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Tora Tora - Best of the Rest
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Best of the Rest

TypeAlbum (Studio full-length)
Released
GenresHard Rock, Southern Rock, Blues Rock
LabelsClub Tora Records
Length1:10:11
Album rating :  100 / 100
Votes :  1  (1 review)
Reviewer :  level 1         Rating :  100 / 100
One of the most underrated bands from the late 80s and early 90's. These Memphis hard rockers have put out multiple great albums and after a hiatus returned to action around 2010 (a few shows before but they have become increasingly consistent). This album is rather unique.

The first four songs are relatively new tracks from 2021-2024. Two of the songs are very hard rocking, one is mid-tempo, and the other is a little bit different for Tora Tora. All four of the tracks work; they are wonderful tunes. In particular, check out Little Girl Blue.

The remaining tunes are studio outtakes and demos from some of the earlier Tora Tora albums. Most of these songs are quite good and some of them like Mary Wants Some are downright excellent. The outtakes and demos have been remastered so all of them sound good to excellent and I think you will appreciate how raw sounding they are. Too many eighties bands overproduce stuff. This album is a breath of fresh air.

Please note that though it is on the streaming sites, the physical CD is limited edition so I would grab one right now through Tora Tora's official website.
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Track listing (Songs)

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1.Trip the Light Fantastic4:251001
2.Little Girl Blue4:351001
3.Go Where the Love Is3:41951
4.Neptune Society4:50901
5.Ride Into the Wind3:25851
6.Can You Take My Blues Away3:451001
7.Heart Attack3:341001
8.B-Song4:46951
9.Take It as You Like It3:04951
10.Bite the Bullet3:021001
11.Mary Wants Some3:161001
12.Summer's End4:16901
13.Something's Got to Give4:56951
14.Who Am I to Blame6:32851
15.Blue Tomorrow4:20801
16.Bad Attitude3:581001
17.Love and War3:37951

Line-up (members)

  • Anthony Corder : Lead Vocals
  • Keith Douglas : Guitar
  • Patrick Francis : Bass
  • John Patterson : Drums
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