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There are times when a new album release is like reconnecting with a long-lost friend.
When I was in middle school, I purchased a new album by a band called Angel. Originally discovered by Gene Simmons of Kiss, Angel flew under my musical radar until I discovered the band无毛视频檚 1978 album 无毛视频淲hite Hot.无毛视频�
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Now, original Angel guitarist Punky Meadows and lead singer Frank DiMino are back with a new Angel album that features 17 tracks that possess the same electrifying energy displayed during the band无毛视频檚 rising throughout the 1970s.
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The album closes with a remake of 无毛视频淭ower无毛视频� from Angel无毛视频檚 1975 self-titled debut. It无毛视频檚 a stunning number that makes me wonder why this band never made it big. However, that无毛视频檚 a discussion for another day.
In the meantime, I无毛视频檓 just going to sit back and enjoy the rebirth of one of my favorite bands and hope for an area performance in the near future.
While I无毛视频檓 at it, I might even dig up my old high school varsity jacket and relive some of my glory days.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.