Artist: JOHNNY VAN ZANT BAND
Album: ROUND TWO REMASTERED & RELOADED (CD)

Year: 1982/ 2012
Media type: CD

THERE’S NO getting away from it, the name Van Zant carries big cache in the world of rock. It’s a crown worn proudly by three men, namely Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie, .38 Special’s Donnie and. Johnny, who fronted his own band prior to stepping into the shoes of his late brother Ronnie in the irrepressible Skynyrd. Johnny Van Zant’s Band  debut album, ‘No More Dirty Deals’, was a rough and tumble southern rock blowout that helped to establish him - and his band - as serious contenders. ‘Round Two’, their second album, was originally released in 1982 and produced by Skynyrd’s live soundman Kevin Elson. The sound and material takes its cue from the great southern rock records of the 70s, turbo-charged with a solid dose of contemporary melody, bringing to mind the best work of .38 Special. Of course, Johnny’s vocals are immediately recognisable and massively impressive but a doff of the cap must be reserved for the guitar work of Erik Leif Lundgren and Robbie Gay, two men intent on delivering fire-cracker riffs and stinging twin lead guitar. Also featuring contributions from Journey’s Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, ‘Round Two’ remains a lip smacking slice of the southern rock pie. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 3,500 word essay about the making of the album, new interview with Johnny and additional, previously unseen, photos spread out over a 12 page full colour booklet.

TRACKLIST:

1. (WHO’S) RIGHT OR WRONG
2. STANDING IN THE FALLING RAIN
3. YESTERDAY’S GONE
4. LET THERE BE MUSIC
5. KEEP OUR LOVE ALIVE
6. NIGHT TIME LADY
7. DRIVE MY CAR
8. SHOTDOWN
9. COLD HEARTED WOMAN
10. PLAY MY MUSIC