
From Blabbermouth.
In the annals of rock music, there have been few bands with a lasting stylistic influence who continue to be active to this day and are celebrated at their shows not only for their past accomplishments but who continue to impress their fans with new albums, new songs and fresh ideas at regular intervals. WISHBONE ASH certainly counts among this rare species. Almost precisely 50 years ago this month, the group led by guitarist/vocalist Andy Powell first caught attention with the release of its debut album, “Wishbone Ash” (1970). Two years later, they went on to write music history with their third release, “Argus”, and since then WISHBONE ASH has brought out more than two dozen outstanding studio and live recordings, among them classics such as “Live Dates” (1973), “There’s The Rub” (1974) and “New England” (1976), as well as more recent gems such as “The Power Of Eternity” (2007) and “Elegant Stealth” (2011). Their upcoming release, “Coat Of Arms”, forges an arc to all these offerings, featuring WISHBONE ASH‘s characteristic twin lead guitar parts, their haunting melodies and diverse stylistic facets, while at the same time imbuing the scene with a breath of fresh air.
“Coat Of Arms” sounds stylistically diverse and technically accomplished, yet the new album is typical of WISHBONE ASH‘s traditional strengths — a balancing act that is a challenge to Andy Powell every time.
“Following the countless songs that we have written throughout the history of WISHBONE ASH, my own expectations are extremely high,” Andy says. “On the one hand, as a composer, you try not to repeat yourself in your creative output but to come up with new ideas all the time. On the other, you want to remain faithful to your style. Good songs need an inner conviction and the right inspiration. We had both when we started working on ‘Coat Of Arms’.
“You’d be right in describing the current lineup as the best in the history of WISHBONE ASH. We all love our lives as musicians, the direct contact with our fans, travelling, the shows, our songs. It’s that commitment by everybody involved that you hear in every single note on ‘Coat Of Arms’.”
“Coat Of Arms” will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on February 28, 2020 as CD DigiPak, 2LP version (including a bonus track), download and stream.
January 10, 2020 will see the arrival of the lead single “We Stand As One”, which Powell proudly describes as a “real heavy rock anthem featuring wonderful guitars, in the true spirit of WISHBONE ASH classics such as ‘The Warrior’.”
Tracklisting:
01. We Stand As One (4:16)
02. Coat Of Arms (7:55)
03. Empty Man (5:17)
04. Floreana (5:14)
05. Drive (4:55)
06. It’s Only You I See (7:35)
07. Too Cool For AC (4:51)
08. Back In The Day (4:46)
09. Deja Vu (4:07)
10. When The Love Is Shared (4:21)
11. Personal Halloween (5:38)
12. Latitude (instrumental bonus track, vinyl only) (2:30)
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- Wishbone Ash - Classic Ash + Inner - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.60, €17.10 (New Item) (arrived 29-Jan-2023 14:09)on January 31, 2023 at 3:17 pm
WISHBONE ASH Classic Ash (1977 UK 9-track LP, a collection of their classic hits including Phoenix, Blowin' Free & The King Will Come, Hipgnosis designed picture sleeve with narrative/discography inner which includes album notes by John Peel.The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play MCF2795)
- Wishbone Ash - In Concert - UK - tour programme - £50.00, $62.00, €57.00 (New Item) (arrived 27-Dec-2022 15:39)on January 31, 2023 at 3:17 pm
WISHBONE ASH In Concert (Rare 1972 A4 size UK tour programme, featuring informative text about the group, with black & white photographs, band members biography text and an advert for the then new album Argus. The cover displays light generalwear and remains excellent)
- Wishbone Ash - Classic Ash - Factory Sample - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.60, €17.10 (New Item) (arrived 21-Nov-2022 10:20)on January 31, 2023 at 3:17 pm
WISHBONE ASH Classic Ash (1977 UK 9-track LP compilation, Factory Sample stickered on the side 1 label for review prior to commercial release.. The label is the first dark rainbow design [MCF2795] picture sleeve for the second issue. Nevertheless, the sleeve shows very little signs of wear, complete with the catalogue/John Peel written inner, & the vinyl is near 'as new' MCF2795)
- Wishbone Ash - No Smoke Without Fire - UK - vinyl LP - £10.00, $12.40, €11.40 (New Item) (arrived 01-Dec-2022 12:42)on January 31, 2023 at 3:17 pm
WISHBONE ASH No Smoke Without Fire (1978 UK 7-track vinyl LP, picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve shows minimal wear with the inner showing a seam split and the vinyl displays only the odd hairline or light surface scuff to reveal light play - overall excellent conditioncopy MCG3528)
- Wishbone Ash - Locked In - US - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.60, €17.10 (New Item) (arrived 08-Dec-2022 13:16)on January 31, 2023 at 3:17 pm
WISHBONE ASH Locked In (1976 US 8-track vinyl LP, the band's sixth studio album produced by Tom Dowd, picture sleeve with deletion saw-cut. The sleeve shows only light signs of edge wear & the vinyl is in excellent condition SD18164)
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