Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984

by Michael Schenker

Overview

Apart from his classic work with UFO, from a pure heavy metal and hard rock standpoint, most metalheads consider Michael Schenker's 1980-1984 solo period to be his high-water mark. And after checking out the 2008 compilation Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984, you'll understand why. After splitting from the aforementioned UFO, it appeared as though Schenker was on a mission to show the world that his exit from the band would not affect his playing in the slightest. And as heard on such tracks as "Armed and Ready," and a pair of instrumentals -- "Captain Nemo" and a live version of "Into the Arena" -- this rang true. And you've got to love "Attack of the Mad Axeman," which from a song title and lyrical standpoint, would have fit perfectly on the fictional Spinal Tap opus Smell the Glove. You even get a nod to Schenker's UFO days as well, with a fine live reading of "Doctor Doctor." While newcomers to the wonders of Schenker's six-string wizardry would probably be better off starting with a UFO comp or Strangers in the Night, Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984 isn't too shabby of a lead-off selection, either. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	09/15/2008
Label:	Chrysalis Records
UPC:	5099923475021
Rank:	25058

Tracks

1. Armed and Ready
2. Cry for the Nations
3. Lost Horizons
4. Into the Arena
5. Are You Ready to Rock
6. Attack of the Mad Axeman
7. On and On
8. Victim of Illusion
9. Assault Attack
10. Dancer
11. Girl from Uptown
12. Desert Song
13. Rock My Nights Away
14. Captain Nemo
15. Rock Will Never Die
16. Doctor Doctor

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Schenker   Primary Artist
Michael Schenker Group   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Nigel Reeve   Project Coordinator
Michael Schenker   Composer
Dave Ling   Liner Notes
Josephine Bonnet   Composer
Peter Mew   Mastering
Hugh Gilmour   Design
Julie Eldridge   Project Coordinator
Graham Bonnett   Composer
Andrew Nye   Composer
Gary Barden   Composer