STRANGEWAYS Complete Recordings Vol 1

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Formed in 1985 by brothers Ian Stewart (guitar) and David Stewart (bass), joined by Jim Drummond (drums) and singer Tony Liddell, they released their critically-acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1985. Produced by Kevin Elson (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey and Mr Big), they were championed by Kerrang! whose rave review reckoned that, “‘Breakin’ Down The Barriers’ has American Number One hit single written all over its baby face,” assuring us that, “This band still possess that unmistakably British flavour… I predict a big success.” Further plaudits in Kerrang! stated that, “Strangeways are a British band playing British rock with the additional elements of American-style professionalism and attention to detail… They have made an album that sounds truly magnificent when it comes out of your speakers.” And if that wasn’t enough, it confidently proclaimed that it was, “the greatest and most preciously perfect AOR album of all time”.

The story on this collection ends with fourth album, ‘And The Horse’, from 1994, by which time guitarist Ian Stewart had also taken on lead vocal duties. With grunge being the order of the day (as far as the fickle rock press were concerned, at least), the album saw Strangeways moving away from their original AOR sound to one that was more bluesy, jazzy and almost progressive in nature, with hints of Pink Floyd, while still remaining resolutely melodic. Key tracks include ‘Precious Time’ and ‘Out Of The Blue’ plus the near ten minute ‘Some Of Us Lie’.

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Strangeways
Complete Recordings Vol 1

- 1 -
1. The Kid Needs Love
2. Hold Back Your Love
3. Close To the Edge
4. Heartbreak Zone
5. Cry Out
6. Power Play
7. Breakin' Down the Barriers
8. Now It's Gone
9. More Than Promises
10. Hold Tight
11. All the Wrong Reasons (Demo)
12. Hold On (Demo)
13. Close To the Edge (Demo)
14. Breakin' Down the Barriers (Demo)
15. Streets On Fire (Demo)

- 2 -
1. Dance With Somebody
2. Only a Fool
3. So Far Away
4. Where Do We Go From Here
5. Goodnight La
6. Empty Streets
7. Stand Up and Shout
8. Shake the Seven
9. Never Gonna Lose It
10. Face To Face
11. Stand Up and Shout / Breaking Down the Barriers (Live)
12. Dance With Somebody (Live)
13. Never Gonna Lose It (Live)
14. Only a Fool (Single Edit)
15. Goodnight La (Single Edit)
16. Dance With Somebody (Aor Mix)

- 3 -
1. Where Are They Now
2. Danger In Your Eyes
3. Love Lies Dying
4. Every Time You Cry
5. Talk To Me
6. Living In the Danger Zone
7. Modern World
8. Into the Night
9. Walk In the Fire
10. After the Hurt is Gone
11. Jackie's Gone (Demo)
12. Big Tom (Demo)
13. Liberty (Demo)
14. The Last Chance (Demo)
15. So Far Away (Live)
16. Where Do We Go From Here (Live)
17. Every Time You Cry (Single Edit)

- 4 -
1. Precious Time
2. Mans Maker
3. Out of the Blue
4. Through the Wire
5. The Great Awakening
6. Wonder How
7. Head On
8. Some of Us Lie
9. Over You
10. On