IDLE CURE - ECLIPSE (*NEW-CD) 2019 GIRDER

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  • Released Jan 2020
  • 2019 Legends of Rock
  • Remastered and Reloaded with Lyrics and Photos
  • 6 page fold-out in a Jewel Case
  • For Fans of Christian Rock, Arena Rock, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Whiteheart, Angelica, Fighter and Shout

    All five IDLE CURE albums have been remastered and will come packaged in a jewel case with 6 panel fold-out.  Get ready to crank the volume. Maybe you have seen it - but Idle Cure’s picture is in the dictionary for “ear candy” for a reason. Sweet harmonies, slick production, razor sharp guitars, huge hooks, and spot on vocals are enhanced beyond perfection.  Get these classic reissues while you can and you'll also enjoy the bonus song BREAK OUT OF THE NIGHT. More on that below.

    Idle Cure was an arena rock band from southern California and was similar to bands such as Def Leppard, Foreigner, Loverboy, Night Ranger, Journey, Shout, Degarmo and Key and Whiteheart.

    Before the famous self-titled album IDLE CURE dropped in 1986, Chuck King (guitarist) and Mark Ambrose (guitarist) and Steve Shannon (vocals) were in a band called EDEN. The band recorded a hit song, “Break out of the Night” for the Back to The Rock #2 compilation in 1983. That song was written by Roger Charles.  The beginnings of Idle Cure actually started with Roger's band SOJOURN back in 1979, and included Mark Ambrose and Steve Shannon.  Eden recorded their first songs in the John Elefante Studio. Mark Ambrose led John Elefante to the Lord.  When Sojourn (pre-Eden) went on tour and their current guitarist couldn't travel with them, they asked Chuck King (who went on to play with Shout) to play guitar. Sojourn fell apart. Chuck and Roger Charles stayed together and started the band Eden. The singer couldn't sing the high notes, so Roger Charles called Steve Shannon at 10pm that night and Steve came over and recorded the song for the Back to the Rock #2 compilation. It was the only song ever recorded by the band and is now included as the 10th song on this album.Idle Cure was born. 

    In 1986, Idle Cure launched their self-titled album on the then newly formed Frontline Records. The response was both remarkable, and immediate. “Breakaway” was a runaway hit on major Christian Rock radio stations and could have fit perfectly on Def Leppard's Pyromania album.  All the members played in previous mainstream bands which explains why they were able to build that arena rock sound.

    By 1990 Idle Cure was dominating rock radio with their more produced second album TOUGH LOVE (1988) but scored big with “Pray” a stadium rocker from their quasi metal album 2ND AVENUE (1990). It was the #1 song for the entire year. INSIDE OUT was recorded in 1991. ECLIPSE (1994) was the bands last album but it's also their heaviest loaded with guitar solos. It absolutely Eclipses their previous releases without abandoning their signature rockin' sound. Eclipse is amazing performance by a legendary group. If you've never this one, it's probably because it was released independently in 1994 with little to no distribution. It starts right off with "What's Your Point of View" a little bit of AC/DC guitar vibe and then smacks you in the face with that rockin' Idle Cure thunderous sound. It's tough, it's bad, it's scream, it's hot.

    Don't believe me?

    Just listen to this.

     

    01. What's Your Point of View?
    02. Pour Out My Soul
    03. Two Hearts
    04. Never Say Goodbye
    05. Burning Gomorrah
    06. Living Water
    07. Shake It Up
    08. Merciful Man
    09. The Only Thing
    10. Bring Me Through the Day

    ABOUT IDLE CURE

    Idle Cure was an Arena Rock band from southern California similar to bands like Def Leppard, Journey, Van Halen, Shout and Whiteheart. All the members played in previous mainstream bands which explains why they were able to build that arena rock sound. The early days began with Mark Ambrose, and Steve Shannon who played together for several years in the Christian band “Sojourn” and with the addition of Chuck King (Shout) Idle Cure was born. In 1986, Idle Cure launched their initial self titled album on the then newly formed Frontline Records. The response was both remarkable, and immediate. “Breakaway” was a runaway hit on major Christian Rock radio stations, and “Take It” was a number 1 ballad almost nationwide. By 1990 Idle Cure was dominating rock radio and “Pray” was the #1 song for the entire year. In spite of the fact that the band never did any major tours, the radio success on several fronts created a steady sub-culture of fans in the industry. Idle Cure went on to record 5 full length albums. Idle Cure now enjoys the status of being perhaps one of the best Christian Rock Band across 2 decades.  All 5 albums have been remastered and will come packaged in a jewel case with 6 panel fold-out.  Get ready to turn it up.  These rock like never before. 

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    Stephen
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    I got this album back in the 90s when it first came out, and unfortunately it seems I was one of the few... This is an excellent christian rock record, one of those albums that has no "filler". Personal favorite track on the album is "Pour Out My Soul" but there's plenty of good music here. If you've never heard it giver it a listen its worth your time!

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    Jose B.
    Should have been bigger.

    Idle Cure is a killer band. Great vocals, crunching guitars, and great bass and drumwork. I recommend that anyone who loves sunset strip rock and metal bands buy these albums. It is a crime that these guys were not bigger in terms of fame and recognition. Maybe if most bands of that era were a little more focused like these guys, perhaps Grunge would not have been as big. These guys kick butt. Buy these albums. You will be glad you did.

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