2009 second album from the legendary UK heavy rock band formed in 1971. Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan produced their 1972 s/t debut album. Founding members vocalist Lynden Willliams & guitarist Bob Cooke are joined by some of today’s prog-rockers; Dave Meros of Spock's Beard playing bass, Nick D'Virgilio also from Spock’s beard, on drums plus Geoff Downes of Asia, Yes, on keyboards.
Tracklist:
Tracklist:
1. Hooded Eagle
2. Midnight Steamer
3. Stone Free
4. Over the Chasm
5. Kamikaze Moth
6. The Void
7. Banging all Night Long
8. Spiders’ Rendezvous
9. Faith Healer
10. When the Wolf Sits
Heavy Rock adds: This is a superb heavy rock album despite of the fact that it's a follow-up of their s/t debut after 40 years & only 2 original members on board. Lynden's vocals & Cooke's guitars are in top notch form righly supported by the tight rhythm section. The re-worked versions of Hooded Eagle, Kamikaze Moth & When the Wolf Sits are excellent whereas the new tracks Midnight Steamer, Stone Free & others are simply otherworldly. Most importantly, the raw Jerusalem sound of their 1st LP is affectionately retained despite of slick high-tech. production.
Heavily Recommended for UK Heavy Progsters!!!
Jerusalem:
Lynden Willliams - Lead Vocals
Bob Cooke - Guitars
Dave Meros - Bass
Geoff Downes - Keyboards
Nick D'Virgilio - Drums
Not my rip. Thanks to original uploader.
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Nice to hear this music so clearly.
ReplyDeleteI have the original LP with my uncle in the lineup "Bill Hinde".
I would just like to bring your attention to the fact that this album musically has absolutely nothing to do whatsoever with the legendary Jerusalem band managed and produced by Ian Gillan. Like the previous release Escalator on Mausoleum, Lynden has just used the name under false pretenses to try and get sales. Even Bob Cooke who appeared on Escalator was against Lynden using the name, which I have in writing. Ray Sparrow and myself were the founding members, we then pulled in Bill Hinde and later on Bob Cooke. Lynden was brought in at a much later date after auditions in London. Lynden's musical contributions to the Jerusalem album were only the lyrics on 3 songs, the music of which I wrote. He was also tutored how to sing the songs. Bob Cooke recently warned me that Lynden was once again going to use the Jerusalem name even though the music bears no relevance to Jerusalem and Bob didn't even perform on it musically. I'm also surprised that a highly professional company like Angel Air Records would have allowed Lynden to use the name and support such a release under that name. If Lynden is not capable and confident enough of releasing music under his own name, but would rather use and abuse the name of a well respected band from 43 years ago that he was fortunate to be part of for a short time, then he shouldn't be releasing music. I am also surprised that he has done it again after Escalator considering the number of fans and followers of the real Jerusalem who found it insulting. Very disappointed. Paul Dean
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