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Artist: Arc Angel

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CD Title: Arcangel

 

Category: AOR

Year: 1983

Label: Epic Records (Japan)

Catalog Number: ESCA 7756

Personnel

Jeff Cannata lead and backing vocals, drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitar
Scott Spray bass
Michael Soldan keyboards, backing vocals
Kevin Nugent guitar solo
Jim Gregory bass
Jay Johnson rhythm and lead guitar
Jim Christman backing vocals
Frank Simms backing vocals
David Coe guitar
Tony Airdo backing vocals
Jeff Batter piano
Jeff Bova Oberheim
Doug Katsaros piano
Hugh McDonald bass
Chuck Burgi III bass
Lance Quinn electric guitar
Brent Diamond synthesizer

Tracks

1.	Stars	5:02
2.	Tragedy	3:33
3.	Wanted - Dead or Alive	3:28
4.	Used to Think I'd Never Fall In Love	3:51
5.	Rock Me Tonight	3:30
6.	Before the Storm	1:40
7.	Sidelines	3:46
8.	Confession	3:12
9.	Just Another Romance	4:10
10.	King of the Mountain	4:45
Total Running Time:		36:57

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Existing comments about this CD

From: david k. white	Date: April 17, 2001 at 23:58
I have had the album for years and consider the best of the best for 1983. I have played the album to death and still play it often. Dream Theater, Petra, Head East and Arcangel are the best. I play it loud loud. Every Song is good. I am only speaking my opinion to it. Jeff Cannata did great job putting this type album together and is worth a listen. dkwhitevv@aol.com david kelly white

From: GW	Date: September 11, 2001 at 5:47
A master piece in every sense of the word.This AOR cd gets your attention from song#1.

From: music man	Date: October 22, 2001 at 7:44
This AOR wonder has stood the test of time. It sounds as great today as it did in 83. If you like melodic AOR music, this is a must have.

From: koogles	Date: January 2, 2002 at 5:51
Lofty AOR from the early '80s still makes sense (mostly) in 2002. Apart from the banal 'Rock Me Tonight', this is a classy outing that is well worth seeking out on CD.

From: msosam66@hotmai	Date: January 3, 2002 at 14:17
IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS, THAT I HAVE HEARD, I THINK IS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE EIGHTIES, AND STILL SOUND SO ACTUAL. IT´S AN OBLIGATORY RECORD.

From: Hans	Date: March 6, 2002 at 15:53
If you guys liked this one, you should take a closer look on Jeff Cannats Solo works. They're in the same vein, excellent AOR!

From: MelodicRocker	Date: May 16, 2002 at 17:07
Hey!! What a sound! This cd have the same kinda sound as the early 'Strangeways' cd had back in 1984! =) Well..ok..not through the whole cd..but close enough to make it sound AWESOME! I really enjoy this CD..too bad the second release wasn't as good as this one =/ A MUST! for any AOR fan out there!

From: jadin	Date: July 4, 2002 at 22:48
I owned this cassette at one time and thought it was great then and has even better with time music good music is hard to come by these days this is one of those collectors albums

From: jorge bitar c	Date: July 11, 2002 at 17:43
this is the best disc of melodic aor of 80's have all jjbitarc@hotmail.com torreon coahuila mexico

From: 9 CHAMPIONS A 1	Date: July 28, 2002 at 7:00
Sin lugar a dudas uno de los mejores discos AOR de principios de la decada de los 80.EXCELENTE.

From: freddy de keyze	Date: September 24, 2002 at 3:40
I have to agree with the other comments ! This is a beauty, a MASTERPIECE from Jeff. Fantastic, swirling keyboards, seldom heard on a disc and excellent songs made this an absolute MUST HAVE !

From: Andre Tekken

Date: January 7, 2003 at 16:46

This is a damm difficult to find CD!!!I recently got mine from Japan after waiting and insisting 6 months for it,just because the last print of it was on 1996.Well,classy early 80`s AOR quite progressive sometimes.As expected Jeff Cannata`s trademark,his soft signature singing.Mellow keyboards and melodies,interesting arrengements typical from the first half of the 80`s.Top songs'Tragedy','Sidelines''Rock me Tonight'.Average record but considered a classic.76 out of 10.

From: freddy de keyze	Date: January 17, 2003 at 8:51
Andre, you must be joking. This an average record !? Well, well . . . tell me which actual record is better, man ! This is worth 90 0ecause it's classic ! Never heard such swirling keys !!! POmp heaven !!!!

From: 123	Date: May 29, 2003 at 9:00
the link to hear tragedy dose not work

From: Chris	Date: June 4, 2003 at 8:08
Brilliant release..I remember when this first came out and i heard 'Stars', i was blown into heaven. There is not one duff song here, they are all real belters. There are not a lot of albums i would give a full rating of 10/10 (could count those on one hand), but this one comes very, very close. 9.5/10

From: El pregonero

Date: October 29, 2003 at 16:00

80 Classik.¡¡¡¡Supermasterpiece!!!Cannata best album. 'Roq Enlles' NUEVO FORO de AOR/Hard Rock,los mejores MAESTROS del panorama nacional ya estan registrados:Arvven,9 CHAMPIONS A 1,Charly,HBogart,Vanway,Robert,Poison,Serenna,Selene,Collapse,Lesperance,Angel,etc,etc http://miarroba.com/foros/ver.php?id=206952 REGISTRATE YA!!!(indispensable tener gran sentido del humor y ganas de pasarselo bien...cosa q no te permiten en otros foros ¿Rock Angels p.ej?)

From: Rockpig!

Date: November 14, 2003 at 20:52

A STERLING performance! This was light years ahead of it's time regarding production values. There was nothing that sounded this good when it was released. And the musicianship & songwriting was incredible as well. I remember my friends being blown away by this whenever I played it for them years ago. Why it wasn't a huge commercial success is beyond me. But then again, who ever said the music industry was fair?

From: AOR freaky	Date: November 25, 2003 at 11:28
10 out of 10 for this one ! Do you want keyboards ? DO YOU WANT KEYBOARDS ? YOU HAVE 'EM ! This is so wonderful ! Boy ! How good music can be proves mr.Cannata ! A MUST !!!!! And to all AOR and pomp fans ! Search out the mighty 'GLORY DAZE' website ! There you find all information about AOR AND POMP ACTS, also from the seventies and eigthies ! Great !!!!!

From: Infinity	Date: January 1, 2004 at 21:54
an unforgettable masterpiece...TOP!!!

From: espo	Date: January 20, 2004 at 17:32
As you might expect, the music is full of majestic and bombastic keyboards, but with a delicate touch that evoke a plethora of emotions. Pure pomp/AOR heaven and a celestial experience. Velvety tones, impressive choruses, a melancholic vibe and several tracks that feature a lot of pathos: nothing less than excellent. This album is a true masterpiece and deserves the highest score [100%]

From: Rycheage	Date: May 12, 2004 at 23:23
This is another of those albums which makes an immediate impression with melodic rockers everywhere. It's still recognized as one of the more bombastic AOR releases of the genre and appealing due to the vocal overdubs, generous keyboards and crisp drums. For me, Arcangel has more of a Aldo Nova type sound, with Jeff's vocals heading down Jon Anderson (Yes) alley.

From: Andi from Italy	Date: October 19, 2004 at 12:25
Arc Angel is one of the best bands ever. Check out 'King of the mountain, Sidelines, and Wanted: dead or alive'!

From: taba n chocho	Date: October 30, 2004 at 9:26
Obra maestra de Aor de principios de los 80.K bueno!10/10.COmpra o vendra a por ti el hombre del saco y te perforara hasta la muerte!!!

From: ThomasCoastline	Date: October 30, 2004 at 12:10
This is full blown AOR Pomp rock of the finest order. A true classic that you keep turning back to on a regular basis.

From: tokioblade@hotm

Date: November 12, 2004 at 1:31

Uno de los mejores discos de AOR de la historia es increible,de los que mas me gustan junto a Van Zant, survivor no tiene nada que envidiar 11/10. Un clarico imprescindible........ Estoy de acuerdo con 9 CHAMPIONS es imprescindible,me parece mentira que existan tan pocos comentarios de este grupo, pero lo que si que me parece mentira es que solo haya uno en castellano....buno 100% recomendado.Un Saludo a todos. tokioblade@hotmail.com

From: Nick C

Date: November 16, 2004 at 17:48

Totally awesome album. I seem to remember some jerk at Kerrang or a similar magazine in a retrospective of older albums calling this a waste of vinyl. I hope I meet that guy one day and make candles out of the copious amount of ear wax blocking his hearing. I think Before the Storm would be a great track for a band to use as an intro! There are no bad tracks at all on this album...Mr. Cannata is a genius!!

Heavy Harmonies Volunteer
From: Jez	Date: November 17, 2004 at 4:58
Spot on Nick - this is a fabulous release.Somebody mentioned the Aldo Nova comparison somewhere above, and that is a good starting place, although i think a few of the tracks sound similar to the late great Balance, especially 'Wanted Dead Or Alive' and 'the superb 'Tragedy'. Another one of those must have releases from the 80's, so go get it if you can find it. It is getting pretty rare these days, as i think it was only released as a Jap import.

From: Rafo Phoenix

Date: November 20, 2004 at 9:00

CLARO QUE SI MUCHACHOS UN CLASICO ABSOLUTO DEL AOR, Y UNO DE LOS MEJORES DEL 83, AQUI CANNATA SI DEMOSTRO TODA SU CALIDAD Y SIN DUDA ES EL MEJOR ALBUM QUE TENDRA, A DIFERENCIA DE LOS SIGUIENTES ESTE SE MERECE LA GLORIA TOTAL Y LA ELEVACION DE CLASICO ABSOLUTO DEL AOR. TEMAS COMO Tragedy (LA MEJOR Y MI FAVORITA), Sidelines HACEN UN TREMENDO ALBUM, EL RESTO DE TEMAS TAMBIEN ACOMPAÑAN DE BUENA FORMA. SALUDOS DESDE SANTIAGO ICA-PERU.

From: PAUL	Date: August 26, 2005 at 10:59
HELLO GUYS!FINALLY I FOUND A JAPANASSE VERSION OF THIS ONE.WHAT A GREAT ALBUM IS THIS!THIS RELEASE HAS EVERYTHING.GOOD PRODUCTION,PERFECT MUSICIANS,OUTSTANDING TRACKS,KEYS,KEYS,KEYS,KEYS,KEYS AND KEYS!!!!!!!!A CLASSIC I THINK AND A MUST FOR EVERY AOR FAN.'STARS','WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE','ROCK ME TONIGHT'(IS IT TRUE LIVE OR NOT?),'SIDELINES' ARE ALL EXCELLENT!

From: AOR freaky	Date: August 26, 2005 at 11:03
Yeah, Paul, KEYS are everywhere on this great disc ! It makes this a special and superb release ! Pleasant to see that Jez likes this one too !

From: PAUL	Date: August 26, 2005 at 11:11
YES FREAKY!I THINK THAT JEZ KNOWS WHAT'S QUALITY AND WHAT'S NOT SOMETIMES.CAN YOU TELL ME PLEASE ABOUT 'ROCK ME TONIGHT',IS IT TRUE LIVE OR NOT?I THINK THAT'S NOT.I'LL SEE YOU LATER MATE.

From: swriter	Date: August 26, 2005 at 11:52
where is this available, been looking for a year?????? anyone seen it listed anywhere????? thanks

Heavy Harmonies Volunteer
From: Jez	Date: August 26, 2005 at 12:00
Difficult to track down now, and I haven't seen it around too often . Another Jap only release. Best bet would be Ebay as usual.

From: swriter	Date: August 26, 2005 at 12:04
well, since I have been here, my ebay purchases could equal a new car, why am I broke????? hahahahaha

From: Nick C	Date: August 26, 2005 at 12:16
You know what I bought this as soon as it was released on CD (having it on vinyl already), I bought it at Virgin Records in rainy Manchester and I'm sure mine ain't a Japanese copy...I'll have to check when I get home.

From: zld	Date: August 26, 2005 at 20:40
I believe this one was re-released a couple of years ago, along with his 'Images of forever' records.

From: Geoff

Date: August 27, 2005 at 7:34

I don't get it AOR Freaky?! Jez can't like this album. He likes Ra! Didn't you say he's not allowed to like modern rock AND AOR? I was going to say that although this album sounds like a zapping 80's arcade game, 'Sidelines' and 'Wanted' are still awesome songs, and this is actually a pretty good disc. But I just want to check with you first. I also like modern rock so if I understand you correctly I'm not allowed to like this also? Please get back to me if I'm allowed to like this too. Thanks.

Heavy Harmonies Volunteer
From: Jez	Date: August 27, 2005 at 8:39
Geoff - I also can't/am not allowed to like the other thousands of Aor/MR discs I also own!!What a absolute F@#*ing disgrace to the cause I am. It 'Baggers' belief really.

From: pereira	Date: January 2, 2006 at 18:40
F***K ME!!! in 1983 how could it be possible to release an album with such a perfect production??? i must confess, i´m not such a big fan of soft rock, but this album sounds so good, it really got my attention!!! i havent even listend to all of it yet, and allready i like it!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

From: pereira

Date: January 2, 2006 at 18:55

AH!!! - y en castellano pa ke mis vecinos de espana, sepan ke por TODO el mundo hay fans AMUERTE del buen rock/metal!!! no lo duden!!! lo ke yo he dicho arriba, es ke lo ke mas me cogio la atencion fue la ecxelente producion de este album, y ke aun no siendo muy fan del rock demasiado `blando`, este album realmente me fue una grata sorpresa!!! y komo me deja de bocabierta el sonido!!! estays seguros de ke este album saliyo en 1983??? SALUDOS DESDE PORTUGAL!!!

From: HaremScarem	Date: March 31, 2006 at 7:12
Si os encanta Cannata este es vuestro disco! Lite AOR mágico y elegante; gran disco. Muy buenas todas las canciones, sin altibajos, aunque hay temas que destacan como Stars, Tragedy, Just Another Romance o King of the mountain. 8,75/10.

From: Melodiker	Date: July 31, 2006 at 10:27
Classic Stuff ! Great 9/10

From: DANTE	Date: November 14, 2006 at 7:17
OTRO DISCAZO QUE HE TENIDO LA SUERTE DE ENCONTRAR EN VINILO EN LA FERIA DEL DISCO DE BARCELONA. Y ADEMÁS IMPECABLEMENTE CUIDADO. UN SUPERLATIVO AOR, DE LOS 80´S, CÓMO NO. IMPRESIONANTE.

From: poproxx2007	Date: November 19, 2006 at 18:08
This is superb!! Amazing AOR in the highest order. Perhaps in the top 10 best recordings of all time imo. The following releases are good but nowhere near the sheer perfection as this slab of sonic savary. 10/10

From: radoslav	Date: November 21, 2006 at 4:38
This cd is perfect,total classic.TOP 10 all times. Fantastic AOR.

From: sanxdowntherainbow	Date: March 4, 2007 at 17:29
This one's so damn great! As much said above the production is REALLY great! Cannata's vocals are really amazing, If like this one, check out: CHARLIE S/T, PREVIEW S/T, THRILLS '3', also from '83. 10/10

From: DANTE	Date: April 28, 2007 at 12:02
UN0 DE MIS TOP 10 DE AOR DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS. LO COMPARO AL PRIMERO DE VAN ZANT, AL PRIMERO DE ALIEN, AL TOUGH IT OUT DE FM, AL DE PREVIEW, AL DE I-TEN, A LOS DE STRANGEWAYS, BEAU GESTE, HEARTLAND, VIRGINIA WOLF. IMPRESIONANTE DISCO DE JEFF CANNATA. LARGA VIDA AL AOR. SALUDOS DESDE SABADELL (BARCELONA) VIVA EL R.C.D ESPAÑOL. A POR LA UEFA.

From: lalorock

Date: May 14, 2007 at 20:28

Discazo con temas con ese estilo de guitarras-teclados de comienzos de los 80´s, temas no tan progresivos como su siguiente banda Cannata,aqui los temas son más directos con melodías envolventes y esa voz aguda de Jeff Cannata le da un peculiar estilo a su banda, todas las canciones tienen su 'magia' pero mis favoritas son Tragedy que coros!!,Rock Me Tonight y King of the mountain y Sidelines que son excelentes, las demas son muy buenas tambien, disco clásico a la altura de los grandes, 9/10.

From: DANTE	Date: June 15, 2007 at 12:39
SUPERLATIVO. IMPRESIONANTE AOR. QUÉ MAGIA TUVO JEFF CANNATA PARA HACER ESTE INMENSO DISCO DE AOR. QUÉ MELODÍAS. UN 10/10. QUÉ GOZADA.

From: 9 CHAMPIONS A 2

Date: July 2, 2007 at 7:09

Anda foreros de R.Angels leed mas arriba y mirad que no fuimos solo un par los que faltaron al honor de esa sagrada web como dice vuestro administrín, puedo dar como 20 nombres conocidos mas (si 20 minimo) que aun están registrados en su web que en su dia decidieron venirse, mas bien alternar foros(seamos sinceros) y descojonarse con nosotros ¿con estos que vas a hacer Royalcaba? ¿de esto no te habló papuchi y por eso no haces nada? Menudo membrillo estas hecho tio, en fin grande el amigo Jeff.

From: TONI MALLORCA	Date: July 30, 2007 at 12:53
ESTO ES ALBUM ES COMO EL TCR AQUEL QUE PASADA!!!!!!

From: TONI MALLORCA	Date: July 30, 2007 at 13:40
una mezcla entre aor-pomp y progresivo hacen de este disco una de las obras cumbres del principio de los 80s,lastima que solo fuera un projecto de cannata a corto plazo,luego tardaria 5 años en resurgir con el regular 'images of forever',pero eso ya es otra historia.

From: YIRO SEVENTH

Date: October 6, 2007 at 19:10

Este disco es único. Uno de las mas grandes joyas del AOR debido a la calidad de sus temas, al manejo de los teclados realmente excepcional y unas composiciones mágicas como 'Stars' con una intro misteriosa, la comercial 'Tragedy' con la peculiar voz de Cannata marcando la melodía, y otras joyas como 'Just Another Romance' hacen de este disco algo realmente imprescindible, con esos teclados con ligeras aproximaciones al rock sinfónico. UN DISCO UNICO E IRREPETIBLE

From: BICHOAOR	Date: June 12, 2010 at 22:18
Excelente producción de los 80´s, si no es que la mejor en cuanto a lo que el AOR se refiere. Aún tengo el Long Play y los sigo escuchando. Excelente y un obligado para todo amante de la buena música. Stars, Sidelines, Tragedy; etc, no hay rellenos, todo un clásico. Sorprendente en verdad.

From: heavylethal	Date: January 28, 2011 at 14:12
Oigan alguien tiene las lyricas de todo el disco por favor las necesito para sacar algunas canciones con mi banda Por favor si alguien las tiene podria enviarmelas ami correo heavylethal@hotmail.com MUCHAS GRACIAS !!!

From: heavylethal	Date: January 30, 2011 at 22:06
Someone would be so kind to send me this album Lyrics my mail is heavylethal@hotmail.com I need to get some songs with my band really appreciate it THANK YOU!

From: rick kerch vzla

Date: July 8, 2011 at 20:36

Very nice album with that typical AOR sound of the early 80's...vocally pleasant(Jeff Cannata )and good musicianship(from Jeff Bova to Hugh McDonald-actual Bon Jovi bass player-among others)...my favourites are 'Sidelines' & 'Confession' but add to that the nice starter 'Stars','Tragedy'(catchy),'Used To Think I'd Never Fall In Love'(nice softy)& 'Just Another Romance'...recommended album...87/100

From: Richard Head	Date: September 18, 2011 at 11:59
Classic A.O.R.!!! I do believe Rock Candy will be reissuing it.

From: pompster80	Date: July 10, 2012 at 17:05
Production, songwriting, musicianship - no weak or average point can be found here even if compared to current standards. There is no filler on the album, just pure perfection. My personal favourites are 'Tragedy' and 'King Of The Mountain', the last track that makes you listen to this POMP-MASTERPIECE again and againand again... Second to none.

From: titothetitan	Date: November 17, 2017 at 11:13
First four songs are great. But then comes the average 'Rock Me Tonight' and the boring instrumental 'Before the Storm'. In 'Confession' there's too much crap added in. 'King of the Mountain' and the bonus 'Court of the Crimson King', both songs sounds so displaced. That's why I won't rate this album higher. 85/100.

From: KermitTheFrog	Date: January 11, 2024 at 3:03
"King of the Mountain" is good song that moves and challenges the listener. I wouldn't give it an A; the chorus is catchy but still a little too plain. But this is AOR with hints of prog rock. Gotta love a song with a nice outro.

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