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Rare original Swedish press on Hex Records with lyric insert. Signed by Jonas Hansson on the back cover with a blue ink pen

Often overlooked in the evolutionary process of what would come to be known as neo-classical heavy metal, Sweden’s Silver Mountain are one of the great Scandinavian cult bands of the 1980s. Named for the famous song by Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Silver Mountain was first assembled in 1978 by vocalist/guitarist Jonas Hansson, guitarist Morgan Alm, bassist Ingemar Stenquist and drummer Marten Hedener; but this lineup would be short-lived, splintering after releasing just one unsuccessful single called “Man of No Present Existence” the next year. Silver Mountains third full length album ‘Roses And Champagne’ was released in 1988 on Jonas Hanssons own record label Hex records. This was the final album from Silver Mountain as Jonas Hansson moved to the States and pursued a solo project. Well played Swedish melodic hardrock.

Track listing:
1. Romeo & Juliet
2. Light The Light
3. Where Are You
4. Forest Of Cries
5. Coming Home
6. Paris
7. Paradise Smile
8. Not You Baby
9. Down Town Junkie