Ten Years After are best known for their platinum-selling album, "A Space in Time"
which featured the Top 40 hit, "I'd Love to Change the World", and their prodigious
performance appearance at the Woodstock Festival in upstate New York, August 1969.
Their rendition of Going Home was featured in both the subsequent film and
soundtrack album and catapulted them to star status.
Original members Ric Lee and Chick Churchill have continued this legacy and are now
rounded out by guitarist/vocalist Marcus Bonfanti and Bass Icon Colin Hodgkinson. A
Sting in the Tale was engineered and produced by Bonfanti at his ‘Cricklewood Green’
Studios in Cricklewood, North London and mixed by acclaimed Canadian mix engineer
Doug Organ in Edmonton Canada. The 4 bonus live tracks, including "I’d Love To
Change The World" were recorded during a subsequent tour in Erfurt, Germany. As
Drummer Ric Lee states, “The creative process of the studio album was a joy. Writing
and recording together, being able to construct songs that reflect the personalities,
memories, and experiences of each of the members was extremely satisfying. We’re
very happy that Deko suggested adding four "live" bonus tracks to make this the "Deluxe
Edition."
The title A Sting In The Tale reflects the same sentiment Ric & Chick wished to convey
in the 2015 live album The Name Remains The Same. Through the new lineup the
music continues to evolve and grow fifty years on, the sound of the band will always be
heavily rooted in the way they paved the way during the late sixties and early seventies
and will never forget its incredible heritage. This new record is the ‘Sting’ in the
continuing Tale of Ten Years After. Deko Entertainment Bruce Pucciarello on Ten Years
After joining the Deko family, “Their story is legendary and working with these guys at
Deko has been a privilege. The album, classic organic contemporary, forward, it just
rocks. You put it on…you can’t just listen once.”
The subject material on the album ranges from childhood memories of growing up in
post-war Britain, songs of love lost to the rock n roll lifestyle as well as sincere odes to a
life well-lived. They pay homage to the steam train drivers of the past and guitar heroes
of the future as well as other interesting characters the band have encountered since
they embarked on this journey over fifty years ago. Featuring tracks like "Land of
Vandals", "Suranne Suranne," and "Up in Smoke", this album has critics raving.
“….is a showcase for their long-matured blues, rock and jazz blend, with tracks like Iron
Horse, Up In Smoke and the engagingly mournful Stoned Alone full of seasoned
virtuosity.” - CLASSIC ROCK
“….a healthy dose of tasty guitar licks, strong vocals, and plenty of groove. Bonfanti is a
very capable player and vocalist…Land of the Vandals and Iron Horse kick off the album and provide a potent 1-2 punch, complete with hot licks and catchy hooks.” - SEA OF TRANQUILITY
View video for "Suranne Suranne" here: https://tinyurl.com/yykhpd9f
There are limited edition bundles (while supplies last), which can be ordered via: https://tinyurl.com/yyu3la2y
Product Includes:
- One (1) TEN YEARS AFTER - “A Sting in the Tale" (Deluxe Edition)” CD
- One (1) TEN YEARS AFTER Tee
- One (1) TEN YEARS AFTER Tote Bag
- One (1) TEN YEARS AFTER Autographed Photo
“A Sting in the Tale” (Deluxe Edition) Tracklist:
1. Land Of The Vandals
2. Iron Horse
3. Miss Constable
4. Up In Smoke
5. Retired Hurt
6. Suranne Suranne
7. Stoned Alone
8. Two Lost Souls
9. Diamond Girl
10. Last Night Of The Bottle
11. Guitar Hero
12. Silverspoon Lady
13. Land Of The Vandals (live)
14. Last Night Of The Bottle (live)
15. Silverspoon Lady (live)
16. I’d Love To Change The World (live)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
@dekoentertainment
@tenyearsafterband
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