Strange and Beautiful (album)
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Strange and Beautiful is the third album from progressive metal
band Crimson Glory
. Initially released in 1991, it was the first album after the departure of guitarist Ben Jackson and drummer Dana Burnell. The record was also their first, and last, for new label, Atlantic Records
. The band went on hiatus following the supporting tour.
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory is an American progressive metal band that formed in 1982. They broke up in 1992, but decided to reform six years later.-Formation and debut album :...
. Initially released in 1991, it was the first album after the departure of guitarist Ben Jackson and drummer Dana Burnell. The record was also their first, and last, for new label, Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. The band went on hiatus following the supporting tour.
Track listing
- "Strange and Beautiful" (Drenning, Midnight) - 6:17
- "Promise Land" (Drenning, Lords, Rauer) - 5:22
- "Love and Dreams" (Drenning, Lords, Midnight) - 5:29
- "The Chant" (Fredericksen, McKinley) - 3:45
- "Dance on Fire" (Drenning, Lords, Midnight) - 5:27
- "Song for Angels" (Drenning, Rauer) - 5:19
- "In the Mood" (Drenning, Lords, Midnight) - 5:55
- "Starchamber" (Drenning, Lords, Midnight) - 7:28
- "Deep Inside Your Heart" (Drenning, Lords, Midnight) - 5:14
- "Make You Love Me" (Drenning, Lords, Midnight) - 4:05
- "Far Away" (Midnight) - 4:44
Personnel
- Midnight - Vocals
- Jon Drenning - Guitar
- Jeff Lords - Bass
- Ravi Jakhotia - Drums
Further Credits
- John Avarese - KeyboardsElectronic keyboardAn electronic keyboard is an electronic or digital keyboard instrument.The major components of a typical modern electronic keyboard are:...
- Ric Sandler - Grand piano
- Daryl Burgee - Percussion
- Ron Kerber - SaxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
- Annette Hardeman, Charlene & Paula Holloway - Background vocals
- ProducedRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Mitch Goldfarb and Jon Drenning