Lone Star (1976)
Lone Star have an image problem. Here in America when one sees the moniker Lone Star, they immediately think of Texas, and musically that of Southern or Country rock. However this Lone Star is from the land of Budgie and offer up a distinctly mid 70s proggy hard rock and AOR album. Their sound, ironically, does recall the North American acts of the day. Same period Triumph, Rush (short form), Boston, Journey, Styx, and a host of bands from the great Midwest is where you'll spot the sound of Lone Star. There is some Zep references as well. What I like about Lone Star is their ability to create seperation with a big fat riff in the midst of the song. Vocals are outstanding. They made it to a major US label, but just couldn't penetrate the competitive FM landscape of the era. Which is too bad, as they certainly had the talent, the right sound, and some great ideas.
Remains a cheap record. I pulled this copy out of a buck bin here in town.
Ownership: 1976 Columbia (LP)
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A couple of very good albums they had. Featuring John Sloman as lead vocalist that went on to Uriah Heep's "Conquest" flop.
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