Artist: STEVE STEVENS ATOMIC PLAYBOYS
Album: STEVE STEVENS ATOMIC PLAYBOYS REMASTERED & RELOADED (CD)

Release date: 1989/ 2013
EAN/UPS: 5055300375773
Media type: CD

WELCOME TO THE wrecking ball, as administered by Steve Stevens and his Atomic Playboys that is. When talking guitar maestros this gentleman is at the top of his game – right up there with shredding companions such as Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Paul Gilbert and Joe Satriani. With looks that kill Stevens made a huge impression during the 80s as the guitar playing foil to former British punk rocker Billy Idol, crafting a style that would grant him leave of absence to form the Atomic Playboys. ‘Discovered’ by Montrose and Van Halen producer Ted Templeman, who signed him to a deal with Warner Brothers Records, Steve was allowed to record his debut album over a two year period such was their belief in his talent. Enlisting vocalist Parramore McCarty from Warrior and drummer Thommy Price who had played with Joan Jett and Billy Idol, the music is strictly high performance rock, performed ferociously with little in the way of apology. Originally issued in 1989 and expertly produced by Beau Hill (Ratt, Winger), Stevens crafted an impressive guitar fuelled album that sounds as fresh and bright today as it did back then. Tracks such as ‘Crackdown’, ‘Atomic Playboys’, ‘Pet The Hot Kitty’ and a cover of the Sweet classic ‘Action’ propels this record into the red zone and beyond.

Special Deluxe Collector’s Edition, fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology, 2 Bonus tracks, 16 page full colour booklet, 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork, unseen photos and new interview with Steve Stevens.

TRACKLIST:

1. ATOMIC PLAYBOYS
2. POWER OF SUGGESTION
3. ACTION
4. DESPERATE HEART
5. SOUL ON ICE
6. CRACKDOWN
7. PET THE HOT KITTY
8. EVENING EYE
9. WOMAN OF 1,000 YEARS
10. RUN ACROSS DESERT SANDS (Instrumental)
11. SLIPPING INTO FICTION

BONUS TRACKS:
12. WARM FEMALE (JAPAN ONLY BONUS TRACK)
13. ACTION (PROMO REMIX)