The Lost UK Jewels Vol. 14 ; SWEET SIN – Sweet Sin (2018) *HQ*
As part of the treasurable, collectors ‘Lost UK Jewels‘ series, here’s the not featured everywhere Vol.14, SWEET SIN‘s self-titled private LP ”Sweet Sin” from 1988, remastered and including 3 previously unreleased tracks as bonus.
If you’ve been following the “Lost UK Jewels” series from the very first volume then you’ll be all too aware that the UK in the Eighties, the North West in particular, was a hotbed of unsigned talent. A vast array of bands all vying for a record deal, with most falling at the first hurdle and only a select few getting their feet on the ladder.
SWEET SIN was a rare breed, undeterred by lack of label interest they took matters into their own hands and self-released their own album. Seven tracks of smouldering hard rock, that worshipped at the altar marked America, was what was on offer.
If truth be told a band from Preston had no right to sound this good, never mind look the part as well.
The likes of “Metal Forces” and “Kerrang!” fell over themselves to get a slice of the action, likening them to Whitesnake, Dokken and Brighton Rock, with Derek Oliver declaring that they are “startlingy captivating, with echoes of Queensryche circa “Rage For Oder”.
Heady words, but the boys from Preston had the ability to back it up.
Just listen to the six string abilities of A J. Halliwell or the competent and at the same time completely huge vocals of Miki Vandeman for proof. With the whole thing underpinned by bass player Ka Martinez and drummer Dave Antonelli, this was a band to be reckoned with.
Preston based SWEET SIN was a really good act from the very vibrant North West music scene in the ‘80s, a scene that saw the likes of Dare, Angels Or Kings, etc. These are really good, rockin’ songs, another worthwhile addition to your ‘Lost UK Jewels’ collection.
Highly Recommended
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1. Gone Too Long (Unreleased Track)
2. Bring Back Love
3. She’s Hot And Ready
4. Run To The Night
5. Nightmare
6. Sittin’ Pretty
7. Follow Your Heart
8. Street Crazy
9. Do It (Unreleased Track)
10. Don’t Need A Reason (Unreleased Track)
Tracks 2 to 8: Recorded at “L.B.S. Studios”, UK, 1988
“Sweet Sin” private LP (M.O.B. Records – 1988)
Tracks 1-9-10: Recorded at “L.B.S. Studios”, UK, 1990
Previously Unreleased
Miki Vandeman – lead vocals
Andy J. Halliwell – guitar
Ku Martinez – bass
Dave Antonelli – drums
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