Michael Schenker Group – The Best Of The Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984 (2008)
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Label: Chrysalis / EMI | EU | Cat#: 50999 2 34750 2 1 | Genre: Hard Rock
Apart from his classic work with UFO, from a pure heavy metal and hard rock standpoint, most metalheads consider Michael Schenker’s 1980-1984 solo period to be his high-water mark. And after checking out the 2008 compilation Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984, you’ll understand why. After splitting from the aforementioned UFO, it appeared as though Schenker was on a mission to show the world that his exit from the band would not affect his playing in the slightest. And as heard on such tracks as “Armed and Ready,” and a pair of instrumentals — “Captain Nemo” and a live version of “Into the Arena” — this rang true. And you’ve got to love “Attack of the Mad Axeman,” which from a song title and lyrical standpoint, would have fit perfectly on the fictional Spinal Tap opus Smell the Glove. You even get a nod to Schenker’s UFO days as well, with a fine live reading of “Doctor Doctor.” While newcomers to the wonders of Schenker’s six-string wizardry would probably be better off starting with a UFO comp or Strangers in the Night, Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984 isn’t too shabby of a lead-off selection, either. —Allmusic
Tracklist:
01. Armed And Ready – 04:08
02. Cry For The Nations (Radio Edit) – 03:34
03. Lost Horizons – 07:08
04. Into The Arena (Live B-Side) – 04:15
05. Are You Ready To Rock – 03:27
06. Attack Of The Mad Axeman – 04:20
07. On And On – 04:45
08. Victim Of Illusion (Live) – 05:16
09. Assault Attack – 04:19
10. Dancer – 04:43
11. Girl From Uptown (B-Side) – 05:22
12. Desert Song – 05:52
13. Rock My Nights Away – 04:37
14. Captain Nemo (Original Mix) – 03:21
15. Rock Will Never Die – 05:36
16. Doctor Doctor (Live) – 07:37
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