New York (usa) - Carry the Torch 12"

Professor Black · Post by **Professor Black** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:41 am

Is there any collector interest in this 1984 release? Never had heard of it (or the band) until I saw it at the shop today. Metal-Archives indicates there were two pressings.

Raunchy rock/metal with good production and musicianship that reminds at times of WASP or Wild Dogs. The singer reminds me of Mike Howe and occasionally Vince Neil. The best part is the guitar acrobatics.

Post by **DaN** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:11 am

I've only had a quick listen to this one in a store years ago and I remember it as rather melodic HR in style. Not my bag. I guess the US original with the silver/black cover is more rare than the Dream Records-pressing, but I can't imagine any of them being "top rarities". Still pretty rare I guess.

Professor Black · Post by **Professor Black** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:25 am

It's certainly not great musically.

Post by **DaN** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:53 am

Ta-da!
The cover depicted is the original US pressing.

Glockose · Post by **Glockose** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:21 pm

There are 2 USA Presses of this LP and then the Dream Record French press

First USA Press - Black and silver cover
Second USA Press - White and black cover
Dream French Press - Color pic of the band on cover

None are that rare

tbieri · Post by **tbieri** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:19 pm

I like it ! 7.5/10 ! I would call it Melodic Metal ! Not Hard Rock at all !
I remember buying it a day in the end of the 80ies !
Together with MEGATTACK and AGENTZ ! It was a very good day !

All 3 are in the same style, but i have to admit that AGENTZ and MEGATTACK are better !