Nouveau Calls
Wishbone Ash · 1987
43 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A blend of melodic hard rock and intricate guitar harmonies that echoes the band's classic sound with a contemporary twist.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- melodic sing-along moments
- reflective afternoon listening
- consistent flow throughout
- guitar harmonies that engage
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Nouveau Calls' was released in 1987, Wishbone Ash had already established a reputation for their twin-guitar sound, making this their ninth studio album. It came after a period of lineup changes, with founding member Andy Powell leading the band through a revitalization phase. This album marked a significant moment as it showcased the band's attempt to adapt to the evolving rock landscape of the late '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tangible Evidence 4:23
- 2 Clousseau 3:41
- 3 Flags of Convenience 4:32
- 4 From Soho to Sunset 3:28
- 5 Arabesque 4:31
- 6 In the Skin 4:52
- 7 Something's Happening in Room 602 3:34
- 8 Johnny Left Home Without It 3:40
- 9 The Spirit Flies Free 3:45
- 10 A Rose Is a Rose 3:40
- 11 Real Guitars Have Wings 3:14
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