[2017-06-30] Alannah Myles "Alannah Myles" remaster (Rock Candy UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2017 3:28 am

Description
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully Remastered Audio / Multi-Platinum selling debut from Canada's sultry chanteuse / Includes the #1 International hit single 'Black Velvet' / 16 page full colour booklet - 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork with previously unseen photos and new interview with Alannah. When Canadian chanteuse Alannah Myles issued her debut album few expected it to attain a level of success that would elevate her to international acclaim and see her become one of the biggest selling female artists of the era. Alannah continues to exude an undeniable air of confidence, but the sheer scale of her accomplishment and the ramifications of the exposure are, in many respects, still being felt by her to this very day. Born and raised in Toronto, Alannah's rise to fame was initially littered with frustration and slow progress but bolstered by an unshakeable belief in her abilities. It was this faith in her own talent that fuelled her determination to succeed at all costs, eventually winning an impressive deal with Atlantic Records in the US. Her debut album issued in 1989, and produced by fellow Canadian David Tyson, is a record that mined the lucrative space between all out hard rock and considered pop. On this record, we are left in no doubt as to Alannah's vocal credentials. Raspy, sultry and uniquely distinctive her voice permeated a work that had immediate appeal, from cock-sure rockers such as 'Still Got This Thing For You', 'Kick Start My Heart' and 'Rock This Joint' to heart rending ballads like 'Lover Of Mine' and 'Who Loves You'. But of course it's the huge international hit single 'Black Velvet' that created her position in the marketplace, helping to propel the album to sales in excess of 6 million units worldwide.

Tracklist
1. Still Got This Thing
2. Love Is
3. Black Velvet
4. Rock This Joint
5. Lover Of Mine
6. Kick Start My Heart
7. If You Want To
8. Just One Kiss
9. Who Loves You
10. Hurry Make Love

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J4CK3C/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072J4CK3C/?tag=imwan-21

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Good album I own but probably haven't played in 20+ years. Is anyone familiar with RC's remastering style? Comments would be of interest.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

She was essentially a one hit wonder in the US, but what a hit that was!

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

Geff R. wrote:

Good album I own but probably haven't played in 20+ years. Is anyone familiar with RC's remastering style? Comments would be of interest.

Every RC remaster I have bought is great with the exception of the live Head East album. It appears that the album was poorly recorded. I never heard the vinyl edition from way back.

As far as this Myles remaster, I'm certain that it'll be good. I had the original CD, but I didn't care for her style of music (other than Black Velvet). I'll pass on this, but I would suggest you pick it up.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Given the number of used CD's I have seen in the "dump bins" up here I question the need for a reissue of this album. Have they done Glass Tiger yet?

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Black Velvet is a song I used to hear from second rate cover bands way back
I cringe thinking about it. :sigh:

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Here in Canada she was so over-played that I never ever need to hear anything off this album again. Virtually every song on this CD got airplay. Every thrift shop in Canada has copies. I am surprised it only sold 6 million copies world-wide because I'm sure I sold at least that many copies here in my small town of 13,000 people.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

It was overplayed in the USA too; which though I like it is probably why I haven't played it in years.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

ranasakawa wrote:

Black Velvet is a song I used to hear from second rate cover bands way back
I cringe thinking about it. :sigh:

I cringe when hearing the original, the country cover that followed it, any version.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

ranasakawa wrote:

Black Velvet is a song I used to hear from second rate cover bands way back
I cringe thinking about it. :sigh:

Well I played it for years in 1st rate cover bands!

[2017-06-30] Alannah Myles "Alannah Myles" remaster (Rock Candy UK)

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