APRIL WINE – Harder.....Faster - 12" Vinyl LP Album
"Harder ... Faster" is the ninth studio album by Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1979
"Harder ... Faster" is the ninth studio album by Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1979
Harder, Faster is the ninth studio album by Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1979. It was their most successful album to date, reaching number one on the Canadian RPM Top 200 Albums chart and spawning the hit singles "I Like to Rock", "Say Hello".
The album was produced by Myles Goodwyn and Nick Blagona, and features a heavier sound than their previous albums. The songs are mostly about rock and roll, sex, and partying, and the album's title reflects the band's desire to make more aggressive and harder-edged music.
The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish April Wine as one of the leading hard rock bands in Canada. It has been certified triple platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), and has sold over 300,000 copies in Canada.
Harder, Faster was met with positive reviews from critics. AllMusic gave the album a four-star rating, calling it "a classic hard rock album" and "one of April Wine's best". The album was also praised by Rolling Stone, which called it "a powerful and aggressive album" that "shows April Wine at their best".
Harder, Faster was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Canadian RPM Top 200 Albums chart and staying in the top ten for over six months. The album was also certified triple platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), and has sold over 300,000 copies in Canada.
Harder, Faster is considered one of April Wine's best albums, and helped to establish them as one of the leading hard rock bands in Canada. The album's success also helped to pave the way for their international success in the 1980s.
The album's title track, "I Like to Rock", has become one of April Wine's signature songs, and is still played live today. The song was also featured in the 1980 film Heavy Metal.
Hard Rock
Capitol Records – 1A 062-86024, Aquarius Records – 1A 062-86024
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1979 Netherlands
This album includes a custom inner sleeve with photos of the April Wine band, tracklisting and band details
Myles Goodwyn - Producer
Nick Blagona - Producer
Nick Blagona - Sound Engineer
George Marino at Sterling Sound - Mastering
This album was recorded at: Le Studio
Bob Lemm - Album Cover Design
Horst Prange - Photographer
Bob Anderson - Photographer
Ilse Ruppert - Photographer
Michael Marks - Photographer
April Wine is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1969. The band's original lineup consisted of Myles Goodwyn (vocals and guitar), David Henman (guitar), Jim Henman (bass), and Ritchie Henman (drums). Over the years, the band has undergone several changes in personnel, with Goodwyn being the only constant member.
April Wine is considered one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, and is known for their blues-influenced hard rock sound and high-energy live performances. Some of their most popular songs include "Just Between You and Me," "I Like to Rock," "Roller," and "Say Hello."
Throughout their career, April Wine has released over 20 studio albums and has been nominated for several Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Grammy Awards. They have also been inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
Despite several lineup changes and periods of inactivity, April Wine continues to perform and tour to this day, and remains a popular and influential band in the Canadian music scene.
Capitol Records – 1A 062-86024 , 1979 , Netherlands
Harder, Faster is the ninth studio album by Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1979. It was their most successful album to date, reaching number one on the Canadian RPM Top 200 Albums chart and spawning the hit singles "I Like to Rock", "Say Hello".
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Aquarius Records AQR 530 , 1981 , Canada
"April Wine - The Nature of the Beast" presents an exceptional tracklisting that showcases the band's immense talent and creativity. Each song contributes to the album's overall cohesiveness while offering a unique musical experience.
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Atlantic SD 19303 , 1975 , USA
Released in 1975, this 12" vinyl LP album remains a timeless classic that showcases the band's talent and innovation. Produced by April Wine themselves and recorded at Tempo Studios in Montreal, Canada, "Stand Back" captures the essence of the band's unique sound and marks a pivotal moment in their career.
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