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  1. In 1982, Kansas City (Missouri) based Shooting Star bagan the recording of their third, aptly titled album, III Wishes. For this important third effort the band used the famous Caribou Ranch studio near Boulder, Colorado, with Journey top producer Kevin Elson as the main knob twister. To promote the new release, they once again picked up touring with big names, such as REO Speedwagon, John Mellencamp, Jefferson Starship, Kansas and others. While perhaps not fully as excellent as the first two outings or the praised "Silent Scream" AORster from 1985, this commercially oriented but still rocking "III Wishes" is definitely good enough in its own right, with perfectly executed and highly melodic song material throughout. Review by Sir Fapsalot 2023.

     

     

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  2. What's the difference between Snakes and Ladders and Chutes and Ladders?
     
     
     
    Chutes & Ladders – United Presbyterian Church
     
    They're basically the same game. Snakes and Ladders originated in ancient India. The British brought it to Europe in the 1890's. Milton Bradley began selling it in the United States in the 1940's as Chutes and Ladders.
  3. "Assault Attack" (Chrysalis 1982) is the third studio album by the praised German guitar maestro and his very own band, The Michael Schenker Group. It was the only full-length release to feature the former Marbles, Rainbow and solo lead vocalist Graham Bonnet, from Lincolnshire, England. He was brought to the band's attention through their drummer at the time (Cozy Powell) and word has it that Schenker liked Rainbow's "Down To Earth" so much that when Bonnet was suggested, he was single handedly picked out as the new singer. This great line up of musicians didn't last very long but they still managed to create what many regard as one of the major milestones in guitar-driven Melodic Hardrock and Metal: "Assault Attack", a true 80's classic recording that still sounds as good and fresh as it did back in 1982. Review by Thomas McFapperson.

     

     

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  4. Airplay was a short-lived project formed by the American session musicians David Foster (Keyboards & Vocals) and Jay Graydon (Guitars & Vocals), with Tommy Funderburk as the lead vocalist. Their 1980 self-titled album was produced by Graydon/Foster and recorded with the help of an incredible line-up of professional players and singers, including David Hungate (Bass), Mike Baird/Jeff Porcaro (Drums), Steve Lukather (Guitar), Steve Porcaro (Keyboards) and Bill Champlin/Tom Kelly (Backing Vocals). Airplay is quite often referred to as one of the finest and most important releases in the history of Westcoast/AOR music, and rightly so, as it still holds its given place alongside albums by genre giants such as Chicago and Toto. With a slick production and excellent performance by those involved, this album features a great collection of songs, such as the harmony-vocalized and hard rocking opener "Stranded", the David Roberts style midtempo track "Cryin' All Night" and soft ballad "It Will Be Alright". This strong opening trio is followed up by the well-known Manhattan Transfer number "Nothin' You Can Do About It" and yet another calm and romantic love ballad, titled "Should We Carry On". Side two takes up the pace again with the fast-rocking "Leave Me Alone", the superb melodic rocker "Sweet Body" and the groovy/jazzy "Bix", which features a very nice horn section. Then the last pair of tracks start off with "She Waits For Me", which is a disco-like but very good song with a catchy and infectious hook. Finally the album is closed by the Westcoast classic and all time favorite "After The Love Is Gone". Revised review by Thomas McFapperson, priapism summer 2023.

     

     

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