Nazareth: The Singles auf 2 CDs

Die schottischen Hardrocker um Sänger Dan McCafferty haben im Laufe ihrer Karriere (bis zu ihrem Comeback im Jahre 2008) insgesamt 21 Alben plus eine Greatest Hits veröffentlicht, die alle jetzt bei Salvo als Remaster-Editionen erschienen sind. Aber die Band hat auch – eher ungewöhnlich für eine Rockband – zahlreiche Single-Hits verzeichnen können, die von ihrer weltweiten Fangemeinde ebenfalls begeistert empfangen wurden.

Die vorliegende Doppel CD enthält 37 Singles, welche die Band in den Jahren 1971 bis 1994 veröffentlichten. Alle Tracks wurden von Tim Turan digital neu gemastert, um bislang unübertroffene Soundqualität zu liefern, während das 28-seitige Farbbooklet Infos zu jedem Track und rare Bandfotos liefert.

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Lauded for a lengthy series of classy albums as well their consistent live prowess, Scotland’s finest have also enjoyed major success as a singles act, most notably in Europe and the Americas. This collection draws together their finest 45s (and the odd CD single), fully demonstrating their facility with a wide range of styles. And it must be said that selecting two discs from three decades of releases was no easy task because Scotland’s premier rock group turned out a wealth of singles that hit the gold standard.

Perhaps the secret of the Dunfermline band’s success was singer Dan McCafferty’s versatile voice, which ranged from a tender croon to a blues-soaked wail, hitting all points in between. Maybe it was Manny Charlton’s mastery of the guitar, which covered hard rock territory as easily it encompassed balladry - and don’t forget the deft rhythm section of bassist Pete Agnew and the late drummer Darrell Sweet, who gave the music so much groove. What we can be sure of is the fact that from their beginnings as a group finding its sonic feet, via the stadium years and on to their current status as veterans, Nazareth have always delighted the faithful with their singles.

(salvo-music. co. uk)