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01. "Strange Town" 02. "Darkness Is No Friend" 03. "Soldier" 04. "Thank Christ For The Bomb" 05. "Ship On The Ocean" 06. "Garden" 07. "Status People" 08. "Rich Man, Poor Man" 09. "Eccentric Man"
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.. For The Bomb |
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| Description: | Reissue of one of the most influental albums of the British 70's Blues- Rock scene. 'Thank Christ For The Bomb', recorded in 1970, was the third studio album from the British Psych / Blues band The Groundhogs. - .. FOR THE BOMBStandard Edition : 50th Anniversary Edition. Gatefold sleeve + Groundhogs postcard (download code for the album + bonus tracks on the rear)
The Anniversary Edition issued in 3 different versions and are distinguished via their Army Rank :
1 - Major Edition - Limitation 2000 [r13489081]
2 - Private Edition - Limitation 1000 [r13490883]
3 - Standard Edition - [r14303639]
Bonus download tracks :
1 - Garden (Radio 1 Session)
2 - Eccentric Man (Radio 1 Session)
3 - Garden (Live At Leeds)
4 - Eccentric Man (Live At Leeds)
5 - Soldier (Radio 1 Session, Recorded May 1974)
Runouts are stamped, except FIRE LP 507 and the mirrored Optimal plating marks 1? (variant 2) are etched."Thank Christ for the Bomb (Standard Edition)" is a classic LP by The Groundhogs, released by Fire Records / Cargo. Originally issued in 1970, this album stands as one of the most influential works in British blues rock and psychedelic music. With its powerful social commentary and innovative guitar work from Tony McPhee, "Thank Christ for the Bomb" showcases tracks that blend raw energy with thoughtful lyrics, making it a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Fire Records is renowned for reissuing seminal albums across genres, ensuring timeless classics remain accessible to new generations of listeners while maintaining high-quality production standards.
The Groundhogs are an iconic British blues-rock band formed in the early 1960s. Led by virtuoso guitarist Tony McPhee, they gained acclaim through their unique fusion of blues roots with progressive rock elements. Their trilogy of albums''Thank Christ for the Bomb,' 'Split,' and 'Who Will Save The World'''cemented their reputation as pioneers within their genre. Over decades, The Groundhogs have influenced countless artists and continue to be celebrated for their dynamic soundscapes and thought-provoking themes. |
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