Dark Star is a Metal album by Dark Star, originally released in 1981. On Gatefold: 28 pressings tracked.
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Dark Star is the debut studio album by the British heavy metal band Dark Star, released in 1981 on Avatar Record. The group, formed in Birmingham in 1978, consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Rik Staine, guitarists Dave Harrison and Bob Key, bassist Chris Causton (later replaced by Mark Oseland), and drummer Steve Atkin. They first gained wider attention when their song Lady of Mars appeared on the influential New Wave of British Heavy Metal compilation Metal for Muthas Vol. 2 in 1980. This exposure led to the opportunity to record their first full-length album the following year. Musically, the album blends the melodic sensibilities of hard rock with the energy and riff-driven approach of the NWOBHM movement. Critics have compared Dark Star’s sound to bands such as Def Leppard and Diamond Head, noting the mix of catchy choruse, harmonized guitar work, and a polished production for the era. The track Lady of Mars became the band’s signature song and remains the most widely remembered piece from their catalogue. .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Kaptain Amerika3:25
- A2Backstreet Killer7:27
- A3The Musician4:08
- A4Lady Of Mars4:25
Side B
- B1Louisa3:34
- B2Rockbringer4:18
- B3Lady Love4:35
- B4Green Peace7:00
Sound DNA
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
- crunchy
- driving
- punky
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Mark OselandBASS GUITAR VOCALS BASS
- Steve AtkinsDRUMS PERCUSSION VOCALS
- Bob KeyLEAD GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR VOCALS
- Dave HarrisonLEAD GUITAR VOCALS GUITAR
- Rik StainesLEAD VOCALS SYNTH
- Chris CaustonBASS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 28 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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