Steppenwolf: 7 - Original Dunhill Pressing - 24/96 rip to redbook

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Classic Must-Have Steppenwolf! This is one rock band that is absolutely phenomenal There's something extremely appealing about the way this group were able to blend meaningful lyrics, emotional vocals and wonderful musical ideas with album after album of highly listenable material. A band that deserves to be remembered and played for several generations of music lovers. Steppenwolf 7 is arguably their best album. A roller-coaster ride of excitement, emotions, powerful lyrics, and beautiful arrangements. This is clearly not your typical hard rock band. "Ball Crusher" is a funky opener that should have become a classic by now but I guess those who play "Born to be Wild" until our heads spin won't agree with me. "Forty Days and Forty Nights" is another highlight because of the demanding rhythm and drumming of the vocal melody. It's amazing, no doubt. "Renegade" reveals the poignant and delicate side of the band, with a touch of powerful lyrics providing an incredible and tender journey. You don't EVER forget songs like this one. It tells the story of a grim and unforgettable late 60s war scene, and the atmosphere will never leave my mind. "Foggy Mental Breakdown" has brilliant vocals with a virtuoso yet sad harmonica solo in the middle of the song. "Snowblind Friend" continues the incredible emotions and atmosphere, and "Hippo Stomp" is a satiric pop song with a memorable chorus and verse melody. A classic hard rock album every Steppenwolf fan should have!

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Side A:
01. Ball Crusher
02. Forty Days and Forty Nights
03. Fat Jack
04. Renegade

Side B:
05. Foggy Mental Breakdown
06. Snow Blind Friend
07. Who Needs Ya
08. Earschplittenloudenboomer
09. Hippo Stomp

Principal Equipment used:
Clearaudio Champion 2 turntable & Unify tonearm
Benz Micro L2 cartridge
Extremephono Tonearm cable
USB-2 D/A MKII DAC
(light manual declicking)

NOTE: Burn gapless (no track gaps) to match original track layout

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