[2018-06-15] Nutz "Hard Nutz" and "Live Cutz" Collector's Editions (Rock Candy UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri May 11, 2018 6:44 am

Hard Nutz

Description
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully Remastered Audio / Mid Seventies British Hard Rock / 6 Bonus Tracks / 12 page full color booklet - 4,000 word essay, enhanced artwork, new photos and new Interviews - Nutz had been building a solid reputation in the UK as one of the best rock bands emerging during the mid-seventies. By constant touring and two previous well received albums under their belt, the band had secured a solid fan base and strong support in the media, helping to position them as an act to watch for bigger and better things. Under normal circumstances that would have all been well and good but the times they were a changing. The emergence of punk rock looming over their shoulders suddenly turned a very sunny outlook into something altogether gloomier. This situation couldn't have been more unfortunate as 'Hard Nutz', the band's third studio album, was unquestionably the pinnacle of their creative achievement thus far. It was a record that fully refined their objectives by bringing not only their sound and material into a fully cohesive package but also positioned them as real contenders. Sadly, as we now know, the punk climate was not conducive to the kind of traditional hard rock that Nutz had made their own. Issued in 1977, and featuring new member Kenny Newton on keyboards, the record was greeted with an enthusiastic reception by their bulging fan base. Produced by Gary Lyons and John Sinclair (who would that same year produce the multi-million selling debut from Foreigner) the album was overwhelmed by the emergence of punk, leaving them to flounder in the mainstream. 'Tis a pity, as tracks such as 'Seeing Is Believing', 'I Know The Feeling', 'From Here To Anywhere' and the pre NWOBHM gallop of 'Wallbanger' are some of the best songs the band ever recorded.

Tracklist
1. Seeing Is Believing
2. I Know the Feeling
3. Loser
4. From Here to Anywhere
5. Wallbanger
6. Pushed Around
7. Beast of the Field
8. Sick and Tired
9. Down On My Knees
10. One More Cup of Coffee
Bonus Tracks:
11. Seeing Is Believing
12. Loser
13. Pushed Around
14. One More Cup of Coffee
15. Beast of the Field
16. Wallbanger

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Live Cutz

Description
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully Remastered Audio / Incredible Live album form this much loved mid-seventies British hard rock band / 12 page full color booklet - 4,000 word essay, enhanced artwork, new photos and new Interviews - Although Liverpool quartet Nutz never achieved the huge success afforded to a handful of their rivals they did, however, establish a reputation for one of the most talented and hardworking bands that occupied the mid-seventies British hard rock scene. With a coveted deal with A&M Records and three well received studio albums under their belt, their last studio album 'Hard Nutz' had promised so much but delivered little in the way of commercial gain. It was a frustrating set of circumstances especially when you consider the quality of their records. Faced with a lack of progress their label, having seen them play gigs, suggested that they try to reverse this situation by issuing a live album - something that would show the world how great and exciting they really were and what we were all missing. It had worked for Kiss and Peter Frampton so why not for Nutz? Enlisting the Island Mobile unit, the band booked two shows at Nottingham's legendary Boat Club venue taping what, as it turned out, would be the final Nutz album. True to form, the album is a red hot slice of explosive hard rock documenting this great, but underappreciated, band in full flight. With a fully comprehensive selection of tracks from the bands career including classics as 'Seeing Is Believing' and 'Wallbanger' the gloves are well and truly off. They also included two new songs 'You Better Watch Out' and 'Can Be Loved'. It's easy to see why the band is now regarded as one of the forerunners of the NWOBHM.

Tracklist
1. Seeing Is Believing
2. Loser
3. Pushed Around
4. You Better Watch Out
5. R.S.D.
6. Joke
7. Can Be Loved
8. Wallbanger
9. Knife Edge

Amazon USA
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPBVW6Q/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CPBVW6Q/?tag=imwan-21

[2018-06-15] Nutz "Hard Nutz" and "Live Cutz" Collector's Editions (Rock Candy UK)

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