Rush Cocky Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Giuffria Albums To Be Reissued In September August 10, 2010 http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news10/0810giu.jpg Giuffria was an American rock band that was formed in 1982 by Gregg Giuffria after his departure from the band Angel, a glam rock/heavy metal band from Washington, D.C. Angel achieved some moderate success throughout the following years, releasing five albums. In 1981 the group disbanded and Gregg decided to form a project of his own, calling it simply Giuffria. The first line-up was gathered in 1982 and introduced Gregg Giuffria on keyboards, Craig Goldy on guitars, Chuck Wright on bass, David Glen Eisley on vocals and Alan Krigger on drums. The band managed to get a contract with MCA Records in 1984 and soon released their self-titled debut album... "Giuffria" brought eleven brilliant tracks bordering on hard rock and metal, packed with stellar keyboard melodies. The LP reached #26 on the album charts, spawning two hit singles -- "Call to Your Heart" and "Lonely In Love". Thanks to their increasing popularity, the band was chosen to support the legendary Deep Purple on their 1984 reformation US tour. In June 1985 the band went on to perform a couple of shows in Japan, which resulted in releasing a live VHS tape entitled "Giuffria Japan Tour '85". Before releasing their second opus, Giuffria went through some line-up changes -- Goldy left to join Dio, while Wright returned to his former band -- Quiet Riot. The new members were Lanny Cordola on guitar and David Sikes on bass. In 1986 the reformed band released "Silk and Steel", delivering ten amazing songs filled with hard rock passion. Again, two singles were released -- "I Must Be Dreaming" (a Willy DeVille cover) and "Love You Forever". In 1987 Giuffria started working on a third album but by 1988 the recordings were put on hold after MCA dropped the band from their roster. "Giuffria III" was eventually never released, however nine tracks from those sessions were included on David Glen Eisley's album "Lost Tapes". Giuffria disbanded shortly after leaving MCA, Gregg managed to gather a new/old line-up after he got an offer from Kiss's Gene Simmons, who was looking for fresh talents for his record label at that time. Simmons gave two conditions -- the group would change their name to House of Lords and replace their former vocalist David Glen Eisley with James Christian. The band agreed and released their first album -- called simply "House of Lords" -- in 1988. This was followed by two more offerings. After that, the group called it quits. They reformed years later without Giuffria, releasing three more albums. It is without question that Giuffria's extraordinary talent shined the brightest in his own band. With these exclusive reissues of Giuffria's stunning self-titled debut and brilliant follow-up "Silk and Steel", we bring you back the legacy of a true 1980's rock legend... Both albums will be available in new digipak editions, each limited to 2000 copies. Re-release of "Silk And Steel" includes a bonus track. The material was remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. The release date is set up for 6th September in Europe and 9th November in USA (via MVD). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 I remember when I was a kid and just getting into metal, this was one of the big names that came up. They were gonna be big. They were gonna be HUGE. And then they disappointed. And soon after that, they disappeared! I remember one ballad from them, "Call To Your Heart" and that's it, they faded into the background never to be heard from again. IMO, easily the most overrated group of the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 This is one of the bands I've always read and heard about, but never checked out. How good are they??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Interesting! Japan is reissuing all of the ANGEL albums too in cardboard mini lp cd sleeves! Giuffia is poppy with lots of synth but I have both albums. Japan pressed them first, then an awesome hard rock label called Axe Killer remastered them. Endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHead Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I added "Call to the Heart" to ye olde iPod some time ago. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorcox Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Great stuff J2K.. I always get them mixed up with Survivor and Hackett/Howe's band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Are they kidding? Who the fu*k wants New Giuffria album? I don't want the old albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 was this actually necessary? You have to wonder how many people actually care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Aug 16 2010, 03:12 PM) was this actually necessary? You have to wonder how many people actually care. Hahaha! I can't disappoint you AW! I listened to the first album tonight! I actually really liked the first half of the album, but then I lost interest. I prefer ANGEL! Signed, "THE TOWER!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (Rush Cocky @ Aug 13 2010, 11:48 AM) Giuffria Albums To Be Reissued In September August 10, 2010 http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news10/0810giu.jpg Giuffria was an American rock band that was formed in 1982 by Gregg Giuffria after his departure from the band Angel, a glam rock/heavy metal band from Washington, D.C. Angel achieved some moderate success throughout the following years, releasing five albums. In 1981 the group disbanded and Gregg decided to form a project of his own, calling it simply Giuffria. The first line-up was gathered in 1982 and introduced Gregg Giuffria on keyboards, Craig Goldy on guitars, Chuck Wright on bass, David Glen Eisley on vocals and Alan Krigger on drums. The band managed to get a contract with MCA Records in 1984 and soon released their self-titled debut album... "Giuffria" brought eleven brilliant tracks bordering on hard rock and metal, packed with stellar keyboard melodies. The LP reached #26 on the album charts, spawning two hit singles -- "Call to Your Heart" and "Lonely In Love". Thanks to their increasing popularity, the band was chosen to support the legendary Deep Purple on their 1984 reformation US tour. In June 1985 the band went on to perform a couple of shows in Japan, which resulted in releasing a live VHS tape entitled "Giuffria Japan Tour '85". Before releasing their second opus, Giuffria went through some line-up changes -- Goldy left to join Dio, while Wright returned to his former band -- Quiet Riot. The new members were Lanny Cordola on guitar and David Sikes on bass. In 1986 the reformed band released "Silk and Steel", delivering ten amazing songs filled with hard rock passion. Again, two singles were released -- "I Must Be Dreaming" (a Willy DeVille cover) and "Love You Forever". In 1987 Giuffria started working on a third album but by 1988 the recordings were put on hold after MCA dropped the band from their roster. "Giuffria III" was eventually never released, however nine tracks from those sessions were included on David Glen Eisley's album "Lost Tapes". Giuffria disbanded shortly after leaving MCA, Gregg managed to gather a new/old line-up after he got an offer from Kiss's Gene Simmons, who was looking for fresh talents for his record label at that time. Simmons gave two conditions -- the group would change their name to House of Lords and replace their former vocalist David Glen Eisley with James Christian. The band agreed and released their first album -- called simply "House of Lords" -- in 1988. This was followed by two more offerings. After that, the group called it quits. They reformed years later without Giuffria, releasing three more albums. It is without question that Giuffria's extraordinary talent shined the brightest in his own band. With these exclusive reissues of Giuffria's stunning self-titled debut and brilliant follow-up "Silk and Steel", we bring you back the legacy of a true 1980's rock legend... Both albums will be available in new digipak editions, each limited to 2000 copies. Re-release of "Silk And Steel" includes a bonus track. The material was remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. The release date is set up for 6th September in Europe and 9th November in USA (via MVD). I actually like this group, very AOR but good. I'll pick these reissues up. Here's the opener from Silk and Steel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xieAg7nFCTw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I never got into them but I can't dog 'em 'cause I don't mind some occasional pop-rock if it's good quality. When Guffria came out, I was getting into harder metal and I left pop metal far behind. But these days I don't mind some of it if it's better than the usual generic stuff. Still, I probably won't pursue this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (sullysue @ May 14 2011, 01:47 AM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (Rush Cocky @ Aug 13 2010, 11:51 AM) They were gonna be big. They were gonna be HUGE. And then they disappointed. And soon after that, they disappeared! I remember one ballad from them, "Call To Your Heart" and that's it, they faded into the background never to be heard from again. That's about all I remember of them as well!!! I still hear 'em on Sirius though...Not great but not horrendous either...I'll keep the song on for nostalgias sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm like: "not again." Then I realized that Duck got bored after the royal wedding and decided to dig up this stinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ May 14 2011, 06:15 AM) I'm like: "not again." Then I realized that Duck got bored after the royal wedding and decided to dig up this stinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ May 14 2011, 06:15 AM) I'm like: "not again." Then I realized that Duck got bored after the royal wedding and decided to dig up this stinker. You love this band and you even have a set of Giuffria wigs, ho blonde, brushed almond and honey peach melba... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 QUOTE (treeduck @ May 15 2011, 12:36 AM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ May 14 2011, 06:15 AM) I'm like: "not again." Then I realized that Duck got bored after the royal wedding and decided to dig up this stinker. You love this band and you even have a set of Giuffria wigs, ho blonde, brushed almond and honey peach melba... ho blonde. I'll check the hair color aisle the next time I'm in the store and see if that's an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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