Skagarack - A Slice Of Heaven (1990) (Medley Records Edition 2008)
Posted: 02 Apr 2026, 07:06
Skagarack - A Slice Of Heaven (1990) (Medley Records Edition 2008)
Year : 1990 (Medley Records Edition 2008)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : Denmark
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 112 mb
Bio:
Skagarack is a Danish rock band from Kolding.The band released their first album in 1986, where they hit with "I'm Alone".They have released four albums and play rock music with elements of melodic heavy rock. Characteristic of the band is that they have always had a high level of playing technique.In 1985, the band obtained a record deal with Polydor, who were responsible for the release of the band's debut album Skagarack, which was recorded in Copenhagen and London. The album was released in July 1986 and sold approximately 30,000 copies in Denmark.That same month, Skagarack performed on the Orange Scene at Roskilde Festival 1986, where the band closed the festival.That same summer, the band toured the UK, playing Reading Festival and The Marquee Club, among other venues. In 1991, the band received a Grammy for the album A Slice of Heaven in the category "Danish Heavy Rock Release of the Year".The band achieved some success in Denmark and abroad with songs such as "I'm Alone", "Anytime, Anywhere" and "Hungry for a Game". The group's recordings are included on the compilation albums in the series "50 Stærke Danske Hits".The band, which never got its big break, disbanded around 1991, but was restored almost in original line-up for the Esbjerg Rock Festival in 2009, where they performed with other 80s icons like Foreigner, Europe, Rick Astley, Bananarama and others.Keyboard player Tommy Thiel Rasmussen is today (as singer) part of the group Neighbours, based in Ansager. Studio musician Lars Daugaard (drummer) was also associated with the band, at one point.
Album:
The Medley Records / EMI Denmark remastered reissue of SKAGARACK 1990’s third album “A Slice Of Heaven“ including a bonus track – one of the greatest Melodic Rock / AOR albums made in Scandinavia during the golden ’80s / early ’90s era.This pristine remaster was handled by the band’s lead vocalist Torben Schmidt himself.There was a CD release of “A Slice Of Heaven“ in 1990, with a with a completely different track list order than the vinyl LP. This remastered reissue by the same label who released the original respects the 1990 LP track list which works much better, adding as bonus track the song “So Fine, So Good”.“A Slice Of Heaven“ is a bit more rocking than Skagarack previous two pure AOR records. Some Whitesnake / Europe / Treat influences can be heard here, but the as a whole result the album remains 100% Scandi melodic hard rock.“Anytime, Anywhere” is one of the disc’s highlights. A song that could be easily fits in anyone of earlier Europe’s album, and also bring to mind Rainbow / Joe Lynn Turner era. Once again, Jan Petersen’s guitar work is sensational with his heavenly guitar solos, and Schmidt soars at the mic.The band’s early AOR style is represented by the anthemic / keyboard driven “Open Your Eyes”, the Scandi power ballad “Believe Me”, and sweet midtempo “Angel Eyes”On the rocking side, “Rock This City” is full of groove, there’s a pumping riff to ‘Talk Dirty to Me’ and lots of harmony vocals (akin Treat), while the arena ready “Answer to Your Prayers” is pure melodic hard rock heaven.Co-Produced by the band, Lars Overgaard and Mack (of Queen fame), the album sounds huge. While not credited, uber producer Michael Wagener helped Torben Schmidt with some tricks to get that polished yet vibrant sound.The remastering job is great, making “A Slice Of Heaven“ absolutely relevant today.
Line-Up:
Torben Schmidt - vocals
Jan Petersen - guitars
Morten Munch - bass
Alvin Otto - drums
Tommy Rasmussen - keyboards
Production:
Recorded At – Studieværkstedet
Recorded At – Medley Studio
Recorded At – Musicland Studios
Mixed At – Medley Studio
Mixed At – Scream Studios
Co-producer – Lars Overgaard* (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9 to 11), Skagarack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9 to 11)
Coordinator [Reissue] – Thomas Herndorff
Cover – Manoverboard
Cover [Redesign] – Peter Philipsen
Engineer – Lars Overgaard*, Mack , Morten Munch, Stephen Wissnet
Engineer [Assistant] – Craig Doubet
Executive-Producer – Michael Ritto
Lyrics By, Music By – Torben Schmidt
Mixed By – Lars Overgaard* (tracks: 1, 3 to 7, 9 to 11), Michael Wagener (tracks: 2, 8)
Painting – Govert Lund
Photography By – Leif Schiller
Producer – Mack (2) (tracks: 2, 6, 8), Torben Schmidt (2) (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9 to 11)
Remastered By – Torben Schmidt
Tracklist:
01. Rock This City
02. Open Your Eyes
03. Anytime, Anywhere
04. Talk Dirty to Me
05. Believe Me
06. Answer to Your Prayers
07. A Slice of Heaven
08. Angel Eyes
09. Like a Prisoner
10. My Way or the Highway
11. So Fine, So Good (Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 1990 (Medley Records Edition 2008)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : Denmark
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 112 mb
Bio:
Skagarack is a Danish rock band from Kolding.The band released their first album in 1986, where they hit with "I'm Alone".They have released four albums and play rock music with elements of melodic heavy rock. Characteristic of the band is that they have always had a high level of playing technique.In 1985, the band obtained a record deal with Polydor, who were responsible for the release of the band's debut album Skagarack, which was recorded in Copenhagen and London. The album was released in July 1986 and sold approximately 30,000 copies in Denmark.That same month, Skagarack performed on the Orange Scene at Roskilde Festival 1986, where the band closed the festival.That same summer, the band toured the UK, playing Reading Festival and The Marquee Club, among other venues. In 1991, the band received a Grammy for the album A Slice of Heaven in the category "Danish Heavy Rock Release of the Year".The band achieved some success in Denmark and abroad with songs such as "I'm Alone", "Anytime, Anywhere" and "Hungry for a Game". The group's recordings are included on the compilation albums in the series "50 Stærke Danske Hits".The band, which never got its big break, disbanded around 1991, but was restored almost in original line-up for the Esbjerg Rock Festival in 2009, where they performed with other 80s icons like Foreigner, Europe, Rick Astley, Bananarama and others.Keyboard player Tommy Thiel Rasmussen is today (as singer) part of the group Neighbours, based in Ansager. Studio musician Lars Daugaard (drummer) was also associated with the band, at one point.
Album:
The Medley Records / EMI Denmark remastered reissue of SKAGARACK 1990’s third album “A Slice Of Heaven“ including a bonus track – one of the greatest Melodic Rock / AOR albums made in Scandinavia during the golden ’80s / early ’90s era.This pristine remaster was handled by the band’s lead vocalist Torben Schmidt himself.There was a CD release of “A Slice Of Heaven“ in 1990, with a with a completely different track list order than the vinyl LP. This remastered reissue by the same label who released the original respects the 1990 LP track list which works much better, adding as bonus track the song “So Fine, So Good”.“A Slice Of Heaven“ is a bit more rocking than Skagarack previous two pure AOR records. Some Whitesnake / Europe / Treat influences can be heard here, but the as a whole result the album remains 100% Scandi melodic hard rock.“Anytime, Anywhere” is one of the disc’s highlights. A song that could be easily fits in anyone of earlier Europe’s album, and also bring to mind Rainbow / Joe Lynn Turner era. Once again, Jan Petersen’s guitar work is sensational with his heavenly guitar solos, and Schmidt soars at the mic.The band’s early AOR style is represented by the anthemic / keyboard driven “Open Your Eyes”, the Scandi power ballad “Believe Me”, and sweet midtempo “Angel Eyes”On the rocking side, “Rock This City” is full of groove, there’s a pumping riff to ‘Talk Dirty to Me’ and lots of harmony vocals (akin Treat), while the arena ready “Answer to Your Prayers” is pure melodic hard rock heaven.Co-Produced by the band, Lars Overgaard and Mack (of Queen fame), the album sounds huge. While not credited, uber producer Michael Wagener helped Torben Schmidt with some tricks to get that polished yet vibrant sound.The remastering job is great, making “A Slice Of Heaven“ absolutely relevant today.
Line-Up:
Torben Schmidt - vocals
Jan Petersen - guitars
Morten Munch - bass
Alvin Otto - drums
Tommy Rasmussen - keyboards
Production:
Recorded At – Studieværkstedet
Recorded At – Medley Studio
Recorded At – Musicland Studios
Mixed At – Medley Studio
Mixed At – Scream Studios
Co-producer – Lars Overgaard* (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9 to 11), Skagarack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9 to 11)
Coordinator [Reissue] – Thomas Herndorff
Cover – Manoverboard
Cover [Redesign] – Peter Philipsen
Engineer – Lars Overgaard*, Mack , Morten Munch, Stephen Wissnet
Engineer [Assistant] – Craig Doubet
Executive-Producer – Michael Ritto
Lyrics By, Music By – Torben Schmidt
Mixed By – Lars Overgaard* (tracks: 1, 3 to 7, 9 to 11), Michael Wagener (tracks: 2, 8)
Painting – Govert Lund
Photography By – Leif Schiller
Producer – Mack (2) (tracks: 2, 6, 8), Torben Schmidt (2) (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9 to 11)
Remastered By – Torben Schmidt
Tracklist:
01. Rock This City
02. Open Your Eyes
03. Anytime, Anywhere
04. Talk Dirty to Me
05. Believe Me
06. Answer to Your Prayers
07. A Slice of Heaven
08. Angel Eyes
09. Like a Prisoner
10. My Way or the Highway
11. So Fine, So Good (Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/