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5CD - Bernie Torme - Archives Vol 2: 1985-1993

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5CD - Bernie Torme - Archives Vol 2: 1985-19935CD UK Import Follow up to 'Lightning Strikes Volume One (1982 1983)' comes Torm's 'The Bernie Torm Archives Vol 2: 1985 1993'. With all previously released material remastered by Eric Tormey. Although he came to prominence with the hit albums recorded with the band Gillan, followed by a brief tenure with Ozzy Osbourne, Bernie had originally dabbled in the London punk scene of the late 1970s. Before forming Torm in 1985, eschewing the power trio

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Follow up to 'Lightning Strikes - Volume One (1982-1983)' comes Tormé's 'The Bernie Tormé Archives Vol 2: 1985-1993'.

With all previously released material remastered by Eric Tormey. Although he came to prominence with the hit albums recorded with the band Gillan, followed by a brief tenure with Ozzy Osbourne, Bernie had originally dabbled in the London punk scene of the late 1970s.

Before forming Tormé in 1985, eschewing the power trio format of his previous solo records to team up with former Girl vocalist and future LA Gun Phil Lewis on lead vocals plus Chris Heilman on bass and Ian Whitewood on drums, with Bernie's former Gillan band mate Colin Towns guesting on keyboards.

Signing to Cherry Red's Zebra Records for 1985's 'Back To Babylon' (CD1), which now comes with the three songs from the 1986 'So You Wanna Be A Star' EP plus bonus tracks. Retaining the same band line-up for 1987's 'Die Pretty, Die Young' (CD2), unfortunately Tormé (the group) didn't last long enough to properly promote the record, as the band imploded shortly after it's release, with singer Phil Lewis relocating to the States to join LA Guns with guitarist Traci Guns, Chris Heilmann joining Shark Island, Ian Whitewood joining Sham 69 and Bernie forming Desperado with Twisted Sister's Dee Snider and Iron Maiden's Clive Burr.

Following it's release the band were put on hold, but not before they recorded 'Official Bootleg' (CD3), with Tormé captured live in London during Easter 1987 which now includes 'The Revolution' and 'Arabia' recorded at Brunel, plus the studio version of 'My Baby Love A Vampire'.

Reforming Tormé with former Samson vocalist Gary Owen, bassist John Pearce and drummer Chris Jones, 'Demolition Ball' (CDs 4 and 5) was released in 1993. This sterling collection of songs was a perfect vehicle for Bernie's singular and underrated talents as an influential lead guitarist. Eight demos from the album are also included.

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TSW
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Best Section Books out there!
Format: Paperback
I plan to section hike the PCT in mostly small sections. Previous section books I'd found were called "PCT Section Hiking" but really were if you just wanted to get your feet on the PCT. THIS series of books is more than I could have hoped for and makes it so easy! I had previously spent hours and hours planning small sections, researching where to leave my car, which wilderness, what permits were needed, and on and on. This series (all different authors, but organized the same way, wonderful!) provides all the need to know info, plus very detailed commentary on each segment/leg. So grateful! So good!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
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JPC
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent resource for anyone hiking the PCT
Format: Paperback
I bought this for my brother who will be hiking the PCT for a second time this summer. He has read many books on the PCT and he said this book is an excellent resource for anyone thinking about or hiking, planning to return to, the PCT. Very easy to follow and everything you need to know as you plan your hike.
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Niz
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Has me feeling prepared
Format: Paperback
Gearing up to hike the first section of the PCT. I got this book, my hiking buddy got a different book that covers the entire trail. While talking about our hiking plans he often says “my book didn’t mention that.” It’s clear this book is more detailed and up to date. I’m feeling very prepared and in the know about what to expect on the PCT.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021
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Fritz R. Ward
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 4
The Best of the Modern Guides to the PCT.
Format: Paperback
This book is not an update of the Wilderness Press classics on which the trail was discovered and hiked by a couple generations from the 1970s to around 2010. It does however owe those books a heavy and unacknowledged debt. This is most notable in lettering sections which the author of this guide, Shawnte Salabert, attributes to the PCTA but in fact come from scarified, Schaffer, et all who wrote the original guides to California, Oregon, and Washington. Even the definition of sweat constitutes the Southern California trail, comes from those guides. (It starts at the Mexican Border near Campo California and ends in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite.). But alas, those books are long out of print, in part because today’s hikers prefer light weight apps with minimal trail information as opposed to detailed descriptions of the physical geography and varied ecosystems of the trail. I’m not sure the lost knowledge has equaled the reduced weight but I’m a bit old school. And this book is as much a throwback to that kind of writing as it is a nod to recent demands of the hiking community. It does cover every mile of the route, suggest campsites along the way, and as much as possible provide an option for day and section hikes along the trail for just about anyone. The author provides good car descriptions to major trailheads for each section hike he recommends as well as available entry and exit options along the way. The writing is entertaining and the author has his own sense of humor that will become readily apparent as you read the text. Based on my experiences (and I’ve hiked 95% of the trail he describes at least once; sometimes multiple times) his mileage descriptions are accurate and you will easily be able to recognize the places he describes along the way. The book also features nice color photos and it’s availability in digital form will certainly please the gram counting hiker set. On the other hand, I miss seeing elevations along with miles at each major trail intersection, pass etc. Salabert does give total elevation gain and loss for each section of trail he describes but sometimes it’s nice to know just how much of a climb to expect. Ultimately, this book fulfills it’s purpose. You should want to hike the PCT after reading a few pages if you hadn’t already when you purchased the book. And if you are like many people with only a weekend or a few days to spare hiking the trail, this book will make planning short sections easier. It offers a lot. But it reminds me of an era when guidebooks offered even more.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020
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Darrow Kirkpatrick
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Superb Guide in All Respects
Format: Paperback
An invaluable reference for anybody interested in section hiking the trail. I especially appreciate the coverage of water and campsites. It’s also a fun and beautiful read for any armchair adventurer. Salabert did an amazing job bringing together well-written text, data, maps, and beautiful photos to create a comprehensive guidebook. Deserves to do very well.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018

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