[2010-02-15] The Reggie Knighton Band "The Reggie Knighton Band (Collector's Edition)" (Rock Candy UK)

D.G. · **Joined:** 05 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 59

It is often simplicity that makes the biggest splash; banal lyrics, play-in-a-day riffs and shouty vocals are two a penny but, at the outer regions of the rock ‘n roll solar system some more interesting examples live and thrive. Step forward the Reggie Knighton Band, an ensemble fronted by - no prises for guessing - a certain Reggie Knighton and his quirky, some might say eccentric, views on life, love and long distance space travel.

For Reggie all topics are game. If not singing about a ‘Clone In Love’, with obvious reference points to genetic modification, strange aerial phenomenon in ‘UFO’, the ever popular Walter Mitty fantasy touched on with ‘Lear Jet’ and the extraterrestrial conundrum examined in ‘Rock ‘N Roll Alien’, he’s off with the fairies singing about the bizarre imaginary bond between him and Elvis in the ‘King And I’.

It’s all trippy stuff for sure, but if it wasn’t for rock solid musical backing this album might not sound so appetizing. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, the Cars, Journey) the sound is enormous incorporating John Bonham style drumming, razor-sharp guitar work and flamboyant backing vocals in the mould of classic Queen. That this album rocks hard is a revelation in itself. So, climb on board for an extraordinary journey into the world of melodic, if quirky, hard rock by a man whose creativity has few boundaries.

24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 4,000 word essay about the making of the album and a new interview and full involvement from Reggie Knighton. Additional photos and memorabilia spread out over a 12 page full colour booklet.

Track Listing:
1. Breakin’ Up Inside
2. Rock ‘n’ Roll Alien
3. The King And I
4. Clone In Love
5. Lear Jet
6. Highway Patrol
7. UFO
8. Ooh Girl
9. Magnum Sally
10. Behind A Rock ‘N’ Roll Band

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q9VP0W/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002Q9VP0W/?tag=imwan-21

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

For a guy who just released his first album, Reg doesn't look happy.

D.G. · **Joined:** 05 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 59

Believe it or not, it was his second! I think Rock Candy snapped this one up because of the presence of RTB in the producer's chair.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

You just can't please that Reg.

[2010-02-15] The Reggie Knighton Band "The Reggie Knighton Band (Collector's Edition)" (Rock Candy UK)

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