Country: US / Brilliant sound, subscribers only!
Released: 2022
Style: Arena Rock
This Girder Records Legends of Rock™ release come in a jewel case with multi-page booklet insert that includes readable lyrics, photos, liner notes. It also comes with a special LTD edition collectors trading card sealed inside, limited to only the first pressing. It's been fully remastered by Rob Colwell (Bombworks Sound). The Pledge was released in 1989 and included hit after hit. It's anthem like music is ear-candy and contains some of their best songs. Both Boycott Hell and I'm Accepted are both listed as the 3rd and 4th most streamed DeGarmo and Key songs proving that this album is as mature as it is timeless. If you want pure pop AOR ear candy this is a must grab. Fans of Petra, Steve Camp, Whiteheart and Geoff Moore are going to love this.
Some weeks ago we featured here the first DeGARMO & KEY albums fully remastered for the first time, now we have here the second batch reissue 2022, and their 1989 LP “The Pledge” is one of our favorites. And that’s simply because this is a 1988-89 production, perhaps the best era for this type od uber-produced, crystalline sounding album.
Led by keyboardist Eddie DeGarmo and frontman / guitarist Dana Key, between 1978 – 1980 DeGarmo & Key released 3 very good records mixing classic rock with lite progressive touches, but according to times they migrated to a more pop / rock / FM AOR style.
By the time “The Pledge” was written & recorded, DeGarmo & Key were into a full-on radio-friendly poppish AOR sound, and this album includes some of their most anthemic, bombastic songs from their career.
Original pressings on CD of this album has been sold for over U$D 100 on eBay and Amazon in the last few years. Thankfully with this reissue not only is affordable again, but the remastered job gets the album in its fullest.
Highly Recommended
01 – Boycott Hell
02 – Aliens & Strangers
03 – I’m Accepted
04 – Hand In Hand
05 – The Pledge
06 – Life In The New Age
07 – Let’s Get Upset
08 – Who Will
09 – Right On Track
10 – If God Is For Us (Who Can Be Against Us?)
Lead and Backing Vocals, Guitars: Dana Key
Keyboards, Backing Vocals: Eddie DeGarmo
Guitar: Steve Taylor on 10, Backing Vocals
Bass, Backing Vocals: Tommy Cathey
Drums: Chuck Reynolds
Keyboards, Percussion: Carl Marsh
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DeGarmo & Key – The Pledge 2022 Girder Records Remaster
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