Solstice - New Life The Definitive Edition
Review by Damien Bruyndonckx
New Life The Definitive Edition by Solstice is a remarkable album that showcases the band's mastery of progressive rock music. The album features a collection of ten tracks that are thought-provoking, soulful, and melodic, with each song taking the listener on a journey of self-discovery and introspection.
The album opens with the track "Eyes of Fire," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its haunting melodies and intricate instrumentation. The following tracks, "Love Is Coming" and "New Life," are equally mesmerizing, with their soaring vocals and lush harmonies.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Halcyon," a beautiful ballad that showcases Solstice's ability to craft poignant and emotive songs. The track is anchored by a delicate piano melody and features some of the most heart-wrenching lyrics on the album.
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Download
Filename: solstice-new-life-the-definitive-edition.zip- MP3 size: 196 mb
- FLAC size: 1528.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 4:20 | |
| New Life | 4:56 | |
| Return Of Spring (1984 Live) | 7:49 | |
| Brave New World | 9:24 | |
| Time for a Toke | 2:37 | |
| Chicken Train (1985 Live) | 4:36 | |
| Cheyenne | 5:30 | |
| Earthsong | 6:6 | |
| Brave New World (1985 Live) | 9:24 | |
| Return of Spring | 7:48 | |
| Spirit (1985 Demo) | 3:08 | |
| Time For A Toke (1985 Live) | 2:38 | |
| Chicken Train | 4:36 | |
| Pathways (1984 Live) | 7:46 | |
| Earthsong (1985 Live) | 6:07 | |
| Cheyenne (1985 Live) | 5:30 | |
| Guardian | 10:43 | |
| Peace (1985 Live) | 6:48 | |
| Guardian Of My Soul (1985 Live) | 11:17 | |
| New Life (1985 Demo) | 3:42 | |
| Morning Light | 3:48 | |
| Morning Light (1984 Live) | 3:03 | |
| Pathways | 5:6 | |
| Sunrise (1985 Live) | 4:20 | |
| Journey | 10:4 | |
| The Sea | 6:53 | |
| Spirit | 3:7 | |
| Peace | 6:47 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Album
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Festival Music |
| Recorded At | Glasshouse Studios |
| Pressed By | TAKT |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Cara Lee |
| Layout | Andy Glass |
| Bass | Craig Sunderland (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Ken Bowley (tracks: 2-6 to 2-13) |
| Pedalboard | Mark Hawkins (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5) |
| Programmed By | Ken Bowley (tracks: 2-1, 2-2) |
| Drums | Martin Wright (tracks: 2-3 to 2-13), Pete Hemsley (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Engineer | Andy Glass (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Executive-Producer | David Robinson |
| Guitar | Andy Glass (tracks: 2-1, 2-2) |
| Vocals | Andy Glass (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Liner Notes | Oz Hardwick |
| Mastered By | Loz Jackson |
| Recorded By | Paul Rolfe (tracks: 2-3 to 2-10) |
| Violin | Marc Elton (tracks: 2-1, 2-2) |
| Keyboards | Marc Elton (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Marc Elton (tracks: 2-3 to 2-13) |
Notes
- CD 1:
- Tracks 1-1 to 1-6: recorded at Glasshouse.
- CD 2:
- Tracks 2-1 to 2-2: 1985 demo
- Tracks 2-3 to 2-5: 1984 bootleg from St Albans City Hall
- Tracks 2-6 to 2-10: 1985 bootleg from Queensway Hall, Dunstable
- Tracks 2-11 to 2-13: 1985 bootleg from The Marquee, London
- On traycard:
- © Festival Music 2007. The copyright in this sound recording and artwork is owned by F2 Music Ltd.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scanned): 5060161580013
- Barcode (Text): 5 060161 580013
- Matrix / Runout: 2100000856770 SFH 200709B
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LK97
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9R31
- Matrix / Runout: 2100000856787 SFH 200709B
About Solstice
Members
- Pete Hemsley
- Clive Bunker
- Craig Sunderland
- Andy Glass
- Marc Elton
- Emma Brown
- Sandy Leigh
- Martin Wright
- Mark Hawkins
- Heidi Kemp
- Steve McDaniel
- Jenny Newman
- Robin Phillips
- Sue Robinson
- Shelley Patt
- Ken Bowley
- Barbara Deason
- Jess Holland
