This week, we’re diving into an album that captured my heart back in 1989. It’s the self-titled debut from Blue Murder, a project that had me buzzing with excitement. As a fan of John Sykes from his days with Whitesnake, I was pretty bummed when he left the band. But when I heard about Blue Murder, my enthusiasm soared. It wasn’t just Sykes I was thrilled about; The Firm’s Tony Franklin and Ozzy Osbourne’s Carmine Appice were on board as well. And to top it off, the album was produced by the legendary Bob Rock, with Mike Fraser handling the mixing duties. Honestly, I was all in. But the real question remains: does it still hold up? Join me as I take a track-by-track journey through the album.
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In related news, let’s look back at the recent polls. It was a close call, but Blue Murder ultimately claimed the top spot in the voting process. After a tie for first, I took to my personal Facebook page to rally some last-minute votes, and Blue Murder surged ahead.
In another note, we continue our exploration of remarkable producers with Bob Rock, the fourth in our “Producer Extraordinaire” series. Rock began his career as a recording engineer and mixer under the esteemed Bruce Fairbairn.
And speaking of influential albums, let’s not forget Whitesnake’s self-titled release from 1987, which came after a tumultuous phase for the band. After the ‘Slide It In’ album and subsequent tour, David Coverdale was on the verge of calling it quits. With Cozy Powell’s departure, it seemed like a tipping point, but thanks to Geffen Records, a second wind emerged for Coverdale and newcomer John Sykes.
Stay tuned for more reflections and insights on these timeless tunes.
