Related Topics
Search This Topic
30 Dec 2016, 20:2276
Artist: Blackout
Release: Is There Anything? 7"
Genre: NWOBHM/Prog/Hard Rock
Country: UK (Falkirk, Scotland)
Bitrate: 256 kbps
►new link in comment section below
---------------------------------------------------------------------
BLACKOUT : Is There Anything? 7" (1984) UK
Jammy Records JRS 841
Sandy Black - Vocals
Douglas 'Dougie' Herd - Guitars
Allan Burns - Bass
'Shad' - Keyboards
Ian Wallace - Drums
BLACKOUT were a NWOBHM quintet formed in Falkirk, Scotland, in the late 1970's, initially under the name PHORAX, who played more in the Progressive Rock vein.
In time, many of the more overtly progressive elements of their music were discarded & the band changed their name to Blackout in 1980 to reflect their stylistic change.
After a few years spent gigging & writing material, they secured a deal to record a single for the independent Jammy Records label.
The single, 'Is There Anything?', was released in 1984, with 'All I Needed' appearing on the B-Side.
Despite the small budget involved, the record was housed in an eye catching picture sleeve, and unlike many independent records of the era was particularly well recorded & produced.
Blackout then recorded a 5 song demo tape later in the year, but despite the promise those recordings showed, the band were becoming disillusioned by the lack of label interest.
After almost a decade together, Blackout split up in early 1986.
art & txt included
---------------------------------------------------------------------
01. Is There Anything?
02. All I Needed
Male
