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 - New England - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.90, €17.55 (Back In Stock) (arrived 28-Mar-2024 09:05)on March 28, 2024 at 7:46 pm
WISHBONE ASH New England (1976 UK 9-track LP on the dark MCA 'rainbow' label, housed in a superb Hipgnosis designed gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with some light age wear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play MCG3523)
- Wishbone Ash - Masters Of Rock - Dutch - vinyl LP - £12.00, $15.12, €14.04 (New Item) (arrived 16-Feb-2024 17:06)on March 28, 2024 at 7:46 pm
WISHBONE ASH Masters Of Rock (1975 Dutch-only 8-track vinyl LP compilation, unique front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve reveals little shelfwear and the vinyl is Excellent 5C054-96269)
- Wishbone Ash - Classic Ash + Inner - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.90, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 21-Dec-2023 16:37)on March 28, 2024 at 7:46 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 - Pilgrimage - 3rd - NM - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $63.00, €58.50 (New Item) (arrived 22-Jan-2024 12:23)on March 28, 2024 at 7:46 pm
WISHBONE ASH Pilgrimage (1971 UK third issue 6-track vinyl LP on the black MCA label, matt gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and has the original catalogue number sticker on the reverse, while the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition with very light signs of play MDKS8004)
- Wishbone Ash - The 30th Anniversary Concert - UK - DVD - £10.00, $12.60, €11.70 (New Item) (arrived 14-Feb-2024 14:59)on March 28, 2024 at 7:46 pm
WISHBONE ASH The 30th Anniversary Concert (2010 issue UK Region 0 PAL DVD [re-released as part of the EV Classics series] - On 22nd April 2000, Wishbone Ash took to the stage at London's Shepherds Bush Empire for their 30th Anniversary Concert. The show featured tracks from across their career but with a focus on the classic seventies era with tracks from their eponymous 1970 debut album, 1973's 'Wishbone Four', 1974's 'There's The Rub' and of course their masterpiece 'Argus' from1972. The concert sees guest performances from former members Laurie Wisefield and Claire Hamill and is introduced by the late, great Tommy Vance. With Bonus Material including the original music video for their 1996 dance track 'Wonderful Stash' and a photo gallery)
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