RAQUEL – Raquel [recorded early ’90s / released 1998-2001]

As requested by many, here’s the recording material from Pittsburgh based melodic hard rockers RAQUEL. Formed in 1990 and self-managed, after recording a demo locally released on cassette, Raquel burst onto the scene with a blend of powerful guitar-driven songs and memorable melodies.
The band gained notoriety with the song “Pop Goes the Music” which was featured on MTV in the early 90s. This marked the start of the relationship between the band and producer Toby Wright, who is now known for his work with Alice In Chains and Korn.
However, having Wright behind the desk on some of the songs, don’t expect a dark sound but very fun, bright melodic hard very well produced for an unsigned band.

Released in 1998 by the band themselves, and later reissued by Metal Mayhem Music in 2001, this album compiles some of Raquel recordings from the first half of the ’90s, showcasing a quality musicianship above your regular hair metal band, musically a mix of Danger Danger, Trixter, Roxy Blue, etc…
Highly Recommended

01 – Pop Goes The Music
02 – Love Don’t Go
03 – Dark City
04 – Everywhere I Go
05 – Angel
06 – Darlin’
07 – Kiss Her Goodbye
08 – Take Me Down
09 – J.G.W

Ron English – Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Kevin McDonald – Guitars, Background Vocals
Eric Gadrix – Guitars, Background Vocals
Billy Covert – Bass
Sean McDonald – Drums

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