{"title":"Strider","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"misunderstood-3","title":"Misunderstood","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully Remastered Audio \/ London-based hard rockers make significant strides with (final) album \/ Produced by Damon Lyon-Shaw (Status Quo, Golden Earring) \/ Includes, 'Seems So Easy', 'Crossed Line' \u0026amp; 'Searching The Clouds', plus 2 Bonus Tracks \/ 16 page full-colour booklet, 4,500 word essay with new interviews \u0026amp; enhanced artwork. When it comes to exploring the early years of the British hard rock scene there’s no better place to start that with London-based five-piece Strider. A staple of the live circuit, the band built a reputation for lean and mean, blues-based rock, securing a solid and faithful following throughout the UK and Europe. It was also a group that featured a couple of members who went on to be well-known after Strider; guitarist Gary Grainger who went on to play with Rod Stewart and drummer Tony Brock who would later join the Babys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo individuals with a solid reputation and careers forged directly from the ashes of Strider. ‘Misunderstood’ is the band’s second album, recorded once again for GM Records the label helmed by Billy Gaff, manager of the Faces and Rod Stewart. Produced by Damon Lyon-Shaw, who had cut his teeth as a recording engineer for the Who and Status Quo, the album contains an impressive selection of tracks that showcase the appointment of new vocalist Rob Elliott, a man with a rich voice and a signature delivery. This time around the band focussed exclusively on self-penned material, writing, and executing a batch of songs that grabbed the listener by the scruff of the neck and commanded attention. Amongst all this goodness are stand out tracks such as ‘Searching The Clouds’, ‘Seems So Easy’, ‘Crossed Lines’ and the adventurous ‘Wing Tips’. Despite delivering such a robust album and touring with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, the Faces and Status Quo, sadly and unfairly the band failed to make any commercial progress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock Candy Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50407460536651,"sku":"2179451","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Strider_-_Misunderstood_2809923c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726597992"},{"product_id":"exposed","title":"Exposed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully Remastered Audio \/ London-based hard rockers make significant strides with debut album \/ Produced by Damon Lyon-Shaw (Status Quo, Golden Earring) \/ Includes, ‘Seems So Easy’, ‘Crossed Line’ \u0026amp; ‘Searching The Clouds’, plus 3 Bonus Tracks \/ 16 page full-colour booklet, 4,500 word essay with new interviews \u0026amp; enhanced artwork. British Rock during the early ’70s was, it’s fair to say, exploding with bright new talent. Strider were a great example of this ascendance, and crafted tough hip thrusting riffs and chest beating hooks in a style that was rapidly becoming the calling card of the era. Bands such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Free were dominating the charts but others including Strider weren’t very far behind. It was a golden era for rock, and everything was to play for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in 1971 under the handle of Rowan Oak, the band solidified their line-up, changed their name and enlisted the help and assistance of Marquee club booker Jack Barrie who guided them into the arms of other industry illuminati including Babe Ruth’s svengali Martin Saville and the newly formed GM records, a label run by Faces manager Billy Gaff. It was this cabal of heavy weight talent that steered the band in an upward direction including lengthy European tours with Rory Gallagher and Status Quo. Produced by Jimmy Horowitz (who was married to GM artist Leslie Duncan) ‘Exposed’ showcases a confidant and highly potent rock band with the emphasis on muscle and energy. Released in 1973 to much praise and excitement, the album is a revered part of the time when British hard rock was dominating the music world. Check out tracks such as ‘Esther’s Place’, ‘Ain’t Got No Love’, ‘Get Ready’ and ‘Straddle’ for three prime examples of a powerful and impressive band who could and should have gone on to bigger and better success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock Candy Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50407462699339,"sku":"2179450","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Strider_-_Exposed_78c610bc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726598016"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/strider.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}