War

This is another great, but completely underrated album by obscure UK rock band (from Liverpool) which wasn't issued in their homeland (in contrast to some of their singles). The same fate met the other British groups from early 70's like Light Of Darkness, Diabolus, lronbridge or Grail. This LP was recorded in London and released in 1971 in USA (by Cadet Concept) and in Italy (by Music Records). The highlight is very moving anti-war anthem ‘Six Days War‘ and the beautiful progressive ballad Lord High Human Being. This fascinating, quasi-progressive and very melodic album contained an eclectic mix of styles, ranging from atmospheric psychedelia, through guitar based soft-progressive to folky ballads - not far away from late 60's The Beatles combined with early 70's The Strawbs and The Moody Blues.

Mean Streak declare war. The band´s new album Declaration Of War is the first one to feature new lead guitarists Patrik Gardberg (Solution 45) & David Andersson (Soilwork). The epic songwriting combined with the mind blowing twin guitar assault gives you an album that takes their NWOBHM sound to an even higher level than before. The 11 brand new tracks on Declaration Of War contain all the classic trademarks of an 80's style record with breathtaking vocals & skilful musicianship all wrapped together in a very strong and modern sounding production.

Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer-songwriter best known as a member and vocalist of rock band The Animals, and the funk band War and for his aggressive stage performance. He was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list – The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. This CD the part of the 'Spirits of Eric Burdon series', recorded between 1982 and 1984, Los Angeles, London and Berlin.