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Overland - Epic (2014)











Year : 2014
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 127 mb

Bio:

Steve Overland is a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late seventies, his first major recording was with the band “Wildlife” in 1980. After the demise of “Wildlife” Steve went on to form the cult British melodic rock band “FM”, a band that released many great albums throughout the eighties and nineties and more recently in 2013. Their popularity has always been at the forefront of British Hard Rock.Steve originally teamed up with Escape Music to provide lead vocals for the Boston Tribute album (ESM 081), singing 'Amanda', one of the album highlights. Steve also teamed up with Steve Morris of “Heartland” fame to record the much acclaimed “Shadowman” albums “Land of the Living” (ESM 099) “Different Angles” (ESM127) “Ghost in the Mirror” (ESM179) Watching Over you (ESM224).Steve has also fronted two releases by “The Ladder”, which is a dream come true for all fans of FM as the band is an extension of the great FM themselves. “Future Miracles” (ESM109) was welcome by fans old and new and it was hailed by many as the best album of 2004. More recently “Sacred” (ESM149) is an album that hones the identity of “The Ladder”.Steve’s first solo album “Break Away” (ESM170) had fans divided as it was so much different from his work with FM, but many grew to love it as it was something different from the norm. Steve gave us a more classic approach to melodic rock with “Diamond Dealer” (ESM198), with great songs that have feeling and depth. It’s now time for one of the finest starts to 2014 you could possible want to wish for, the album “Epic” which is the brand new release from this famous vocalist. With Mike Slamer and Billy Greer of Kansas involved in the proceedings then we are in for a big big album. “Radio Radio” is one of the most radio-friendly tracks you could ever wish to hear and so easy on the ears. Rockers abound with “If Looks Could Kill”, “Rags to Riches” and the awesome “Down comes the night”. It’s the quality of the songs and musicianship on this album that makes it so special and credit to Christian Wolff who has also made this album so remarkable with his great guitar playing and song writing.This is a perfect album from Steve, if you have a penchant for perfect harmonies, big guitars and soaring keyboards topped off with a top-notch production then look no further than this. A Classic – already !

Line-Up:

Steve Overland - Lead & Background Vocals
Christian Wolff - Lead guitars, Rhythm guitars, Acoustic guitars, Keyboards
Mike Slamer - Additional Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Larry Antonino – Bass
Jay Schellen – Drums

Guests:

Billy Greer (Kansas/Seventh Key) - Background Vocals
Billy Trudel - Background Vocals
Fredrik Bergh - Additional Keys on "Liberate My Heart" and "Down Comes The Night"

Tracklist:

01. Radio Radio
02. If Looks Could Kill
03. Stranded
04. Rags To Riches
05. Liberate My Heart
06. Down Comes The Night
07. If Your Heart’s Not In It
08. Rock Me
09. So This Is Love
10. Will
11. The End Of The Road
12. Time For Letting Go



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Steve Overland - FM Radio Covered (2015)











Year : 2015
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 153 mb

Bio:

Steve Overland is a British singer/musician who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the bands Wildlife, FM, The Ladder, Shadowman, and his own group, Overland.[1] Overland's nearly 30 year career began in his home region of East Anglia, where he and his brother Chris formed the band Wildlife in 1980. The group were scouted by Adam Faith and soon signed to Chrysalis Records, who released the band's debut album, Burning, in 1980.The band moved labels to the Led Zeppelin owned Swan Song Records for their 1983 self-titled follow up album,which featured Simon Kirke on drums.The band were also managed for a short period by Peter Grant. The demise of Swan Song in 1983, meant that the Wildlife album was under promoted, with an American release for the album being cancelled and the band split up soon after.Overland next formed the AOR band FM, along with former Wildlife members Pete Jupp and Chris Overland.FM's first album, issued in 1986 on Portrait Records, was named Indiscreet.The band's next album, Tough It Out, was released in 1989 with serious financial backing from Epic Records, which was Portrait's parent company.For this album, the band brought in songwriter Desmond Child, known for his work on Bon Jovi's album, Slippery When Wet.This 1986 to 1989 period saw the band at their commercial peak, scoring minor UK Chart hits with "Frozen Heart", "Bad Luck", and the non-album release, "Let Love Be The Leader".The band toured as headline artists, as well as undertaking support slots with Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and Meat Loaf.The band was then dropped by Epic Records and signed to Music for Nations for their third album, Takin' It to the Streets.The album displayed a shift towards a more straightforward rock approach and also included a cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", which was released as a single. This was the first album to feature ex-Visage and ASAP guitarist Andy Barnett, Chris Overland having left the band after the Tough It Out tour.FM's fourth album, Aphrodisiac,followed in 1992 and is often considered to be the band's best.The band then signed to the Raw Power label to record Dead Man's Shoes, which featured new keyboard player, Jem Davis. In March 1996, Steve Overland and Pete Jupp decided to disband FM, forming the band So! with Wishbone Ash bass player, Bob Skeat, soon after.So!'s debut album, Brass Monkey, had two very limited releases, with copies of either release being difficult to come by.Overland has recorded prolifically throughout the 2000s (decade), with the bands The Ladder, Shadowman, and latterly, with his solo albums, Break Away and Diamond Dealer.In 2007, FM reformed for a one-off gig at Nottingham's Rock City, headlining Firefest IV.This 'one-off' reunion led to a more permanent incarnation with Jim Kirkpatrick replacing Andy Barnett on lead guitar. Overland and Kirkpatrick had been a songwriting team independently of the band prior to Jim joining FM. FM have since toured extensively in the UK and throughout Europe, both as headliners and also touring with Thin Lizzy, Journey, Foreigner and Europe.[11] Three more albums have been released Metropolis (2010), Rockville (2013) and Rockville II (2013). A fourth is underway.Overland has also appeared in the Broadway show Dreamtime, which had a successful run at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Line Up:

Merv Goldsworthy - bass, backing vocals (1984-1995, 2007–present)
Pete Jupp - drums, backing vocals (1984-1995, 2007–present)
Steve Overland - lead vocals, guitar (1984-1995, 2007–present)
Jem Davis - keyboards (1993-1995, 2007–present)
Jim Kirkpatrick - lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)

Former members:

Didge Digital - keyboards (1984-1991)
Chris Overland - lead guitar (1984-1990)
Andy Barnett - lead guitar, backing vocals (1990-1995, 2007-2008)
Tony Mittman - keyboards (1991-1993)

Tracklist:

01. Shanghai'd in Shanghai
02. Run to the Hills
03. Itchycoo Park
04. Maggie May
05. Legs
06. Slide It In
07. Can I Play with Madness
08. Jesus Just Left Chicago
09. Dirty Dog
10. If I Could Only Flag Her Down
11. Rhythm of My Heart
12. The Deeper the Love
13. Prisoner
14. Flight of Icarus
15. Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten
16. May the Sunshine
17. Dancing In The Moonlight
18. We'll Bring the House Down
19. Gudbuy T' Jane
20. Looking for Love
21. My Oh My
22. Rosalie
23. Living in America
24. This Christmas
25. Winter Wonderland



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Overland - Contagious (2016)













Year : 2016
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 153 mb

Bio:

Steve Overland is a British singer/musician who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the bands Wildlife, FM, The Ladder, Shadowman, and his own group, Overland.[1] Overland's nearly 30 year career began in his home region of East Anglia, where he and his brother Chris formed the band Wildlife in 1980. The group were scouted by Adam Faith and soon signed to Chrysalis Records, who released the band's debut album, Burning, in 1980.The band moved labels to the Led Zeppelin owned Swan Song Records for their 1983 self-titled follow up album,which featured Simon Kirke on drums.The band were also managed for a short period by Peter Grant. The demise of Swan Song in 1983, meant that the Wildlife album was under promoted, with an American release for the album being cancelled and the band split up soon after.Overland next formed the AOR band FM, along with former Wildlife members Pete Jupp and Chris Overland.FM's first album, issued in 1986 on Portrait Records, was named Indiscreet.The band's next album, Tough It Out, was released in 1989 with serious financial backing from Epic Records, which was Portrait's parent company.For this album, the band brought in songwriter Desmond Child, known for his work on Bon Jovi's album, Slippery When Wet.This 1986 to 1989 period saw the band at their commercial peak, scoring minor UK Chart hits with "Frozen Heart", "Bad Luck", and the non-album release, "Let Love Be The Leader".The band toured as headline artists, as well as undertaking support slots with Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and Meat Loaf.The band was then dropped by Epic Records and signed to Music for Nations for their third album, Takin' It to the Streets.The album displayed a shift towards a more straightforward rock approach and also included a cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", which was released as a single. This was the first album to feature ex-Visage and ASAP guitarist Andy Barnett, Chris Overland having left the band after the Tough It Out tour.FM's fourth album, Aphrodisiac,followed in 1992 and is often considered to be the band's best.The band then signed to the Raw Power label to record Dead Man's Shoes, which featured new keyboard player, Jem Davis. In March 1996, Steve Overland and Pete Jupp decided to disband FM, forming the band So! with Wishbone Ash bass player, Bob Skeat, soon after.So!'s debut album, Brass Monkey, had two very limited releases, with copies of either release being difficult to come by.Overland has recorded prolifically throughout the 2000s (decade), with the bands The Ladder, Shadowman, and latterly, with his solo albums, Break Away and Diamond Dealer.In 2007, FM reformed for a one-off gig at Nottingham's Rock City, headlining Firefest IV.This 'one-off' reunion led to a more permanent incarnation with Jim Kirkpatrick replacing Andy Barnett on lead guitar. Overland and Kirkpatrick had been a songwriting team independently of the band prior to Jim joining FM. FM have since toured extensively in the UK and throughout Europe, both as headliners and also touring with Thin Lizzy, Journey, Foreigner and Europe.[11] Three more albums have been released Metropolis (2010), Rockville (2013) and Rockville II (2013). A fourth is underway.Overland has also appeared in the Broadway show Dreamtime, which had a successful run at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Album:

Steve Overland is a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late seventies, his first major recording was with the band “Wildlife” in 1980. After the demise of “Wildlife” Steve went on to form the cult British melodic rock band “FM”, a band that released many great albums throughout the eighties and nineties and more recently in 2013. Their popularity has always been at the forefront of British Hard Rock.Steve originally teamed up with Escape Music to provide lead vocals for the Boston Tribute album (ESM 081), singing ‘Amanda’, one of the album highlights. Steve also joined forces with Steve Morris of “Heartland” fame to record the much acclaimed “Shadowman” albums “Land of the Living” (ESM 099) “Different Angles” (ESM127) “Ghost in the Mirror” (ESM179) Watching Over you (ESM224).Steve has also fronted two releases by “The Ladder”, which is a dream come true for all fans of FM as the band is an extension of the great FM themselves. “Future Miracles” (ESM109) was welcome by fans old and new and it was hailed by many as the best album of 2004. More recently “Sacred” (ESM149) is an album that hones the identity of “The Ladder”.Let’s examine Steve’s first solo album “Break Away” (ESM170), this had fans divided as it was so much different from his work with FM, but many grew to love it as it was something different from the norm. Steve gave us a more classic approach to melodic rock with “Diamond Dealer” (ESM198), with great songs that have feeling and depth. The release “Epic” provided one of the best starts to 2014 you could possible want to wish for, and had contributions from Mike Slamer and Billy Greer of Kansas. “Radio Radio” is one of the most radio-friendly tracks you could ever wish to hear and so easy on the ears. It’s the quality of the songs and musicianship on this album that made it so special, it was always going to be difficult to surpass. However, here is Steve’s new recording “Contagious” which is better than ever before. Big production and superb song-writing are the order of the day, these latest offerings from Steve are beautifully executed and flow with finesse from beginning to end.Steve Overland has just added another classic album to his roster, and it’s his best to date.

Line Up:

Steve Overland: Vocals
Tommy Denander: Guitars, Keyboards
Lars Chriss: Drums
Tony Franklin: Bass
Mark Stanway: Keyboards on track 1 & 9
Paul Farrington: Keyboards on track 5
Jem Davis: Hammond on track 7

Produced by: Lars Chriss & Khalil Turk
Mixed by: Lars Chriss
Mastered by: Mike Lind
Artwork by: Eric Philippe

Tracklist:

01. Doctor My Heart
02. Easy On Me
03. Edge Of The Universe
04. Every Lonely Night
05. Wildest Dreams
06. Intoxicated
07. Define Our Love
08. Pocketful Of Dreams
09. Making Miracles
10. Back Where I Belong
11. Unforgiving World
12. Shame On You (Bonus Track)

+ Video "Edge Of The Universe" (Official Video)



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Overland - Scandalous (2020)













Year : 2020
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 113 mb

Bio:

Steve Overland is a British singer/musician who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the bands Wildlife, FM, The Ladder, Shadowman, and his own group, Overland.[1] Overland's nearly 30 year career began in his home region of East Anglia, where he and his brother Chris formed the band Wildlife in 1980. The group were scouted by Adam Faith and soon signed to Chrysalis Records, who released the band's debut album, Burning, in 1980.The band moved labels to the Led Zeppelin owned Swan Song Records for their 1983 self-titled follow up album,which featured Simon Kirke on drums.The band were also managed for a short period by Peter Grant. The demise of Swan Song in 1983, meant that the Wildlife album was under promoted, with an American release for the album being cancelled and the band split up soon after.Overland next formed the AOR band FM, along with former Wildlife members Pete Jupp and Chris Overland.FM's first album, issued in 1986 on Portrait Records, was named Indiscreet.The band's next album, Tough It Out, was released in 1989 with serious financial backing from Epic Records, which was Portrait's parent company.For this album, the band brought in songwriter Desmond Child, known for his work on Bon Jovi's album, Slippery When Wet.This 1986 to 1989 period saw the band at their commercial peak, scoring minor UK Chart hits with "Frozen Heart", "Bad Luck", and the non-album release, "Let Love Be The Leader".The band toured as headline artists, as well as undertaking support slots with Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and Meat Loaf.The band was then dropped by Epic Records and signed to Music for Nations for their third album, Takin' It to the Streets.The album displayed a shift towards a more straightforward rock approach and also included a cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", which was released as a single. This was the first album to feature ex-Visage and ASAP guitarist Andy Barnett, Chris Overland having left the band after the Tough It Out tour.FM's fourth album, Aphrodisiac,followed in 1992 and is often considered to be the band's best.The band then signed to the Raw Power label to record Dead Man's Shoes, which featured new keyboard player, Jem Davis. In March 1996, Steve Overland and Pete Jupp decided to disband FM, forming the band So! with Wishbone Ash bass player, Bob Skeat, soon after.So!'s debut album, Brass Monkey, had two very limited releases, with copies of either release being difficult to come by.Overland has recorded prolifically throughout the 2000s (decade), with the bands The Ladder, Shadowman, and latterly, with his solo albums, Break Away and Diamond Dealer.In 2007, FM reformed for a one-off gig at Nottingham's Rock City, headlining Firefest IV.This 'one-off' reunion led to a more permanent incarnation with Jim Kirkpatrick replacing Andy Barnett on lead guitar. Overland and Kirkpatrick had been a songwriting team independently of the band prior to Jim joining FM. FM have since toured extensively in the UK and throughout Europe, both as headliners and also touring with Thin Lizzy, Journey, Foreigner and Europe.[11] Three more albums have been released Metropolis (2010), Rockville (2013) and Rockville II (2013). A fourth is underway.Overland has also appeared in the Broadway show Dreamtime, which had a successful run at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Album:

Steve OVERLAND is a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late Seventies, his first major recording was with the band “Wildlife” in 1980. After the demise of “Wildlife” Steve went on to form the cult British melodic rock band “FM”, a band that released many great albums throughout the years and they are still going strong to this very day.“Scandalous” is Steve’s fifth solo album and what a belter it is too! This man can just seemingly continue to give us breathtakingly good songs with great song writing (let’s not forget the input of the talented Tommy Denander).Steve Overland just gets better and let’s hope he gives us much more in years to come.

Line Up:

Steve Overland – lead vocals, backing vocals
Tommy Denander – guitar, keyboards, producer, writer
Brian Anthony – bass, hammond, percussion
Brian Tichy – drums

Tracklist:

01. Don’t Give Up
02. Never Say Die
03. Lost In The City
04. Closest Thing To Heaven
05. Black Heart
06. Changing Times
07. The Trouble With Love
08. Diamond In The Dust
09. Testify
10. Unchained
11. God Made An Angel
12. Hole In My Heart




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Overland - S.I.X (2023)













Year : 2023
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 120 mb

Bio:

Steve Overland is a British singer/musician who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the bands Wildlife, FM, The Ladder, Shadowman, and his own group, Overland.Overland's nearly 30 year career began in his home region of East Anglia, where he and his brother Chris formed the band Wildlife in 1980. The group were scouted by Adam Faith and soon signed to Chrysalis Records, who released the band's debut album, Burning, in 1980.The band moved labels to the Led Zeppelin owned Swan Song Records for their 1983 self-titled follow up album,which featured Simon Kirke on drums.The band were also managed for a short period by Peter Grant. The demise of Swan Song in 1983, meant that the Wildlife album was under promoted, with an American release for the album being cancelled and the band split up soon after.Overland next formed the AOR band FM, along with former Wildlife members Pete Jupp and Chris Overland.FM's first album, issued in 1986 on Portrait Records, was named Indiscreet.The band's next album, Tough It Out, was released in 1989 with serious financial backing from Epic Records, which was Portrait's parent company.For this album, the band brought in songwriter Desmond Child, known for his work on Bon Jovi's album, Slippery When Wet.This 1986 to 1989 period saw the band at their commercial peak, scoring minor UK Chart hits with "Frozen Heart", "Bad Luck", and the non-album release, "Let Love Be The Leader".The band toured as headline artists, as well as undertaking support slots with Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and Meat Loaf.The band was then dropped by Epic Records and signed to Music for Nations for their third album, Takin' It to the Streets.The album displayed a shift towards a more straightforward rock approach and also included a cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", which was released as a single. This was the first album to feature ex-Visage and ASAP guitarist Andy Barnett, Chris Overland having left the band after the Tough It Out tour.FM's fourth album, Aphrodisiac,followed in 1992 and is often considered to be the band's best.The band then signed to the Raw Power label to record Dead Man's Shoes, which featured new keyboard player, Jem Davis. In March 1996, Steve Overland and Pete Jupp decided to disband FM, forming the band So! with Wishbone Ash bass player, Bob Skeat, soon after.So!'s debut album, Brass Monkey, had two very limited releases, with copies of either release being difficult to come by.Overland has recorded prolifically throughout the 2000s (decade), with the bands The Ladder, Shadowman, and latterly, with his solo albums, Break Away and Diamond Dealer.In 2007, FM reformed for a one-off gig at Nottingham's Rock City, headlining Firefest IV.This 'one-off' reunion led to a more permanent incarnation with Jim Kirkpatrick replacing Andy Barnett on lead guitar. Overland and Kirkpatrick had been a songwriting team independently of the band prior to Jim joining FM. FM have since toured extensively in the UK and throughout Europe, both as headliners and also touring with Thin Lizzy, Journey, Foreigner and Europe.Three more albums have been released Metropolis (2010), Rockville (2013) and Rockville II (2013). A fourth is underway.Overland has also appeared in the Broadway show Dreamtime, which had a successful run at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Album:

Steve Overland is a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late seventies, his first major recording was with the band Wildlife in 1980. After the demise of Wildlife, Steve went on to form the cult British melodic rock band FM, a band that released many great albums throughout the years and they are still going strong to this very day.Steve originally teamed up with Escape Music to provide lead vocals for the Boston tribute album, singing "Amanda", one of the album's highlights. Steve also collaborated with Steve Morris of Heartland fame to record four Shadowman albums, all of which are well-respected in the rock community. He has written, recorded and sung so many great songs over the years. However, let’s get back to Steve’s solo work with Escape Music which began with "Break Away”, then “Diamond Dealer”, “Epic”, “Contagious” and “Scandalous”. This man can just seemingly continue to give us breathtakingly good songs and with great songwriting. This new release for 2023 is simply entitled “S.I.X” and will be released on both CD and vinyl (limited edition of 500, all numbered in yellow flame) and featuring two bonus tracks. Exciting news indeed! Steve Overland just gets better, and this latest recording has been hailed as his finest recording to date.

Line Up:

Steve Overland – lead vocals, backing vocals - see also: FM, Lonerider
Robert Säll - guitar , keyboards - see also: W.E.T, Work Of Art
Chris Cliff - bass
Bob Richards - drums - see also: Shy, Asia, Atack

Tracklist:

01. One Touch 4:56
02. Disconnected 4:03
03. Together Alone 3:30
04. How Does it Feel 3:30
05. I Hear your Voice 4:21
06. Last Breath 4:34
07. Really Makes You Wonder 3:58
08. Station to Station 3:25
09. Things Will Never Be The Same 4:47
10. From Now On 3:51
11. Under The Blood Red Sky 4:45
12. Walk With Me 5:09




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