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Stage Struck [CD]

Rory Gallagher | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (5 Feb 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Sony Music CMG
  • ASIN: B000026RUX
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Originally released in 1980, newly re-mastered 'Stage Struck' is Irish blues-rock guitar legend Rory Gallagher's third (solo) live offering. Following 1972's 'Live in Europe' and 1974's milestone 'Irish Tour' (both also now available re-mastered'), 'Stage Struck' showcases Rory's harder, rockier sound, and omits the more blusier approach featured on his earlier live recordings.

With a slight personnel change to his band (ex-Sensational Alex Harvey Band member Ted McKenna replacing Rod de'Ath on drums, losing the keyboard talents of Lou Martin, but keeping trusty sidekick Gerry McAvoy on bass), the ten songs featured on 'Stage Struck' are culled from studio releases dating between 1975 and 1979, with 1978's 'Photo Finish' and 1979's 'Top Priority' providing the majority of tracks. Opening with the gutsy 'Shin Kicker', one of Rory's favourites, the song is followed by 'Wayward Child' which features Rory's guitar work at its blistering best. For the remaining songs, the pace rarely slows. The recording is supplemented mid-way with two bonus tracks not found on the original release, namely 'Bad Penny' and 'Keychain'. Concert favourites, amongst others, such as 'Moonchild' and 'Follow me', make way for the album's final two tracks; the superb 'The Last of the Independents' and 'Shadowplay'. Both songs again showcasing Rory's virtuoso rock style.

From what is an extremely solid, competent live delivery 'Stage Struck' is not without points of criticism. Perhaps because of a lack of variation in song style, with no trade mark slower blues numbers featured, a newcomer to Rory Gallagher may be forgiven in thinking that the Irish guitar hero lacks a more subtle side to his soloing - of course, fans know that this is certainly not the case, and there is still plenty of slide guitar. Additionally, and although much improved through re-mastering, the recording still has traces of the somewhat thinner sound that surrounded the 1980 original. Compared to Rory's earlier live outings the sound on 'Stage Struck' does lack a certain depth.

Nevertheless, the album remains a lasting testament to Rory Gallagher's mid to late 70s period and, without doubt, will please fans no end. As to introducing the guitarist's creative talents to a newcomer, 'Stage Struck' is perhaps best left until his two previous live recordings have been tried and tested. However, not withstanding this, 'Stage Struck' contains gems that both fans and the uninitiated will enjoy!

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This Rocks! 6 Feb 2011
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Sound quality might have been a little better at times bu apart from that there is nothing average or weak on this album - it simply ROCKS and never lets go! Starting from the very first seconds of Shinkicker and right to the end of Shadow Play the band is on fire and at full blast. All songs are beefed-up and get longer here. More power and extended guitar solos is what I was wishing for and it's all there. Moreover, some songs actually sound different (and better) when compared with their studio versions. For instance, you gotta love this version of Bought & Sold while I never really liked the original that much. Anyway, be it Wayward Child, The Last Of The Independents or Shadow Play - every song testifies that Rory on stage could do no wrong. This is way too good an album to receive only 5 stars.
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better than brilliant 30 May 2008
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I had the original of this on vinyl and was very pleased to find the CD has 2 extra songs.
Pure rock - no nonsense; truly wonderful, especially for driving.
If I could give a Spinal Tap-style 6 I would!
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