1994: ‘Please Stand By’ CANDY078

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FRONTED BY the charismatic Karen Lawrence, 1994: were one, in a long list, of great North American hard rock bands that time and fame overlooked. This, their sophomore album, was released in 1979, Geoff Barton, then writing for Sounds magazine, and now, of course, Editor At Large of Classic Rock, made no secret of his love for 1994’s music and the charms of Karen Lawrence, going so far as to acclaim them as a veritable cracker box of explosive guitar based rock topped off by a stellar performance from one of the best (female) vocalists of the era; a deadly yet cool combination of Heart and Aerosmith. Produced by the dynamic duo of Eddie Leonetti (Angel, Legs Diamond) and Jack Douglas, the album was lavished with fervent praise, attracting rave reviews both at home and abroad.

24-bit remastering from original source tapes, four bonus tracks, 4,000 word essay about the making of the album, interview with Karen Lawrence and additional previously unseen photos spread out over a 12 page full colour booklet.

TRACK LISTING: 1) Once Again 2) Shoot To Kill 3) Sing To Me 4) Heleana 4) Bring It Home 5) Radio Zone 6) Hit The Hardway 7) Read Up 8) Anastasia. Bonus tracks: 9) Shoot To Kill 10) Find It In The City 11) Hit The Hard Way 12) Bring It Home.