Y&T – Earthquake The A&M Years 81-85; In Rock We Trust [remastered] (2013)

As requested by many, here it it the complete box-set “Y&T – Earthquake The A&M Years 81-85”, a must have remastered pack from the most brilliant era of Dave Meniketti’s band.

At the very end of 2013 and almost unnoticed, there was a box-set release from one of the essential bands from the first half of the ’80s: Y&T, entitled “Earthquake: The A&M Years 1981-1985”.
You get 7 albums spread over 4 discs, a terrific collection with all the material Remastered for an exceptional value for money.

Yes, many would prefer every album in one single disc, but this way you have a glossy edition packaged in the old style ‘fat’ box, an extensive booklet in exeptional print quality with detailed info, and the most important; a superb sound remastered by Andy Pearce, all for less than 25 U$D it’s a steal.

“In Rock We Trust” was the definitive breakthrough album for Y&T, becoming the band’s highest charting album at the time, reaching No. 46 on the Billboard 200 and coming close to gold status the year of its release (it hits the mark later).
Although Y&T never obtained the massive recognition they deserved, with this record the band reached audiences like never before; the wheels were certainly in motion for Meniketti and the guys. Not only was MTV playing their videos for “Lipstick and Leather” and “Don’t Stop Runnin” but they were also the chief opening act for Twisted Sister.

“In Rock We Trust” is a great melodic hard rock album from beginning to end. Produced by the at the time en-vogue Englishman Tom Allom (Def Leppard, Krokus, Judas Priest) we have kickin’ anthems on “Rock & Roll’s Gonna Save the World” and especially “Break Out Tonight!”, both top notch arena-ready monsters.

While the aforementioned “Lipstick and Leather” and “Don’t Stop Runnin” are very good songs, the lesser known “(Your Love Is) Driving Me Crazy” and “I’ll Keep On Believin’ (Do You Know)” are even better. As evidenced throughout the album, the heart and soul of Y&T was Dave Meniketti. One of the few lead vocalists in metal that doubled on lead guitar, he had a gift of throwing in tasty leads during the verses that gave the band’s songs more punch.
Other great tracks include the riff heavy “Masters and Slaves”, the mid-tempo “Life, Life, Life”, and the frantic “She’s A Liar”. Finally, the closing “This Time” is one of their best power ballads, something the band always had a knack for.

We Highly Recommend this awesome box “Earthquake: The A&M Years 1981-1985”, including 7 albums for the price of two, with a terrific remastering work and fantastic packaging.

01 – Rock & Roll’s Gonna Save The World
02 – Life, Life, Life
03 – Masters And Slaves
04 – I’ll Keep On Believin’ (Do You Know)
05 – Break Out Tonight!
06 – Lipstick And Leather
07 – Don’t Stop Runnin’
08 – (Your Love Is) Drivin’ Me Crazy
09 – She’s A Liar
10 – This Time

Dave Meniketti – vocals, guitar
Joey Alves – guitar, vocals
Phil Kennemore – bass, vocals
Leonard Haze – drums, vocals

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