This short-lived US hard rock group was formed in 1978 by ex-Ted Nugent band duo Derek St. Holmes (vocals, guitar) and Rob Grange (bass, vocals). Recruiting ex-Montrose drummer Denny Carmassi,
the line-up looked very promising. Signed by Warner Brothers, they released a self-titled debut in 1979.
Comprising of power metal, the album lacked both drive and individuality and compared unfavourably with everything with which the band’s members had previously been associated. Following a European
tour supporting Van Halen, which failed to win new fans for St. Paradise, the band disintegrated. Carmassi joined Gamma and St. Holmes worked with Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford for a short time, before
rejoining Nugent once more.
01 Straight To You
02 Gamblin’ Man
03 Jackie
04 Miami Slide
05 Hades
06 Live It Up
07 Jesse James
08 Tighten The Knot
09 Beside The Sea