Wishbone Ash: Live In Geneva 1995

Angel Air have unearthed another gem in the form of this live recording of the Andy Powell led Wishbone Ash from Geneva in the mid-1990's. By this time the reformed 'classic' line-up had dissolved, leaving Powell to steer the ship with the new band consisting of second guitarist / vocalist Roger Filgate, Tony Kishman on bass and former Asia and 21 Guns drummer Mike Sturgis. This combination would go on to record the Illuminations studio album before the next round of personnel changes left Powell as once again the solo survivor.

As you would expect there is plenty of classic Wishbone Ash included across this live CD with their definitive Argus album being well represented via the quartet of 'Throw Down The Sword', 'The King Will Come', 'Sometime World' and 'Blowin' Free'. There is a vibrancy and energy about the performances and Filgate proves to be a more than capable guitarist and rich vocalist which makes for some smooth vocal harmonies. The inclusion of an uplifting medley featuring anthems such as 'Jailbait' and 'Phoenix' means much of the set is drawn from the first three albums but instrumental 'In The Skin' and the hard rocking 'Runaway' add some variety. Add in crystal clear quality, informative sleeve notes and a film clip of 'The King Will Come' and this is a great job all around.

Track List:-
1. "The King Will Come"
2. "Strange Affair"
3. "Throw Down the Sword"
4. "In the Skin"
5. "Hard Times"
6. "Blowin' Free"
7. "Keeper of the Light"
8. "Medley (Blind Eye, Lady Whiskey, Jailbait, Phoenix, The Pilgrim)"
9. "Runaway"
10. "Sometime World"
11. "Vas Dis"

Added: November 26th 2012
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