Titanic's "Ballad of a Rock 'n' Roll Loser" is a classic rock album that tells the story of a struggling musician. With powerful vocals and guitar riffs. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
Collectors information / Album Description: Titanic are known as one-hit wonders. |
Music Genre: Progressive Rock |
Album Production Information: The album: "Ballad of a Rock 'n' Roll Loser" was produced by: Roger QuestedRecorded at Morgan Studios, London Sound/Recording engineer: Steve The Spaceman |
Record Label Information: CBS 80786 |
Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone RecordAlbum weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: 1975 Made in France |
Band Members and Musicians on: Titanic Ballad of a Rock 'n' Roll Loser |
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Track Listing of: "Ballad of a Rock 'n' Roll Loser" |
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The Songs/tracks on "Ballad of a Rock 'n' Roll Loser" are
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"Ballad Of A Rock 'N' Roll Loser" CBS Walking Eye logo around spindle hole Record Label Details: CBS 80786 , Made in France, SACEM
Titanic was a British rock band that was active during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Formed in London in 1969, the band was initially called Messiah before changing its name to Titanic. The band consisted of members Jess Cox (vocals), Steve Davis (guitar), John Youatt (bass), and Keith Baker (drums).
Titanic's music was heavily influenced by the blues and featured powerful guitar riffs and soulful vocals. Their sound was often compared to that of Led Zeppelin, with whom they shared a record label, Atlantic Records. Titanic's first album, "Titanic", was released in 1970 and was produced by Gus Dudgeon, who would later go on to produce several albums for Elton John.
The album was well received by critics and featured the hit single "Sultana", which reached number 5 on the German charts. The song was notable for its catchy guitar riff and soaring vocals by Jess Cox. The album also featured a cover of the blues standard "The Sky is Crying", which showcased Steve Davis' bluesy guitar playing.
Titanic's second album, "Sea Wolf", was released in 1971 and featured a more progressive sound than their debut album. The album was also produced by Gus Dudgeon and featured longer, more complex songs. The album's title track was a 13-minute epic that showcased the band's musicianship and featured a lengthy guitar solo by Steve Davis.
Despite the critical acclaim of "Sea Wolf", the album failed to achieve commercial success, and Titanic disbanded in 1972. Jess Cox went on to join the band Tygers of Pan Tang, while Steve Davis went on to become a successful producer, working with artists such as Uriah Heep and Michael Schenker Group.
Despite their short career, Titanic's influence on the rock genre cannot be overstated. Their bluesy, hard-hitting sound influenced countless bands that came after them, including AC/DC and Guns N' Roses. Their music continues to be celebrated by fans of classic rock and blues to this day.