Rocksector Records\/Plastichead<\/p>\n
1980, Chris Tsangarides, Rodney Matthews, Robb Weir, ok, please find the error. This is 2012, and the revamped TYGERS OF PAN TANG, ok seasoned since they stepped back into action in 2001, with Robb as the main man, are well on their way. Along since 2001 are Dean Robertson, lead guitar, and Craig Ellis, drums, and later additions are Italian (!) vocalist Jacopo Meille, and recent bass recruit Gavin Gray (ex. BLITZKRIEG). And since the reformation the band, albeit in changing form, has produced some nine discs all in all. If they were rubbish this would of cause not happen, but what about this their most retro-looking output in recent years? <\/p>\n
I might have said something about Jacopo being Italian in the past, but the voice on the excellent opener \u201cKeeping Me Alive\u201d shows little evidence of his origins. Instead we get true NWOBHM, all guns blazing, with great sound by the maestro himself. The use of overlapping voices is a great feature and I can\u00b4t get the bloody tune out of my head. \u201cThese Eyes\u201d sounds more of a DOKKEN riff to me, luckily, but is still a solid effort. And \u201cOne of a Kind\u201d is slightly less prolific, but sports agreat bass line from Gavin. Their humor is still alive too, just listen to \u201cRock\u00b4n\u00b4Roll Dream\u201d and the magnificent \u201cHey Suzie\u201d. If you have been along long enough you\u00b4ll smile in recognition as a far more experienced Suzie re-enters the band repertoire, even with a slight return to their trademark riff off \u201cSuzie Smiled\u201d from 1980. But to show their level of seriosity they include \u201cPlay to Win\u201d, \u201cBurning Desire\u201d and the closing track \u201cSpeed\u201d, songs that can compete with their most famous numbers any day! Especially \u201cPlay to Win\u201d, which to me is right up there with the likes of \u201cRock\u00b4n\u00b4Roll Man\u201d and \u201cGangland\u201d! The entire package lives and breathes true TYGERS OF PAN TANG mentality, and must surely bring a smile to every ex. members face. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nKeeping Me Alive
\nThese Eyes
\nOne of a Kind
\nRock & Roll Dream
\nShe
\nMan on Fire
\nPlay to Win
\nBurning Desire
\nHey Suzie
\nMr. Indispensible
\nSpeed<\/p>\n
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