EYES OF WISE featuring LANCE – S/T [Long Island Records ROCK CLASSIC series] Rare

320_1 /// 320_2

As requested, here’s another very good album from the legendary Long Island Records ‘Rock Classic series’: EYES OF WISE featuring LANCE. Eyes Of Wise was formed in the ’80s by songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lance Matthew. The band included bass player Don Schiff and drummer John Snider – both from the Eddie Money Band, also having worked / recorded with Lana Lane, Stan Bush, etc.
Lance himself performed & recorded as session musician on many records / commercials as well, but he was focused on his own music. That’s why ”EYES OF WISE featuring LANCE”, the album from the combo, includes his name on the tin, as Schiff / Snider were pretty busy touring with Eddie Money. Not surprisingly, the album features several session guests, especially on drums & bass.

”EYES OF WISE featuring LANCE” is a very special record, sound-wise easy to the ears melodic rock but with an extra spice: a progressive touch. Think early ’80s Kansas, their most radio-friendly era. Not all songs doesn’t follow the classic melodic rock structure of verse-chorus-verse, there’s room for atmospheres and developed melodies.
A very interesting album mostly recorded in the ’80s, very well produced. ”EYES OF WISE featuring LANCE” is one of the hardest to find Long Island Records ROCK CLASSIC series CD’s.
Highly Recommended

01 – Rivers Of Ruins
02 – It Takes Two
03 – Young One
04 – Should I Cry
05 – Freedom
06 – Don’t Take Our World
07 – Journey’s End
08 – Set Them Free
09 – Neighbours
10 – Till The End
11 – Better Way

Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass – Lance Matthew
Bass – Don Schiff
Drums – John Snider
with:
Piano on 2, 9, 10 – Douglas Pipes
Drums on 4 – Bobby Mugleston
Bass on 11 – Wade Barry
Drums on 6, 7, 9 – Mark Nelson
Horns on 4 – Steve Madaio

Out of print