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Original Swedish press with printed innersleeves

Consummate melodic rock from this Swedish outfit which really did cause a stir in 1988, as did just about every other notable Swedish outfit from that era. Goodness, Joey Tempest and Europe really do have a lot to answer for don’t they? The line-up on Alien’s debut comprised Jim Jidhed, guitarist Tony Borg, bassist Ken Sandin, keyboard player Jimmy Wandroph and drummer Toby Tarrach. Trademark Scandinavian melodic rock shines through on tracks like ‘Go Easy’ and ‘Jaime Remember’, while the slow to mid paced arrangements of ‘Tears Don’t Put Out The Fire’ and the classy ‘I’ve Been Waiting’ also stand out. Alien’s better remembered moment was the re-work of the The Marbles single ‘Only One Woman’ which did very well for them (it spent six weeks as the Swedish number 1 in 1988). Jidhed departed for a solo career to be replaced by ex-Madison and Von Rosen frontman Peter Sandberg.

Track Listing:
1. Brave New Love
2. Tears Don’t Put Out The Fire
3. Go Easy
4. I’ve Been Waiting
5. Jamie Remember
6. Feel My Love
7. Only One Woman-The Marbles cover
8. Wings Of Fire
9. Dying By the Golden Rule
10. Touch My Fire
11. Dreamer
12. Mirror