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You're off to see the land of dreams Be careful, things are seldom what they seem Cling to your hope, follow your heart Don't lose that sparkle in your eyes To some empty consolation prize Stay on your course, follow the chart And if at times you lose the light Then let your passion be your guide Strike a spark, fan the flame, feel it burn deep within Let it rise and let it shine Keep it burning day and night, guard it with your very life Feed the fire, never let it die You'll fly alone to reach your mark Don't fear the silence or the dark They'll be good friends you'll learn to love Solitude's no sacrifice To catch a glimpse of paradise May you find peace and fly with the dove And when you finally reach your star Always remember who you are Strike a spark, fan the flame, feel it burn deep within Let it rise and let it shine Keep it burning day and night, guard it with your very life Feed the fire, never let it die Feed the fire, never let it die John Kay, 1996 |
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AC/DC
Old time favourites, one of the bands that got me hooked on hard rock and metal.
Blue Öyster Cult
The best kept secret in rock someone said, probably true. A band that never ceases to amaze me. The diversity, the mood, the musicality, the originality. Pure genius.
Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf
Gotta use the phrase 'pure genius' again. And perhaps it's here it belongs if anywhere. A crazy ride through heaven and hell so ironically bombastic it becomes the most serious thing you've ever heard.
Kansas
Master craftsmen of the progressive arts. Breathtaking melodies and arrangements. Goes straight to the heart.
Magnum
The pride of the british isles. A whole world to step inside, storytelling at its best. You just get lost somewhere when you put on any of their records. And still going strong with all their magic left.
AC/DC
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Blow Up Your Video
Most certainly not everyone's choice, but to me this was pure magic. I liked the sleazy tone of the record, a little bit more commercial but still classic AC/DC. One of those records you wanna party to.
Blue Öyster Cult
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Club Ninja
Not the most obvious choice either, but just listen. Great melodies and moods, once again with Pearlman behind the rudder. Spy In The House Of The Night, Perfect Water and Madness To The Method - As good as it gets.
Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf
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Bat Out Of Hell II - Back Into Hell
When I got this record I wasn't a fan really, but afterwards I was in chock. I listened to it over and over again every day after school, not doing anything but listening. And boy, I was lifted, physically speaking. This record was with me in spirit for years, wherever I went, and I can still recall that feeling on occation.
Kansas
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Monolith
Not their greatest effort musically, but there's something about this record. Perhaps it's the sleeve, perhaps it's the melancholic feel to it, I don't know. But magic it is. Have Steve Walsh ever written a more convincing song than Angels Have Fallen?
Magnum
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Wings Of Heaven
Magnum's biggest production and their most prominent try for stardom. Those factors often mean less soulfully crafted music. Not in this case. The big production really works in favour of the band, with Magnum sounding better than ever. A very memorable album with fantastic lyrics by Tony Clarkin.
All Music Guide
Great music database if you wanna learn more about certain artists and bands.
eBay
This is the place where millions of records change owner each year. Looking for something, you might find it here.
Records By Mail
Established in 1974, delivering vinyl all over the world. Very reasonable P&P charges with the goods carefully packaged. Lots of older original pressings still in mint condition.
Record Collectors Guild
A good place to start if you wanna know more about collecting vinyl. Tons of information, from how a record is made to how you grade them.
Total Rock
The true voice of rock and metal, and perhaps just a little bit beyond...