TORME The Bernie Torme Archives Vol 2: 1985-1993 (Clamshell Box)

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Although he came to prominence with the hit albums recorded with the band Gillan, followed by a brief tenure with Ozzy Osbourne, Bernie had originally dabbled in the London punk scene of the late 1970s. Before forming Tormé in 1985, eschewing the power trio format of his previous solo records to team up with former Girl vocalist and future LA Gun Phil Lewis on lead vocals plus Chris Heilman on bass and Ian Whitewood on drums, with Bernie’s former Gillan band mate Colin Towns guesting on keyboards. Signing to Cherry Red’s Zebra Records for 1985’s ‘Back To Babylon’ (CD1), which now comes with the three songs from the 1986 ‘So You Wanna Be A Star’ EP plus bonus tracks. Retaining the same band line-up for 1987’s ‘Die Pretty, Die Young’ (CD2), unfortunately Tormé (the group) didn’t last long enough to properly promote the record, as the band imploded shortly after its release, with singer Phil Lewis relocating to the States to join LA Guns with guitarist Traci Guns, Chris Heilmann joining Shark Island, Ian Whitewood joining Sham 69 and Bernie forming Desperado with Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and Iron Maiden’s Clive Burr. Following its release the band were put on hold, but not before they recorded ‘Official Bootleg' (CD3), with Tormé captured live in London during Easter 1987 which now includes ‘The Revolution’ and ‘Arabia’ recorded at Brunel, plus the studio version of ‘My Baby Love A Vampire’. Reforming Tormé with former Samson vocalist Gary Owen, bassist John Pearce and drummer Chris Jones, ‘Demolition Ball’ (CDs 4 and 5) was released in 1993. This sterling collection of songs was a perfect vehicle for Bernie’s singular and underrated talents as an influential lead guitarist. Eight demos from the album are also included.

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Tracklist 1

1. All Around The World - Tormé
2. Star - Tormé
3. Eyes Of The World - Tormé
4. Burning Bridges - Tormé
5. Hardcore - Tormé
6. Here I Go - Tormé
7. Family At War - Tormé
8. Front Line - Tormé
9. Arabia - Tormé
10. Mystery Train - Tormé
11. T.V.O.D (bonus Track) - Tormé
12. Kerrap (bonus Track) - Tormé
13. Love, Guns And Money (bonus Track) - Tormé
14. My Baby Loves A Vampire (live At The Marquee) (bonus Track) - Tormé
15. New Orleans (live At The Marquee) (bonus Track) - Tormé
16. Word Up (cameo Cover) (bonus Track) - Tormé
17. Bo Diddly (bonus Track) - Tormé

Tracklist 2

1. Let It Rock - Tormé
2. The Real Thing - Tormé
3. Ready - Tormé
4. Sex Action - Tormé
5. The Ways Of The East - Tormé
6. Killer - Tormé
7. Memphis - Tormé
8. Louise - Tormé
9. Crimes Of Passion - Tormé
10. Ghost Train - Tormé
11. All Around The World (bonus Track) - Tormé
12. Chain Gang (bonus Track) - Tormé
13. Mystery Train (bonus Track) - Tormé
14. Let It Rock (alternate Take) (bonus Track) - Tormé
15. Crimes Of Passion (live At The Marquee) (bonus Track) - Tormé
16. Memphis (live At The Marquee) (bonus Track) - Tormé
17. Born To Rock (demo) (bonus Track) - Tormé
18. Mystery Train (demo) (bonus Track) - Tormé

Tracklist 3

1. Frontline - Tormé
2. Turn Out The Lights - Tormé
3. Hardcore - Tormé
4. Star - Tormé
5. Burning Bridges - Tormé
6. T.V.O.D - Tormé
7. My Baby Loves A Vampire - Tormé
8. New Orleans - Tormé
9. Love, Guns And Money - Tormé
10. All Around The World - Tormé
11. Mystery Train - Tormé
12. Frontline - Tormé
13. Come The Revolution (live At Brunel) - Tormé
14. Arabia (live At Brunel) - Tormé
15. My Baby Love A Vampire (studio Version) - Tormé

Tracklist 4

1. Fallen Angel - Tormé
2. Black Sheep - Tormé
3. Action - Tormé
4. Ball & Chain - Tormé
5. Slip Away - Tormé
6. Long Time Coming - Tormé
7. Spinnin' Your Wheels - Tormé
8. Don't Understand - Tormé
9. Industry - Tormé
10. Draw The Line - Tormé
11. U.S. Maid - Tormé
12. Let It Go - Tormé
13. Walk It - Tormé
14. Man O'means - Tormé

Tracklist 5

1. Monkey Business - Tormé
2. My Darlene - Tormé
3. Coast To Coast (band Demo) - Tormé
4. Can't Stop The Rain (band Demo) - Tormé
5. Action (demo) - Tormé
6. Shoot The Dj (demo) - Tormé
7. Coast To Coast (demo) - Tormé
8. Snakeskin (demo) - Tormé
9. How Long (demo) - Tormé
10. The Last Time (demo) - Tormé