Year : 1988-1992 (FnA Records Edition 2014)
Style : Melodic Glam Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 131 mb
Bio:
Fantastic band called Nobodys Children based out of Shreveport, LA, USA. Sometimes stylized as "Nobodyƨ Children".Consisting of Brad Robinson on Vocals, Craig Bradford on Guitar, Nathan H. also on Guitar, Kevin Henderson on Bass and Geoffrey Ward on Drums. Now this right here ladies and gentlemen is some fantastic late 80's early 90's Hard Rock that we all know and love. Great riffs, Superb Vocals and some pretty decent Lyrics. It's all a really nice package that is just oozing with class and quality, I say this quite a lot but this time i really really mean it, Nobodys Children should have been huge! They really deserved greater things. Such a shame they didn't quite make it like other Bands did at the time, Because it is said that Nobodys Children was one of the most hard working Bands during the 1988-1992 era. Almost non stop touring during this time as well. So it is very sad and unfortunate they didn't become bigger!Anyway, This is highly highly recommended. Lucky for us FnA Records collected most of their Material and released it on CD under the Album name "Long Road" in 2014, Because their earlier stuff and such is mega rare and super hard to get a hold of.From 1988 thru 1992, there was no harder working band than Nobodys Children (often stylized as Nobodyƨ Children). Based out of Shreveport LA, these guys racked up an impressive list of fans, accomplishments and references across the country. Their fresh and exciting sound garnered airplay throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Northwest and was supported by almost non-stop touring for these four years...thru over 25 states and 75 cities. An exciting, aggressive, spontaneovs (forever spontaneovs!) and high energy live show was always guaranteed, making these guys one of the most requested live acts on the circuit.Fans were also recognizing their music as something excitingly different from the norm. Their first single Why Don't You Cry? (backed by Standing On MY Heart) immediately became the most requested song on 98 Rocks KTAL FM and stayed there for over a month. They followed this up with their full length studio album Long Road, whose successful cassette-only release translated into an even more rigorous road schedule, as well as opening slots for numerous national acts in the early 90’s.While each member came from a unique and varied musical background (rock, metal, jazz, classical, punk, blues), what happened when they were together was nothing less than lyrical magic. Their heavy and melodic sound was coupled with a musical and lyrical depth that is still rare today, appealing to working musicians and regular music fans alike.
Album:
From 1988 to 1992, the world was able to embrace and came to know one of the best rock gems the South had to offer...a little force hailing from Shreveport, LA known as Nobody’s Children.They were a force to be reckoned with while playing countless shows across the country 5+ nights a week with enough lighting and stage equipment crammed into a 24 foot truck that would have shamed even the greatest of bands on the Sunset Strip back in the day. Committed to their cause like no other, Nobody’s Children stormed on to the music scene with this contagious sound that not only commanded airplay, but also amassed an impressive loyal fan following that still lives on today. Simply put, Nobody’s Children loved their fans and their fans loved them back. Establishing themselves as one of the most requested live acts on the circuit, their first single “Why Don’t You Cry” became the most requested song on 98 Rocks KTAL FM and remained unchallenged for quite some time.The band’s collective synergy was the result of the unique and varied background of each individual band member that drove their heavy and melodic sound…a sound that would rival any band, any time. Front man and vocalist Brad Robinson charged the band right at its audience with such an appealing sound and incredible vocal range evident at any of the band’s performances. The dynamic guitarist pairing of Nathan H and Craig Bradford was unparalleled in driving rhythm, killer riffs, and lightning solo precision like no other. Bringing it on the bass was Kevin Henderson with his energetic stage presence and unique style that drove the band’s rhythm. And then there was Geoffrey Ward on drums….a true spectacle of fun loving rock god drumming that powered the band’s sound. As a band, their live shows were packed with high energy, excitement, and spontaneity that created the band’s own karma and launched their own breed of contagious fan loyalty. It was their untouchable level of blood, sweat and tears poured into every performance night after night that gave Nobody’s Children their edge over other bands during this time.Whether you were hanging out with the band at The Cartoon Lounge back in the day, or experiencing the band today through the FnA Records re-mastered release of Long Road now including never before released live tracks, the mystique and magic of Nobody’s Children marches on. Long Road is an iconic effort filled with melodic tracks including hit singles “Why Don’t You Cry” and “Standing On My Heart” and hard driving tracks like “”Power Chain” and “Live It”. The title track “Long Road” is a powerful ballad showcasing Brad’s vocals and the band’s instrumental artistry. All in all, an incredible album from point of entry to the last note of the album’s journey. FnA Records is proud to release Long Road and to give you what was and what is Nobody’s Children!
Line-Up:
Brad Robinson – Vocals
Craig Bradford – Guitars
Nathan H. – Guitars
Kevin Henderson – Bass
Geoffrey Ward – Drums
+ guests:
Kevin West pissed off Boss man on "Power Chain"
Dwayne Dupuy Keys/Horns on "Aways Gotta Do It To Me"
Edward Wallace: "Tellin' it Like it ls, Wit a 40" on "Always Gotta Do It To Me'
The Kids - Cari Zack, Codi Zack, Mim Mccoy
Production:
Producer & Head Engineer: Pat McCoy
Assistant Engineer: Ron Capone (Staxx Records & Nightwing Studios)
Mixed by: Pat McCoy and some dead guy
Recorded at: Nightwing Studios & Falcon Recording Studios, Ing
Band Manager & Road Engineer: Pat McCoy
Road & Stage Manager: Scott "Moondog" Crawford
Logo Design: Patrick D. McCoy
All songs written by Nobody's Children
Lyrics by Brad Robinson
Cover Concept: Geoff Ward
Tracklist:
01. Children Intro
02. Sweet Dreams
03. (Just A Lotta) Hot Air
04. Long Road
05. Power Chain
06. Why Don't You Cry
07. Always Gotta Do It To Me
08. Standing On My Heart
09. Not Without You
10. Live It
11. (I Can) Bleed For You (Live)
12. Tell Me (Live)
13. Anymore Everyday (Live)
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