Distillation
Wishbone Ash · 1997
300 min · 56 tracks · hard rock
A rich tapestry of melodic hard rock that seamlessly blends intricate guitar harmonies with reflective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks reflective moments for contemplation extended tracks for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Distillation' marked Wishbone Ash's return to the music scene after a hiatus following their 1991 album 'Strange Affair'. At this point in their career, the band was focusing on re-establishing their sound and re-engaging their audience with a blend of classic and contemporary influences. The album reflects their evolution while honoring the legacy of their early work.
- If you like
- hard rock
Distillation is an album by Wishbone Ash, released in 1997. A rich tapestry of melodic hard rock that seamlessly blends intricate guitar harmonies with reflective lyrics. 'Distillation' stands out as it showcases Wishbone Ash's enduring influence on the hard rock genre, featuring tracks that resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners. The album received positive reviews for its songwriting and musicianship, emphasizing the band's signature dual-guitar harmonies which have influenced many contemporary rock bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Distillation sound like?
A rich tapestry of melodic hard rock that seamlessly blends intricate guitar harmonies with reflective lyrics. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Distillation by Wishbone Ash notable?
'Distillation' stands out as it showcases Wishbone Ash's enduring influence on the hard rock genre, featuring tracks that resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners. The album received positive reviews for its songwriting and musicianship, emphasizing the band's signature dual-guitar harmonies which have influenced many contemporary rock bands. Released in 1997, 'Distillation' marked Wishbone Ash's return to the music scene after a hiatus following their 1991 album 'Strange Affair'. At this point in their career, the band was focusing on re-establishing their sound and re-engaging their audience with a blend of classic and contemporary influences. The album reflects their evolution while honoring the legacy of their early work.
Who is Distillation for?
Distillation works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, reflective moments for contemplation and extended tracks for deep listening.
How many songs are on Distillation?
Distillation has 56 tracks, running approximately 300 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Blind Eye 3:42
- 2 Lady Whiskey Standout 6:13
- 3 Phoenix Standout 10:27
- 4 Jail Bait 4:44
- 5 The Pilgrim 8:27
- 6 The King Will Come 7:02
- 7 Leaf and Stream 4:09
- 8 Warrior 5:52
- 9 Throw Down the Sword Standout 5:57
- 10 No Easy Road 3:48
- 11 Ballad of the Beacon 4:59
- 12 Sorrel 4:58
- 13 Persephone 6:55
Disc 2
- 1 Lady Jay 5:29
- 2 F.U.B.B. 5:01
- 3 Say Goodbye 3:44
- 4 (In All of My Dreams) You Rescue Me 1:53
- 5 Prelude 3:41
- 6 Candlelight 9:21
- 7 Front Page News 5:02
- 8 Goodbye Baby, Hello Friend 3:37
- 9 Surface to Air 3:47
- 10 You See Red 4:46
- 11 Ships in the Sky 5:58
- 12 Living Proof 6:15
- 13 Lifeline 4:11
- 14 Underground 5:44
- 15 Genevive 3:50
- 16 Clousseau 6:33
Disc 3
- 1 Witness to Wonder 4:11
- 2 Why Don’t We 6:16
- 3 Strange Affair 4:22
- 4 Dream Train 5:02
- 5 Standing in the Rain 5:38
- 6 Alone 6:00
- 7 Time and Space 6:02
- 8 Come On 3:26
- 9 Fast Johnny 4:01
- 10 She’s Still Alive 3:38
- 11 T‐Bone Shuffle 3:32
- 12 Bolan’s Monument 3:57
- 13 Duffle Shuffle 4:01
- 14 Mountainside 6:03
- 15 Crack of Dawn 3:19
Disc 4
- 1 Outward Bound 4:18
- 2 Rest in Peace 6:42
- 3 Lorelei 6:13
- 4 Come in From the Rain 5:06
- 5 Bad Weather Blues 8:36
- 6 Sometime World 6:06
- 7 Errors of My Way 5:54
- 8 Blowin’ Free 6:33
- 9 Insomnia 6:41
- 10 Helpless 3:46
- 11 Way of the World 10:08
- 12 Lookin’ for a Reason 4:12
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