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1.1 How Many Times1.2 One Life1.3 No Parade1.4 Remembering1.5 Love Must Be The Answer1.6 Safety Zone1.7 Eyes On The Prize1.8 French Connection1.9 Russian Roulette1.10 In Your Eyes1.11 Safety Zone (Extended) |
 | | Description: | MelodicRock Classics delivers another forgotten classic from Canada - Gnp's 1989 album 'Safety Zone'. The band featured former Saga members Jim Gilmour (Keyboards) and Steve Negus (Drums), looking for a more straightforward AOR direction on this, the only album Gnp recorded. Saga are of course one of Canada's most loved prog-rock groups. Gnp was formed together with vocalist Robert Bevan in 1986, but it wasn't until 3 years later the album was released. The band was formed out of a displeasure with management after the Saga 'Behaviour' album. The band was immediately signed to Virgin Records. The track "How Many Times" was the only song that was eventually made into a music video. These 10 tracks show the more dominant and splendid lyrical and songwriting abilities of Steve Negus and Jim Gilmour outside of Saga that created a well-produced hi-tech, AOR album. Fantastic session musicians were brought in to assist and round out the production including the likes of Jeff Jones (Red Rider, Bachman Cummings) on Bass and Jeff Albani (Wrabit, Lee Aaron), and Bob Bartolucci (Alannah Myles) on Guitar. The band sadly did not last long, as promotion and live performances were cut quickly by a Saga reunion that immediately ended the project from commencing further. The original CD and this newly JK Northrup remastered version include the extra track, an extended version of the song "Safety Zone"."Safety Zone" is a CD release by Gnp that delivers classic, melody-driven rock with a strong emphasis on hooks, harmonies and powerful guitar work. Rooted in the tradition of late-70s and 80s melodic rock and AOR, the album focuses on memorable choruses, warm analogue-inspired production aesthetics and emotionally charged songwriting. Listeners can expect a mix of energetic up-tempo tracks and more atmospheric mid-tempo songs, all built around clear vocals and expressive guitar leads, designed for fans who appreciate timeless, song-oriented rock rather than current short-lived trends.
The artist Gnp presents itself here as a project clearly dedicated to classic melodic rock values: strong melodies, well-structured arrangements and a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Instead of experimental detours, Gnp places the focus on solid songwriting and a coherent album flow, making "Safety Zone" particularly suitable for repeated listening and for collectors who value complete, carefully curated albums.
The CD format underscores the classic character of this release: a physical product for fans who want to experience the album in full sound quality and in a tangible form, as part of a serious rock collection. Depending on the edition, the disc may come with printed artwork and track information that underline the album's classic rock identity.
The manufacturer Melodic Rock Classic stands for releases that preserve and celebrate the heritage of melodic rock and related styles. Their catalogue typically focuses on guitar-driven, melody-rich productions aimed at listeners who appreciate high-quality, song-focused rock albums. With "Safety Zone", Melodic Rock Classic once again underlines its orientation toward classy rock releases that put musical substance, strong songwriting and long-term listening pleasure at the forefront. | | | No. of tracks: |
11 |
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MRC039 |
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Ten Dance Media GmbH
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