ROCK CANDY RECORDS PRESS RELEASE MAY 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rock Candy Records releases on CD on May 18th a limited and special collector's edition of highly respected US rocker Sammy Hagar's classic 1979 album ‘Street Machine’.
SAMMY HAGAR ‘STREET MACHINE’SAMMY HAGAR, later to make a huge impact in Van Halen, first exploded on the rock scene as the front man of Montrose, playing his part in creating what was unquestionably one of the greatest debut albums of all time. It was a record that sent seismic shock waves around the globe, helping to propel the hard rock scene, and Hagar, into a new era.
In 1975, Hagar left Montrose and opted for a solo career, signing to Capitol Records. His first few albums were tentative steps towards a sound and style that would blossom with the recording of ‘Street Machine’, a record that was, for the first time, in the writing and production, completely controlled by Hagar, and with his eyes firmly focussed on the hard rock prize.
Packed with knockout punches, the album showcases one of the world’s greatest showmen, whose voice and song writing ability are captured in pristine clarity. From the anthemic lead track, ‘Growing Pains’, to rough and tumble guitar-fuelled rockers, such as ‘Trans Am’, ‘Feels Like Love’, ‘Plain Jane’, ‘Straight To The Top’ and ‘This Planets On Fire (Burn In Hell)’, the intention is loud and clear; the red rocker is taking no prisoners and laying down the law with all the fury of a man on a life or death mission. ‘Falling In Love’ features backing vocals by Brad Delp, Barry Goudreau, and Sib Hashian of the group Boston.
‘Street Machine’, then, remains an essential high point in an illustrious career that continues to this very day with the new super-group Chickenfoot.1) Special Limited Collector’s Edition
2) Remastered - Sound shaped from 24 bit digital technology by Jon Astley (the Who, Judas Priest, Eric Clapton etc)
3) 2 Bonus tracks ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’ & ‘I’ve Done Everything For You’
4) 16 page full colour booklet - Original and enhanced artwork, memorabilia and exclusive Sammy Hagar interview
5) 4,000 Word essay by Brian Brinkerhoff
TRACK LISTING:
1. Growing Pains
2. Child To Man
3. Trans Am (Highway Wonderland)
4. Feels Like Love
5. Plain Jane
6. Never Say Die
7. This Planets On Fire (Burn In Hell)
8. Wounded In Love
9. Falling In Love
10. Straight To The Top
Bonus Tracks:
11. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
12. I’ve Done Everything For You
SPECIAL OFFER:
Commencing 18th May 2009 for two weeks the album will be available from the Rock Candy website
http://www.rockcandyrecords.com for the discounted price of £10.99 including shipping anywhere in the world.
Be quick as this offer expires 1st June 2009!
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