{"id":16433,"date":"2021-12-09T20:24:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T20:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=16433"},"modified":"2021-12-09T20:24:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T20:24:57","slug":"unsung-heroes-of-classic-aor-hard-rock-axe-collect-their-first-4-albums-in-a-deluxe-cd-box-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2021\/12\/09\/unsung-heroes-of-classic-aor-hard-rock-axe-collect-their-first-4-albums-in-a-deluxe-cd-box-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsung Heroes Of Classic AOR\/Hard Rock AXE Collect Their First 4 Albums In A Deluxe CD Box Set!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

They toured with every major metal act – from Iron Maiden to Scorpions to KISS to M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce – at the height of those bands\u2019 popularity, electrifying stadium-sized audiences with the fierce determination and fiery spirit of a rock & roll underdog. Signed to MCA Records, they built a cult following on the strength of their superb studio albums, beginning with the classic 1979 self-titled album. They are AXE and although they seem to fly under the radar of mainstream audiences, the band continues to be rediscovered by new generations of classic rock fans.
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Now, a deluxe 4CD box set seeks to re-introduce the band to modern music fans, collecting the \u201879 debut and the subsequent albums they released before a long 13-year hiatus. Those albums include the slickly produced\u00a0Living On The Edge<\/em>\u00a0(1980), the 1982 album\u00a0Offering<\/em>\u00a0that spawned the band\u2019s best known song \u201cRock \u2018N\u2019 Roll Party In The Streets,\u201d and 1983\u2019s\u00a0Nemesis<\/em>, which was the last album to be released with founding guitarist Michael Osborne who was tragically killed in a car accident shortly following the album\u2019s release. Each album comes in its own sleeve reproducing their iconic album covers and is packaged with a full-color booklet featuring rare photos and extensive liner notes written by rock journalist Dave Thompson.\u00a0

Order the 4CD box set:<\/strong>https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/axe-the-albums-1979-1983-4cd\/<\/a>

And for you vinyl lovers, each of these albums is also being reissued on glorious vinyl, starting with the first two, which are available now:

Order\u00a0Axe<\/em>\u00a0LP:<\/strong>https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/axe-limited-edition-colored-vinyl\/<\/a>

Order\u00a0Living On The Edge<\/em>\u00a0LP:<\/strong>https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/axe-living-on-the-edge-limited-edition-colored-vinyl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track List:
DISC 1: AXE (1979)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Life’s Just An Illusion<\/li>
  2. Hang On<\/li>
  3. Sympathize<\/li>
  4. How Come I Love You<\/li>
  5. Forever<\/li>
  6. Back On The Streets<\/li>
  7. Doin’ The Best I Can<\/li>
  8. You’re Out Of Line<\/li>
  9. Battles<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    DISC 2: LIVING ON THE EDGE (1980)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Living On The Edge<\/li>
    2. Fantasy Of Love<\/li>
    3. First Time, Last Time<\/li>
    4. Carry On<\/li>
    5. Running The Gaunlet<\/li>
    6. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)<\/li>
    7. Just Walk Away<\/li>
    8. Let Me Know<\/li>
    9. Save Our Love<\/li>
    10. For A Little While<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      DISC 3: OFFERING (1982)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Party In The Streets<\/li>
      2. Video Inspiration<\/li>
      3. Steal Another Fantasy<\/li>
      4. Jennifer<\/li>
      5. I Got The Fire<\/li>
      6. Burn The City Down<\/li>
      7. Now or Never<\/li>
      8. Holdin’ On<\/li>
      9. Silent Soldiers
        BONUS TRACKS – Live In America 1981<\/li>
      10. Holdin’ On<\/li>
      11. Running The Gauntlet<\/li>
      12. Steal Another Fantasy<\/li>
      13. Jennifer<\/li>
      14. Silent Soldiers<\/li>
      15. Rock ‘n’ Roll Party In The Streets<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        DISC 4: NEMESIS (1983)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Heat in The Street<\/li>
        2. Young Hearts<\/li>
        3. All Through The Night<\/li>
        4. I Think You’ll Remember Tonight<\/li>
        5. She’s Had The Power<\/li>
        6. Girls, Girls, Girls<\/li>
        7. Eagle Flies Alone<\/li>
        8. Keep Playin’ That Rock ‘N’ Roll<\/li>
        9. Foolin’ Your Mama Again<\/li>
        10. Let The Music Come Back<\/li>
        11. Masquerade<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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