VANDENBERG – Vandenberg [Rock Candy remastered] full scans

As member of Whitesnake Adrian Vandenberg would become famous, but the guitarist started his international career with his Dutch band VANDENBERG in the early ’80s achieving considerable success. The group’s self-titled debut still is a hard rock fan  favorite world-wide, and the best way for to enjoy this rocking album is via the Remastered & Reloaded reissue by Rock Candy Records.

For Adrian Vandenberg all started in the late ’70s with his band Teaser releasing a LP plenty of hot riffs. On the strength of demos for a 2nd album they ink a deal with a major label, changed their name to “VANDENBERG” and flew from their native Netherlands to Jimmy Page’s studio in UK to record the debut under the new moniker.
Produced/Engineered by Stuart Epps, in October of 1982 the self-titled album was released.

“Vandenberg” was a superb effort, easily one of the best albums of that year and one of the best debuts of the era with the emphasis on consummate songwriting, exceptional arrangements, exemplary vocals (from Bert Heerink) and, of course, Adrian’s blistering guitar work.

The album serves up a skillful blend of the fast-paced hard rockers infused with the more catchy aspects of European Rock&Pop, along with a few tracks that explore a more melodic and sometimes acoustic side.
“Vandenberg” also featured the hit single “Burning Heart” — one of the ’80’s first power ballads, and still one of its best.

This is one of my favorite earlier ’80s discs in this genre – melodic hard rock blended with commercial hooks – ahead for their time, when most the bands in Europe were still playing a more straight NWOBHM. “Vandenberg” really doesn’t have a weak track.
This Rock Candy remaster at 24-bit for the very first time from original source tapes sounds excellent, complete with rare, never seen photos from Vandenberg’s early steps.
A Must Have

01 – Your Love Is In Vain
02 – Back On My Feet
03 – Wait
04 – Burning Heart
05 – Ready For You
06 – Too Late
07 – Nothing To Lose
08 – Lost In A City
09 – Out In The Streets

Bert Heerink – Lead Vocals
Adrian Vandenberg – Guitar, Vocals
Dick Kemper – Bass, Vocals
Jos Zoomer – Drums, Vocals
Produced/Engineered by Stuart Epps

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