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SWEET – to release studio tracks from mid ’80s as ‘Reincarnation’

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Metalville is releasing the 7 track SWEET record ‘Reincarnation’, from 1989, on April 10. Reincarnation is really Side 4 , the studio side, of the band’s double LP. Live At The Marquee, recorded in 1986. There’s 4 tracks from Live At The Marquee, 3 of which were co-written by Andy Scott, Paul Lanzon, and Paul Mario Day. In ’86, Paul Mario Day (ex Iron Maiden, More) was an excellent choice to front the band, and also there was keyboard player Phil Lanzon (ex Grand Prix), who would go on to join Uriah Heep that year (where he’s remained since). There’s also a cover of the old Motown classic “Reach Out (I’ll Be There)”, plus as a bonus (I suppose) the 12 inch single mix of that one, and 2 other songs that hadn’t been released til now. So basically, Metalville has split the live and studio songs from Live At The Marquee to make 2 separate releases. A good set of songs, too bad there wasn’t more from this period. RIP Mick Tucker, Paul Mario Day

RELEASE INFO:

The legendary songs – recorded by Andy Scott, Mick Tucker, Paul Mario Day (Iron Maiden), Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep), and Mal McNulty (Slade) – are available on an album again for the first time since 1989. Reincarnation also includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks!

Andy Scott says today about the recordings and the SWEET line-up at the time: “The year was 1985. The reformation of SWEET was under way. I had been hanging out with Mick Tucker, and we’d talked about putting together a ‘new’ rock lineup of SWEETafter the hiatus of the original band.

“I had recruited Phil Lanzon on keyboards and Mal McNulty on bass; now we needed the voice! Paul Mario Day walked in, and we looked no further. Paul was the original singer with Iron Maiden and had a stint with the band More before he joined SWEET.

“Our first dates were in Australia – total sell-outs, which boded well for the future. Europe followed suit, and three sold-out nights at the original Marquee Club in London produced a live album, video, and DVD. Live at the Marquee did well in various charts around the world, and Paul’s vocal performance has stood the test of time.

“There were also tracks recorded at Pacific Studios in London which feature Paul’s incredible vocals. These recordings were meant to be the start of a new phase for SWEET, but due to a management dispute, only four tracks were released.

“Sadly, Paul is no longer with us, but the legacy is right here for everyone to appreciate.”

LINEUP:

Paul Mario Day – lead vocals
Andy Scott – guitar, backing vocals
Mick Tucker – drums, backing vocals
Mal McNulty – bass, backing vocals
Phil Lanzon – keyboards, backing vocals 

LINKS:

www.thesweet.com 
www.metalville.de 
www.facebook.com/metalville

SWEET – Platinum Rare 1

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From Metalville (who’ve issued the latest new SWEET album – Full Circle, as well as reissued the previous 2 on vinyl – New York Connection and Isolation Boulevard), Platinum Rare 1 looks to be the same tracklisting as the 2021 RSD release Platinum Rare (w/ a different cover). This is being released as a 2 CD or 2 LP (red vinyl) set. I’m not sure where all these tracks are pulled from, but the SWEET in the 70s had an amazing run of albums starting with Sweet Fanny Adams. These guys could be pop/glam, hard rock or metal, or even a bit progressive. This set is full of classic Sweet outtakes, alternate mixes, demos… *Check out the press info & tracklisting below…

SWEET – one of the most legendary, influential, and enduring names in the history of rock music – will have the absolute collector’s album Platinum Rare 1 available in regular stores for the first time on May 23rd via METALVILLE RECORDS.

Platinum Rare 1 contains extremely rare recordings by the four original SWEET members.

The legendary glam/hard rock band continues to thrill fans all over the world to this day. Over the years, SWEET have sold more than 55 million records and reached 34 #1 chart positions.

The songs on Platinum Rare 1 come from the private archive of SWEET guitarist Andy Scott and were personally selected by him.

Fans of the band will be thrilled with this collection of rare and alternative takes and mixes. Many of the songs on the album have never before seen the light of day on a regular SWEET release.

Platinum Rare 1 is an absolute enrichment for every true fan of SWEET. 

Tracklisting
CD1:
1. Ballroom Blitz (Rough Mix)
2. IDC Jam
3. Midnight To Daylight (Outtake)
4. Show Me The Way (Alternative Mix)
5. Log One (That Girl) (Brian Vox)
6. Cover Girl (Band Demo)
7. Love Is Like Oxygen (Instrumental)
8. Windy City (Band Demo)
9. Falling In Love
10. Yesterday’s Hero
11. Live For Today (Rough Mix)
12. New Shoes

CD2:
1. Rebel Rouser (Steve Vocal)
2. Fire Engine
3. Blockbuster (Rough Mix)
4. Play All Night (Brian Vox)
5. Strong Love (Outtake)
6. Teenage Rampage (Rough Mix)
7. California Nights (Band Demo)
8. Hellraiser (Rough Mix)
9. Where Do We Go From Here
10. Silverbird (Band Demo)
11. Maggie
12. Lettres D’amour (Band Demo)
13. Lost Angels (Extended Rough Mix)

LINKS:

www.thesweet.com 

www.metalville.de

www.facebook.com/metalville