The legendary songs, recorded by Andy Scott, Mick Tucker, Paul Mario Day (Iron Maiden), Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep), and Mal McNulty (Slade), are available on an album again for the first time since 1989.
„Reincarnation“ also includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks!
Andy Scott says today about the recordings and the Sweet line-up at the time: The year was 1985. The reformation of Sweet was under way. I had been hanging out with Mick Tucker and we’d talked about putting together a “new” Rock line-up of Sweet after the hiatus of the original band.
I had recruited Phil Lanzon on keyboards and Mal McNulty on bass, now we needed the Voice! Paul Mario Day walked in and we looked no further. Paul was the original singer with Iron Maiden and had a stint with the band More before he joined Sweet.
Our first dates were in Australia, total sell-outs which boded well for the future. Europe followed suit and 3 sold out nights at the original Marquee Club in London produced a live album, video and DVD. “Live at the Marquee” did well in various charts around the world and Paul’s vocal performance has stood the test of time.
There were also tracks recorded at Pacific Studios in London which feature Paul’s incredible vocals. These recordings were meant to be the start of a new phase for Sweet but due to a management dispute only 4 tracks were released.
Sadly Paul is no longer with us but the legacy is right here for everyone to appreciate.
Tracklist:
01 – Reach Out…(I’ll Be There) (Single Version)
02 – Over My Head
03 – Jump the Fence
04 – Shot Down in Flames
05 – Gunner Of Love ( Studio Demo)
06 – Fire In My Heart (Studio Demo)
07 – Reach Out…(I’ll Be There) (12 Mix)
Line-Up:
– Paul Mario Day lead vocals
– Andy Scott guitar, backing vocals
– Mick Tucker drums, backing vocals
– Mal McNulty bass, backing vocals
– Phil Lanzon keyboards, backing vocals
