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Wishbone Ash celebrate the 50th anniversary of their classic album'Argus'with a new 7-Disc multi-format Box Set
- 3 CDs: Martin Turner's'Argus'remaster,'Live At The Alexandra Palace 1973'&'Memphis 1972.
'Also features 4 previously unreleased early version demos.
- 2 LPs: Original 'Argus' replica, remastered for this release +'Argus Live' (selected recordings from Alexandra Palace & Memphis).
- DVD: French & Swiss TV footage,'Live From The Rainbow 1973'&'RTS Broadcast from 1974.'
- 7" Single of 'Blowin'Free'.
- Featuring a 48-page book with rare photographs & extensive liner notes with contributions from Andy Powell, Martin Turner & Steve Upton.
Wishbone Ash achieved considerable success in the 1970's, during which they were among England's most popular hard rock acts, achieving an incredible eight top 40 albums. Often regarded as one of the premiere UK live acts of the '70's, they toured throughout this period & into the following decades.
1972 was one of rock music's most memorable years for regal releases - a golden age of classic albums -'Exile On Main Street', 'MachineHead', 'The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars', 'All The Young Dudes', 'Roxy Music', 'Can't Buy A Thrill', 'Sailin'Shoes', 'Foxtrot', 'Demons & Wizards', 'Transformer'&'Barnstorm'- by rock royalty - The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Davie Bowie, Mott The Hoople, Roxy Music, Steely Dan, Little Feat, Genesis, Uriah Heep, Lou Reed & Joe Walsh.
Not least among these amazing artists & records was Wishbone Ash - and their award-winning' Album of the Year' -'Argus'. Undoubtedly the classic album within the bands' '70's cannon.'Argus' is not only the biggest selling album of their career, featuring the beloved fan-favourite 'Blowin' Free', but full of memorable & timeless tunes such as'The King Will Come', 'Time Was', 'Warrior'& 'Throw Down The Sword'. Featuring a heady blend of prog rock, folk & hard rock, it's widely considered a vital moment in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonisation.
Madfish are now proud to present the most complete edition of this album to date. 'Argus'i s available here on LP & CD, plus two live albums from Alexandra Palace, 1973 & Memphis, 1972, available in full on CD & in select parts on yellow vinyl LP, an exclusive red vinyl 7" of fan favourite 'Blowin' Free' plus Rare TV footage from France & Switzerland is found on a DVD disc & a 48-page book with rare photographs, extensive liner notes & contributions from original band members forms the centre point to this magnificent package. As they reigned supreme through the'70's, Wishbone Ash was centred on inspired musicianship, joyful spirit & inventive songs. Their concerts were uplifting & their recorded work sublime.'
Argus'remains a stunning highpoint in the band's startling repertoire. This is a vital addition to the Wishbone Ash catalogue.
Tracklist
Disc 1
1. Time Was ( Vinyl LP )
2. Sometime World ( Vinyl LP )
3. Blowin' Free ( Vinyl LP )
1. The King Will Come ( Vinyl LP )
2. Leaf & Stream ( Vinyl LP )
3. Warrior ( Vinyl LP )
4. Throw Down The Sword ( Vinyl LP )
Disc 2
1. Time Was ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
2. Sometime World ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
3. Blowin' Free ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
4. The King Will Come ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
5. Leaf & Stream ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
6. Warrior ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
7. Throw Down The Sword ( CD - Martin Turner 2022 Remaster )
8. Time Was ( CD - 'Demo' - Bonus Track )
9. The King Will Come ( CD - 'Demo' - Bonus Track )
10. Warrior ( CD - 'Demo' - Bonus Track )
11. Throw Down The Sword ( CD - 'Demo' - Bonus Track )
Disc 3
1. No Easy Road ( 7 - 1972 Single Version )
1. Blowin' Free ( 7 - 1972 Single Version )
Disc 4
1. Blowin' Free ( 'Argus' Live LP - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
2. Sometime World ( 'Argus' Live LP - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
1. Time Was ( 'Argus' Live LP - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
2. Blowin' Free ( 'Argus' Live LP - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
3. Warrior ( 'Argus' Live LP - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
Disc 5
1. Blowin' Free ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
2. Jail Bait ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
3. No Easy Road ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
4. Baby, What You Want Me To Do ? ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
5. Sometime World ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
6. The Pilgrim ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
7. Where Were You Tomorrow ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
8. End Announcement ( CD - Live At Alexandra Palace 22/12/1973 )
Disc 6
1. Time Was ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
2. Blowin' Free ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
3. Jail Bait ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
4. Warrior ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
5. The Pilgrim ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
6. Phoenix ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
7. Blind Eye ( CD - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21/08/1972 )
Disc 7
1. Blowin' Free - Introduction ( DVD - French TV INA 24/02/1973 - Live From The Rainbow )
2. Backstage Interview 1 ( DVD - French TV INA 24/02/1973 - Live From The Rainbow )
3. The Pilgrim ( DVD - French TV INA 24/02/1973 - Live From The Rainbow )
4. Backstage Interview 2 ( DVD - French TV INA 24/02/1973 - Live From The Rainbow )
5. End Of Phoenix ( DVD - French TV INA 24/02/1973 - Live From The Rainbow )
6. Jail Bait - Intro ( DVD - btb (RTS) Swiss 05/01/1974 )
7. Warrior ( DVD - btb (RTS) Swiss 05/01/1974 )
8. Blowin' Free ( DVD - btb (RTS) Swiss 05/01/1974 )
9. Snippet Of Phoenix - Outro ( DVD - btb (RTS) Swiss 05/01/1974 )