Here I had the honors to review a great comeback of one of the greatest bands who came up in 1981 and then disappeared. STAMPEDE, released their last album in 1983 and it seemed that 2011 was the time to get back to rock. Over the years the band’s members took a part in acts as LIONSHEART, LAUTREC and WILD HORSES. After a several changes in the 80s, the band finished setting up their lineup.
In the early 80s STAMPEDE was a well known act side by side to the NWOBHM bands and shared stages along with SAXON, DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE and the late Gary Moore. In 2009, after 26 years, Reuben Archer decided to reunite the band. The current lineup is set by three of the original members: Reuben Archer, Laurence Archer, Colin Bond and along with two new members to complete the group.
STAMPEDEbrings you the 70s Hard Rock sound in the highest quality a one can ask these days. With the rusty, but warm, voice of Archer and the guitars riffs that endorsed the right spirit. STAMPEDE made their early connection to the roots of 70s Hard Rock along with some blinks to Blues and Funk just like on their song “Having Fun” which reminded also AEROSMITH. In addition, I could hear some influences of BOSTON, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and BAD COMPANY.
01. Send Me An Angel
02. Jessie
03. Having Fun
04. Make A Change
05. Hard Rock Hell
06. This Road
07. Homeward Bound
08. Shame On You
09. Natural Disaster
10. Humble Pie
11. Flaming Gold
12. Recharged (Bonus Track)
13. Flaming Gold (Acoustic)(Bonus Track)
Line-Up:
Reuben Archer – vocals
Rob Wolverson – lead guitar
Laurence Archer – guitar
Chris Clowsley – guitar
Colin Bond – bass
Steve Graystone – drums
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