NIGHT RANGER - DAWN PATROL 12" Vinyl LP Album

This album "Dawn Patrol" is the first (debut) album by "Night Ranger" and was released in 1982. The band was named Ranger during the recording of the album. The first issues of the album were printed and ready to be shipped when it was discovered that there was a country band from California with the same name. The band decided to name themselves Night Ranger after the song that Blades had written for the album. The record company destroyed the copies with the band name Ranger.

 

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Album Description & Collectors information:

Night Ranger's "Dawn Patrol" is a 12" LP vinyl album that was released in 1982. The album features 10 tracks that showcase the band's blend of hard rock, pop, and melodic ballads. The album was produced by Pat Glasser and Night Ranger and was released by Boardwalk Records.

The album was a commercial success, peaking at #38 on the Billboard 200 chart and being certified Gold by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," became a hit and helped to establish the band as a popular rock act. The track features a catchy guitar riff and a memorable chorus, making it a classic of the era.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Sing Me Away," which features a driving rhythm and soaring vocals, and "Eddie's Comin' Out Tonight," which is a hard-rocking tribute to a fictional character named Eddie. The album also includes the power ballad "Night Ranger," which showcases the band's ability to craft emotional and melodic songs.

One of the strengths of "Dawn Patrol" is the band's ability to blend different styles of rock music. The album includes elements of hard rock, pop, and melodic ballads, creating a sound that was accessible to a wide audience. The album's production is also noteworthy, with a clean and polished sound that enhances the band's tight musicianship.

Night Ranger's "Dawn Patrol" is a classic example of early 80s rock music, featuring catchy hooks, memorable choruses, and tight musicianship. The album's success helped to establish the band as a popular act and set the stage for their subsequent albums. If you're a fan of classic rock or 80s music, "Dawn Patrol" is definitely an album worth checking out.

Music Genre:

American Hard Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "NIGHT RANGER - Dawn Patrol" was produced by: Pat Glasser for Green Light Productions

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): John Van Nest

This album was recorded at: Allen Zentz Recording "The Big Room". Mastered by Brian Gardner at Allen Zentz Recording Studio

Record Label & Catalognr:

Boardwalk Records / Entertainment Co, 260-16-026, Printed by Bellaphon

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1983 Made in Germany
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: NIGHT RANGER - Dawn Patrol
    Ranger's Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jack Blades - bass, lead vocals
  • Jeff Watson - guitars
  • Brad Gillis - guitars
  • Alan Fitzgerald - keyboards
  • Kelly Keagy - drums, lead vocals
Complete Track-listing of the album "NIGHT RANGER - Dawn Patrol"

The detailed tracklist of this record "NIGHT RANGER - Dawn Patrol" is:

    Track-listing :
  1. "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" (Jack Blades) - 4:19
  2. "Sing Me Away" (Kelly Keagy, Blades) - 4:09
  3. "At Night She Sleeps" (Keagy, Blades) - 4:08
  4. "Call My Name" (Blades) - 3:42
  5. "Eddie's Comin' Out Tonight" (Blades) - 4:26
  6. "Can't Find Me a Thrill" (Blades) - 3:19
  7. "Young Girl In Love" (Keagy, Blades) - 3:32
  8. "Play Rough" (Blades) - 4:14
  9. "Penny" (Blades) - 3:47
  10. "Night Ranger" (Blades) - 4:22

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