[2018-02-02] Riot "Fire Down Under" expanded remaster (Rock Candy UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:11 pm

Description
The saying goes that you can't keep a good band down. For New York based five piece Riot that maxim was not only true but hugely understated. Against all odds Riot fought for the right to be heard by overcoming huge obstacles and battling a ferociously indifferent industry. That they came through the wars intact with a musical legacy and integrity to match is arguably a minor miracle and one not lost on their legions of loyal fans. Riot's early struggles have been fully documented. Their two previous albums (especially 1980's 'Narita'), made for a riveting preamble for the appearance of 'Fire Down Under'. Despite notching up serious momentum, including healthy album sales and being embraced by the UK and it's burgeoning NWOBHM scene, the bands fortunes were in the dumps. Their label (Capitol) had elected to abandon them by refusing to release the album. In an enterprising move the bands fan following instigated a campaign to get the record issued... which, in an early sign of people power, was eventually accomplished but on a new label, Elektra records. 'Fire Down Under', originally issued in 1981 turned out to be the band's creative zenith unleashing a brace of tracks that placed Riot in the upper echelons hard rock nirvana. Produced, once again, by their production/management team in New York City, the record explodes with deadly intent. Tracks such as 'Outlaw', 'Swords And Tequila', 'Run For Your Life' and the title track take no prisoners allowing vocalist Guy Speranza and guitarist Mark Reale to shine like diamonds." Includes Fully Remastered Audio / Seven Bonus Tracks / NYC's Riot classic third album / Features 'Swords And Tequila', 'Outlaw' and 'Fire Down Under' / 16 page full-colour booklet, 4,000 word essay and enhanced artwork.

Tracklist
1. Swords And Tequila
2. Fire Down Under
3. Feel The Same
4. Outlaw
5. Don't Bring Me Down
6. Don't Hold Back
7. Altar Of The King
8. No Lies
9. Run For Your Life
10. Flashbacks
Bonus Tracks:
11. Misty Morning Rain
12. You're All I Needed Tonight
13. One Step Closer
14. Hot Life
15. Struck By Lightning
16. Outlaw (Remix/Edited)
17. Rock City (Live)

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VD68QZ/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076VD68QZ/?tag=imwan-21

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

One of my neighbor's kids is the guitarist for this band. His name is Nick Lee and Riot is now known as Riot V. If you like Judas Priest, you'd like Riot.

That's him on the far right, I've known him since he was a toddler.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

This is a good record. I had it on vinyl. Since Rock Candy is involved it will be strongly considered.

phenri · 18 Dec 2007

This is one of my favorite heavy metal albums of all time, so I have it preordered. I also had it on vinyl back in the day.

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:34 am

Bump: This has been pushed back to January 12th.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

I have this release preordered!

Nick Lee (one of my neighbors) is flying tonight over to Europe to play with RIOT at some shows.
He writes on Facebook today,

Flying back to Europe with Riot tonight! Tour starts Friday.

12/1 - Valladolidad, Spain
12/2 - Barcelona, Spain
12/3 - Irun, Spain
12/5 - Nicosia, Cyprus
12/6 - Thessaloniki, Greece
12/7 - Crete Heraklion, Greece
12/8 - Athens, Greece
12/9 - Rome, Italy

Pretty cool!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Pre-ordered as well. I added 'Narita' as well which was priced very attractively which also happens to be a Rock Candy reissue.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:45 am

Delayed again, now scheduled for February 2nd.

[2018-02-02] Riot "Fire Down Under" expanded remaster (Rock Candy UK)

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