Category: CHEAP TRICK

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER / UNRELEASED

CHEAP TRICK – The Epic Archive Vol. 3 (1984-1992)

Sony Music / Epic Records released three CHEAP TRICK rarities compilations entitled “Cheap Trick The Epic Archive” something that had been rumored to be in the works for years.
The track listing on “The Epic Archive Vol. 3 (1984-1992)” is a must for fans and collectors comprising the group’s 1984-1992 period (my favorite), featuring many songs previously unavailable and most of Cheap Trick’s hardest to find soundtrack contribution material.
Among the pearls, you have here ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ from “Caddyshack II” Original Soundtrack, ‘You Want It’ from “Say Anything”, ‘I Will Survive’ from “Gladiator”, or the awesome ‘Mighty Wings’ from “Top Gun”, but also very rare alternate / single versions of ‘The Flame’, ‘She’s Got Motion’, ‘It’s Only Love’, etc.
Additionally, it’s really interesting the inclusion of ‘Big Bang’ (Japanese version of ‘Busted’, hard to find) and lovely different mixes..

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER / UNRELEASED

CHEAP TRICK – The Epic Archive, Vol. 2 [1980-1983]

Sony Music / Epic released three CHEAP TRICK rarities compilations entitled “Cheap Trick The Epic Archive” something that had been rumored to be in the works for years. The track listing in all volumes is a must for fans and collectors, with this “Cheap Trick The Epic Archive Vol.2” covering perhaps Cheap Trick’s more creative period (1980-1983) featuring many songs previously unavailable on digital format and most of Cheap Trick’s hardest to find soundtrack material.
In fact, a track in this “Cheap Trick The Epic Archive Vol.2” – the band’s contribution to Spring Break Original Soundtrack – is not available as digital download / streaming due to licensing troubles.
… don’t worry, we have it 🙂
These ‘Spring Break OST’ tracks alone worth the purchase as always were almost impossible to find. But there’s much more to enjoy here, such as..

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER / UNRELEASED

CHEAP TRICK – The Epic Archive, Vol. 1 [1975-1979]

Sony Music / Epic released three CHEAP TRICK rarities compilations entitled “Cheap Trick ; The Epic Archive” something that had been rumored to be in the works for years. The track listing is a must for fans and collectors, this “Cheap Trick The Epic Archive Vol.1” including lots of rare tracks from the early era of the band.
Some of these tracks were included as bonus in the reissues of Cheap Trick’s first four albums, others are unreleased, and now you have all here in one package. We find excellent sound quality of…

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER

CHEAP TRICK – In Another World (2021)

CHEAP TRICK has been releasing albums since the year Jimmy Carter took over for Gerald Ford. Their upcoming, ”In Another World”, is their 20th. That’s four of five careers in regular band years, and their first studio effort since 2017.
It sounds like classic Cheap Trick, a band that will never voluntarily quit. The energy is still there, the dedication to the craft of writing power-pop rocking songs is still there, Zander’s vocals are intact, and the elder Nielsen’s guitar tone still sounds like it could chip rust off an old battleship.
This, their twentieth studio album, is one of their best yet. As ever the band appear to have listened to both every record ever made and nothing at all since 1977. Riffs pile upon riffs like dogs in a basket, harmonies are layered upon other harmonies, and everything sounds like polished thunder…

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER / UNRELEASED

ROBIN ZANDER – Countryside Blvd. (201?) Unreleased

This one has been requested over and over again in comments for a long time: the second unreleased solo album from Cheap Trick’s frontman ROBIN ZANDER, entitled “Countryside Blvd.”
Zander’s long-gestating solo effort has a complicated release history. It was supposed to come out in 2011 but has been stalled for reasons no one seems to know.
Apparently it was for sale on iTunes for two days before the record label spontaneously removed it.
So this is a strange case of an album released, then immediately un-released.
And let me tell you, it’s a shame, because it’s a first-rate outing from the lead singer of Cheap Trick that has had fans flummoxed by its very (non) existence since it originally surfaced… before mysteriously disappearing within a few days of its debut…

CHEAP TRICK / UNRELEASED

CHEAP TRICK – Out To Get You! Live 1977 (Record Store Day 2020)

Originally only released on vinyl exclusively at the last October Record Store Day, now it’s world-wide available “Out To Get You! Live 1977“, the awesome CHEAP TRICK live recordings captured over 4 performances at the Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, between June 3rd / 4th 1977.
With punk on the rise in the United Kingdom, rock ‘n’ roll experienced a tectonic shift the world over. Rockford, Illinois’ Cheap Trick rode that shake-up, touring relentlessly in support of their self-titled debut album. In June of that year, bursting with kinetic energy while recording follow-up In Color, the group spontaneously booked a handful of club shows at legendary The Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, knocking out audiences with an onslaught of down-‘n’-dirty rock righteousness – including favorite songs that wouldn’t appear on albums for years.
Released for the first time ever and mixed by two-time Grammy Award winner Guy Massey, “Out To Get You!” showcases a band taking determined steps toward world domination.
The sound quality is outstanding, top notch.

CHEAP TRICK / REMASTER / SHM-CD

CHEAP TRICK – Japanese Single Collection ~ [Blu-spec CD2 remastered]

Now we have here to enjoy the Sony Music Japan release of “CHEAP TRICK – Greatest Hits ~ Japanese Single Collection” pressed on high quality Blu-spec CD2 includes all the tracks from their singles released in Japan in their Epic Records era (1977-1990).
The track list is done in order of their release dates, and they are the US original versions, featuring a fresh DSD remastering.
The Japanese Bonus Track is the rare single version of ‘Ain’t That A Shame (Live At Budokan).
All songs are classic stuff, and it’s great to hear the older material – and of course Mighty Wings (Top Gun soundtrack) – freshly remastered with a superb sound.
A Must Have

CATALANO / CHEAP TRICK / DEE SNIDER / H.E.A.T / HARDCORE SUPERSTAR / KISSIN' DYNAMITE / SEVENTH WONDER / THE DARKNESS / V.A. - Advanced Releases sampler / V.A..

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases June-July 2018 – Vol.3

Really interesting albums to be released this Summer… and beyond. Let’s check some advanced singles. Swedish AOR melodic rockers H.E.A.T have made available the previously unreleased track “Drink Alone” which is an outtake from their latest studio album Into The Great Unknown. Very good melodic midtempo tune. German melodic hard rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have released the second single, ‘Ecstasy’, the...

CHEAP TRICK – Christmas Christmas (2017)

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER

CHEAP TRICK – Christmas Christmas (2017)

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers CHEAP TRICK will rock in the Yuletide season with the release of their first holiday-themed album, “Christmas Christmas“, out October 20 on Big Machine Records.Fortunately this is not just another ‘Xmas album’ covering the usual traditional material, but songs by Slade, Chuck Berry, The Ramones, The Kinks, & more, and even better, there’s 3...

CHEAP TRICK – We’re All Alright! [Deluxe Edition] (2017)

BUN E. CARLOS / CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER

CHEAP TRICK – We’re All Alright! [Deluxe Edition] (2017)

Classic Rock icons CHEAP TRICK are ready to release worldwide tomorrow, June 19, their brand new record “We’re All Alright!“, an album that blends past and present material: featuring brand new content written specifically for the album as well as a handful of previously unrecorded tracks penned throughout the band’s illustrious career.And it’s fabulous. It’s difficult for any band or...

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases July 2017 – Vol.2

ALL 4 1 / CHEAP TRICK / GRAHAM BONNET BAND / NICKELBACK / RIVERDOGS / TEN / THE NIGHT / V.A. - Advanced Releases sampler / V.A..

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases July 2017 – Vol.2

As usual 0dayrox brings to you all the fresh buzz from the Melodic Rock / AOR world. Let’s check more advanced singles from the most relevant releases in months to come.We have here advances from much anticipated Frontiers Music releases such as THE NIGHT‘s second single ‘Juliette’, a terrific AOR song plenty of magic. The band includes Finnish singer Sami...

BUN E. CARLOS (Cheap Trick) – Greetings From Bunezuela! (2016)

BUN E. CARLOS / CHEAP TRICK

BUN E. CARLOS (Cheap Trick) – Greetings From Bunezuela! (2016)

Cheap Trick drummer and 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee BUN E. CARLOS has released his new solo album, “Greetings From Bunezuela!” via SPV Recordings in Europe. Bun E. Carlos’ drumming introduced some of Cheap Trick’s biggest hits; his sticks were the first sound audiences heard on I Want You to Want Me and Ain’t That a Shame...

CHEAP TRICK – Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello (2016)

CHEAP TRICK / ROBIN ZANDER

CHEAP TRICK – Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello (2016)

Finally it has arrived; the long awaited first CHEAP TRICK album since 2009, titled “Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello” to be released tomorrow April 1st.Some classic rock bands limp into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the basis of past reputation. On the other hand, Cheap Trick — the hard-charging, melodic rockers from Rockford, Ill. — is racing full speed...

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases April 2016 – Vol.2

CHEAP TRICK / DRIVE SHE SAID / DYNAZTY / HOUSTON / THE GLORIA STORY / V.A. - Advanced Releases sampler / V.A.. / VEGA

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases April 2016 – Vol.2

Highly expected new AOR / Melodic Hard Rock releases are coming in the next months… let’s check some of the advanced singles from well established acts and really promising newcomers. We have here the title track of the new long awaited DRIVE SHE SAID album, ‘Pedal To The Metal’, a great tune for sure. Elegant Melodic Rockers VEGA present their...