Tales of Rock'n'Roll
Tales of Rock'n'Roll is the ninth studio album by the Michael Schenker Group. It was released in 2006 after two years of work, to celebrate 25 years of activity of the Michael Schenker Group. The music of the album was initially composed for a UFO concept album, but Michael Schenker used it for Tales of Rock'n'Roll, after he put together again MSG with new singer Jari Tiura. During the recording of the album all the main past singers of MSG contributed lyrics and vocals to the songs.[3]
Track listing
All music by Michael Schenker, all lyrics by Jari Tiura, except where indicated
- "The Ride" - 3:16
- "Setting Sun" - 3:44
- "Angel of Avalon" (Leif Sundin) - 2:21
- "Dreams Inside" (Chris Logan) - 3:33
- "Dust to Dust" - 3:28
- "Voice of My Heart" - 2:40
- "Journeyman" - 2:30
- "Big Deal (False Alarms)" (Kelly Keeling) - 2:59
- "St. Ann" - 1:38
- "Shadow Lady" - 2:31
- "Love Trade" - 3:48
- "Human Child" - 2:58
- "Bittersweet" - 3:04
- "Blind Alley" - 2:44
- "Freedom" - 3:58
- "Life Vacation" (Gary Barden) - 2:53
- "Rock 'n' Roll" (Graham Bonnet) - 3:42
- "Tell a Story" (Robin McAuley) - 3:08
- "Life Goes On" (instrumental) - 1:51
Personnel
Band members
- Michael Schenker - guitars
- Jari Tiura - vocals
- Wayne Findlay - keyboards, rhythm guitar, 7 string guitars, lead guitar trade off with Schenker on "Big Deal" and "Life Vacation"
- Pete Way - bass
- Jeff Martin - drums
Additional musicians
References