{"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","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/powertrippin","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}