{"title":"The Almighty","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"soul-destruction","title":"Soul Destruction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second re-released album from Glasgow, Scotland’s The Almighty sees their sophomore release from 1991 issued on colour 180gm vinyl. With some clear confident strides forward from their debut, The Almighty engage from the opening track “Crucify” with thunderous Van Halenesque drums and a searing heavy metal riff evoking a Motörhead\/Diamond Head union, before heading into deeper, groovier waters with the likes of “Praying To the Red Light” and “Devil’s Toy”. By the time the speed-weighted closer “Loaded” has rocked and rolled, Soul Destruction has nourished rockers from all walks and sub-genres, dirty and greasy enough to appeal to filthy renegade outlaws, yet melodic and sophisticated enough to engage those who like soap and water. It is, amazingly, produced by Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor, and in May 1991, frontman Ricky Warwick said to The Daily Record that, “The album is about four basic things - hate, love, religion and sex. All those subjects fascinate me, especially sex…” subjects as timeless as this album proves to be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Lining Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50390852927819,"sku":"2057175","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Soul_Destruction_Deluxe_17b87a4a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726395302"},{"product_id":"blood-fire-and-love","title":"Blood, Fire and Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanks to a wave of reinvigorated interest, The Almighty re-release their debut album \u003ci\u003eBlood, Fire and Love\u003c\/i\u003e via Silver Lining Music. The youthful, scruffy, raw biker rock classic is issued on colour vinyl at a previously unavailable 180 gms, and with the album having been unavailable on vinyl for some years, old fans and new discoverers will have a chance to engage with the early, passionate drive of three Scottish school friends – lead vocalist \/guitarist Ricky Warwick, drummer Stumpy Monroe, and bassist Floyd London. Having formed The Almighty along with guitarist Andy “Tantrum” McCafferty in 1988, \u003ci\u003eBlood, Fire and Love\u003c\/i\u003e was originally released in 1989, with the likes of grebo-charged rocker “Destroyed”, highway cruiser “Power”, and the haunting, desolate, orchestral title track earmarking The Almighty as a British hard rocking powerhouse. A lost classic debut? Thankfully ‘lost’ no more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Lining Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50390914728267,"sku":"2057176","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Blood_Fire__Love_Deluxe_01a0c90b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726395987"},{"product_id":"powertrippin","title":"Powertrippin’","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough initially inspired by punk, when Scottish school friends \u003cstrong\u003eStump Monroe\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums), \u003cstrong\u003eFloyd London\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass) and \u003cstrong\u003eRicky Warwick\u003c\/strong\u003e (guitar, vocals) joined forces with guitarist Tantrum in 1988, they chose a harder rocking, heavy metal sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSnapped up by Polydor Records for 1989 debut \u003cem\u003eBlood, Fire and Love\u003c\/em\u003e, their more punk-infused aggressive approach was a welcome relief from the glam-orientated sounds imported from across the Atlantic. This was followed by \u003cem\u003eSoul Destruction\u003c\/em\u003e in 1991, and then \u003cem\u003ePowertrippin’\u003c\/em\u003e in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Almighty demonstrated that British hard rock had plenty to offer at the beginning of the decade, and in 1991 \u003cem\u003eThe Almighty\u003c\/em\u003e were special guests of Megadeth, a tour where Alice In Chains were the opening act. This tour highlighted which way the wind was blowing, away from hairspray bands in favor of something grungier from the Pacific Northwest of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePowertrippin’\u003c\/em\u003e was also the first album to feature guitarist Pete Friesen, replacing original member, Tantrum. As well as the singles ‘Addiction’, ‘Over The Edge’ and ‘Out Of Season’, this expanded, deluxe reissue of \u003cem\u003ePowertrippin’\u003c\/em\u003e includes the B-Sides ‘Blind’, ‘Bodies’ (originally by the Sex Pistols), ‘Insomnia’, ‘In A Rut’ (originally by The Ruts) and ‘Fuckin’ Up’ (originally by Neil Young and Crazy Horse).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive versions of ‘Takin’ Hold’, ‘Jesus Loves You...But I Don’t’ and “Powertrippin’” illustrate what a powerful band \u003cstrong\u003eThe Almighty\u003c\/strong\u003e have always been on stage. The bonus disc also includes demo versions of ‘Free ‘N’ Easy’ and the title track from \u003cem\u003eSoul Destruction\u003c\/em\u003e which was never officially recorded or appeared on the final album. Plus there’s even time for an acoustic take of Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis release features a fully illustrated booklet, complete with detailed liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on interviews with the band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HNE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50447311405387,"sku":"1110370","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e76e3362-733c-48c1-b0b6-23c1203afb5c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727075780"},{"product_id":"welcome-to-defiance-complete-recordings-1994-2001","title":"Welcome To Defiance  Complete Recordings 1994-2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter recording three LPs of hard-hitting rock and metal for Polydor Records between 1989 and 1993, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Almighty\u003c\/strong\u003e signed to Chrysalis Records in 1994. This 7CD set collects together all the recordings for this period up to 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScottish school friends Stump Monroe (drums), Floyd London (bass), and Ricky Warwick (guitar, vocals) formed \u003cstrong\u003eThe Almighty\u003c\/strong\u003e with guitarist Tantrum in 1988. Shifting to a sound more informed by the punk that had initially inspired them, their punk rock credentials were further brought to the fore on \"\u003cem\u003eCrank\u003c\/em\u003e\" (1994) by the Jamie Reid cover design, famed for his iconic and highly influential Sex Pistols artwork. Featuring the singles ‘Wrench’ and ‘Jonestown Mind’, \"\u003cem\u003eCrank\u003c\/em\u003e\" reached No.15 in the UK charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecording a second record for Chrysalis, \"\u003cem\u003eJust Add Life\u003c\/em\u003e\" (1996) was eventually released by UK independent label Castle. Featuring the singles ‘All Sussed Out’ and ‘Do You Understand’, \"\u003cem\u003eJust Add Life\u003c\/em\u003e\" is also notable for its artwork by design legend and album cover guru, the late Storm Thorgerson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing \"\u003cem\u003eJust Add Life\u003c\/em\u003e\", \u003cstrong\u003eThe Almighty\u003c\/strong\u003e decided to call it a day, with singer Ricky Warwick pursuing a solo career. Reforming in 2000 around a line-up of Ricky, Stump, and Floyd, they were joined by guitarist Nick Parsons. By 2000, Castle Music had morphed into Sanctuary Records, who released the self-titled \"\u003cem\u003eThe Almighty\u003c\/em\u003e\" (2000) swiftly followed by \"\u003cem\u003ePsycho-Narco\u003c\/em\u003e\" (2001), by which time Gav Gray had joined them on bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Japan supporting the release of \"\u003cem\u003eCrank\u003c\/em\u003e\", the band recorded the live album \"\u003cem\u003eCrank and Deceit: Live in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\", recorded at Osaka’s IMP Hall on 16th July 1995, captured here on CD5. It features \u003cstrong\u003eAlmighty\u003c\/strong\u003e classics ‘Wild And Wonderful’, ‘Addiction’ and ‘Crucify’, as well as newer cuts such as ‘Ultraviolent’ and ‘United State Of Apathy’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe seventh and final disc is based around a number of live recordings, including a show recorded on 3rd October 1994 at Stuttgart’s Kongret Zentrum whilst touring to support \"\u003cem\u003eCrank\u003c\/em\u003e\". Many tracks had appeared as B-Sides, but have been collected together here for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band effectively split up following \"\u003cem\u003ePsycho-Narco\u003c\/em\u003e\" in 2002, but reformed their classic line-up of Ricky, Stump, Floyd, and Pete Friesen in 2006 for well-received live gigs, playing their final show in 2009. As well as continuing his solo career, Ricky Warwick was invited to join Thin Lizzy in 2009, with a line-up that formed the basis for Black Star Riders, who have subsequently released four very successful studio albums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HNE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50482917015883,"sku":"1112617","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/35ca4a02-9079-4397-b189-33dbe040f527_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727558009"},{"product_id":"tribal-pd","title":"Tribal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Almighty were formed in Glasgow, Scotland on January 19, 1988. If the T-Shirt from their 20th Anniversary tour is to be believed, they were; 'Probably the best band in Strathaven', a brilliant comedy take on the Carlsberg logo and tag line! Most of the musicians who made up the group had a distinctly punk background. Lead singer Ricky Warwick had previously done some session and tour work with New Model Army, although he does not feature on any of their recordings. In January 2008, a full length UK tour took place to mark the bands twentieth anniversary. These shows played to packed venues and included a fans dream set list, containing some numbers which hadn't seen the light of day since they were first written.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lumi","offers":[{"title":"LP - Aztec Gold","offer_id":57312425967947,"sku":"R0068-2568","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5055892201634_8120d8e0-3a15-4979-b8fa-72cc37aeabb5.jpg?v=1778767327"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/the-almighty.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}