Elf - Trying To Burn The Sun (1975) {2018, Blu-Spec CD, 24 Bit Remaster, Japan}
Artist: Elf
Title: Trying To Burn The Sun
Year Of Release: 1975 / 2018
Label: Wasabi Records #WSBAC-0088
Genre: Hard Rock, Classic Rock
Quality: FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 36:18
Total Size: 245 / 93 Mb (Scans)
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Trying To Burn The Sun
Year Of Release: 1975 / 2018
Label: Wasabi Records #WSBAC-0088
Genre: Hard Rock, Classic Rock
Quality: FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 36:18
Total Size: 245 / 93 Mb (Scans)
WebSite: Album Preview
Recorded while the band was evolving slowly into the Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Trying to Burn the Sun is the third and final release from Elf, the band that finally earned Ronnie James Dio the attention he had been seeking since the late '50s. After writing and recording a few singles for Blackmore, Dio and Elf were solidly moving in a heavier musical direction, no doubt influenced by Deep Purple and the British supergroup's lead guitarist. Standout cuts include "Wonderworld" and "Streetwalker," two cuts that were somehow placed at the tail end of the record, despite their strong melodies and musicianship. Because the Rainbow debut was released during the same year, this record was slightly overlooked, even though the band had established a small amount of momentum in Europe and Japan especially. Trying to Burn the Sun is a great listen for fans of '70s rock, not just Dio/Rainbow fans.
~ Jason Anderson, All Music
Track List:
01. Black Swampy Water [0:03:41.55]
02. Prentice Wood [0:04:34.59]
03. When She Smiles [0:04:49.40]
04. Good Time Music [0:04:28.71]
05. Liberty Road [0:03:21.55]
06. Shotgun Boogie [0:03:06.14]
07. Wonderworld [0:05:03.02]
08. Streetwalker [0:07:11.71]
Personnel:
Ronnie James Dio - Lead Vocals, Additional Bass
Steve Edwards - Guitar
Mickey Lee Soule - Keyboards, Additional Guitars
Craig Gruber - Bass
Gary Driscoll - Drums
Mark Nauseef - Percussion
Additional Musicians:
Helen Chappelle, Barry St. John, Liza Strike - Additional Vocals
Mountain Fjord Orchestra - Strings