Year : 2021
Style : Melodic rock , Pop Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 132 mb
Bio:
The group was formed by Mick Benton who already had some degree of experience, as a member of obscure NWOBHM related rock band Mother’s Ruin, and a subsequent solo deal with Atlantic Records that produced a well received EP. The seeds of Bite The Bullet came together in 1986, their demos attracting the attention of industry heavyweight Don ‘Mr Big’ Arden, the notorious owner of Jet Records, home to ELO and Ozzy Osbourne, who subsequently signed them and financed their lone album. Sadly, by the late 80s, though, the label had contracted to the point where it was no longer a powerhouse.Recorded in London, and originally released in 1989. the record oozed class and sophistication, conjuring up immediate comparisons to other dynamic UK melodic rock outfits such as FM, Strangeways and Dare. Tracks such as ‘Change Of Heart’, ‘Edge Of The Rain’ and ‘Finished With Love’ showcase a band in full command of both their style and direction; a sound that could’ve been made for the American airwaves.
Album:
Bite The Bullet was originally formed in 1986 by singer/songwriter Mick Benton and drummer Graham Cowling. They met in 1984 when they both joined West London rock band Mother's Ruin. Thanks to the legendary Greg Lake, Benton managed to secure a solo deal with Atlantic Records and he asked Cowling to play drums. It's good to see that their collaboration is still strong to this very day. Bite The Bullet played in the style of Foreigner, Toto and Mr. Mister. An album was released in 1989 to some quiet success. The music was warmly received and the band earned some radio airplay. However, Britpop was coming into the forefront and a cancelled support slot with the mighty ELO saw the band disheartened and whilst they never really disbanded, there was a long period of inactivity.Benton and Cowling always remained friends and they still played in pubs and clubs over the years, which brings is up to 2019 when their debut was reissued on CD. It ignited a flame in the two men and brought the original recording back to the forefront again and old fans reappraised the album whilst new fans joined in. Mick and Graham decided to get writing new material for a second Bite The Bullet album and the result is outstanding, coming across like Mr. Mister meets Asia. The new songs are a natural continuation of the original BTB sound and have a great feel to them. Opener "Rock To Stones" is a killer. A great start to 2021!
Line Up:
Mick Benton - lead vocals, guitar, bass
Graham Cowling - drums
Tracklist:
01. Rocks To Stones 3:49
02. Black & White 3:26
03. Falling 4:35
04. I'll Go
05. Starlight 3:47
06. You Never Knew 4:04
07. The Lonely Road 4:38
08. Dark Energy 4:50
09. More Than This 3:00
10. Bring It On 4:31
11. Under The Veil 5:00
12. Last Chance Radio 4:06 (Bonus Track)
13. Unconditional (Bonus Track)
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