LION USA Pomp Lion 1982
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Its time for some Pomp-AOR for the soul... this LION from Washington state, released this unknown and very good private LP of Pompy AOR in 1982, clearly influenced by Styx. But musically they go forward and some songs are really uptempo, full of analog keyboards (I mean A Lot), and elaborated guitar solos.
Theres two vocalists (Kurt Hansen [R.I.P.] would later sing on Head East cult classic album Choice Of Weapons) spanning multi-part harmony vocals and layered choruses.
All tunes are goodies, but my pick is last track Time Wont Wait featuring an over a minute flaming guitar solo.
If youre still wondering what is Pomp Rock, listen this little gem: you have keyboard / guitar duel galore, hyped up vocals and swirling analog keyboard effects. Thats it.
Styx, Roadmaster, Head East, Ziggurat and why not, New England fans, must have this one. And aficionados of early 80s AOR variants will rejoice as well
Very good vinyl rip cleaned by myself.
01. On The Run
02. Over Your Shoulder
03. The Palace
04. Send Up A Rainbow
05. Queen Of The Forest
06. Where You Are
07. Waters Waiting
08. Time Wont Wait
Kurt David Hansen - lead vocals, bass
Kevin Wakefield - lead vocals, keyboards
Gary Hanson - guitars, vocals
Alan Clark - guitars
Rick Wakefield - drums, percussion
LION (USA Pomp) - Lion (1982)
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