The Alan Ross Band - Restless Nights (1978) [2021]

An obscure little record from the band of UK singer Alan Ross, a set that's very much got the 70s vibe of the messy hotel room on the cover -- kind of a shaggy blend of hard rock elements with a bit of tighter, more mainstream production! Alan's a strong singer who gets his vocals all compressed in a cool way in the setup of the sound, maybe a bit of an Eagles influence in the way the things come together, although the group are leaner and more focused on showcasing Ross, his lyrics, and his guitar work. Titles include "Angel", "Joe Henry", "Restless Nights", "Land Of The Snows", "Kamina", "I Will Be Alright", and "Don't Back Away".

Tracks:

1. Restless Nights - 5:08
2. Ain't It A Shame - 4:00
3. Kamina - 4:03
4. I Will Be Alright (Jim Frank) - 4:06
5. Angel - 3:31
6. Joe Henry - 3:39
7. Land Of The Snows - 3:30
8. Salvation - 3:48
9. Don't Back Away - 4:59

Personnel:

Alan Ross - Guitar, Vocals
Craig Anders - Guitar, Vocals
John Cooke - Keyboards, Vocals
Pete Dennis - Bass, Vocals
Ed Spevock - Drums