Spellbound - Rockin' Reckless (1985) (Sonet Records Edition 1995)

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Spellbound - Rockin' Reckless (1985) (Sonet Records Edition 1995)

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Spellbound - Rockin' Reckless (1985) (Sonet Records Edition 1995)

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Year : 1985 (Sonet Records Edition 1995)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 115 mb


Bio:

Swedish band Spellbound formed in 1983 by Hasse Fröberg, Thomas Thomson, Alf Strandberg, Ola Strandberg and JJ Marsh. The initial recordings are to be found on a compilation album called "Swedish Metal". This was the record that first brought the group to international attention. The debut album "Breaking the Spell" was released in 1984 and was hailed as one of the best records of 1984 by Kerrang Magazine: “Spellbound are without doubt the best metal band Scandinavia has ever produced…in fact, on an international scale they’re one of the most commercial HM bands I’ve hear a fluently melodic yet ballsy and powerful outfit whose debut album embraces both colossal potential and substantial delivery…”Spellbound attracted interest not only in the UK and other parts of Europe, "Breaking the Spell" was also released in South America and the first single Lovetaker was one of the tracks on the "ROCKHARD"-compilation album released in Australia together with bands like Deep Purple, Iron Maiden ,Whitesnake and AC/DC. Japans leading rock magazine Burrn showed great interest in the band with several articles and the album raised the import charts.In 1985 the band went to London to put down tracks for their second album. The group emerged from the studio with some superb material on the album "Rockin..Reckless". Once again the album got enormous good reviews in Kerrang: “Spellbound, a swanky set of sparkling Swedish sorcerers, this album is a cracker - with a message inside which reads: Buy me!”. A video for the first single, the title track "Rockin..Reckless" was shot and the band embarked on a domestic tour to support the new album.In 1990 the band members went their separate ways but in 1995 both "Breaking the Spell" and "Rockin.. Reckless" were released on CD and interest for the band rose again. In 1997 previously unreleased material was released on "Spellbound 1997". The CD included 13 songs among them the progressive rock opus "Paradise Ride". This song would also appeared on "The encyclopedia of Swedish Hard Rock & Heavy Metal" compiled by Janne Stark, among with other Swedish acts like Yngwie J Malmsteen, Electric Boys and Europe.In the early 2001 the band met for discussions for a possible reunion, yet this time without guitarist Alf Strandberg. A promo CD was recorded and released in 2002, including 3 songs: "Drowning", "My poor brain" and "Psychonaut".The band broke up in 1989, Fröberg forming SOLID BLUE and dabbling in covers act HIGHWAY STARS. Whilst Strandberg has worked as a session musician since leaving the group guitarist Jocke 'J.J.' Marsh recorded an instrumental album for a French record label and activated a fun club act FROG. He would subsequently join ex-DEEP PURPLE frontman GLENN HUGHES solo band, first performing with the star at his wedding reception. Marsh featured on the 'Addiction' album and teamed up with Hughes once more in 2002. J.J. Marsh cut his first solo album 'Music From Planet Marsh' under the project heading ALBATROSS, first issuing it at concerts on GLENN HUGHES' Spring 2005 European tour.

Album:

Spellbound comes from Sweden.They released two excellent albums "Breaking The Spell" in 1984 and "Rockin´Reckless" in 1985.The band also recorded other material that has never been released to date under Megarock Records (Sweden), such as the album "Hidden Treasures" for the Japanese market. Anyway, it was all a long time ago! In May 1983 Thomas Thompson (bass) and Hans Fröberg (vocals) met in Boden, Sweden's northernmost city. They decided to start a band and found Alf Strandberg and his brother Ola. In December 1983 guitarist Jocke "JJ" March joined them. Spellbound actually signed to Sonet after winning a band competition where the first prize was a record deal. So the guys were really lucky! The cover alone is quite appealing. Women who like long-haired men immediately look at it. The second album "Rockin´Reckless" was recorded in the Riverside Studio in London. Producer Vic Maile (Girlschool, Tygers of Pan Tang) flew to Sweden and spent time with the band, working on the material and helping them with the arrangements before bringing them to England so that the recordings would work in three weeks. The style of music that Spellbound play is classic 70s / 80s hard rock. Musically and song-wise, they have influences from top bands such as Saxon, UFO or MSG. You can see that very clearly with their eponymous opener "Rockin´Reckless". Just a rousing song with a great guitar solo. "Love On The Run" is a lively song. Sometimes a pounding beat with ups and downs. “Shot Of Love” is a ballad that shouldn't be missing on an album, even with a touch of delicate raggee sounds and a saxophone solo. “Streetprowler” comes with keyboard parts and you sometimes think you can hear Saxon. “Dying For Your Touch” could also have been written by Saxon. The graduation makes “Sing You Goodbye”. A typical song with piano / keyboard parts and a monotonous chorus.Though they received great reviews from some sick twist of fate, they never achieved greater success.

Line-Up:

Hans Froberg - Lead & Backing Vocals
J.J. Marsh - Lead, Rhythm, & 12 String Guitars, Backing Vocals - See also: ex-Glenn Hughes, ex-Hughes Turner Project, ex-Marc Quee
Al Strandberg - Lead, Rhythm, & 12 String, Slide Guitars, Backing Vocals
Thompson - Bass & Backing Vocals
Ola Strandberg - Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals

+ guest:

Ake Strandberg - Saxophone (on "Shot of Love")

Tracklist:

01. Rockin' Reckless 03:39
02. My Kinda Girl 03:25
03. Love on the Run 04:01
04. Drinking Alone 04:11
05. Shot of Love 05:17
06. Street Prowler 05:06
07. Dying for Your Touch 04:07
08. Mistreated Heart 04:38
09. Heat It Up 03:42
10. Sing Goodbye 02:09

+ Video "Rockin' Reckless" (Official Video)


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