Angel

Description

For fans of KISS, Starz, Angel, and classic rock from the 70s! Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel's scandalous image, heavy with white satin and equally extravagant shows, makes them one of the most colorful arena rock bands of the mid-70s and early 80s. Discovered by KISS bassist Gene Simmons, the band released their self-titled debut album in 1975, which leaned more towards progressive rock than the glam pop that would inspire future projects like On Earth as It Is in Heaven (1977) and Sinful (1979). The band released a total of 5 studio albums and 1 live album before disbanding in 1981. Formed in Washington, D.C., the band's self-titled debut album in 1975 was recorded for the flamboyant Casablanca Records label - home to KISS - with a lineup including Frank DiMino (vocals), Punky Meadows (guitar), Gregg Giuffria (keyboards), Mickie Jones (bass), and Barry Brandt (drums). A heavy slab of pomp rock with long songs wrapped in Giuffria's atmospheric keyboards and featuring the long-time scene favorite "Tower." Now, to celebrate the 50th anniversary, this classic has been remastered and is released both on a 6-panel digipak CD and on 180G vinyl with sleeve notes by Rock Candy journalist Dave Reynolds. There are only 700 of the black-blue swirl in the world. A must-have for any Angel fan with classics like "Tower" and "Rock & Rollers."