (drums), Floyd London (bass) and Ricky Warwick (guitar, vocals) joined forces with guitarist Tantrum in 1988, they chose a harder rocking, heavy metal sound. Snapped up by Polydor Records for 1989 debut “Blood, Fire & Love”, their more aggressive approach was a welcome relief from the glam orientated sounds imported from across the Atlantic. This was followed by “Soul Destruction” in 1991, and then “Powertrippin’” in 1993.This 30th Anniversary Edition of ”Powertrippin’ [2xCD Expanded & Remastered]” including the singles ‘Addiction’, ‘Over The Edge’ and ‘Out Of Season’, this expanded, deluxe reissue of the album features the B-Sides ‘Blind’, ‘Insomnia’, ‘In A Rut’ (originally by The Ruts) and ‘Fuckin’ Up’ (originally by Neil Young and Crazy Horse). Live versions of ‘Takin’ Hold’, ‘Jesus Loves You…But I Don’t’, title track & more, illustrate what a powerful band The Almighty have always been on stage.The bonus disc also includes demo versions of ‘Free ‘N’ Easy’ and the title track from ‘Soul Destruction’ which was never officially recorded or appeared on the final album. Plus there’s even time for an acoustic take of Neil Young’s ‘Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World’.The Almighty demonstrated that British hard rock had plenty to offer at the beginning of the decade, and in 1991 the band were special guests of Megadeth. This tour highlighted which way the wind was blowing, away from hairspray bands in favour of something heavier. “Powertrippin’” was also the first album to feature guitarist Pete Friesen, replacing original member, Tantrum.Informed by NWOBHM, but much more threatening and still holding a punk side to their attack, the instant thwack of “Addiction”, which opens this album and still finds drummer Stumpy Monroe rolling out one great drum fills, remains a magnificent statement that THE ALMIGHTY were at their prime on htis record.“Possession” mines a similar seam of hard-hitting themes driven home with surprising finesse as singer Ricky Warwick’s refined rasp bites in deep and debuting guitarist Pete Friesen reinforces Warwick’s slick guitar work and then some. With bassist Floyd London adding a forceful bottom end, “Over The Edge” surprises by introducing a slightly more commercial tone that doesn’t lose any go the band’s sharpness.However, it’s the acoustic strumming and clever lyrical pay-off of “Jesus Loves You…But I Don’t” that really confirmed that The Almighty had come of age with this album. What had come before in the shape of Blood Fire & Love (1989) and Soul Destruction (1991) had set the stage well, but this 1993 effort, which climbed to No.5 in the UK chart, was a clear step up in songwriting, performance and production, the latter thanks to Mark Dodson (Suicidal Tendencies / Anthrax).As far as impactful but still hugely catchy hard rock goes, the strength and depth shown across this whole album delivers at every turn, the title-track a full force smack to the jaw, whereas “Life Blood” adds an irresistible groove.With “Instinct” and “Meathook” equally as convincing, the standard simply never drops, Warwick proving a surprisingly engaging singer, while Monroe is one of the most underrated drummers heavy rock has seen, with both aspects illustrated perfectly on the tribal infused slow-strummer “Out Of Season”.The bonus disc offers up a host of tracks otherwise hard to find. Live takes of songs from this album and those that came before prove a lot of fun. However, it’s the studio cuts and demos that are most intriguing, “Blind”, “Insomnia”, “Fuckin’ Up” (a Neil Young cover) all proving much more than B’sides that didn’t make the grade, even if none of them really suggest they should have taken a full spot on the album.The inclusion of demos of earlier tracks such as “Soul Destruction”, “Free & Easy” and “Wild And Wonderful” are welcome.Add in a great version of The Ruts’ “In A Rut”, an acoustic take on Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World”, other edits and acoustic takes, and this disc makes for an excellent accompaniment to the main event. And that is ”Powertrippin”, an album that really should have taken The Almighty over the top into mainstream success.

Line-Up:

Ricky Warwick - vocals, guitar
Floyd London - bass
Pete Friesen - guitar, vocals
Stump Monroe - drums

Production:

Recorded At – Ridge Farm Studios
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Backing Vocals – The Crazy Gang
Design Concept – Frank Parker
Engineer – Ian Huffam
Mastered By – Greg Calbi
Organ [Hammond] – James Taylor (tracks: 5, 8, 10)
Photography By – George Chin
Producer, Engineer – Mark Dodson

Tracklist:

CD1:

01. Addiction
02. Possession
03. Over The Edge
04. Jesus Loves You But I Don’t
05. Stick & Wired
06. Powertrippin’
07. Takin’ Hold
08. Out Of Season
09. Life Blood
10. Instinct
11. Meathook
12. Eye To Eye

CD2: Bonus Tracks

01. Blind (B-side)
02. Insomnia (B-side)
03. Fuckin’ Up (B-side)
04. In A Rut (B-side)
05. Soul Destruction (Demo)
06. Addiction (Radio Edit)
07. Wild And Wonderful (Demo Version)
08. Out Of Season (Demo Version)
09. Free ‘N’ Easy (Demo Version)
10. Out Of Season (Edit)
11. Takin’ Hold (Live)
12. Jesus Loves You…But I Don’t (Live)
13. Powertrippin’ (Live)
14. Life Blood (Live)
15. Addiction (Live)
16. Hell To Pay (Acoustic Version)
17. Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World (Acoustic Version)


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