PROWLER (UK-NWOBHM)

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:46 pm

PROWLER (UK) - 7" "Forgotten Angel" released 1983, requested by The Erlking

Tracklist :

1 - Forgotten Angel
2 - Don't Let Go

http://rapidshare.com/files/85045530/PR ... _Angel.zip

boris · Post by **boris** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:00 pm

Get Back To You is not the b-side and is by a completely different band from Essex. The track is from MCA's Brute Force compilation (1980). The band later changed name to Samurai (NOT the one with the 2 LP's) and all I know of is their Radio Essex session from 1982.
The original b-side for the single is Don't Let Go.

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:49 am

You're right, I'm sorry, I didn't check the CDR, I'll be back with the right track just after X-mas !

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:52 pm

It's an excellent single. I've always been surprised it doesn't show up on more want lists, as the music is great, it has a cool pic sleeve, and it's very rare.... usualy that combination has nwobhm fans drooling all over themselves wanting a copy.
I think this single suffers from 'The Malc Effect'. I've noticed (feel free to agree or disagree) that the write-ups in Malc's 'The NWOBHM Encyclopedia' seem to have really boosted some singles in collectors' eyes, while other singles have taken a hit due to lukewarm write-ups. Some quick examples:
-Malc raved about the Shock Treatment single, and copies started bringing four figures. Personally I think it's a horrible release of lame Midlands-biker metal. Other folks I know that have heard it agree with me.
-Some other singles that seemed to jump up in value after his book came out and that had favorable reviews therein: Demolition, Skitzofrenik, Slowtrain.
- Singles that got lukewarm reviews and, while also very rare, don't seem to generate as much interest: Prowler, Mithrandir, Crucifixion.

Maybe it's just a weird coincidence, and I'm sure there are exceptions to the pattern. As we all know, metal vinyl has been going up in price. There's also no accounting for taste; I'm sure some folks think that Shock Treatment single rules. Other factors may also weigh in; the Crucifixion single has been well-known to collectors forever, but items like the Shock Treatment are relatively new discoveries to most folks (and yes, I know the Crucifixion is relatively much more common than the ST), so folks may just be more taken with 'the new toy'.
This is one reason I'm glad to see mp3s of these rare singles being shared; people can hear the music and decide for themselves if a given single lives up to the hype and is worth the time/$$$ to track down. (the spread of mp3s may also be increasing demand since more people can hear the music and thus they may be adding more items to their want lists)

The Erlking · Post by **The Erlking** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:53 am

I've also stumbled across this rip with a wrong b-side. I hope someone has the right one since I really like the A-side song.

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:20 pm

I can provide the correct b-side but it will be several days before I can get to it. If no one else uploads it sooner, I'll do it. I do not have the demo that was requested, but I do have the second single if anyone needs it

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:13 pm

If someone can upload the correct track 2, it would be great, because I'm on holidays in Belgium for 2 weeks, I won't be able to reupload it before january 12.

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:18 pm

Here's the correct b-side:
http://rapidshare.com/files/79691807/10 ... o.m4a.html

The m4a file is from itunes, but should work with most mp3 players TMK

The Erlking · Post by **The Erlking** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:07 am

Thanks a lot for the b-side. It's not as good as the A-side song IMO but still a pretty decent track.

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:36 pm

Glad to help out, and I agree about the b-side

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:12 am

The frst post is updated with the correct B-side "Don't Let Go"

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:59 pm

If someone is interested, I can upload two more PROWLER demos, one released in 1983 (2 tracks) and the other was released in 1985 (3 tracks).

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:42 pm

omen of hate wrote:If someone is interested, I can upload two more PROWLER demos, one released in 1983 (2 tracks) and the other was released in 1985 (3 tracks).

I'm interested, I don't have the '85 demo. I think I do have that '83 demo though.

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:07 pm

OK. I'll upload both later today !

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:37 pm

As promised :

Demo 1983 :

http://rapidshare.com/files/88633051/PR ... o_1983.zip

Tracklist :

1 - Prowler
2 - Billiachismile