Sweet – one of the most legendary, influential, and enduring names in the history of rock music – will re-release their 2012 studio album New York Connection on April 18th via Metalville Records. The CD version also includes four bonus tracks not included on the original release.
New York Connection is a selection of tracks originally written by other artists, which Sweet have given their own distinctive sound.
“As well as a decent selection of must-haves, we’ve also added guitar riffs, drum beats, or vocal lines from our own classics where appropriate,” says founder Andy Scott.
For example, the guitar line from Sweets “Burn On The Flame” was incorporated into “It’s All Moving Faster,” while “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones contains elements of “The Ballroom Blitz.”
Of particular note is the fusion of Russ Ballard’s “New York Groove” (previously covered by both Hello and former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley) with Jay-Z’s “Empire State Of Mind.” When you read it, you might not believe it…but it works! Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Sweet’s New York Connection
1. New York Groove
2. Gold On The Ceiling
3. It’s All All Moving Faster
4. New York Connection
5. Shapes Of Things
6. You Spin Me Right Round (Like A Record)
7. Because The Night
8. Jane
9. Blitzkrieg Bop
10. On Broadway
11. Join Together
12. All Moving Faster (PDQ mix)
13. Join together (original TV Mix)
14. New York Groove (Acoustic)
15. You Spin Me Right Round (live at Sweden Rock 2013)
LINEUP
Pete Lincoln – bass / all lead vocals
Andy Scott – guitars / lead vocal on track 8
Bruce Bisland – drums / lead vocal on track 9
Tony O’Hora – Keyboards / lead vocal on track 7
MORE INFO:
www.thesweet.com
