Gillan – Future Shock (E/VG+)

Future Shock is an LP by Gillan from 1981 released on the Virgin label.

About this album

Future Shock is a sharp, muscular statement from Gillan, balancing hard rock force with Ian Gillan’s unmistakable voice and off-kilter humour. Released in 1981, the album followed the band’s early burst of momentum and built on the heavier, more adventurous direction that set Gillan apart from straightforward metal rivals. Songs such as the title track, Nightride Out of Phoenix and New Orleans show the group’s flair for wiry riffs, sudden melodic turns and theatrical phrasing. With its punchy performances and agile songcraft, the record helped cement Gillan as one of the most distinctive British hard rock acts of the era.

Genre: Metal

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