RAINBOW – Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll [Limited Release Japan SHM-SACD] *HQ*

“Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll” is one of the greatest hard rock albums ever released by a British band. This classic was the final Ronnie James Dio-fronted recording by RAINBOW, and truly deserved a proper remastered reissue. The Deluxe Edition is very cool featuring some extras, rough mixes, etc, however, none rivals in sound quality this Japanese Limited Release / Super Audio CD pressed on Super High Material – SHM-SACD.
“Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll [Limited Release Japan SHM-SACD]” is sold out now, with used copies sold above $200, but worth every cent.
After this album, Ronnie James Dio would go on to front Black Sabbath, while guitarist Richie Blackmore hired a new singer in Graham Bonnet. But “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll” remains as more a than brilliant swan song for this excellent Rainbow line-up.
The title track is a fan favorite and one of the strongest tunes from its era – a heavy rockin’ cracker written for arenas. “Lady of the Lake” is a kick ass number featuring haunting background vocals, and still sound fresh today, even more with this pristine remaster.

“L.A. Connection” has great keyboard tinglings from David Stone and ‘that’ atmosphere, then “Gates of Babylon” is a mammoth track featuring the Bavarian String Ensemble, as synthesizer and strings combine for a symphonic big-rock sound. Another standout is “Kill the King,” a speedy, full force tune with Mr. Blackmore doing what he does best.
Blackmore opens the thunderous “The Shed (Subtle)” with a fluid, effects-laden bluesy solo, and then the album ends with the jewel “Rainbow Eyes”, a seven-minute epic that features a string quartet, flute, and Dio’s euphonic balladry.

”Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll” wasn’t the best produced Rainbow album, at places a bit muddy. This ”Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll [Limited Release Japan SHM-SACD]” takes the best top-end clarity possible.
CLASSIC

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01 – Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll
02 – Lady of the Lake
03 – L.A. Connection
04 – Gates of Babylon
05 – Kill the King
06 – The Shed (Subtle)
07 – Sensitive to Light
08 – Rainbow Eyes

Ritchie Blackmore: guitars, bass
Ronnie James Dio: vocals
Cozy Powell: drums, percussion
Bob Daisley: bass
David Stone: keyboards
The Bavarian String Ensemble

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