Originally released 1986 only in America, “Alloy Rock”, the debut album from Texas melodic hard rockers BRINKER, never was reissued and became a collector’s piece, being sold at eBay for over $300.
Now MelodicRock Classics is releasing “Alloy Rock [Deluxe Edition Remaster +6]” for all fans rejoice.
Drummer and namesake Ray Brinker unearthed the original reel to reel masters, which were sent to Nashville to be baked and digitized, then sent to JK Northrup for him to work his remastering magic. Even better – the original tapes contained not only the full 12 track original album, but an additional 6 bonus tracks, which are included in this Deluxe Edition CD ‘Alloy Rock’.
Why “Alloy Rock” became so much after? Because one of its members, a then young Andy Timmons – known to everyone for his role in Danger Danger as well as his own solo releases – is the guitarist on this recording. Yeah, the guitar work on “Alloy Rock” is awesome.
While BRINKER the band didn’t last, drummer Ray Brinker went on to be one of Los Angeles’ most in demand session hires, with credits including Cinderella, Pat Benatar, Jon Butcher Axis, David Lee Roth, Steve Morse, Frank Gambale, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles and many more.
Bassist Steve Bailey toured and recorded with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Willie Nelson, Jethro Tull, Larry Carlton, and the Rippingtons and all points in between. For 30 years he has partnered with fellow bassist Victor Wooten in Bass Extremes.
Powerhouse vocalist Mark Pyburn left the music business but recently found his way back, venturing back into leading music in houses of worship in his 40s and 50s.
Despite being produced by themselves on a budget, BRINKER’s “Alloy Rock” sounds fine, even more with this remastering. But the star here is Andy Timmons’ melodic & perfect playing, and the strength of the material, pure mid-80s American Melodic Hard Rock.
Highly Recommended
Tracklist:
1. Your Love (4:13)
2. Just Missing You Tonight (4:09)
3. Dreams And Yesterday (3:51)
4. Feelin' (4:10)
5. The Storm (6:25)
6. Forget It (3:59)
7. Give It All Away (3:58)
8. Love Is Too Good For Me (3:55)
9. Can't Go On (3:30)
10. World Bathed In Red (4:52)
11. Don't Hold Back (2:46)
12. Can't Stop It (4:54)
13. Let Me Out To Play (3:55)
14. Tell Me Why (4:51)
15. Carry Me Back (5:11)
16. Runaway Girl (4:27)
17. Fight (4:16)
18. Winner (4:21)
Brinker – Alloy Rock – 2023 (1986), FLAC+MP3, CD w/Scans
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