Front Page News
Wishbone Ash · 1977
42 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock harmonies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating an expansive yet intimate soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Front Page News Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of societal commentary through its engaging melody and tight instrumentation, exemplifying Wishbone Ash's ability to blend lyrical depth with catchy hooks.
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Midnight Dancer — This track features a rhythmic groove that stands out for its compelling combination of upbeat tempo and thoughtful lyrics about nightlife and relationships, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Come in From the Rain — A poignant ballad that highlights emotional vulnerability, this song demonstrates the band's softer side while still employing their signature guitar harmonies, making it a memorable moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- melodic reflective listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- mid-tempo mood exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Represents a solid entry in their catalog, but not widely recognized as essential.
- Themes
- societal commentary· nightlife relationships
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Front Page News marked Wishbone Ash's sixth studio album during a period of transition, following their commercial success with the previous album, There's the Rub. At this point in their career, the band was exploring new musical directions while maintaining their signature dual-guitar harmonies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
- 1 Front Page News Start here 5:15
- 2 Midnight Dancer 4:30
- 3 Goodbye Baby Hello Friend 3:52
- 4 Surface to Air 4:53
- 5 714 3:26
- 6 Come in From the Rain 4:46
- 7 Right or Wrong 2:51
- 8 Heart Beat 4:21
- 9 The Day I Found Your Love 4:31
- 10 Diamond Jack 4:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Jailbreak
Thin Lizzy
Shares intricate guitar harmonies and themes of nightlife and societal challenges.
Agents of Fortune
Blue Öyster Cult
Combines melodic hard rock with lyrical storytelling and a touch of existential reflection.
Boston
Boston
Features expansive production and harmonious guitar arrangements, evoking a similar melodic depth.
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