LOSTBOYS – From Demos To Atlantic [Previously Unreleased / FnA Records remaster] (2023) HQ *Exclusive*
In 1985, rock singer / songwriter Randy O. and his band Odin released their debut studio EP ‘Don’t Take No For An Answer’. Their debut was a top selling record for indie ‘Greenworld Records’ charting in Japan for 9 months. Their underground success even landed them a segment in the now cult 1988 Music Documentary “Decline of the Western Civilization Part II” featuring bands such as Aerosmith, Kiss, and many other star studded acts of the time.
Later, Randy would leave Odin in search of other musical pursuits and founded a new band; LOSTBOYS. Randy O. was signed to Vicky Hamilton’s management company, who handled acts such as Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, Poison and Stryper.
Randy and the band ended up landing a record deal with Atlantic Records in 1988 and would release LOSTBOYS debut CD in 1990 titled “Lost & Found” featuring Jeff Duncan, former lead guitarist of Odin (and year later fo Armored Saint) and his brother Pat Gainor and second guitar.
Now FnA Records is releasing release “FROM DEMOS TO ATLANTIC“, a 18-track album of demos that eventually got the band signed to Atlantic Records, plus pre-production demos while preparing the debut album, all previously unreleased versions / songs remastered.
Sound quality is very good, professionally multi-track recorded songs, and alongside the unreleased tunes, some of these early versions are better than the finally released – rawer, aggressive.
Highly Recommended
01 – Lost Boys
02 – Little Gypsy
03 – Cool Me Down
04 – Back Street Attraction
05 – Misery Loves Company
06 – Shot Down
07 – My Way
08 – Bumble Bee Lick
09 – Trouble Trouble
10 – Right On Track
11 – In The Middle
12 – The Boulevard
13 – Lost And Found
14 – Seaside Lover
15 – My Word To The World
16 – Junk On My Mind (Bonus Track)
17 – Flying Free (Bonus Track)
18 – Lonely Man (Bonus Track)
Randy O. – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Jeff Duncan – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Pat Gainor – Rhythm Guitar
Jimmy Tavis – Bass, Backing Vocals
Dorian Matson – Drums
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