Phenomena - Phenomena (1985) {2017, Japanese Reissue, Remastered}

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Artist: Phenomena
Title: Phenomena
Year Of Release: 1985 / 2017
Label: Wasabi Records #WSBAC-0045
Genre: Arena Rock, AOR, Hard Rock
Quality: EAC Rip -> WavPack (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 01:02:52
Total Size: 453 / 157 Mb (Covers)
WebSite: Album Preview

Supergroups have been common in the realm of hard rock for decades -- some have worked wonders (Cream), while some, well, stunk (too many to mention). One of the more obscure ones to surface was the '80s outfit Phenomena, who debuted in 1985 with a self-titled release, and featured contributions from the likes of Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Don Airey (Ozzy Osbourne), and a trio of ex-Whitesnake members -- Mel Galley, Neil Murray, and Cozy Powell. Those expecting tough, rip-roaring heavy metal may be a bit disappointed by the album (which features a cover shot of a young girl quite reminiscent of Linda Blair circa The Exorcist). Keep in mind -- the mid-'80s was the era of polished, keyboard-heavy, melodic rock, and Phenomena fit in with the musical climate, especially on such tracks as the album-opening "Kiss of Fire" and "Still the Night." If GTR could have scored a hit or two around this time, with the right push, there's no reason why Phenomena couldn't have also.

~ Greg Prato, All Music

Phenomena - Phenomena (1985) {2017, Japanese Reissue, Remastered}

Track List:

01. Kiss of Fire [0:04:53.61]
02. Still The Night [0:03:27.45]
03. Dance with The Devil [0:04:44.01]
04. Phoenix Rising [0:04:44.15]
05. Believe [0:05:53.02]
06. Who's Watching You [0:03:41.32]
07. Hell on Wings [0:03:56.10]
08. Twilight Zone [0:04:13.57]
09. Phenomena [0:02:09.37]
10. Still The Night -New Version- [0:03:39.17]
11. Karma [0:05:21.53]
12. Coming Back Strong -reheasal- [0:04:36.50]
13. Assassins of The Night -reheasal- [0:05:30.24]
14. Phoenix Rising -reheasal- [0:06:01.03]

Personnel:
Glenn Hughes (Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath) — lead vocals (1-8), backing vocals (6)
Big John Thomas (Budgie) — guitars (1-3, 5, 8)
Mel Galley (Trapeze, Whitesnake) — guitars (2-8), backing vocals (6)
Cozy Powell (Jeff Beck, Rainbow, MSG, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath) — drums (1, 3-5, 7-8)
Ted McKenna (Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Greg Lake, MSG) — drums (2, 6)
Neil Murray (Colosseum II, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath) — bass guitar (1-8)
Richard Bailey (Magnum, Trapeze, Alaska) — keyboards (1, 4-5, 7-9)
Robin Smith — keyboards (2)
Don Airey (Colosseum II, Rainbow, Gary Moore, Deep Purple) — keyboards (6)
Pete Green — backing vocals (1-5, 7-8)
Alison McGinnis — backing vocals (1, 3-5, 7-8)
Rick Sanders (Soft Machine, Fairport Convention) — fiddle (3)
MIdlands Boys Singers — choir (9)
Neil Willars — Solo vocalist (9)

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