Category: SPYS

If we talk about classy AOR era, specially coming from America, the 1982-1987 period is the gold grail for the genre. Rock Candy Records specialist are stalwarts to rescue these gems and remaster them in all its glory.
And this is the case with both SPYS albums, must haves in your collection. “Behind Enemy Lines” was the band’s second, and final excellent effort.
Although SPYS debut album wasn’t a fully fledged commercial success it did, however, elevate the band to hot-property status, courting richly deserved reviews and igniting a buzz amongst radio programmers as an act that could write decidedly catchy tunes yet rock with the best of them. The fact that they featured two ex members of Foreigner didn’t hurt either…

If we talk about classy AOR era, specially coming from America, the 1982-1987 period is the holy grail for the genre. Rock Candy Records specialists are stalwarts to rescue these gems and remaster them in all its glory. And this is the case with both SPYS albums, must have pieces in your collection.
Operating stealth like in a world occupied by huge platinum selling AOR / melodic rock bands, SPYS were one of many who failed to achieve a level of commercial recognition befitting their stupendous creativity.
There was no real explanation for this lack of success except perhaps that the market was both crowded and that lady luck had set her sights on other more convenient suitors.
Based in New York, SPYS were…