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2017 press in digipak with 3 bonus tracks

Samson’s best album, 1981’s ‘Shock Tactics’, was the last to feature singer Bruce Dickinson (then known simply as Bruce Bruce). The band’s songwriting had improved and was comparable to other up-and-coming British heavy metal bands at the time, such as Saxon, Diamond Head, and Iron Maiden. The band also benefited greatly by the presence of producer Tony Platt, known for his work with Ac/dc, among other heavy metal acts. Kicking off with their best-known song, ‘Riding With The Angels’ (penned by ex-Argent singer Russ Ballard), other highlights include ‘Earth Mother’, ‘Blood Lust’ and ‘Communion’. It was singer Bruce Dickinson’s last one with the band before joining Iron Maiden (who were coincidentally recording Killers, their last album with Paul Di’Anno, in the same studio at the same time of Samson).

Track listing:
1. Riding With The Angels
2. Earth Mother
3. Nice Girl
4. Blood Lust
5. Go To Hell
6. Bright Lights
7. Once Bitten
8. Grime Crime
9. Communion
10. Little Big Man-original session
11. Pyramid To The Stars-original session
12. Losing My Grip-original session