This new release almost passed unnoticed but here’s plotn08 to bring to you worth to listen bands. Using as title “Phoenix Lepidoptera” – the scientific name for a butterfly, but here on the cover, in flames – these are the lost recordings from obscure German band from the ’80s STEAMER.
STEAMER’s history is almost a mystery, none, band members or old fans created, at least, a Facebook page to remember this group which operated in the second half of the ’80s.
And STEAMER is very fun and entertaining; “Phoenix Lepidoptera” sounds like a lost Jani Lane & Warrant demo / album, or an unknown Black N’ Blue session from 1987. That’s it; STEAMER’s is Americanized melodic hard rock / glam / hair metal, and nicely done, with sharp guitars, solid rhythm section and a proper vocalist for the genre.
Musically we find catchy choruses, hooks galore, multi-part vocal harmonies, and all pretty well recorded considering the band only released a locally distributed cassette. Some of these songs were part of German compilations ‘Musik Szene Saar’ from the era showcasing local bands from the South West Saarland region of Germany.
01. Wildside 05:26
02. Run 04:30
03. From The Hills 06:04
04. Love Or Pain 04:13
05. Anywhere 03:09
06. Look In The Mirror 04:48
07. Follow Your Dreams 05:33
08. Break Down Your Walls 05:00
09. Rock For Ever 03:45
Steamer – Phoenix Lepidoptera – 2022
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