2014

Tears For Fears: Songs from the big chair 1985 [CD]

May Blitz: May Blitz / 2nd of May [CD]

Jackson Michael: Thriller 1982 (Rem) [CD]

Del Rey Lana: Ultraviolence 2014 [CD]

Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology / Classic AOR / Contains 'Hydra', 'St George And The Dragon' and 'White Sister' / 16 page full colour booklet - 3,000 word essay about the making of the album, enhanced artwork and rare photos. <br/><br/>IT'S FAIR TO say that Toto's debut album was one of the surprise events of 1978. It was rammed to the rafters with methodically crafted tracks, and produced two bonafide hit singles; 'I'll Supply The Love' and 'Hold The Line'. It was these two songs that reshaped the sound of melodic rock, giving rise to the style that forever onwards became known as AOR. Certified double platinum, the future for Toto looked assured or so they thought...<br/><br/>When they returned with their second album 'Hydra', originally released in 1979, their fans and critics were confronted with a work that although immediately recognisable, was considerably more advanced and complex. Instead of serving up another dish of stylistic pop rock, they reached deep inside and committed to elaborate compositions and intricate arrangements. In many respects the approach could be traced directly back to the band's progressive rock leanings; something that their musical ability and dexterity had always hinted at.<br/><br/>Actually 'Hydra' is arguably Toto's finest hour. It is a record that combines all the positive aspects of a band that not only wrote great songs but also presented them in a format that wasn't clichéd or pedestrian. The title track, for instance, is a seven minutes plus anthem that has become a career cornerstone, whilst shorter, sharper tracks such as 'White Sister' and 'All Us Boys' reinforced the AOR backbone in spectacular form.

"Heroes" spelades in i Abyss Studio tillsammans med producenten Peter Tägtgren (AMORPHIS, CHILDREN OF BODOM m.fl.) som man även samarbetade med på "Carolus Rex".<br/><br/>"BEST! ALBUM! EVER!"<br/>Carsten Stampe - METALIZED<br/><br/>"With "Heroes" SABATON prove that even with new line-up is fully to be reckoned with.<br/>Fresh wind hits to known trademarks. Chapeau, gentlemen!" - ROKCK HARD<br/><br/>"The first word that comes to mind is BOMBASTIC. If you're a SABATON fan, you're gonna fuckin love this album!!!"<br/>Niclas Müller-Hansen - METALSHRINE<br/><br/>"Impressive, quite simply. The fans will go ballistic. Well done, guys!"<br/>Hakon Grav - SCREAM MAGAZINE<br/><br/>"The Swedish heroes attack again! A glorious, battle-like stunner comes our way;<br/>with fresh approach and members." - Vera Matthijssens - ROCK TRIBUNE<br/><br/>"Epic, triumphant and magniloquent: SABATON realized their masterpiece, making no prisoners and winners. The ultimate battle!" - Michelle Martini - ROCK HARD<br/><br/>"Heroes« is like a bomb that explodes at first seconds of listening. Everybody will love it."<br/>David Halvena - SPARK<br/><br/>"SABATON can do everything.Except disappointing their fans! Another really solid addition<br/>to this great band's discography!" - Francois Blanc - ROCK HARD<br/><br/>"Nice, strong, comeback to roots. The new line up sounds even.better? 'The Inmate 4859' will be a huge hit in Poland. I'm sure about that!" Michal Kirmuc - TERAZ ROCK<br/><br/>"The album »Heroes« is really well produced, arranged and the whole concept of it is awesome.<br/>Each song is different, begins with an unusual, catchy motive, and gives the impression of participation on something bigger, then only another good heavy metal experience. The lyrics kicks ass." Paulina Magdalena Mazur - METAL HAMMER<br/><br/>"Sabaton continue their world conquest with this album. It has a really good drive and sounds a lot like Sabaton. Apart from the ballad which felt a bit forced, and maybe a singalong chorus too many, this is a very solid album. No Sabaton fans will be disapointed!"<br/>Tottie & Sajko - ACCESS ROCK

Denna deluxe-dubbel innehåller Beach Boys första album plus alla deras tidigaste inspelningar som ledde fram till LPn. Här finns tidigare opubliserade fotografier, liner-notes av Dick Porter.. allt presenterat i en "gatefold cardboard soft pack"