Description

Double album with one silver and one gold vinyl and 5 bonus tracks. Limited 500 numbered copies

After the release of his first two successful solo albums, British vocalist/songwriter Gary Hughes was making the preparations to begin recording what was to be his next solo album. It was not long before the idea of a single album was scratched since Gary Hughes, ended up recording 28 songs that were to be divided into two albums – one containing the heavier material, and one that would contain the ballads. The initial idea was to mix the album in the USA, so famous guitarists were considered for the guitarist position, like Doug Aldrich, Lanny Cordola and Ralph Santolla. However, when it was decided to lay down the guitar parts in England the name of the guitarist Vinny Burns (Dare, Ultravox) was brought up. Given the fact that Mike Stone was assigned to mix the albums, the Hughes/Burns project evolved into a band situation, marking the first official incarnation of Ten. During 1995, another ex-Dare member joined the band when Greg Morgan was brought in to fill in for the drummer position. Ten’s first album (named X) was released in May 1996 becoming an instant success in Japan. This debut still stands out as a must have album if youre into melodic hardrock

Track list:
1. The Crusades-instrumental
2. Its All About Love
3. After The Love Has Gone
4. Yesterday Lies In The Flames
5. The Torch
6. Stay With Me
7. Close Your Eyes And Dream
8. Eyes Of A Child
9. Cant Slow Down
10. Lamb To The Slaughter
11. Soliloquy
12. The Loneliest Place In The World
13. Warpath
14. Venus And Mars
15. Gimme A Piece Of Your Heart
16. Black Moon Rising
17. To Die For