Year : 1984 (Bad Reputation Records Edition 2024)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 87 mb
Bio:
Strike Force was founded in 1981 by drummer Pete Paillé, bassist Mario LeBlanc, guitarist Ray Doucet and the singer Stephane Moïse. Originally called Toys. When Ray and Stephane decided to leave the band for some personnel reason, Pete and Mario when over all around the bars near Montreal, trying to find their missing prospect, a guitar player. Mario had decided at that time, that he will be able to keep hot the singer mic.Finally, after a while, when they saw a young blond guy, named Romy Belanger, they right away stopped their choice on him. He was not only good on the fret board, but he could also sing. The power trio didn’t last long, because they decide to add keyboard/rhythm guitarist Mike Pitre in early '83 to fill out their sound. The Band played covers in bars and clubs throughout the province of Quebec, travelling in their own school bus.Mario and Romy started writing together, and "Step over the line" was their very first collaboration. They recorded a demo of that song straight from the mixing board. That demo got them a record deal with Globe Records. they also gave a cassette copy to a guy at the local radio station, and that thing played so often everybody knew the lyrics!So, they pretty much toured all the time, going from town to town and writing more songs. These songs were recorded and by an exceptional chance, their demo had been given to renowned Quebec producer Ben Kaye, and that he wanted to meet and see the band live. Once they had enough material, they went to Detroit, Michigan to record, in what was once the original Motown Studios. The Sound Suite Studio. The sessions were held in early October of '83. They played their asses off for months on end, but the drummer’s condition wasn’t going well. Pete had been diagnosed with leukemia at 17. Pete passed away a few days before his comeback from pneumonia and complications brought on by the leukemia (Sylvain LaTendresse came aboard during this time).Then, the replacement drummer became a full-time member. The road is tough, but the scene in '84 was tough on bands. Tensions were building within the band as well. Mario and Mike wanted to play a heavier style of music, and also, they were thinking about hiring a singer. Romy, who didn’t really like the idea, and who just get married, decide that is was time for him, to change his style of living and finally, quit the band a few weeks after.
Album:
The album review for the 1983 band Strike Force's debut self-titled album highlights it as a "Canadian gem" being released for the first time on CD, featuring extensive liner notes and a full remaster. The album was recorded in Detroit at The Sound Suite Studio and captures the band's sound during a difficult period, including the drummer's declining health and eventual replacement shortly after recording. Reviews describe it as a mix of heavy and melodic rock with a unique sound. The band's music is described as intense and suitable for background music lovers seeking energetic rock, but not for those who prefer calming or tranquil music. Their music was recorded at The Sound Suite Studio in Detroit in 1983, and a remastered CD was released 40 years later.
Line Up:
Mario LeBlanc - Bass, Vocals
Romy Bélanger - Guitars
Mike Pitre - Keyboards, Guitars
Pete Paillé (R.I.P. 1984) - Drums, Percussion
Tracklist:
01. She's a Killer 03:41
02. Shadow of the Night 04:18
03. Back on the Street 03:35
04. Step over the Line 04:33
05. No Good at All 03:15
06. Devil's Daughter 02:50
07. Danger in the Night 03:44
08. Going Away 05:15
09. Time Race 03:32
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