Warhorse - The Recordings: 1970-1972 (2024 Remaster) (2024)

Formed in early 1970 by former Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper, the band began life as backing band for singer Marsha Hunt. The group also initially featured Rick Wakeman, but he departed the band in April 1970 to join Strawbs. Signing a licensing contract with Vertigo Records, the band’s self-titled debut album was released in November 1970. The release was followed by touring, but the band’s line-up evolved further before the recording of their second album, Red Sea, issued in June 1972.

Soon after this, drummer Mac Poole departed join Gong and was replaced by Barney James. Warhorse would continue until 1974, but vocalist Ashley Holt and Barney James would depart to join Rick Wakeman in his band The English Rock Ensemble.

The two albums recorded by Warhirse are fine examples of Progressive Hard Rock of the era. They are both featured in this collection, along with eleven further bonus tracks comprising demos and live recordings.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Warhorse - Vulture Blood (2024 Remaster) (6:13)
1.02 - Warhorse - No Chance (2024 Remaster) (6:22)
1.03 - Warhorse - Burning (2024 Remaster) (6:18)
1.04 - Warhorse - St. Louis (2024 Remaster) (3:51)
1.05 - Warhorse - Ritual (2024 Remaster) (4:54)
1.06 - Warhorse - Solitude (2024 Remaster) (8:48)
1.07 - Warhorse - Woman Of The Devil (2024 Remaster) (7:16)
1.08 - Warhorse - Ritual Live (2024 Remaster) (5:06)
1.09 - Warhorse - Miss Jane Demo (2024 Remaster) (3:37)
1.10 - Warhorse - Solitude Live (2024 Remaster) (4:53)
1.11 - Warhorse - Woman Of The Devil Live (2024 Remaster) (6:46)
1.12 - Warhorse - Burning Live (2024 Remaster) (6:11)
2.01 - Warhorse - Red Sea (2024 Remaster) (4:20)
2.02 - Warhorse - Back In Time (2024 Remaster) (7:50)
2.03 - Warhorse - Confident But Wrong (2024 Remaster) (4:46)
2.04 - Warhorse - Feeling Better (2024 Remaster) (5:33)
2.05 - Warhorse - Sybilla (2024 Remaster) (5:34)
2.06 - Warhorse - Mouthpiece (2024 Remaster) (8:44)
2.07 - Warhorse - I (Who Have Nothing) [2024 Remaster] (5:17)
2.08 - Warhorse - Ritual Live, Version 2 (2024 Remaster) (4:20)
2.09 - Warhorse - Bad Time Demo (2024 Remaster) (4:41)
2.10 - Warhorse - She Was My Friend Demo (2024 Remaster) (4:55)
2.11 - Warhorse - Gypsy Dancer Demo (2024 Remaster) (4:09)
2.12 - Warhorse - House Of Dolls Demo (2024 Remaster) (4:19)
2.13 - Warhorse - Standing Right Behind You Demo (2024 Remaster) (4:33)
2.14 - Warhorse - Burning (Demo Acetate) (6:26)