Rock Ice

While quite a few arena rock acts of the '70s found the transformation into the '80s quite difficult, several acts continued to flourish and enjoyed some of their biggest commercial success: Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and especially Foreigner. Foreigner's leader from the beginning has been British guitarist Mick Jones, who first broke into the music biz as a "hired gun" of sorts, appearing on recordings by George Harrison and Peter Frampton, and as part of a later-day version of hard rockers Spooky Tooth.

The success of Nirvana's Nevermind in late 1991 left many '80s metal guitarists out in the cold, and Malmsteen was no exception. After leaving Polydor, he signed to Elektra and released the one-hour-plus Fire and Ice. The record is most successful when Malmsteen returns to the heavy baroque influence of his early work, and there are some fine longer compositions here that will please hardcore Yngwie fans. "Cry No More," in particular, contains an arrangement of Bach's "Badinerie"…The record also contains…stabs at radio rock, such as the single "Teaser"…Playing for a radio audience was not Malmsteen's strength, and with the winds of alternative-rock change blowing, Elektra dropped him after only one release. ~ Steve Huey

Sandwiched between 1984's Top 20 hit Breaking Hearts and 1986's commercial disaster Leather Jackets, 1985's Ice on Fire is a forgotten Elton John effort. While it is hardly a masterpiece – it isn't even up to the standard of such '80s efforts as Too Low for Zero – it's still an enjoyable record, living proof of the power of professionalism…

The album "Ice Blue, Silver Sky" is the debut release by the Cross, David Band. It was released by Cherry Red Records. With a blend of melodic rock and progressive elements, "Ice Blue, Silver Sky" showcases the musical talents of David Cross and his band. The album features a collection of captivating tracks that take listeners on a journey through intricate compositions and thought-provoking lyrics.

The album "Ice Blue, Silver Sky" is the debut release by the Cross, David Band. It was released by Cherry Red Records. With a blend of melodic rock and progressive elements, "Ice Blue, Silver Sky" showcases the musical talents of David Cross and his band. The album features a collection of captivating tracks that take listeners on a journey through intricate compositions and thought-provoking lyrics.