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│║ Release Information ║ │
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│║ Rls Date..2020-05-03 Encoder......LAME 3.100 ║ │
│║ Genre.....Heavy Metal Graber.......EAC ║ │
│║ Year......1998 Khz/Bitrate..44.1 / VBR kbps ║ │
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│║ Ripper....Anthem Songs........10 ║ │
│║ Source....CD Covers.......Yes ║ │
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│║ Release Notes ║ │
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│║ Artist : Keel ║ │
│║ Album : VI-Back In Action ║ │
│║ Label : De Rock Records ║ │
│║ Cat.No : DERCD-9003 ║ │
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│║ Description : ║ │
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│║ I f**king love John Keel. From when I first heard his ║ │
│║ vocals years ago on the self-titled Steeler (US) debut ║ │
│║ (featuring a young Malmsteen on guitar) I admired his ║ │
│║ throaty yet soaring style, and a couple years after, heard ║ │
│║ about Keel, his eponymous act. Incidentally, this was the ║ │
│║ first Keel album I heard, before getting my hands on the ║ │
│║ classics æRight to RockÆ and æLay Down the LawÆ. I had no ║ │
│║ idea initially that the album was released as late as 1998! ║ │
│║ This is how true the album remains to the formula and sound ║ │
│║ of classic heavy metal/hard rock, which is relieving, for ║ │
│║ die hard fans of the genre, like myself. ║ │
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│║ Anyhow, this is a strong, yet modern album, with Keel ║ │
│║ writing some excellent numbers in the classic vein, while ║ │
│║ supplementing this with touches of more modern sounding ║ │
│║ rock. The most memorable track for me, is æUnited NationsÆ, ║ │
│║ a pro-rock anthem, shouting out lyrics about people across ║ │
│║ the world being proud to rock! (In the tradition of ║ │
│║ countless, countless bands and songs before; perhaps the ║ │
│║ most obvious being Twisted SisterÆs æI Wanna RockÆ). ║ │
│║ Anyway, this song is pure greatness. Continuing the albums ║ │
│║ utter flaunting of KeelÆs excellent high-pitched vocal ║ │
│║ work, it does so with epic lyrics and an incredibly punchy ║ │
│║ catching chorus. ôWe are United Nations û under the flag of ║ │
│║ rock n roll!!!!ö û Excellent. However it doesnÆt stop ║ │
│║ there; everything in this track is where it should be. A ║ │
│║ perfect arrangement that is deserving of a place on any ║ │
│║ Keel æBest OfÆ. ║ │
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│║ Party anthem territory is covered in æFriday Every NightÆ, ║ │
│║ a track discussing the rock n roll lifestyle of playing ║ │
│║ heavy metal from town to town, and partying the hell out of ║ │
│║ every day. Inside are excellent lyrics about conquering ║ │
│║ every town, carrying on an 80Æs tradition to perfection. ║ │
│║ This track is also pretty damn radio friendly, and ║ │
│║ pondering this, IÆm wondering why Keel hasnÆt had too much ║ │
│║ mainstream success. Ferrari and Brian Jay really earn their ║ │
│║ keep in these two anthems, placing excellent riff after ║ │
│║ excellent riff, truly executing the style well. ║ │
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│║ The title track is strong also, giving us some Keel screams ║ │
│║ and continuing the perfect guitar with squealy intros and ║ │
│║ Dokken-esque verse riffs. Great lyrics in this one about ║ │
│║ uniting æwith the boysÆ to rock! ôNow IÆm making up for ║ │
│║ lost time û coz IÆm back where I belong!!!!ö I love the way ║ │
│║ Keel explicitly refers to himself in the lyrics, as most ║ │
│║ songs are clearly not so direct in this manner. And the ║ │
│║ fact that heÆs so damn positive! Another party anthem! ║ │
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│║ Pretty much every song on this album is a heavy hitting ║ │
│║ thriller, but one more worthy of directly discussing is ║ │
│║ æReason to RockÆ a track written by Ron Keel, ║ │
│║ interestingly, and also sung it. This different style of ║ │
│║ song (while staying true enough to the classical formula) ║ │
│║ with the clear difference in vocals is an excellent touch, ║ │
│║ and its inclusion in the album is a winning touch. Love the ║ │
│║ choruses, lyrics and back ups in this one. ║ │
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│║ In summation, fans of keel go and get this one! Those who ║ │
│║ own the classic 80Æs albums and love æem, but have not yet ║ │
│║ decided to be bold enough to venture into their 90Æs ║ │
│║ territory should take the plunge! I canÆt stress strongly ║ │
│║ enough what a good album this is, and is well worthy of ║ │
│║ falling under the Keel banner, and having the title ôBack ║ │
│║ in Actionö û believe me - they are. This one is full of ║ │
│║ punchy, hard hitting party anthems and great guitar work. A ║ │
│║ must have. ║ │
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│║ Release Tracklist ║ │
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│ 1. Back In Action 3:00 │
│ 2. Reason To Rock 3:13 │
│ 3. United Nations 4:11 │
│ 4. Friday Every Night 3:27 │
│ 5. Reach Out And Rock Somebody 3:16 │
│ 6. Hold Your Head Up 3:11 │
│ 7. Proud To Be Loud 3:36 │
│ 8. Answers In Your Eyes 4:18 │
│ 9. Lay Down The Law '84 3:56 │
│ 10. Speed Demon '84 4:13 │
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│ Total Length : 00:36:21 │
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│ ║ Greetings To: ║ │
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│ Too all people who contributes to make this │
│ archive of good music in a exceptional conditions │
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