CARL DIXON – One ’93 [AOR Heaven Remaster +2] +4 extra tracks from the same sessions , MP3+FLAC

As requested, here’s Coney Hatch frontman CARL DIXON solo debut album, 1993’s “One“, in its AOR Heaven Records remastered reissue, includng 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks. With detailed liner notes by legendary journalist Dave Reynolds, full lyrics and rare photos, this re-release has bee remastered by expert Chris Lyne. Additionally, despite isn’t mentioned, the album has been slightly re-mixed, as compared with the original edition there’s subtle differences on many tracks.

As extra, we added the exclusive tracks from Dixon’s EP released the same ’93, same sessions, four songs.
“One” is classic Canadian Melodic Rock / AOR from A to Z. We still got the original release, but didn’t played it since many years. Now listening this stupendous remastering only can say that completely forgot how good this record is.

It makes no difference which of the 17 tracks (including the 2 bonus) you choose, you’ll get melodic rock / AOR par excellence. “The Blood Rises“ does exactly that to the listener, while “More Than A Memory“ reminds me more than once on the mighty Eddie Money (R.I.P.).
You can do no wrong with the ballsy April Wine–ish “Through The Fire“. “Against The Night“ and “Love Is Waiting“ are the names of the non-syrupy ballads. The great “One Good Reason” is a co-write with maestro Brett Walker, then the rocker “Taste Of Love” sounds like Aerosmith meets Def Leppard flavoured.

Absolutely necessary for lovers of April Wine, Streetheart, ’80s Bryan Adams, and of course, Coney Hatch, in fact Carl Dixon’s “One” is a delicious listen for lovers of that classy, Canadian / American Melodic Rock & AOR sound and style from the Eighties.
HIGHLY Recommended

 

01 – One Good Reason
02 – Good Time To Be Bad
03 – The Blood Rises
04 – Taste Of Love
05 – Against The Night
06 – Hard To Leave, Hard To Love
07 – Treacherous Emotions
08 – More Than A Memory
09 – Love Is Waiting
10 – Walk Through The Fire
11 – Little Miss Innocent
12 – Love Strikes
13 – Run Reckless
14 – Across The Great Divide
15 – Get Where I Belong
BONUS TRACKS:
16 – Don’t Turn Out The Light
17 – Love Is Waiting (Acoustic)

Extra Tracks from 1993 EP:
18 – Taste Of Love (Alternate Mix)
19 – Dreamland (Non Album Track)
20 – Treacherous Emotions (Acoustic Version)
21 – Little Miss Innocent (Acoustic Version)

Billy Carmassi – Drums
Tim Harrington – Bass
Howie Bertolo – Keyboards
Dan Leblanc – Organ, Piano
Steve Shelski – Lead Guitar on ‘Treacherous Emotions’
Andy Curran Backing Vocals
Carl Dixon – Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Organ, Piano, Drums, Precussion

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