The release of 'Unleashed' on r.a.r.e. complements the band's original classic 'Growers of Mushroom', a legendary 1970s album, reissued on Repertoire in 2005. This newly recorded set of high-octane performances features ... more »powerhouse vocalist Peter French ? after spells with Cactus and Atomic Rooster ? now back with a new line-up featuring fleet fingered guitarist Luke Rayner, Ed Pearson (bass) and Jimmy Rowland (drums). Dynamic tracks such as 'One hundred and five degrees', 'Barricades' and 'Too many rock'n'roll times' epitomise the band's allegiance to the legacy of Cream, Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Outstanding cut 'Breakthrough' is a new version of a song originally sung by Peter French with Atomic Rooster in the 1970s.« less
All Artists:Leaf Hound Title:Unleashed Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label:Rare Recordings Release Date: 5/13/2008 Album Type: Import Genres:Pop, Rock Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:4009910002025
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Album Description
The release of 'Unleashed' on r.a.r.e. complements the band's original classic 'Growers of Mushroom', a legendary 1970s album, reissued on Repertoire in 2005. This newly recorded set of high-octane performances features powerhouse vocalist Peter French ? after spells with Cactus and Atomic Rooster ? now back with a new line-up featuring fleet fingered guitarist Luke Rayner, Ed Pearson (bass) and Jimmy Rowland (drums). Dynamic tracks such as 'One hundred and five degrees', 'Barricades' and 'Too many rock'n'roll times' epitomise the band's allegiance to the legacy of Cream, Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Outstanding cut 'Breakthrough' is a new version of a song originally sung by Peter French with Atomic Rooster in the 1970s.
CD Reviews
The old wolf is back on the hunt...
spacefreak | 09/15/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is how pure old school heavy rock should be delivered. Sometimes they sound better than their legendary 1971 debut and it's hard to believe that 30 years flowed under the bridge. A mix of FREE bluesy patterns getting the LED ZEPPELIN rifferama, while visiting the realm of early 70ies UK soulful underground heavy rock ala ATOMIC ROOSTER. One of the best albums I 've listened to, lately. F@@**k modern corporate & alternative scum, this is a pure relentless heavy monster destined to bring shivers to anyone who sold his soul for rock'n'roll. Mega-recommended!"
Leafhound bites hard
Rebecca A. Wrightson | 09/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album would have to be the release of the decade, why I took so long in getting my hands on this gem has had me shaking my head for months. This cd "Unleashed" defines the meaning of rock music. I heard Peter French back when I was 17, music in Australia in the seventies was a time like no other and I loved it. But how about this some 30 some years later Peter returns with a great band, a great cd and I hope a great future for these guys. The music on this cd is rock pure rock like it should be. Nominating a favourite song from this cd is extremely hard but if I have to I would have to go for "The man with the moon in him" or "Nickels and dimes" damn the whole cd is great, these guys have to be proud of their music and what they have achieved here. EXCELLENT! John Australia"
Welcome back Mr. French!
Frank A. Tursic | Toledo, Ohio. | 05/12/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well well,...and just when you think you've seen(heard)it all. At the antiquated age of 57 I,ve lived the Garage Era to the present Classic Rock Revival,visited all points inbetween and this was a very pleasant surprise indeed.Being familiar with Peter as a member of Leafhound,Atomic Rooster,Cactus MK II his new release piqued my interest,so I finally broke down & purchased it on Amazon.-and Oh man!-
This is a top-notch bluesy hard rock offering of structured songs in the vein of the best Bad Company/Whitesnake recordings.The vocals of Paul Rodgers,David Coverdale,Davey Pattison and the lower range less manic Robert Plant come to mind.
Peter's voice has aged like fine wine,..it's smoky,sultry and emotive while he achieves power through diction,phrasing and dynamics.
The pride of young pups that accompany him accent him perfectly and drive the music with a subtle fur lined mallet.Luke Rayner's guitar solos are precise and to the point without being cliched,still managing to riff with perfect restrained improvisation within the confines of the songs..Ed Pearson & Jimmy Rowland push the bass/drums with mesmerizing percision making this the perfect cruising CD while taking that long drive down the road.
So if you like hard hitting hook laden blues rock look no further.Peter and Co.deliver it with a passion,.. and guess what? They even look the part.
-lol-
the old jealous bald hippie,
Frank Tursic
p.s. I'm listening to this CD for the 3rd straight time while I write.Any chance of more in the future?
"
Even better!
Aron D. Rush | Cross Timbers, Mo usa | 09/15/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow!! This is everything a great hard rock album should be. I like it better with every listen, and for me, it's even better than the first one. This is the perfect follw up, in spite of the 30 plus years gap. Peter French is simply hard to beat. Any fan of 70's hard rock should own this. The remake of Breakthrough rocks my world! If you don't have the original on In Hearing Of by Atomic Rooster, get it now (it's in my top 10 best albums of all time)! If you dig Leafhound, check 'em out on myspace. Roll one up, open a cold one, and crank up the volume! What a blast!"
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1