ARTHUR BROWN · Long Long Road | DIGIPAK CD

Digipak CD with 12-page booklet.

Background information about 'Long Long Road'

Released on Arthur Brown's 80th birthday, "Long Long Road" stands as a remarkable testament to the enduring power of one of rock's most theatrical and influential pioneers. This album effortlessly weaves through progressive rock, soul, and pristine blues rock territories, showcasing the legendary vocalist's full range with a mature mastery that only comes from decades of experience. From the opening track "Gas Tanks" to the epic title track "Long Long Road", Brown delivers wild, vibrant performances crammed with rich musical textures that feel both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.

The album serves as both an apex and summary of Arthur Brown's fascinating career that has spanned several decades since his iconic 1968 hit "Fire". His collaborations with luminaries like Eric Clapton, The Who, David Gilmour, and Bruce Dickinson have cemented his status as a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock. With each note on this record, Brown makes an impressive statement that he remains as authentic, challenging, creative, and compelling as he was at his career's fiery beginning - this isn't a swansong, but the thrilling beginning of the final phase of an utterly singular career.

For fans of: Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, The Who, King Crimson, and theatrical progressive rock

Track listing

1. Gas Tanks
2. Coffin Confession
3. Going Down
4. Once I Had Illusions (part 1)
5. I Like Games
6. Shining Brightness
7. The Blues and Messing Round
8. Long Long Road
9. Once I Had Illusions (part 2)

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de