Montrose - Montrose (Gate) [180 Gram] Ltd + 7"

Montrose - Montrose (Gate) [180 Gram] Ltd + 7"Few debut albums hit with the seismic force of Montrose. Released in 1973, this powerhouse record didn't just introduce guitarist Ronnie Montrose and a then unknown vocalist named Sammy Hagar it practically rewrote the rules for American hard rock. From the opening riff of 'Rock the Nation' to the thunder of 'Bad Motor Scooter' and 'Space Station #5,' Montrose delivers 35 minutes of pure, high octane energy. It's lean, loud, and loaded with attitude

and intensifications

"It all has to do with it

Through a Bullet Hole

Newly remastered with liner notes and rare images

For Every Dusk

moments where the room seemed to hold it's breath as familiar melodies resurfaced with renewed urgency and vulnerability

By the end of the decade Mikes solo career was supplanted by a tenure in Stephen Stills band

Act 4: Solveig's Song

Their new release

Prodigal Son

Although it’s been a long time since 1977

dance-like opening is like a preamble to a tale about to be told