Artist: IAN GILLAN
Album: NAKED THUNDER REMASTERED (CD)

Release date: 1990/ 1998
Media type: CD

24 bit digitally remastered 1998 reissue on Eagle of the former Deep Purple guitarist's 1990 solo album, originally released on Teldec. Features the original cover art & all 11tracks, including 'Gut Reaction' and 'Talking To You'.

When it came to launching his solo career Ian worked on material with Moonshiners guitarist and writing collaborator Steve Morris (as well as briefly with their keyboard player Mark Buckle), then used highly experienced session musicians to record his first solo album 'Naked Thunder'. Before it was released he formed a touring group with Morris; the ex-Sensational Alex Harvey Band rhythm section of Chris Glenn and Ted McKenna; ex-Gary Moore keyboard player Tommy Eyre; Mick O'Donoghue (ex Grand Prix) on second guitar, and Dave Lloyd (ex Nutz / Rage) on second vocals. They debuted on May 15th 1990 in the USSR (the first appearances by a Deep Purple musician in that territory) before some highly successful shows in Brazil.

Gillan then beat Deep Purple Mk 5 to the punch when 'Naked Thunder' was released in July 1990. Despite sounding surprisingly commercial, it was not a sales success, only reaching #63 in the UK charts. In response, Ian retraced steps he had taken back in 1978; the band was pared back, a more uncompromisingly heavy approach was adopted, and the name was tightened to 'Gillan'.

TRACKLIST:

01. Gut Reaction
02. Talking To You
03. No Good Luck
04. Nothing But The Best
05. Loving On Borrowed Time
06. Sweet Lolita
07. Nothing To Lose
08. Moonshine
09. Long And Lonely Ride
10. Love Gun
11. No More Cane On The Brazo