Year : 2024 (Lion's Pride Music Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 112 mb
Bio:
A rock group from Stockholm, Sweden.They formed in 1989 and released 2 albums with the original line-up in 1990 and 1991.During 1993 both Jan Lissnils and Michelle Maiden left and in came drummer Peter Nordstedt and ex-ELECTRIC BOYS and GLORY BELLS BAND guitarist Franco Santunione.Nordstedt lasted until 1995 and in was replaced by another former member of the ELECTRIC BOYS Niclas Sigevall on drums.
Album:
Reptile Smile, born in the effervescent Stockholm music scene of 1989, was the brainchild of guitarist/songwriter Martin Karlegård and drummer Michel Maiden.Initially known as Lodger, the trio found their voice with vocalist Peter Schapiro, setting the stage for a raw, rock journey echoing the influences of Aerosmith, AC/DC and the Rolling Stones.Renamed Reptile Smile with the inclusion of bassist Jake St. Snake and guitarist Jan Lissnils, the band soared after signing with CBS Records in 1989. Their debut single, "Shove ‘em Down," and the album "Automatic Cool" catapulted them into the European spotlight, solidified by the MTV rotation of "2000 Miles." The release of "Who Makes the Rules" in 1991 further entrenched their presence, fueled by the single "Wild life."Chapter Two, spanning 1993-1995, witnessed a revamped lineup, relentless touring, and eventual disbandment due to strain. Despite this, the allure of their music persisted, leading to sporadic reunions and a studio endeavor in 1994, yielding an unreleased third album.Chapter Three, from 1995 to the present, encapsulates the band's intermittent reunions, culminating in a transformative decision by Martin in 2010.This prompted the re-recording of earlier tracks with Michel Maiden returning on drums, Andreas on bass, and Fredrik Björk on guitar, delivering a rejuvenated sound.Now, in 2023, the long-awaited "Mark III" album emerges, combining reimagined classics with unreleased tracks. Set for release in November 2024 by Lions Pride Music, this compilation pays homage to Reptile Smile's enduring legacy. The album showcases the band's evolution, blending old and new elements, while Peter's commanding vocals tie the collection together. "Mark III" is a resurrection, a testament to the timeless vigor of Reptile Smile's music, promising an explosive sonic experience for fans, old and new alike.
Line Up:
Peter Schapiro - Lead Vocals
Martin Karlegård - Guitars & Backing Vocals
Andreas Karlegård – Bass & Backing Vocals
Michel Maiden - Drums
+ Guests:
Fredrik Björk -Lead & Rhythm guitars (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Jan Lissnils - Lead and rhythm Guitars (Tracks 5, 7, 8, 9)
Production:
Recorded at Submob Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Mixed & Mastered by Martin Karlegård
Front Cover & Layout By: Chris Siloma for C.S.M.&P. Designs at Thessaloniki, Hellas.
Band Photos By: Tallee Savage for Savage Beauty at Sollentuna, Sweden.
Produced by: Martin Karlegård
Chris Siloma : Chris Siloma
Executive Producer: Carsten Nielsen
Tracklist:
01. Self Righteous Bastard
02. Stay Tuned To My Station
03. Minding My Own Business
04. Holiday In The City
05. Push Has Come To Shove
06. Automatic Cool
07. 2000 Miles
08. Shove 'Em Down
09. Hush Hush
10. Sendrita Lucy
11. Rattlesnake Valley
12. Pour 'Em Right Up
13. Freight Train
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