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On February 28, 1981, "Rush" released the single that would become their most successful and famous "Tom Sawyer". It's amazing to think that the band did not really like the song at the time of the recordings. In one of his interviews, Geddy Lee noted: "I remember being disappointed in the studio, thinking we really didn't capture the spirit of the song. We thought it was the worst song on the record at the time – but it all came together in the mix. Sometimes you don't have the objectivity to know when you're doing your best work." In another interview, Geddy Lee noted that the band did not anticipate the song's great success at all: "The one song that we have to play for the rest of our lives. When we wrote it, we had no idea that it would touch such a nerve with people. In many ways, it's the quintessential Rush song." It is interesting to note that the band selected "Tom Sawyer" as the opening track on the 2002 " Vapor Trails " album tour, something the band had never done before. After all the trauma and tragedy that drummer Neil Peart went through with the death of his daughter and partner within 10 months, the band members felt that "Tom Sawyer" would prove best that "Rush" is back and their here to stay. Another interesting statistic is that the band usually start the song with a count of 1 to 4, but in the " Vapor Trails " tour there was no such count, at least not in the usual way. Peart gave the signal to start and play the song by simply closing the Hi-Hat cymbal with his foot and this was the sign to start counting quietly from 1 to 4. This can be seen on " Rush In Rio " DVD- Before the show starts you can hear the cymbal sound that started the show. See here exactly at 1:45. For more interesting details about the song and the immortal album from which it is taken, read our review on " Moving Pictures ". "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

A Sneak Peek... And this time a once-in-four-year review! On February 29, 1988, a unique date that only recurs once every four years, Robert Plant chose to release his fourth studio album "Now And Zen". Robert Plant comes with a new lineup of musicians, after a relatively weak album from 1985 and after an equally weak reunion show with "Led Zeppelin" that year on " Live Aid ". Plant returns more or less to the sound that characterized "Led Zeppelin", with guitar-based songs, Hard Rock, Blues and a few oriental motifs, all combined with 1980s Pop, full of keyboards and programming. Guitarist Jimmy Page is featured on two songs from the album, the opening song " Heaven Knows ", which was also the first and most successful single to reach number one on the Billboard chart and " Tall Cool One ", which was the third single from it. " Tall Cool One " was Plant and Page's response to unapproved sampling from "Led Zeppelin's" songs, by "Beastie Boys" on their 1986 album "Licensed to Ill". the song features sampling from "Whole Lotta Love", "Dazed and Confused", "Black Dog", "Custard Pie", "The Ocean, plus lyrics from the song "When the Levee Breaks". The album also includes the excellent ballad " Ship of Fools ", which was released as the second single and reached number three on Billboard. This is without a doubt one of the greatest songs in Plant's solo career. "Now And Zen" was commercially successful and topped the album charts on both sides of the ocean, reviving Plant's solo career, which was at its low point at the time. The problem with this album is the eighties production that is full of keyboards and programming. Overall there are no bad songs that with another production could have made this album much better. For listening: Spotify , Apple Music . "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

On Febuary 29, 2000 "The Smashing Pumpkins" released their fifth studio album " Machina/The Machines of God". By the time "Machina/The Machines of God" was released in February 2000, "The Smashing Pumpkins" were already standing at a crossroads. The alternative rock landscape they had helped shape in the early ‘90s had shifted dramatically, their previous album " Adore " from 1998 had polarized fans, and internal conflicts were mounting. The album marked the return of drummer Jimmy Chamberlin , Billed as a return to the band’s heavier, guitar-driven sound, "Machina" also ended up being the last studio album of their original era, as the band disbanded at the end of the year. Originally envisioned as a double concept album, the story "Machina" was conceived revolving around a rock star named Zero (based on the public persona of Corgan) hearing the voice of God, renaming himself Glass, and renaming his band "The Machines of God". Fans of the band were referred to as the "Ghost Children". "Machina" tells the cryptic story of "Glass" and his journey through fame and spirituality. However, due to " Adore 's " disappointing sells, "Virgin Records" refused to release the full project, leading to "Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music" being independently distributed by the band later in 2000. This disjointed rollout left "Machina" feeling incomplete, though fans have since pieced together the larger narrative through bootlegs and online discussions. Unlike the subdued electronic textures of " Adore ", "Machina" attempts to recapture the grandeur of " Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness " as a concept album, while incorporating a dense, processed, and sometimes claustrophobic sound. According to Corgan, the album was structured so that the first eight tracks would be "more poppy", and the last seven "more arty". In general, the album leans heavily on layered guitars, yet with a colder, more industrial aesthetic compared to their earlier work. Songs like "The Everlasting Gaze"  and "Heavy Metal Machine"  showcase Billy Corgan ’s love for distortion, while tracks like "Raindrops + Sunshowers"  and "Stand Inside Your Love"  retain the band’s signature melodic sensibility amid the sonic haze. One of "Machina’s" strongest moments is "Stand Inside Your Love,"  a soaring, cinematic love song that harks back to the "Pumpkins’" golden era. "Try, Try, Try"  is another standout, blending pop melodies reminiscent of "The Cure" with melancholic lyricism, while "This Time"  feels like a poignant farewell to the band’s classic lineup and indeed Corgan described it as: "my love song to the band". Tracks like "Glass and the Ghost Children"  and "Blue Skies Bring Tears"  meander into lengthy, abstract, almost psychedelic, passages that weigh down the momentum. The production, handled by Corgan and Flood, also contributes to the album’s divisiveness, as the dense layering can make the music feel overwhelming rather than immersive. Flood later remembered that he and the band decided to make a very different kind of record. Though it lacks the cultural impact of "Siamese Dream" or "Mellon Collie", "Machina" remains an ambitious and often misunderstood album. Some fans see it as a flawed masterpiece, while others view it as a bloated attempt to reclaim past glory. In retrospect, it serves as an intriguing swan song for the band’s original run—a mix of artistic ambition, record label frustration, and creative excess. For Listening: Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

He is a very talented musician, one of the founders of "The Rolling Stones" and its secret weapon. We want to tell you some facts about one of the tragedies of the Rock world - Brian Jones: (Photo: NME.com) 1. He was born on 28 February 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, under the name Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones. 2. In his youth, Jones grew up on music at home, from classical, through blues to jazz. 3. His father was an aeronautical engineer, but also a piano teacher. 4. His mother played organ and piano and conducted the local church choir. 5. At the age of 15, he asked his parents to buy him a saxophone, after hearing Cannonball Adderley - an American jazz artist playing an instrument. 6. At the age of 17 his parents bought him his first guitar. 7. Saxophone and guitar were not enough for him. He was also a clarinet player in the school band. 8. At the age of 17 he got his girlfriend, then a 14-year-old, pregnant, she gave birth to the baby and the two gave him up for adoption. 9. Following this Jones left school and went on a trip to Northern Europe with his guitar, playing on street corners for pennies. 10. Later he started playing blues and jazz music in pubs and clubs. 11. At that time he became a professional blues musician, calling himself by the Christian name Elmo Lewis. 12. In 1959 Jones put a married woman pregnant. She gave birth to his daughter on August 4, 1960, and raised her along with her husband. Jones never knew he had another girl. 13. But that was not enough, on October 22, 1961, Jones' girlfriend at the time - Pat Andrews gave birth to his third child. 14. In 1962 it was Jones who was responsible for the founding of "the Rolling Stones" and according to Keith Richards , he was also the one who gave it the name. 15. "The Rolling Stones" made their debut on 12 July 1962 at the Marquee Club in London. It was with Jagger, Jones, Richards, and Dick Taylor on bass, and Tony Chapman on drums. 16. By September 1963, Jones, Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards shared an apartment in Chelsea. At the time Jones was playing and listening to a lot of music, especially blues by Muddy Waters, Willy Dixon, Jimmy Reed, and Howlin' Wolf. 17. At the same time, Jones taught Mick Jagger to play the harmonica. (Photo: David Farrell) 18. On January 18 1963 The Rolling Stones' classic line-up was completed with Bill Wyman on bass and Charlie Watts on drums. 19. The band started out playing blues and jazz clubs around London, slowly building a devoted fan base. 20. Despite Mick Jagger 's charisma, Jones was the one who led the band, getting them performances and negotiating the payment. 21. Jones then played rhythm guitar, harmonica, and slide guitar. Bill Wyman later claimed he was one of the first slide players in England. 22. Jones was the one who enriched the sound of the Stones as he slowly added more musical instruments. The fundamental change began with the 1966 album "Aftermath" and intensified on subsequent albums "Between the Buttons" from 1967, culminating that year with the album "Their Satanic Majesties Request". 23. Jones was a multi-instrumentalist who played in the Rollin stones albums on instruments like guitar, slide, piano, sitar, tambourine, organ, dulcimer, mellotron, xylophone, marimba, flute, clarinet, harp, and more. 24. Between 1962-1968 Jones also provided background vocals to the band. 25. In 1964, his girlfriend Linda Lawrence gave birth to his fourth child. Lawrence later married singer and songwriter Donovan. 26. That same year another girlfriend of his Dawn Molloy gave birth to his fifth child, at that time Jones was already with the Rolling Stones and she got a nice check to keep the matter a secret. 27. As the band became more famous, band director Bill Oldham shifted the weight of the band's leadership from Jones' shoulders to those of Jagger and Richards. This kept Jones away from the rest of the band. 28. The many performances and trips on the road, as well as fame and fortune, did not do well for Jones, whose sense of alienation from the rest of the band deepened. 29. Jones became addicted to drugs and alcohol, frequently using LSD, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol. 30. The increasing use of alcohol and drugs did not go well with his physical condition which was not good in the first place, partly due to chronic asthma he had from childhood. 31. He was hospitalized more than once and began experiencing paranoia attacks. 32. In June 1967, Jones traveled to the Monterey Pop Festival with Nico, who was his partner at the time. There he met Frank Zappa , and took the stage to introduce Jimi Hendrix. Jones was nicknamed "the unofficial king of the festival." 33. Following this, the rift between Jones and the other members of the band deepened. (Photo: Mark and Colleen Hayward) 34. One of the crises was in the summer of 1967, when Jones 'girlfriend Anita Pallenberg fled to Richards while Jones was in the hospital, thus severely damaging Jones and Richards' friendship. 35. Jones' last significant recordings with the stones were made in the summer of 1968 with the single "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and the album "Beggars Banquet". 36. Jones' last official appearance with the Stones was at "The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus", a film organized by The band and had half a concert and half a circus, with many guests such as "Jethro Tull", the Who, Eric Clapton and more. 37. In the film, Jones is seen under the influence of drugs, lost and confused. 38. In 1968 Jones produced, composed, and played the soundtrack for the film "Mord und Totschlag". One "person" who played the soundtrack was Jimmy Page . 39. During the filming, Jones and his girlfriend were photographed while Jones was seen in a Nazi uniform over a naked doll. Jones was by no means a Nazi, but many were hurt by the picture. 40. In early 1968, Jones played the percussion in an unreleased version of Jimi Hendrix's Bob Dylan's song "All Along the Watchtower." 41. He also played an alto saxophone in the Beatles' song "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)". 42. Jones' condition worsened, he didn't get to recordings, and even when he did he was late and didn't do much. 43. In the hearts of the other members of the band grew the decision to fire him. They knew he was slowing them down and that if they wanted to succeed, they would have no choice but to release him. 44. Jagger and Richards allowed him to do so respectfully and announce that he was the one leaving the band, and so it was. On June 9, 1969, Jones announced in the media that he was leaving the Rolling Stones. 45. Less than a month later on the night of July 2-3, Jones was found dead at the bottom of the pool of his estate. The doctors who arrived at the scene determined his death when the cause of the mysterious death was determined as drowning. In doing so, Jones became one of the first to join "the 27 club". 46. ​​Many greats paid tribute to Jones in songs they wrote in his memory, including Pete Townshend , Jimi Hendrix , and even Jim Morrison who died exactly two years later, also 27 at the time of his death. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

On February 28, 1973, "Camel" released her self-titled debut album. This is an album that did not enjoy the love of the audience nor did it win the rave of the critics, in real-time. An album that failed commercially and even ended the band's short affair with MCA Record Company. Despite this, it is an excellent album that brings to light the amazing abilities of each member of the band. An album where the very unique sound and style of the wonderful group began to take shape, forging a style that would be perfected and reach its peak in the second half of the seventies with a sequence of wonderful albums. The roots of this album are planted somewhere in the early 1960s, when a young guitarist named Andrew Latimer founded a blues band called "The Phantom Four" together with his brother Ian Latimer. Later the band will change its name to "Strange Brew" and in 1968 this name will be shortened to "Brew", at the same time as bassist Doug Ferguson joined it. A year later, Ferguson managed to attract a drummer, who was only 17 at the time, named Andy Ward to the band. The last to join in 1971 was keyboardist Peter Bardens, who completed the classic line-up of the band. At that time, Bardens was already an experienced keyboardist, having played, among others, alongside Rod Stewart in the band "Shotgun Express" and with Van Morrison in the band "Them". He even managed to release two solo albums. After the addition of Bardens, "Brew" changed its name to "Camel" and the young group began to find its way up the music scene in various shows around the UK. The initial material with which the band played live were those written by Latimer during the "Strange Brew" era, as well as excerpts from Bardens' solo albums. But little by little, the two began to write new material for the new band that gradually took shape. The opportunity came in 1972, when "MCA records" signed the band on a recording contract. During this time, the band was looking for a singer to take on all the vocal duties, as Bardens and Latimer did not feel they were good enough to serve as lead singers. The searches were unsuccessful, as none of the candidates impressed the band members, which led the band to continue as a quartet. This decision will be extremely significant for "Camel", as it will greatly influence its musical direction, materials and style, which will be based mostly on instrumental pieces. Unbelievable, but the band's excellent debut album was recorded in just 11 days, between August 15 and 26, 1972. It combines musical styles such as jazz-rock, progressive and Canterbury, with influences from a variety of bands such as: Santana, "Caravan" Pink Floyd", "Gentle Giant", "Deep Purple" and more. Already at the beginning of its journey, it was evident that "Camel" was a uniqe band in the progressive landscape of that time. What made it stand out and shine among the "progressive rock" bands of the classic era, was their style of playing and composing. Bardens' keyboard playing, that at times reminds Jon Lord 's, Latimer's unique guitar sound that prefers feel over technique and sometimes corresponds with David Gilmour 's playing and of course the melodic tunes that manage to convey an entire story through the music, without releasing even a single sound of vocals. Despite the complex and dynamic music, "Camel" was never as ambitious as "Yes", sophisticated as "Gentle Giant", theatrical as "Genesis" or avant-garde as "King Crimson". Still, they managed to maintain all the basics of "progressive rock" over the years, in their own unique way. The very special style of the band started to take shape already in its debut album. It consists mostly of individual material written by the band's two brilliant minds Peter Bardens and Andrew Latimer, with only one section co-written by the two. This is the piece that opens up the album " Slow Yourself Down ". This excellent song presents the various musical influences brought by each member of the band, especially Bardens and Latimer, when these different musical directions are consolidated into a unique style of the band. Already here, the elements so characteristic of this amazing group can be identified. The soft and catchy melodies, the changing dynamics, the frequent transitions, the sounds of Bardens' Hammond organ and Latimer's melodic solos, which he sometimes accompanies with vocal harmonies that imitate the melody. It is impossible to ignore Bardens' excellent keyboard playing, Latimer's amazing solos, Ferguson's dominant bass lines and Andy Ward's versatile drumming, especially the percussion that are so reminiscent of "Santana". (Photo: Michael Putland) If we mentioned the discomfort that the band members felt as singers earlier, then it is clearly visible on this album, when Bardens, Latimer and Ferguson divide the roles of singing and vocals, between them. The second piece " Mystic Queen " was written by Bardens while Doug Ferguson takes over the singing role. A calm and quiet piece that opens up to the sounds of Latimer's acoustic guitar, but is based on the amazing keyboard work of Bardens. Later, the song continues to develop against while Bardens and Latimer's exchanges melodic solo between them, which are well supported by the excellent rhythm section of Ward and Ferguson. Immediately after that comes " Six Ate " written by Latimer, which is the first instrumental piece on the album. The name of the piece hints at the unconventional time signature in which it is played - 6/8. Befitting a progressive piece (although the style here is mostly funky and bouncy) "Six Ate" is very dynamic and includes quite a few transitions and solo exchanges between Bardens and Latimer. The first side of the vinyl ends up with another piece written by Latimer, called " Separation ", which he also sings in. A relatively fast piece compared to its predecessors, with excellent drumming by Andy Ward and excellent guitar work by Latimer who presents different playing techniques. The second side of the vinyl opens up with what probably deserves the title of the best track on the Album, " Never Let Go ". The song was written by Latimer and sung by Peter Bardens and is simply a classic that defines all the good that this band has to offer. Starting with the arpeggio chords on Latimer's acoustic guitar (which the band "Opeth" will adopt for "Benighted"), the electric guitar that holds the entire melody during the verses on 3 string notes (!!), through the sounds of Bardens' Mellotron that alternate with the Hammond organ and vise versa, and ending with Ferguson's pulsing bass and Ward's dynamic and so special drumming. This is an incredible display of purpose by this wonderful quartet, which already in its first album manages to produce a wonderful classic that is "on demand" at the band's live concerts, even more than fifty years after it was written. This wonderful album nearing the end with " Curiosity " written by Bardens and sung by Ferguson, in a way that reminds us so much of "Gentle Giant", especially given the bass and piano playing that accompany the vocals. It is impossible to ignore Bardens' keyboard playing, Latimer's explosive solos and his short guitar phrases, which sometimes repeat the melody in Ferguson's vocals, and of course Ward's jazzy drumming style. The closing piece of the album " Arubaluba " is a powerful and rhythmic instrumental piece written by Bardens. It presents the more rockier side of the band and the amazing abilities of each of its members, especially Latimer and Bardens who sometimes play the same melody together and sometimes exchange virtuoso solos. An excellent way to end the album with one of the best tracks on it and one of the most beautiful of the band. The "Camel" debut album is an excellent opening for a wonderful career of a great band, which will continue to produce masterpiece albums during the seventies, which deserves to be included in any ranking list of classic prog albums. 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On February 28, 2000, "AC/DC" released their 14th album "Stiff Upper Lip". This is what Elad Winberg has to say about it. Five years have passed since the excellent album "Ballbreaker" and "AC/DC" returned with another successful album called "Stiff Upper Lip". The album continues the line of its predecessor with the raw and simpler sound and with a return to the roots and especially to the bluesy sound that characterized Bon Scott 's era In the band, during the 70s and especially on albums like "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" and "TNT", which came out in the middle of that decade. It is important to note that unlike "Ballbreaker", it seems that "Stiff Upper Lip" has caused quite a bit of controversy among audiences and critics alike. To this day, many do not really like this album and claim that it is one of the weakest points of "AC/DC" and that it was really uninspired compared to its predecessors. In this case, I need to say that I do not agree with these opinions. Yes, I know this is not a perfect album and there are also some really weak songs here, but at this stage of their career, the very fact is that "AC/DC" is still able to release commercially successful albums, with new and really fun songs. This is not trivial at all. Even if this album is not the highlight of their careers, there are still some really good moments here, that adds quite a bit of interest. For example, the album opens up with the song " Stiff Upper Lip " which features a catchy and addictive riff by Malcolm Young and a great guitar solo by Angus Young. Beyond the successful guitar playing and the usual bombastic drumming of Phil Rudd, it's really important to note Cliff Williams' steady and dominant bass playing. The cool clip that came out supporting this song, shows the band members playing in the middle of the street during a really big traffic jam ... no doubt a fun and successful song, and this great video clip just adds a lot of charm to it and makes it one of my favorite "AC/DC" tracks. While " Meltdown " that comes after that is a bit boring, on the third track we have the excellent " House of Jazz " that despite its title, is not a jazz song. It's just a powerful and especially fun Hard Rock song. With some of Malcolm Young 's best riffs and Brian Johnson 's beautiful singing, there's really no room for mistakes and it's one of the most powerful and interesting songs in this whole album. And so, the instability continues with the uninspiring " Hold Me Back ," but again, after that comes to an excellent song, this time it's " Safe In New York City " which holds a unique text, including a very interesting story behind it. This is a humorous song written by Angus Young. He refers to the fact, that contrary to the common thought that New York is a safe and secure city, so many unexpected things can still happen in it and one should be very careful when one is there. Quite sadly, the song became relevant again a year later as a result of the events of September 11, when it was included in a list of songs banned from playing on the radio, as a result of the severe tragedy, due to its cynical message on New York City. Regardless of the controversy, this is still one of the best songs of "AC/DC" in the modern era, with sweeping and very focused riffs. Brian Johnson 's singing in the chorus is very catchy and Angus Young's solo is bombastic as usual. For me, this is the best song on this album by far, probably thanks to the bluesy style and funny lyrics reminiscent of the masterpiece album "Powerage", released in 1978 and also included cynical writing as in this genius song. (Photo: Newsmakers) The next song " Can't Stand Still " is not bad at all and right after we get a nice dose of Hard Rock kicking and bouncing songs, that maintain a stable and uniformly high level until the end of the album and manage to turn it from a reasonable album to a good and fun album, as a result of its diversity. In song 7 we have " Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll ", a pretty kicking and catchy song, that apart from the similarity in its title, has nothing to do with the hit "You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll" by "Twisted Sister ". In this case, it is a basic and raw Hard Rock piece and Brian Johnson 's singing leads it forward with all his might and in such an impressive way. Then comes " Satellite Blues ", and this trend continues. There are sharpened and powerful riffs by Malcolm Young , another insane solo of the legendary Angus Young, and another purposeful display by Brian Johnson , who gives everything he has and presents versatility and really impressive vocal control. True, the song " Damned " slows down a bit, but it's still not a bad song at all and the same can be said about " Come and Get It ", which brings us back to the well-known and well-remembered vocal harmonies of "AC/DC", and whose interesting chorus manages to carry it, even though it's a bit of a generic song that doesn't go anywhere special, except maybe a few good riffs here and there. The album ends with all the power, and in song 11 comes " All Screwed Up ", which will not renew almost anything for you, but still this is a bouncy and sweeping Hard Rock song and there is an amazing drumming by Phil Rudd, and another purposeful display by Cliff Williams, that stands out very much on this album and helps to keep the rhythm with so much experience and skill. Simply inconceivable given the long career of this band. Amazing how Cliff has always been able to maintain such a good fitness over the years, well done to him! Finally, in song 12 comes the great piece " Give It Up ", with a very fast playing and a technical and so crazy solo by Angus Young. There is no better way to close this album than with another Hard Rock staple, just as "AC/DC" knows how to do so well and for so many years. Also interesting to mention the endearing song " Cyberspace ", which came out in some of the extended versions of the album. It may not be a great song, but it has good riffs, and a really good solo while its lyrics are written really well. In conclusion, even if "Stiff Upper Lip" does not renew much, and even if not all the songs here maintain a high and uniform level, this is still a good and quite enjoyable album. It will provide a lot of interest to anyone who loves "AC/DC" and is curious to hear some music they recorded in the modern age. I highly recommend it to all fans of the band, although other people will also enjoy it if you like rock music. Score: 8.1 / 10 (Good) Wrote: Elad Winberg For Listening: Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

Written By: Moti Kupfer Release date - 27.02.1995 “I don’t loathe ideas, I’m just one of those people who can best express themselves through music.” One of the lowest moments in a musician’s career is the lack of appreciation from the audience that came to see them. At some point early in her career, when PJ Harvey was performing as part of a trio alongside Rob Ellis and Ian Oliver, the venue, which had been nearly empty to begin with, just fifty people in attendance, grew even emptier. From the crowd came a humiliating request: “We’ll pay you, just please stop playing.” It was the club owner who saw customers walking out and feared for his income. But the trio did not give up. They continued playing their next shows. During the tour for the trio’s second album, tensions began to surface, eventually leading to the band’s dissolution and to PJ Harvey’s recognition of her own strength as a solo creator. That realization led to the release of her breakthrough album "To Bring You My Love", which was released on February 27, 1995. Polly Jean Harvey was born in October 1969 in Bridport, Dorset, England. The daughter of a sculptor and a stonemason, she grew up on a small sheep farm. During her childhood she attended school in Beaminster, where she received guitar lessons from folk singer Steve Knightley. Her parents deeply influenced her musical taste through the blues performances they hosted in their home. In addition to guitar, she studied saxophone for eight years and sang backing vocals, gaining the versatility she would later need when she joined Automatic Dlamini. The band was founded by John Parish, whom Harvey calls “my soulmate” and with whom she would later release two albums, and Rob Ellis, who would continue to collaborate with her in the trio format. As mentioned, Harvey sang backing vocals in the band and played guitar and saxophone, gaining valuable ensemble experience. In January 1991 she formed the PJ Harvey Trio with her fellow Automatic Dlamini member Rob Ellis and Ian Oliver, who was later replaced by Steve Vaughan. In October 1991, Harvey released her debut single “Dress” , which received a significant boost from John Peel, the guest reviewer for Melody Maker, who selected it as Single of the Week. After two albums with the trio, the second produced by Steve Albini of Nirvana fame, and the release of an additional EP within a year and a half, Harvey took a break to rest. During that period she bought herself a rural house near her parents’ home. She wrote all the songs for "To Bring You My Love" within three months, and she credits much of the album’s bluesy tone, its dirty and noisy sound, and its vivid imagination to the atmosphere of the house she purchased. It was a quiet countryside home with no neighbors, surrounded by endless fields. The peaceful environment and the presence of nature brought her back to her childhood and gave her the silence she needed to fully focus on writing and shaping the album. For the album’s recording sessions, she recruited her musical soulmate John Parish, who co-produced the album with renowned producer Flood. Flood had previously produced albums for Depeche Mode, Nick Cave , "New Order", "Erasure", "U2" and "Nine Inch Nails", among others. Additional musicians included Mick Harvey on bass, (Nick Cave’s partner in "The Bad Seeds" and "The Birthday Party"), Joe Gore on guitar, and Jean-Marc Butty on drums. As Harvey herself testifies, she is a musician who deals with emotions, stories, and real-life situations. On this album she writes about love, femininity, violence, and even cinematic characters, as in the case of “Teclo” , which was inspired by a character from the 1968 French film "Guns for San Sebastian". There is no doubt that this is a more diverse album in terms of instrumentation. You can find bells, vibraphone, keyboards, organ, and a Yamaha keyboard throughout the record. The organ, in particular, is present across much of the album, its low and rumbling tones offering a powerful alternative to the traditional bass role. A classic example of the album’s musical diversity can be found in its first single, “Down by the Water” . The song opens with stark vocals and a heavy organ, but as it progresses it layers in additional elements such as percussion, drums, and a sweeping orchestral ensemble. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who drowns her daughter in the water. According to Harvey, the song’s narrative is not connected to events from her own life. The repetitive chorus draws from the traditional American folk song “Salty Dog Blues.” In the title track, “To Bring You My Love” , which opens the album, Polly Jean sings about a desire for love so intense that she is willing to sacrifice everything to attain it. “I’ve lain with the devil,” she declares, expressing just how far she is prepared to go. Ennio Morricone and Captain Beefheart are among the artists who influenced her during childhood. Beefheart’s fingerprints can be found in the album’s opening line, “I was born in the desert,” which mirrors the opening line of one of his own albums. His influence also surfaces in “Meet Ze Monsta” , where she borrows the line “Meet ze monsta tonight” from Beefheart’s “Tropical Hot Dog Night.” Harvey’s lyrics throughout the album range from serial killings in “Working for the Man” , perhaps inspired by her future partner Nick Cave, to gender reversal and sexual role inversion in “Long Snake Moan” , and a plea to her personal God to send her the lover she so desperately desires in “Send His Love to Me.” Although she grew up in a secular household, she was not baptized and did not pray in church, she frequently uses biblical imagery in her songs. She once explained that she looks at religion as a way of finding an answer to why we are here. Harvey’s constant motivation and creative force stem from her persistent attempt to understand human life, while contemplating the powerful divine realm that existed long before us. Before us stands a rock singer at the peak of her power, radiating danger and sensuality, a bold and uncompromising artist unafraid to reveal the darker side of her soul. For Listening : Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

He started his musical career in "Santana", when he was only 17 years old. He later formed "Journey" - one of the most successful Hard Rock bands in the US and also the band "Bad English". (Photo: Ethan Miller) Come read some interesting facts about the talented musician, guitarist, and songwriter Neal Schon. 1. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Oklahoma, USA. His name at birth was Neal Joseph Schon. 2. He came from a very musical family. His father was a player, producer, and composer in various "Big Bands". His mother was a singer. 3. He started playing the guitar at the age of 10 and was immediately discovered as a meteoric talent on the instrument. 4. In 1970 he received an offer to join "Derek and the Dominos" alongside Eric Clapton , but he preferred Carlos Santana . 4. In 1971, when he was only 17 years old, he joined "Santana" and recorded the excellent albums "Santana III" and "Caravanserai" with them. In 2016 he returned to the band again and recorded their 24th album "Santana IV". 5. After a brief foray into the Latin ensemble "Azteca", he formed "Journey" in 1973, together with keyboardist Gregg Rolie, whom he met in "Santana". 6. The band that started as a Rock band with Progressive influences, became one of the most prominent rock bands in the US, after the joining of singer Steve Perry . (Photo: Fanart.TV) Schon is considered the undisputed leader of the band and one of its only two regular members, alongside bassist Ross Valory. 8. From the late'70ss the band reached insane commercial success and released a phenomenal sequence of hits like: "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Open Arms", "Separate Ways" and "Wheel in the Sky". 9. Just so you understand the magnitude of the band's success, on February 25, 2021, the song " Don't Stop Believin' " crossed the threshold of a billion listens on Spotify. More about that, read here . 10. Sean released 15 studio albums with "Journey", the latest is the comeback album "Freedom" released in 2022. (Photo: Fanart.TV) 11. With the hiatus of "Journey", Schon, together with his "Journey" friend - keyboardist Jonathan Cain, formed the band "Bad English". The band released two studio albums, the first eponymous in 1989. 12. In 1991, he formed "Hardline" together with brothers Johnny Gioeli and Joey Gioel. He was a part of the band's debut album "Double Eclipse", released in 1992. Two of the album's songs were co-written with keyboardist Jonathan Cain, Schon's friend from "Journey". 13. Schon has a glorious solo career, in which he released 10 studio albums, the first of which is "Late Nite" from 1989. 14. Neal has collaborated with many artists including singer Paul Rodgers with whom he has also released several albums. 15. His other interesting collaborations were with: Sammy Hagar , Joe Cocker , Beth Hart, and "The Allman Brothers Band". 16. In 1985 he was also part of the " Hear 'n Aid " charity project, alongside the best Heavy Metal artists. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

They came to work... On February 27, 1984 "Queen" came to "work" with the mini-comeback of the album "The Works", their 11th studio album. "Mini comeback" is it possible? After all, "Queen" did not break up... So yeah, we think that after "Hot Space" from 1982 - an album with Disco, Funk, Dance, and Pop influences, that did not sound like the classic "Queen", after Brian May joined Eddie Van Halen for the album and project "Star Fleet Project" and after Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor Worked on their solo albums "Mr. Bad Guy" and "Strange Frontier", the fact that "Queen" came back with an album that more or less represents their root sound, is a musical miracle that deserves to be crowned as a "mini comeback". And what an amazing album this wonderful quartet has brewed for us. An album that each of its nine songs was released as a single or was a B-side. An album that brought them back to the center of the stage, that opened them up to a new audience, that gave them rotating playbacks on radio stations, and that the clips from it were shown non-stop on MTV. An album that turned them from stars to idols. So, after about a year of "Queen's" members working on personal projects, the band met in August 1983 in Los Angeles, to start the work on their next album. This was the band's first time recording in the US. The goal was to show the world that "Queen" was back in a big way. Roger Taylor was the one who set the goal, when he mentioned the phrase "Let's give them the works!", which influenced the album title. Mini comeback we said? So it is also expressed in the musical material that the band members brought with them to this album. As if "Queen" wanted to tell the fans, we indeed went on a little trip, but there's nothing like returning home, to the roots that characterize us. Sounds weird to you? Listen to the beat of the song " Tear It Up " and say if it's not meant to correspond with "We Will Rock You", listen to Mercury's piano and May's solo in " It's a Hard Life " and say if they do not mention " Bohemian Rhapsody " a bit, listen to " Man On the Prowl " and swear you're not thinking straight about "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". On your way you will pass " Is This the World We Created ...? " and we are sure that the guitar will resonate like the one in the live version of "Love Of My Life?" So maybe some of you will think it's a coincidence, nothing more. We think a little differently, and so does Roger Taylor . It was he who declared at the beginning of the recordings "Let's give them the works!". In other words, in our opinion the band members made an informed choice to open up to a new audience, to the sounds of the synthesizers and drum machines of the 1980s, with songs like " Radio Ga Ga " and " Machines (Or 'Back to Humans') ", but at the same time speak to the old and loyal audience and let them know that the band's DNA has not changed with tracks like " Hammer to Fall ". And how beautiful it is, that each of the band members contributed one big hit to this album. Roger Taylor brought the immortal anthem " Radio Ga Ga ", which he wrote and composed on keyboards with the help of a drum machine. Freddie Mercury wrote " It's a Hard Life " and even instructed Brian May how he wants his guitar solo to sound like. John Deacon concocted " I Want to Break Free " And insisted it would not have a guitar solo and Brian May compensated himself with the amazing riff of " Hammer to Fall ". Needless to say, this album was very commercially successful, as it topped the charts all over the world. But more importantly, the album brought "Queen" back to the top of the world rock map. The band returned to fill stadiums and perform in front of hundreds of thousands of people, with "The Works" being the trigger for their coronation process as one of the biggest bands in rock history, culminating in the " Live Aid " show, in July 1985. The image from that iconic show, of the huge crowd waving his hands in the air and clapping to the beat of " Radio Ga Ga ", will forever be engraved as the band's highlight and probably also the greatest moment in the history of rock shows of all time! For Listening: Spotify , Apple Music . "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

Today it's guitarist Adrian Smith's turn. Let us tell you a little about him and his work: (Photo: Spencer Kaufman) 1. He was born on 27 February 1957, in London England, as Adrian Frederick "H" Smith. 2. The first record he ever purchased was "Machine Head" by "Deep Purple". he was then 15 years old. 3. He grew up just a few blocks from guitarist Dave Murray , his childhood friend. At the age of 16, he formed the trio "Stone Free" with him. Smith served only as a singer. 4. After Smith saw the attention Dave Murray was getting from the girls, he decided to learn to play the guitar. He started with a classical guitar that belonged to his brother and later purchased Dave Murray 's old guitar for 5 £. 5. The first influences on him were actually from the field of Blues Rock and especially Johnny Winter and Pat Travers. He noted that they influenced his playing, which is characterized by a very melodic style and relatively slow solos with an emphasis on each note, as opposed to a fast shredding melody. 6. In 1972 he co-founded the band "Evil Ways", with Dave Murray . Shortly after the band changed its name to "Urchin". 7. By this time he had already started writing music, including the song "22 Acacia Avenue" which would later be recorded by "Iron Maiden", as part of the 1982 album " The Number Of The Beast ". 8. After Dave Murray left the band and joined "Iron Maiden", Smith and "Urchin" released the single "Black Leather Fantasy", in 1977. 9. In 1979 Smith received an offer to join "Iron Maiden", but Urchin had just signed a recording contract with EMI and Smith rejected the offer, a decision he later regretted after "Urchin" disbanded in 1980. 10. In November 1980, after "Urchin" disbanded, Smith met Dave Murray and Steve Harris. They offered him to join "Iron Maiden" again. This time, after a successful audition he was accepted into the band. 11. His first appearance with the band was made for the German TV show "Pop And Rock TV Show" and the first song he played was "Running Free". 12. As you can see from the video above, already in Adrian's first appearance with "Maiden", he took on the role of background vocals, along with Steve Harris. 13. The only song of "Iron Maiden" in which Smith sings solo is "Reach Out", which came out as a b-side to the song "Wasted Years", from 1986. In the same song, Bruce Dickinson sang background vocals. 14. The combination of the guitar duet between Smith and Murray, during the golden age of "Iron Maiden" in the 1980s, is among the most amazing in Metal. The two just phenomenally complemented each other. 15. The first album Smith recorded with "Iron Maiden" was " Killers ", but he did not co-write any of the songs there. 16. The first songs he wrote for "Maiden", were for the album " The Number Of The Beast ". As mentioned he brought the song "22 Acacia Avenue", which he had written years earlier, and also co-wrote "Gangland" and "The Prisoner". 17. Smith will also take part in the next four albums that are considered part of the band's Golden Age - " Piece of Mind ", " Powerslave ", Somewhere in Time " and " Seventh Son of a Seventh Son " and the excellent live album " Live After Death ". 18. In 1985, Smith participated in the " Hear 'n Aid " fundraising project for Africa and was one of 14 guitarists playing alongside his friend Dave Murray . 19. While "Maiden" took time off in 1989, Adrian was busy with his solo project "ASAP", which is an acronym for "Adrian Smith And Project". That same year they already released the album "Silver and Gold", which can be listened to here: 20. Smith left "Iron Maiden" in 1990, in light of disagreements over the musical direction the band decided to go. He thought he could not contribute to the band in the new direction chosen. 21. Smith's departure was during the production stage of the album " No Prayer for the Dying " and he managed to write one of its, songs - "Hooks" in You. 22. After leaving "Maiden" he took some time for himself and meanwhile married to the choice of his heart, the Canadian Nathalie Dufresne. 23. Adrian stopped playing the guitar after leaving "Maiden" and until 1992, when he was a guest on stage at "Iron Maiden's" performance in Donington, on the song "Running Free". (Photo: Gonzales Photo) 24. After hearing the music of "King's X", he decided he was interested in setting up a band that would make similar music. He founded the "Untouchables", which later changed their name to "Psycho Motel". 25. The band released two albums "State of Mind" in 1996 and "Welcome to the World" in 1997. 26. It is interesting to note that Smith and "Psycho Motel" warmed up "Iron Maiden" during the tour of the album " The X Factor ", in England. 27. In 1996, Smith participated in the album "Instant Clarity", Michael Kiske's first solo album, known among others from the band "Helloween". 28. In 1997, Smith joined his friend Bruce Dickinson and took part in playing and writing his solo album "Accident of Birth". 29. Later, Smith will become a regular member of Bruce Dickinson 's band, touring with him and even taking part in his next album "The Chemical Wedding" from 1998. 30. In 1999, Dickinson and Smith returned to "Iron Maiden", reuniting the band's classic 80s Golden Age lineup, with the addition of guitarist Janick Gers , making the band a three-guitar lineup. 31. Smith is the only one of the three Iron Maiden guitarists, who does not use the Fender guitar regularly. 32. In 2000, the band released their reunion album with Dickinson and Smith - " Brave New World ". Smith will take part in writing some of the songs for the album, including the excellent opening song "The Wicker Man". 33. Smith has continued to be part of "Maiden" to this day, and since the reunion with the classic lineup he has released five more albums: " Dance of Death ", " A Matter of Life and Death ", " The Final Frontier ", " The Book of Souls " and " Senjutsu ". 34. In 2012 Smith will release the album "Awoken Broken" under the band "Primal Rock Rebellion". Smith will play guitar, and bass and sing background vocals. 35. During his career Smith has been a part of 12 studio albums of "Iron Maiden" in addition to another 8 albums as part of the various lineups. 36. Smith wrote or took part in writing some of "Maiden's" great songs including: "Wasted Years", "2 Minutes To Midnight", "The Evil That Men Do," "Stranger In A Stranger Land", "Can I Play With Madness?", "Moonchild", "Flight of Icarus" and more and more ... 37. In December 2020, Smith released the first single from his new project - " Smith/Kotzen ", in which he collaborates with guitarist Richie Kotzen, known for his work with "Poison", "Mr. Big" and "The Winery Dogs". The duo's album called "Smith/Kotzen" was released on March 26, 2021, and on March 7, 2025 the due release their second album "Black Light/White Noise". 38. Smith is ranked as one of the ten best guitarists of all time in Metal, on the Gibson guitar list, and in 11th place on "Guitar World" magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists in Heavy Metal. 39. Adrian is a fishing enthusiast. He discovered the hobby through his dad. It was their way of spending time together when he was a child. 40. In 2020 he released the book “Monsters of River & Rock”, which describes, among other things, his love for fishing. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

Written By: Moti Kupfer Release date - 25.02.1973 The date is September 13, 1969. During a performance at the "Toronto Rock and Roll Revival" festival, a chicken was thrown onto the stage while the members of "Alice Cooper" were playing. Cooper, or by his real name Vincent Damon Furnier, a fairly nice guy all in all, did what seemed logical and tossed the chicken back toward the audience, assuming it would fly upward. Instead, it landed in the front rows, where the crowd promptly tore it apart. The next day, newspapers screamed: “Alice Cooper grabbed a live chicken, bit its head off with his teeth, and proceeded to drink its blood before a stunned and frenzied Canadian audience.” That same day, Alice Cooper received a phone call from his manager at the time, none other than Frank Zappa . Zappa asked him whether what had been written in the papers was true. Once he understood that it was not, he offered Cooper golden advice: “Whatever you do, don't tell anyone you didn't do it!” Thus, a legend was born. A myth that served the band "Alice Cooper" and also the musician who carried the stage name with him long after the band itself dissolved. In just four and a half years, the band released no fewer than seven albums. Their sixth album, and perhaps their most successful of all, "Billion Dollar Babies", was released on February 25, 1973. The godfather of Shock Rock, Vincent Furnier, was born on February 4, 1948, to a father who was a preacher in the Christian Evangelical Church. Young Vincent was active in church between the ages of 11 and 12. Later, due to a series of childhood illnesses, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended Cortez High School. In his senior yearbook it was written about him: “Aspires to be an artist who sells millions of albums.” He made it happen. At 16, he formed his first band, "The Earwigs", which later changed its name to "The Spiders", a group inspired by "The Beatles". In order to record their first song, "Why Don’t You Love Me", Vincent taught himself to play the harmonica in 1965. In 1967, the band changed its name for the third time to "The Nazz". However, after discovering that Todd Rundgren had a band with a similar name, they adopted the name "Alice Cooper", perhaps to create a sharp contrast between the innocent sounding name reminiscent of "Alice in Wonderland" and the wild, uninhibited image the band projected. One night, after an unsuccessful performance at the Cheetah Club in Los Angeles, producer and music manager Shep Gordon approached them. He envisioned a way to channel the band’s negativity into powerful positive energy and arranged an audition with Frank Zappa . At the time, Zappa was looking to sign unconventional artists to his new label, "Straight Records". The audition was set for 7 o’clock. The band mistakenly assumed it meant 7 a.m., not 7 p.m. as Zappa had intended. The mere act of a band showing up at 7 in the morning to play psychedelic rock in his house impressed Zappa enough that he signed them to a three-album deal. Part of Alice Cooper’s image as a performer was built around his extraordinary stage outfits: long black hair, heavy eye makeup, a black top hat, black leather clothing, and a whip in hand, all completing his threatening theatrical persona. Offstage, however, Vincent Furnier is one of the nicest and least outrageous people you could meet, married to the same woman for decades. Over the years he has also appeared in films, including "Wayne’s World", and even on "The Muppet Show". His striking look was inspired by characters from two films: "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" starring Bette Davis, whose character wore caked-on makeup with heavy dark eyeliner beneath her eyes, and "Barbarella", featuring Anita Pallenberg, dressed in long, shiny black leather gloves. "Billion Dollar Babies" was initially recorded at an estate called "Galecie Estate", purchased by the band in Greenwich, Connecticut. Producer Bob Ezrin used unusual recording techniques, including tracking in a greenhouse with a marble floor. Later, sessions moved to Morgan Studios in London, which became something of a party hub, attracting musicians such as Harry Nilsson, Marc Bolan , and Keith Moon , However, they were reportedly too intoxicated to contribute musically to the album. The core concept behind "Billion Dollar Babies" is that people possess countless strange and diverse perversions. The album’s title was inspired by the band’s meteoric rise with their previous releases, especially "School’s Out", which transformed them from a very poor band living in a basement into a group that people were literally throwing money at everywhere they went. The album was composed almost entirely by guitarist and keyboardist Michael Bruce, with the exception of the opening track "Hello Hooray" , written by Rolf Kempf and originally recorded by Judy Collins. It is a beautiful rock anthem, filled with impressive vocal melodies and theatrical flair that perfectly sets the tone for the spectacle that follows. "Elected"  is based on an earlier song by the band titled "Reflected" , which appeared on their debut album. The title track "Billion Dollar Babies"  features guest appearances by musician Reggie Vinson, who had already collaborated with them on "School’s Out", and by singer Donovan, who contributes backing vocals. The closing track "I Love the Dead"  deals with necrophilia, while the hard rocking "Raped and Freezin’"  confronts themes of sexual assault. "Unfinished Sweet"  takes the listener on an unsettling visit to the dentist, complete with sound effects that convincingly place us right in the middle of a dental procedure. But the album’s biggest hit is undoubtedly "No More Mr. Nice Guy" . The song was written about the reaction of Alice Cooper’s devout mother to her son’s outrageous onstage performances. Shocked by the controversy surrounding him, she reportedly asked how he could do such things, to which he essentially replied through the song’s defiant message. The track became a major success, reaching the Top 10 in the UK and climbing to No. 25 on the US charts, cementing its place as one of "Alice Cooper"’s signature songs and one of the defining moments of the "Billion Dollar Babies" era. 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On February 26, 1981, "Judas Priest" released their seventh studio album, "Point Of Entry". This album is the "sandwich album" between " British Steel " - the 1980 commercial breakthrough album, and " Screaming for Vengeance " - a milestone album in Heavy Metal that came out in 1982. This is why there is sometimes a tendency to skip this album and we are here to try and change that. While not as conspicuous as the other two "giants", "Point Of Entry" does not have hits like "Breaking the Law" on the one hand or "You've Got Another Thing Comin" on the other, but it is still an album that came out during the band's heyday so it was important for us to mention it. Following the commercial success of " British Steel ", the band decided to continue in the more music-friendly direction, intending to complete their break into the mainstream and various radio stations. After finishing the tour of the album " British Steel ", the band started working on their next project, only that unlike previous albums this work was done in the studio, without any prior preparation and without any materials or ideas ahead of time. The idea was to be as spontaneous as possible, while trying to recreate what was happening on stage, with free "live" music. Reinforced by the "British Steel's" commercial success, the band was able to afford to record in an advanced studio with state-of-the-art equipment, so it was decided to fly the equipment and the recording team to the studios in Ibiza, Spain. It turns out that the recording studio and the state-of-the-art equipment, had a big impact on the final product, as the sound on this album is more alive, clean, and tight than the previous albums. In terms of musical material, the song structures are less complex, the riffs have become simpler, and the musical style span around friendlier "Metal-Pop". The rhythms are slower, the playing of K. K. and Tipton is more restrained and the solos are shorter and minimalist, compared to previous albums. Rob Halford also limits himself and is less rampant with his insane range of vocals. Three singles were released from this album. The excellent opening track " Heading Out to the Highway " that tries to follow the success of "Living After Midnight". The slow and catchy " Don't Go " with the New Wave influences especially during the verses, with the broken riff, the guitar sound, and the loose bass playing. " Hot Rockin '" that the band continues to include in their setlists even 4 decades later. These three songs were also accompanied by video clips, with the goal of commercial breakthrough. The album also features the excellent " Desert Plains " with the melodic-power combination, which is one of the greatest songs in Priest's entire repertoire, and " Solar Angels ", which begins with the chorus/flange guitar effect and abounds with fighter jets sounds. These two tracks are without a doubt the highlights of this album and of "Judas Priest" in general. But from here on this album fails to produce songs at the same level as the ones we already mentioned, and maybe that's also why it's pretty much disappeared between the two big albums that came before and after it. " Troubleshooter , " You Say Yes, All The Way " and " On The Run " did not survive the test of time and became forgotten tracks from the heyday of one of the pioneers of Heavy Metal. For Listening: Spotify , Apple Music . "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website