Great Rock Albums of 1986: Tina Turner- Break Every Rule

Here’s an example of how attitudes have evolved since 1986. When Tina Turner arrived back on the scene with her 1984 album, “Private Dancer,” many men fascinated over what great legs Tina had. I didn’t disagree with them, still don’t. And how that album got left out of the tour of 1984 must be blamed on my Swiss cheese memory. Anyway, nowadays, I am fearful of commenting too much on Tina’s legs out of fear of being branded a ‘sexist pig.’ Therefore, I won’t focus on her legs but on Tina’s magnificent voice, which comes through many fold on her 1986 album, “Break Every Rule.”

The album is one of three acts. The first half of the album seems to be more 1980s synth pop, the opener, “Typical Male,” is a great example. “Two People” is a typical 80s sounding ballad. One song which is a little different from the first six is “What You Get is What You See.” This track sounds quite country, especially with the guitar in the background. The other three tracks follow the formula of the opening track, though “Girls” is an interesting track if you listen to it closely. But one thing I can say is that if more synth pop singers had a voice like Tina’s, I wouldn’t be slagging it off so much thirty years on.

Tracks seven through nine is my favourite part of “Break Every Rule.” No prizes for guessing that this part of the album is the hardest. Okay, none of the songs have me wanting to form a mosh pit to but they are a hat-trick of good rockers. It’s in Act two where the hidden gem is discovered and that happens to be, “Back Where You Started.” Then again, if you have the likes of Bryan Adams and Mark Knoepfler writing the songs, of course you’re going to get some cool rock on it. It proves that Tina’s voice sounds good whatever music is put before her. She would have made a great metal singer.

Act three of “Break of Rule” closes out with two more ballads. Stating the obvious here but Tina nails both of them. Overall, this is a great album as Tina has such a list of musicians on it that if I named everyone, I’d be writing this post to the wee hours of the morning.

Track Listing:

1. Typical Male
2. What You Get is What You See
3. Two People
4. Till the Right Man Comes Along
5. Afterglow
6. Girls
7. Back Where You Started
8. Break Every Rule
9. Overnight Sensation
10. Paradise is Here
11. I’ll Be Thunder

Tina Turner

Tina Turner- lead, backing vocals

Some of the musicians who contributed on the album:

Bryan Adams

Phil Collins

Rupert Hine

Mark Knopfler

Jim Vallance

Steven Winwood

Mickey Curry

Tommy Mandell

Guy Fletcher

But NOT Steve Lukather!

While I will never regret my single-mindedness towards heavy metal, I do regret not paying more attention to this album back in the day. In one way, “Break Every Rule” has something that appeals to everyone, which back in the 1980s was only true with movie soundtracks. So, well done Tina!

Next post: Frank Zappa- Does Humor Belong in Music?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Rock Albums of 1986: Survivor- When Seconds Count

Listening to Survivor’s 1986 album, “When Seconds Count,” has made me realize the difference between British progressive rock bands and American melodic hard rock bands. Nowadays, some people very lazily group all of these bands together and this is not the case. British prog rock bands like Emerson, Lake and Powell or Palmer (both drummers work here), Yes, early Genesis and GTR rely more on keyboard wizardry and the guitar solos work as a cool accompaniment to it and it works extremely well. On the other hand, some of the American greats like Kansas, Styx, Toto and Survivor use the power chords on the guitar a little more. They tend to go a little more on the hard rock side. Now, most of you are thinking, “Who gives a crap?” Well, that’s just how my weird mind works. After listening to GTR and ELP and now Survivor, over the past couple of weeks, that difference is plain to me, even if I enjoy listening to all of these.

Now onto “When Seconds Count.” When I posted about their 1984 “Vital Signs” album, I stated that that particular album proved that Survivor could survive without the “Rocky” films. While “Vital Signs” proved that theory, “When Seconds Count” cements that proof even further. This is an excellent showing from the band and it impressed me despite the fact I was going a bit more keyboard shy in 1986 as a result of my search for more power chords.

One point the album hammers home is that Jim Peterik doesn’t seem to get the respect he deserves as a keyboards player. His efforts on the entire album is completely noteworthy and that’s the case on every song. While, not my number one song on the album, Jim’s best work appears on the ballad “Man Against the World.” His piano skills are particularly fantastic here, although credit where due, Jimi Jamison’s vocals are also probably the best on this track. Another point about Peterik, is that he resists the temptation to play that choppy style which many synth pop bands did back in the 80s.

Now you are probably wondering my choice for hidden gem. “Rebel Son” is the hardest rocking track on the album. While I might have liked this album, my thirst for loud power chords was still there and this song comes closest to satisfying that thirst. Guitarist Frankie Sullivan really shines on this song although saying that, he does nail a cool guitar solo on “Is This Love.” However, his best solo is on the closer, “Can’t Let You Go.”  “Oceans” is a decent rocking track and probably the one which best showcases all the bands talents. Great keyboards work, a cool guitar solo, sturdy vocals and a very reliable rhythm section. Then, bassist Stephan Ellis and drummer Mark Droubay prove reliable throughout the entire album. But the true hidden gem for me is the title track. It takes everything I have said about the band and the other tracks and just does it better.

Track Listing:

1. How Much Love
2. Keep It Right
3. Is This Love
4. Man Against the World
5. Rebel Son
6. Oceans
7. When Seconds Count
8. Backstreet Love Affair
9. In Good Faith
10. Can’t Let You Go

Survivor

Jimi Jamison- lead and backing vocals

Frankie Sullivan- guitar, backing vocals

Jim Peterik- keyboards, backing vocals

Stephan Ellis- bass

Mark Droubay- drums

In a nutshell, “When Seconds Count” is a great melodic hard rock album. Survivor were at their best when they recorded this one. Too bad, attitudes of the 1980s prevented this album from being more successful.

Next post: Tina Turner- Break Every Rule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 Is Really Beginning to Suck: Rest in Peace Sean Reinhert and Joe Payne

Sadly it appears that the passing of Neil Peart was only the tip of the iceberg. Just two weeks later, I have learned of the recent passing of two more metal stars, one of them another drummer, Sean Reinhert and Joe Payne.

Sean Reinhert

Sean Reinhert was the former drummer in the bands Death and Cynic. Back in 1991, Death’s album, “Human,” has been hailed as one of the earliest examples of technical death metal and it was said that Cynic took tech-death metal even further. Sean was found unresponsive at his home in California. He was 48.

Joe Payne

Joe Payne was a former bassist in the bands Nile and Divine Heresy. He was only 35 and the cause of death is not yet known at this time. Former band mates have been paying their respects and saying what a great musician Joe was.

Naturally, I hope you will all join me in my condolences to these two musicians. It seems two more tragic losses to metal in 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Rock Albums of 1986: Emerson, Lake and Powell

GTR was only one band who sought to bring back good old 1970s style progressive rock in 1986, the other band was Emerson, Lake and Powell or ELP  for short. The band was two-thirds a reformation of the previous decade’s prog rock legends Emerson, Lake and Palmer or called by some the original ELP. Keith Emerson and Greg Lake wanted to re-form the original band but drummer Carl Palmer was unavailable due to his commitments with Asia. So, after a short search, they approached rock drummer Cozy Powell who played with greats such as Rainbow, Whitesnake and Black Sabbath to name just a few. Thus Emerson, Lake and Powell was born.

From the very first notes of the opening track, “The Score,” it was plain for all to hear that ELP was determined to carry on from where the earlier incarnation had left off. I mean this track reminds me so much of the famous “Fanfare for the Common Man” it’s almost frightening. I say almost! Nevertheless, this and all the other tracks on the album were played so well, it’s mind blowing. Back in 1986, I was so fed up with keyboards that seemed to play short and choppy notes on most 80s synth pop that Emerson’s keyboards skills on the album were almost a God-send. He just lets himself go on every track on the album. But it’s not just Keith, Greg Lake contributes very well with the guitar, bass and vocals as Cozy Powell shows that he is more of a versatile drummer than what some top 40 enthusiasts thought at the time. These ignorant persons simply labelled him a heavy metal drummer but Powell was much more than that and it shows here.

At first listen, I found it hard to pick a favourite track as all of them were good enough for the honour, hidden gem at the very least. I remember the single, “Touch and Go” being played on radio and it stood head and shoulders above most of the crap commercial radio was giving us back then. Especially since very little metal was now being played on it. However, it’s the “The Miracle,” that gets my vote. Of all Keith’s keyboard wizardry on the album, this track is where it makes the biggest impression on me. Most of the remaining songs are in this vein except for “Step Aside.” This track is definitely different. It sounds like it was straight out of a jazz club from the 1930s. Very gutsy of ELP to do this in the 1980s but I really like it. Then there’s the closer, “Mars, Bringer of War.” This track is so way out there that it could have been recorded on Mars or maybe even Jupiter or Saturn but it’s a fantastic way to end the album.

Track Listing:

1. The Score
2. Learning to Fly
3. The Miracle
4. Touch and Go
5. Love Blind
6. Step Aside
7. Lay Down Your Guns
8. Mars, Bringer of War

Emerson. Lake and Powell

Keith Emerson- keyboards

Greg Lake- vocals, guitar, bass

Cozy Powell- drums, percussion

Unfortunately, like GTR, ELP were also one album wonders. While this metalhead was impressed with both of these bands, the trendy top 40 loving public in the 1980s wasn’t as keen. I say, “Screw them!” because I found this album really good. Back in the day, if I wanted an alternative to all the metal power chords I was headbanging away to, this was the album I would go for.

Next post: Survivor- When Seconds Count

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Rock Albums of 1986: GTR

Who would have thought that in 1986, good 1970s sounding progressive rock could still be appreciated? One of the answers came in the form of the band GTR. Founded by ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and ex- Yes/Asia guitarist Steve Howe, they combined with others to produce a really cool album which made my summer listening that much more pleasant in this year.

The best known song on the album is the single, “When the Heart Rules the Mind.” This song definitely turned my attention to the album and the two guitar powerhouses in the band might have helped as well. What I like about this track is how it starts with a great early Genesis or Yes type vibe before a cool guitar solo kicks in. It is plain from this song that GTR were committed to making some good music.

While the two Steves were the focus of the band, the one member who should get his full dues is lead singer, Max Bacon. I hadn’t heard of him until this album and I must say that his vocal talents were noteworthy. Reading a little bio about the man, I’m rather surprised and disappointed that he didn’t go further in the music world. He did sing in other bands such as Burning Sky, Moby Dick, Bronz and Nightwing and if his vocals were as good as they were on this album, then it’s a shame he didn’t go farther.

Obviously, there rest of the album  is just as good. In fact, I think the reason why “When the Heart Rules the Mind” was released as a single was down to being the least hardest song on the album. Except for possibly the instrumental, “Sketches in the Sun,” which to my mind was the best use of guitar synthesizers to date. Many of the other songs have a lot of progressive melody in them but are backed up by more power chords and Yes sounding backing vocals. Even though there are hints of 80s synth in the track, “Jekyll and Hyde,” it is overshadowed by power chords and some interesting guitar work and probably the best base line on the album compliments of Phil Spalding. The guitar solos on the song rock too. Okay, it gets my vote for hidden gem.

“You Can Still Get Through” and “Reach Out (Never Say No)” remind me of what I liked about both early Genesis and Yes a decade earlier. Both songs would not have been out of place back then. One song I have always had a small problem with was “Toe the Line.” The music in the song is top notch but I can’t help thinking that the lyrics are all about conforming and anti-rebellion. Being the rebel I was in the mid-1980s, those lyrics did give me that impression and still do today. Saying that, it has a cool acoustic guitar intro and musically, it’s a rather cool power ballad. The album does end very well with another instrumental, “Hackett to Bits,” which is an interesting listen and the closer, “Imagining.”

Track Listing:

1. When the Heart Rules the Mind
2. The Hunter
3. Here I Wait
4. Sketches in the Sun
5. Jekyll and Hyde
6. You Can Still Get Through
7. Reach Out (Never Say No)
8. Toe the Line
9. Hackett to Bits
10. Imagining

GTR

Steve Hackett- guitar, guitar synthesizer, backing vocals

Steve Howe- guitar, guitar synthesizer, backing vocals

Max Bacon- bass, backing vocals

Jonathan Mover- drums, percussion

 

Unfortunately for the music world, GTR would be one album wonders. They discovered that guitar synthesizers sound great in the studio but didn’t sound so good live. Furthermore, disagreements developed between the two Steves and it was only a matter of time as to which Steve would leave first. It was Hackett who would call time on the group. So, they might have been one album wonders but what a great album it was!

Next post: Emerson, Lake and Powell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rest in Peace Rocky Johnson

‘Soul Man’ Rocky Johnson

Well, my fears are turning out to be right. 2020 is going to be a continuation of losing all the great people so admired in the 80s and beyond. A few days ago, it was Neil Peart and though the world hasn’t recovered from that tragic loss, I am sad to say that former WWE wrestler, ‘Soul Man’ Rocky Johnson has passed away aged 75. Many of my younger readers may not have heard of Rocky but everyone will know his famous son, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

The Rock and Rocky

While I was a big music fan back in the 1980s, I still am, I was also a big wrestling fan. I remember when Rocky and his tag-team partner, Tony ‘Mr USA’ Atlas defeated the Samoans to become the first ever African American tag-team champions in 1983. A couple months later, I had the privilege of watching him wrestle in 8 man tag action. He and Atlas was joined by Andre the Giant and ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka. It was a wild match with Rocky’s team winning three falls to one. Anyway, Rocky will be sorely missed and I’m sure the wrestling world will pay him the tributes he’s due.

Rest in peace Rocky Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Rock Albums of 1986: Big Country- The Seer

While I will never regret my zeal for metal in 1986, one not so good side effect of it was that it caused me to overlook Big Country. A reason for that and I know it’s not a good one, was that the year before, they supported Hall and Oates on tour. Therefore, I wrote them off as a top forty band. I remember the single from their 1986 album, “The Seer,” “Look Away,” and I remember it being an okay song. But that’s were any interest in Big Country from me ended. Now before, anyone starts branding me a fool, I did correct this oversight in the early 1990s.

One point the so-called critics have said about this album was that it was a return to Big Country’s more Gaelic roots. True, there is a definite Gaelic sound on many of the songs on the album, especially my favorite and title track on the album. However, what I like about this particular track is that Kate Bush provides accompanying vocals on the song and there is some good guitar work on the song. I’ll go out on a small limb and say that the title track is almost a case of Gaelic meets heavy metal. Then again, things like this probably prove my insanity.

Kate Bush

The hard rock doesn’t stop with the title track. If you weren’t listening closely, you might think that the next track, “The Teacher,” is simply the title track extended. It seems to simply carry on from where the previous track left off, but after a few seconds in, you know it’s a different song and a good one as well. On the other hand, there’s a more Gaelic feel to “I Walk the Hill.” Unfortunately, I’m not in possession of the album because I would like to know which guitarist plays the solo on the track because it’s nicely done.

A rather interesting track is “Eiledon.” It stretches out more into a progressive mode in a Clannad sort of way. It is one you have to give a close listen to in order to fully appreciate it but it’s worth it. The succeeding track and second single, “One Great Thing,” is a contrast to “Eiledon.” It goes more in a harder direction with the guitars stamping their authority on the song, with the catchy lead guitar that seems to show up on most of the tracks. Then things switch again with “Hold the Heart” being more of a melodic near ballad like song. Then another switch as “Remembrance Day” reminds me a little of their 1983 hit, “In a Big Country,” though I like this one better, better power chords. Speaking of power chords, if they had been a little louder on “Red Fox,” then it would have made a cool metal jam. The album closes with “Sailor,” which starts out  a little on the mellow side but goes much harder and the power chords and melody combining to make it the choice for album closer.

Track Listing:

1. Look Away
2. The Seer
3. The Teacher
4. I Walk the Hill
5. Eiledon
6. One Great Thing
7. Hold the Heart
8. Remembrance Day
9. Red Fox
10. Sailor

Big Country

Stuart Adamson- guitar, vocals

Mark Brzezicki- drums, percussion, vocals

Tony Butler- bass, steel guitar, vocals

Bruce Watson- guitar, mandolin, sitar

So yes, I should have appreciated this album more in 1986. In my defense, I did come to my senses a few years later and got to fully appreciate “The Seer” and know that Big Country was far better than what I had originally thought. I’ll just blame the stupid promoter who put them on tour with Hall and Oates.

Next post: GTR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Terrible Start to the New Decade

Rest in Peace Neil Peart

I had to take a double take when I first saw this on Facebook. Rush drummer Neil Peart has died.

Neil Peart, the drummer of iconic Canadian band Rush, has died at age 67.

The influential musician and lyricist died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been diagnosed with brain cancer, according to a statement issued Friday by family spokesperson Elliot Mintz.

His death was confirmed by Meg Symsyk, a media spokesperson for the progressive rock trio comprising Peart, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.

Along with penning impressive lyrics, Peart was renowned for his proficiency on drums (he famously employed a complex drum kit that completely surrounded him) and expertly weaving together techniques from different musical genres, blending jazz and big band with hard rock.

After the Hamilton, Ont.-born, St. Catharines, Ont.-raised Peart joined bandmates Lee and Lifeson in 1974, his virtuoso drumming helped lift Rush to new musical heights. The band attracted a loyal, worldwide fanbase, sold millions of records and influenced a multitude of rock musicians with its complex, literary music.

Rush

It looks like this decade is going to pick up from where the last one left off. Rest in Peace Neil Peart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Rock Albums of 1986: Lou Reed- Mistrial

Before 1984, Lou Reed was one of those artists I always admired from a distance. Like the rest of the world, I knew his best known song, “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” and had some familiarity with some other of his songs but that’s where it ended. My interest in him grew when I met a couple of people at community college who were heavily into him but even then I never really listened to Lou until his 1986 “Mistrial” album.

Here’s a perfect example of my naivety in things Lou Reed. My initial reaction upon hearing the opening title track was, “Who’s playing guitar on the album?” Because that guitar solo on the song impressed me. Taking a look at the credits, I was amazed to discover that it was actually Lou himself on the lead guitar. My respect for him grew astronomically that very minute. My original image of his songs being him saying great lyrics backed up by some brilliant music was dead.

Thinking about it, what really sticks out about “Mistrial” was that it was so heavily guitar leaden during an era where everyone was encouraged to use synthesizers. Of course, it wasn’t the metal I was thirsting for so much in 1986 but it was rocking enough for me. True, his MTV single “No Money Down” only made it to 75 in the charts and that made some Duranies at the time use the fact to say that he wasn’t popular or his music wasn’t that good but those of us who knew Lou knew different. I do remember the single getting quite a bit of play on MTV and it was another motivator for me to get the album. The song is good and the video was quite clever.

Always being one to find a hidden gem on an album, “Mistrial” provides this in the form of “Video Violence.” This song speaks to me in a couple of ways. First, I like the music, especially the guitar solo. Second, in the mid 1980s, technological advances made video a more common thing and violence was included in the form of video games. “Commando” and “Crossbow” were two of my favourites but the fact that you could go and kill monsters, aliens and Russians on a video screen seemed to appeal to many.

What always made Lou Reed great was his lyrics and they continue to be so on this album. They are always spot on. On “The Original Wrapper” he pokes fun at the growing right wing fundamentalism that was sweeping the US at the time. Likewise, the lyrics in his ballad, “Don’t Hurt a Woman” are also poignant. Though I’m not sure what point he’s trying to make with “Mama’s Got a Lover” but the song is really cool with the guitar solo and the backing vocals. Maybe I should listen to it hundred times more.

Track Listing:

1. Mistrial
2. No Money Down
3. Outside
4. Don’t Hurt a Woman
5. Video Violence
6. Spit It Out
7. The Original Wrapper
8. Mama’s Got a Lover
9. I Remember You
10. Tell It to Your Heart

Lou Reed

Lou Reed- vocals, lead and rhythm guitar

Fernando Saunders- bass, synthesizer, backing vocals, rhythm guitar on tracks 4 & 10, piano on track 9, percussion on track 3

Eddie Martinez- rhythm guitar on track 2, 4 & 7

Rick Bell- tenor sax on track 2

J.T. Lewis- drums

Sammy Merendino- percussion on tracks 2, 5 & 7

Jim Carroll- backing vocals on track 5

Ruben Blades- backing vocals on track 9 & 10

Shall I keep on with the Steve Lukather comments?

I might not have been a Lou Reed fan before “Mistrial” but I certainly was after. This album is that good.

Next post: Big Country- The Seer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Rock Albums of 1986: Peter Frampton- Premonition

If you had been listening to commercial radio or watching MTV back in 1986, you would have been hit with the hype that the 1986 “Premonition” album was Peter Frampton’s big comeback album. While it was true that he seemed out of the limelight since the late 1970s, he did put out a couple of albums in the early 1980s. They just didn’t get much notice from people, including me. There were also rumours that Peter gave up touring because like Steve Tyler in Philadelphia in 1979, he too was hit by a bottle thrown from the audience. I have found no evidence of this.

When the first single from “Premonition,” “Lying,” first aired, I thought that Peter Frampton was simply going with the commerciality of the time and released an album suited to that way. Yes, it’s true that the synthesizers are definitely turned up on the album but there is some evidence of the Peter everyone remembered from the famous “Frampton Comes Alive” album. It came in evidence of the guitar solos on many of the songs. Take “Lying” for example. I don’t remember a guitar solo in the intro on the version I heard on the radio but it’s there on the album version. If fact, he solos quite a all throughout the album and over the synths and while he doesn’t use the famous talk box guitar from his famous live album, he proves he can still wail.

The title track is certainly the best song on the album for me. The synths take more of a backseat and the guitars show through. If this had been released as a single at the time, I would have been more into the album and would have not thought that Peter was trying to recapture his past glory by trying to remain relevant with a commercial sounding album. This track reminds me of those great glorious days when “Frampton Comes Alive” was the most talked about subject in high school, at least in my Sophmore year.

Another good rocking track is “Moving a Mountain.” This is also more a straight ahead rocker but unlike the title track, Peter doesn’t solo his way through the song. It’s still a very good track and his guitar solo in the song is top notch. Saying that, he does solo his way through the track, “You Know So Well” but the rhythm is more synthesizer than guitar so while it’s a cool track, it comes in third. What it does do, however, is to prove that Peter was not trying to be more Duran Duran and actually put out a decent serious album. God, I can’t believe how close minded I was back in 1986. I mean even the power ballad, “All Eyes on You” is pretty good.

Track Listing:

1. Stop
2. Hiding from a Heartache
3. You Know So Well
4. Premonition
5. Lying
6. Moving a Mountain
7. All Eyes on You
8. Into View
9. Call of the Wild

Peter Frampton (though in 1986 he sported a mullet)

Peter Frampton- guitar, vocals, synthesizer, bass on “Stop” and “Lying”

Tony Levin- bass, Chapman stick on “Call of the Wild”

Richard Cottle- keyboards

Omar Hakim, Steve Ferrone- drums

Chuck Kirkpatrick, Johnne Sambataro- backing vocals

Peter Solley- piano on “Stop”

Richard Puente- percussion on “Hiding From a Heartache” and “All Eyes on You”

It’s apparent that Steve Lukather wasn’t informed of Peter Frampton’s comeback album

The problem Peter had with “Premonition” was that people would always compare it to “Frampton Comes Alive.” Unlike that album, “Premonition” didn’t come in the mail with samples of Tide. (Wayne’s World 2) It’s still a good album and should have been judged on its individual merit. Oh yes, another point, if it hadn’t been for the holidays, I would have posted about this album straight after the Stevie Nicks post. Peter supported Stevie on tour in 1986 and from what I heard, it was a great combo for a concert.

Next post: Lou Reed- Mistrial