Tonic ~ Germany ***REISSUED***

This Way. 1980 Peak

***Reissued by Golden Core (Jul 2024)

For the late date, this has a remarkably sophisticated sound – similar more to the classic early 1970s Italian prog scene, than anything typically associated with German rock. Complete with choir mellotron, organ, bells, speedy guitar solos, flute, sax and complex meters. When the vocals kick in, I'm reminded of Grobschnitt's Rockpommel's Land era. There's also a review on the excellent Planet Mellotron site for this very interesting one off.

Thanks goes to Midwest Mike for turning me onto this title years ago.

Priority: 2

7/28/09 (new entry); 7/19/24 (complete)

Strongbow ~ USA ***REISSUED***

Strongbow. 1975 Southwind

***Reissued by ProgAOR Jun 2024

I didn't get a chance to feature this fine hard rock / AOR album. The CD doesn't include either track from their excellent 1973 single, but does have three other bonus tracks.

Priority: 3

7/1/24 (new entry / complete)