This week, we’re diving into an album that captured my heart back in 1989. I’m talking about Blue Murder’s self-titled debut album, which was a game-changer for me. As a huge fan of John Sykes from his time with Whitesnake, I was initially bummed when he left the band. But when I discovered Blue Murder, my excitement skyrocketed. It wasn’t just Sykes; the lineup featured Tony Franklin from The Firm and Carmine Appice, who played with Ozzy. Adding to my enthusiasm, I learned that the album was produced by Bob Rock and mixed by Mike Fraser. I was all in before I’d even pressed play. But the real question is: does it still hold up after all these years? Join me as I break down the album track by track.
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On a related note, the excitement surrounding Blue Murder has been palpable lately. In fact, it was so close in the recent fan voting that we ended up with a three-way tie! After turning to my Facebook friends for a final round of votes, Blue Murder ultimately took the lead.
This week, we also celebrate the illustrious career of producer Bob Rock. He’s the fourth feature in our “Producer Extraordinaire” series, following icons like Robert John “Mutt” Lange, Brendan O’Brien, and Bruce Fairbairn. Rock’s journey began as a recording engineer and mixer under the legendary Fairbairn.
As we wrap up, I’d like to mention another classic—Whitesnake’s self-titled album from 1987. After all the challenges surrounding their ‘Slide it In’ album and tour, David Coverdale was on the brink of calling it quits, especially after Cozy Powell exited the band. Yet, Geffen Records recognized the potential between Coverdale and the newcomer Sykes, leading to an unforgettable era for the band.
Stay tuned for more insights and album reviews that bring you closer to the music that shaped our lives.
