Rainbow's fifth studio album, "Difficult to Cure" (1981), marked a pivotal moment in the band's evolution. Led by Ritchie Blackmore and featuring Joe Lynn Turner, the album blended hard rock with classical influences, notably incorporating Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony." The result was a musical masterpiece that showcased the band's virtuosity and left an indelible mark on the rock genre.
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Album Description & Collectors information: Rainbow's "Difficult to Cure" was released in 1981 and is widely regarded as one of the band's most successful albums. It was the first album to feature Joe Lynn Turner as the lead vocalist, replacing Ronnie James Dio, who had left the band to pursue a solo career. The album features a mix of hard rock and progressive rock with classical influences, and it includes several notable tracks, including the title track "Difficult to Cure," a reworking of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, and the hit single "I Surrender." The album also features the talents of keyboardist Don Airey, who had previously worked with bands such as Ozzy Osbourne and Deep Purple. The album was released in Germany on 12" vinyl LP and was produced by the band's guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, and sound engineer Louis Austin. The album cover features an illustration of a dragon with its tongue sticking out, created by artist Jeff Cummins. Critics praised the album for its musical diversity and technical prowess, with many noting the band's ability to seamlessly blend different genres of music. The album also helped to solidify Rainbow's place in the hard rock scene of the 1980s and helped to further establish the careers of Blackmore and Turner. This album "RAINBOW - Difficult to Cure" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos |
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Music Genre: British Hard Rock |
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Album Production information: The album: "RAINBOW - Difficult to Cure" was produced by: Roger Glocer Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Flemming Rasmussen This album was recorded at: Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City by Greg Colvy Album cover design and photos Hipgnosis Hipgnosis, the legendary British art design group, revolutionized album cover art for rock music. Explore their iconic visual creations on our website, featuring a vast collection of their innovative designs for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and many more.
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Flemming Rasmussen is a legendary Danish music producer and sound engineer, acclaimed for his work in heavy metal. He played a crucial role in shaping the sound of Metallica, producing iconic albums like Ride the Lightning (1984) and Master of Puppets (1986). His expertise at Sweet Silence Studios influenced many metal classics. Learn more .
Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark is a Danish music recording music in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is owned by Freddy Hansson and Flemming Rasmussen (producer of Metallica albums). |
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Record Label & Catalognr: 2391 506 |
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Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1981 Made in Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: RAINBOW - Difficult to Cure |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "RAINBOW - Difficult to Cure" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "RAINBOW - Difficult to Cure" is:
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