MARIAH – III ’92 [Retrospect Records remaster +1]

To complete MARIAH recordings here’s Retrospect Records remastered reissue for the first time on CD of the band’s third and last recording, simply titled “III“.
Still with keyboardist / guitarist Jimmy DiLella who had previously recorded and toured with WAYSTED, BRITNY FOX and later with DORO PESCH (he subsequently founded the band TYKETTO and co-wrote their international career defining smash “Forever Young”) ex-LYNN ALLEN guitarist Tim Compton, and talented vocalist Dennis Lind, for this recording new drummer Johnny Dee was part of the line up.
With the help of TRIXTER’s Steve Brown producing, MARIAH recorded “III” in 1992, with a very good sound and production. By this time the band’s sound turned bluesy hard rock as happened with many melodic hard acts. On “III” the songwriting showcases maturity and for many fans this is the best Mariah work.
Despite having Bon Jovi supporting and being part of Steve Brown management company, Mariah never crystallized a major label deal, however their music deserved to heard so kudos to Restrospect for this reissue.
As extra, we added the bonus track included in Mariah’s Retrospect second pressing reissue of their second album.

Mariah was a very good band that gathered tremendous steam and industry buzz, only to hit all around the bullseye and not wind up on MTV celebrity cribs with a Bentley’ parked in the driveway. Mariah is a classic rock ‘n roll, crash & burn story – snuffed out of the major label game at the eleventh hour by the unexpected tidal wave of Seattle grunge unleashed by Nirvana’s Nevermind.
“‘Death to Hair Bands” was the subsequent industry call to arms. After years of preparation slugging it out on the road, Mariah was a band that possessed so much more than hair, and anyone who ever happened upon their live show knew they were onto something very special indeed.

Mariah was first and foremost a real rock band with real singers, playing real instruments. No samples, no tapes, no pitch correction, no photoshop, no fix it in the video, no secret musicians hiding sidestage. Much like the pioneers of music used to do.
Night after night, week after week, year in, year out, on the road, anywhere and everywhere. They lived it, breathed it, abused it, wrote songs about it and it shows.

“III” was composed and recorded in New Jersey after Mariah relocated to the East Coast for a fresh start after a management / personnel shake up. These songs were co-produced by Steve Brown of the band Trixter.
In the end, if Mariah will be remembered for anything… certainly strong musicianship, songwriting and lyric craftsmanship, hard work, dedication to their collective dream, relentless tenacity and personal exciting, sold out live performances, personal grace and humility always come to mind.

All Mariah ever wanted was to make great music that could transcend all ages, races and creeds and profoundly affect people in a positive way while paying silent homage to all of their collective musical influences. Almost forgot… and become international rock stars in the process. Even if they accomplished some of these ambitions, I know that would make them quite pleased.
Highly Recommended

01 – Bad Sneakers
02 – In the End
03 – Lazy Days
04 – Love & Mercy
05 – No Road Home
06 – Run for Cover
07 – Waiting for the Rain
08 – King of the Skies
09 – Good Love Gone Bad [Bonus Track]

Vocals, Guitar – Dennis Lind
Lead Guitar – Tim Compton
Bass – David Livingston
Drums – Johnny Dee
Keyboards, Guitar – Jimmy DiLella

Try here:
www.amazon.com/III/dp/B000TZC2TI