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~In Stock~GRAND SLAM / Hit The Ground - Revised (CD)
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Catalog number: RBNCD-1400
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After Thin Lizzy disbanded, Phil Lynott formed a band with Lawrence Archer, GRAND SLAM's 1st album was remastered and released for the first time in Japan!
GRAND SLAM was formed in July 1983 by Phil Lynott (THIN LIZZY), now a legendary Irish hero, as his solo touring band. In the early days, members of THIN LIZZY such as John Sykes (guitar) and Brian Downey (dr) also participated. It is this GRAND SLAM that Phil continued even after THIN LIZZY finished their farewell tour in September 1983. In addition to Phil, the lineup includes Lawrence Archer (ex-STAMPEDE/g), Mark Stanway (MAGNUM/key), Robbie Brennan (dr), and Doish Nagle (g). They began performing live in April 1984, but Phil suddenly passed away in January 1986.
Some of GRAND SLAM's original songs had already been released during Phil's lifetime, and the single "Nineteen" was his last release during his lifetime. ``Military Man'' is a unit of Gary Moore and Phil, and is included on the single ``Out In The Fields''. "Dedication" was first included on THIN LIZZY's best album in 1991, but it caused controversy because the label included it without the consent of Phil and Lawrence, who wrote the song (later they reconciled).
After joining UFO in the 1990s and spending some time in the film industry, Lawrence recruited original member Mark Stanway to reunite the band for the festival in 2018. As a result, Lawrence acquired the wonderful vocalist Mike Dyer, and also produced a debut album with Dave Boyce (bass) and Benji Reed (drums). Mark is not a member, but participates in the album as a support keyboard. In 2019, the album ``Hit The Ground'' was released with producer Matt Terry and includes songs from the 1980s written by Phil, Lawrence, and Mark, as well as new songs (Japanese version not yet released). This time, the 1st album of GRAND SLAM, the one and only band that inherits the spirit of THIN LIZZY and Phil Lynott, will finally be released in Japan with remixes, remasters, and new artwork!
Liner: Lyrics and translation included Lawrence Archer (g) Other members' comments and translation
Tracklist
1. Gone Are The Days
2. Nineteen Nineteen
3. Hit The Ground
4. Military Man Military Man
5. Crazy Crazy
6. Dedication
7. Long Road Long Road
8. Sisters Of Mercy
9. Crime Rate
10. Grand Slam*(CD bonus) Grand Slam(CD bonus)
11.Dedication (demo)** Dedication (demo)
**Bonus Track for Japan
Producer – Matthew Terry, Matt Terry*
Engineer – George Perks, George Perks
Mixed By – Adrian Bushby (tracks: 7), Andy Reilly (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 13)
GRAND SLAM: Line-up
Mike Dyer – vocals
Laurence Archer – guitars, backing vocals
Benjy Reid – drums, percussion
Dave Boyce – bass
Piano, Organ – Mark Stanway (tracks: 2, 4, 8, 9, 10)
Recorded At – Vada Studios
Mixed At – Muse Productions
Product number RBNCD-1400
Release date Released on June 19, 2024
Price ¥2,750
JAN code 4582798814008
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