oktober 13, 2020

The Marc Tanner Band - No Escape (1979) - €5,99

The Marc Tanner Band was a west coast rock band fronted by Marc Tanner, that released two albums on the Elektra label. They had a small hit with the song "Elena" in 1979. 

By February 1979, the group's debut album No Escape was released on Elektra, supported by the single "Elena". Among the musicians that appeared on the album were William "Smitty" Smith, formerly of the group Motherlode and Vanetta Fields.

Also in April that year with a line up that had been together for two months, the band appeared at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, playing a 51-minute set. Billboard reviewer Eliot Tiegel commented on the intensity of the band with the bass, 2 guitars and drums drowning out the other instruments, with a suggesting that this promising band should respect the beauty of its instruments rather than concentrate on the wattage output. In May 1979, Billboard had recommended "She's So High" as a top single pick. Towards the end of May their record label was wrapping up a promo for the band's album No Escape. The marketing ploy had given out ten thousand tie clips in the form of handcuffs. There were also requests for the items from the nontraditional outlets, usually retail stores and radio. These were restaurants and night clubs. There was also an agenda to promote "Never Again" as a single.

In the fashion of bands like Boz Scaggs, this album runs the gamut from soft rock to rockers to the etherial. With great musicians behind him (especially the very underrated Richie Zito) Marc Tanner has put out a classic album that hardly anybody has ever heard or even heard of. My favorites are the poppy "Lady In Blue" and the etherial "She's So High". If you're into AOR rock give this album a try. I'm pretty sure you'll find some or all of the songs to your liking. 

The band was managed by Lewis Kaplan who also managed Carole King's daughter Louise Goffin.


Side A
A1. Never Again - 3:12  
A2. Crawlin' - 2:54  
A3. She's So High - 4:30  
A4. Elena - 3:27  
A5. Edge Of Love - 3:25  

Side B
B1. Getaway - 3:35  
B2. Lady In Blue - 3:51  
B3. In A Spotlight - 4:15  
B4. Lost At Love - 3:42  
B5. Your Tears Don't Lie - 3:33  


Members
  • Marc Tanner - vocals
  • Linda Stanley - vocals
  • Steve Mann - flute, saxophone
  • Stephen Lyle - keyboards
  • Michael Stevens - lead guitar
  • Irvin Kramer - guitar
  • Ronny Edwards - bass
  • Joe Romersa - drums

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Credits

Notes
Release:  1979
Format:  LP
Genre:  AOR, Rock
Label:  Elektra Records
Catalog#  6E-168 
Prijs:  €5,99

Vinyl:  VG
Hoes:  Gebruikerssporen / linksonder inkeeping

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