Rainbow-Long Live Rock n Roll-Remastered-2CD-FLAC-2012-GRAVEWISH

Description :

Artist: Rainbow
Album: Long Live Rock n Roll
Year: 2012
Rel. Date: 2012-11-25
Genre: Hard Rock
Label: Polydor/UMG
Encoder: FLAC 1.2.1
Quality: 44.1kHz, 2 channels

Released in 1978, LONG LIVE was the final Ronnie
James Dio-fronted release by Rainbow. Dio would go
on to front Black Sabbath, while guitarist Richie
Blackmore would reunite with Deep Purple. The
album caps off a string of tremendous releases
from one of the strongest branches on the
heavy-metal family tree.

The title track is a fan favorite and one of the
strongest tunes from this era–a heavy rock tune
written for arenas. “Lady of the Lake” is a solid
number featuring haunting background vocals. “L.A.
Connection” features the piano tinglings of
keyboardist David Stone. “Gates of Babylon” is a
mammoth track featuring the Bavarian String
Ensemble, as synthesizer and strings combine for a
symphonic big-rock sound. Another standout is
“Kill the King,” a speedy, full force tune with
Mr. Blackmore doing what he does best. Blackmore
opens the thunderous “The Shed (Subtle)” with a
fluid, effects-laden bluesy solo. “Rainbow Eyes”
is a seven-minute epic that features a string
quartet, flute, and Dios euphonic balladry. LONG
LIVE, while not the masterwork that is RAINBOW
RISING, is a strong album that ends the Dio era on
a high note.

Digitally remastered and expanded Deluxe two CD
edition features a whole CD of bonus material with
the album in demo form as well as rehearsals and
outtakes. Released in 1978 Long Live Rock n Roll
was Rainbows third studio album released by
Rainbow, and the last to feature Ronnie James Dio.
Bob Daisley and David Stone are listed on the
album credits for their contributions they joined
the band part way through the recording sessions
and only appear on a couple of tracks. (Stone
wrote parts of “Gates of Babylon” but was never
credited). Blackmore played most of the bass parts
himself for the album. “Kill the King” was already
a staple part of the tour set lists, opening
Rainbow concerts since mid-1976. It first appeared
on the live album On Stage in 1977. Lavishly
packaged with a comprehensive sleeve note which
describes the making of the album.

CD 1/2 :
1. Long Live Rock n Roll 4:23
2. Lady of the Lake 3:37
3. L.A. Connection 4:58
4. Gates of Babylon 6:47
5. Kill the King 4:28
6. The Shed (Subtle) 4:46
7. Sensitive to Light 3:02
8. Rainbow Eyes 7:21
CD 2/2 :
1. Lady of the Lake (Rough Mix) (Bonus 3:52
Track)
2. Sensitive to Light (Rough Mix) (Bonus 3:04
Track)
3. L.A. Connection (Rough Mix) (Bonus 5:35
Track)
4. Kill the King (Rough Mix) (Bonus Track) 4:29
5. The Shed (Subtle) (Rough Mix) (Bonus 3:38
Track)
6. Long Live Rock n Roll (Rough Mix) 4:20
(Bonus Track)
7. Rainbow Eyes (Rough Mix) (Bonus Track) 6:56
8. Long Live Rock n Roll (Take 1) 6:59
(Rehearsal 1977) (Bonus Track)
9. Kill the King (Rehearsal 1977) (Bonus 4:45
Track)
10. Long Live Rock n Roll (Live 1978) 3:33
(Bonus Track)
11. L.A. Connection (Live 1978) (Bonus 5:12
Track)
12. Gates of Babylon (Live 1978) (Bonus 6:37
Track)
13. L.A. Connection (Outtake Version) (Live 5:12
1978) (Bonus Track)
14. Gates of Babylon (Outtake Version) (Live 6:43
1978) (Bonus Track)
110:17
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