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Introduction: Artis Records is an Italian label specializing in unique music including progressive rock, jazz-rock, contemporary music, and avant-garde music. It was founded in 1986 by Alfredo Tizocco. Alfredo Tizocco is the leader of Opus Avantra, a leading Italian avant-garde symphonic band, and has also released numerous solo works. In Japan, in addition to all of Opus Avantra's works, the label will release many masterpieces that can be called Italian gems, including solo works by members such as Alfredo Tizocco and Donella del Monaco, and works by related artists. This time, they will release three titles by Toad, a heavy rock band formed in Switzerland. Toad was a power trio consisting of Werner Fr?hlich (bass) and Cosimo Lampis (drums), both from the German psychedelic band Brainticket, and Vic Verjeet (guitar), from Italy who had played in the British band Hawkwind. Their debut album featured a four-piece lineup including Beni J?ger (vocals). What was striking about Toad was that they played orthodox heavy rock in genres different from the bands each member came from, but their musical style is reminiscent of the golden age of Italian rock. Furthermore, the recording by renowned engineer Martin Birch, who produced masterpieces for numerous hard rock bands such as Deep Purple and Rainbow, is outstanding, and the single "Stay!" became a huge hit, reaching number 9 on the charts, making them a very popular band in Switzerland at the time. This is the striking debut album of Toad, a heavy rock band led by Vic Verjeet, known as the Italian Jimi Hendrix. This album showcases the essence of heavy, melodic rock, created by a four-piece band including dedicated vocalist Beni Yeager. Recorded in England by Martin Birch. Includes bonus tracks such as the hit song "Stay". 1971 [TRACKLIST] 01. Cottonwood Hill 02. A Life That Ain't Worth Living 03. Tank 04. They Say I'm Mad 05. Life Goes On 06. Pigs Walk 07. The One I Mean 08. Stay* 09. Animals World* *Bonus Track Media Reviews and More Toad, the heavy rock band led by Italy's Jimi Hendrix, Vic Verjeet, delivers a stunning debut album. This album, featuring a four-piece lineup including dedicated vocalist Beni Yeager, showcases the essence of heavy, melodic rock. Recorded in the UK by Martin Birch. (C)RS
