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ROBIN TROWER ~ BEYOND THE MIST BLACK CROSS 55002 (Barcode: 6284376550022) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1985 Released: 2007 This is a reissue / remaster of the 9th solo studio album by legendary British Rock guitarist / vocalist / songwriter Robin TrowerFind albums by this artist, recorded with bassist / vocalist Dave BronzeFind albums by this artist and drummer Martin ClapsonFind albums by this artist. The album presents seven original songs, all written by Trower. The first two tracks were recorded in studio and five are live recording at the legendary Marquee club in April 1985. This was the first album recorded after Trower left the ChrysalisFind albums on this label label. Following his departure from the iconic Procol HarumFind albums by this artist, Trower pursues a solo career since 1973, with dozens of albums to his credit. He manages miraculously to stick to his own formula of creative Blues-Rock, which he follows in the sixth decade of his career. His guitar playing is still sharp and clear-cut and his vocals are still as powerful as always, and he does not need to reinvent himself or search for any new avenues, doing what he does best. His many fans love his music, and that’s what matters the most. The songs on this album are some of Trower’s most Rock oriented material, with only partial Blues influence, similar to his two next three albums released in the late 1980s. They are however still spiced by the spectacular guitar playing, which sounds as good as ever and the songwriting is as excellent as always. Overall, this is another gem of an album in the long list of his solo albums, which happily for us he keeps delivering in regular time interviews. Since this album was deleted ages ago it is a most welcome opportunity to close the gap for his faithful followers, for whom getting this album is absolutely a no-brainer.

Updated: 06/03/2024Posted: 06/03/2024

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