Thunder: The Complete EMI Recordings 1989-1995, 7CD Box Set – Review
9th September 2024Prepare yourself for a cheeky ride through the soundscapes of Thunder with their 7CD box set, The Complete EMI Recordings 1989-1995. This collection isn’t just music—it’s an open invitation to indulge in a rock ‘n’ roll feast. From the moment you slip Backstreet Symphony in, you’ll be drawn into a sonic embrace that’s hard to resist.
As this collection unfolds, you’ll find yourself unwrapping untamed energy as this is Thunder at their finest. The 1990 Donington set proves this. It’s the perfect soundtrack for indulgence, where every riff feels like a knowing wink and every chorus begs for you to get just a little bit closer.
Remastered and ‘Flawed to Perfection’, each song has its own way of pushing your buttons, from heart-pounding anthems that make you want to scream out loud, to tender ballads that’ll pull you into a warm, intimate embrace.From the first teasing strum to the last lingering note, you’ll find yourself thoroughly entertained and maybe even begging for an encore. Thunder’s ability to keep the mood electric will make sure this collection stays in heavy rotation..
Score 9/10
TRACK LIST
DISC ONE
Back Street Symphony
1. She’s So Fine
2. Dirty Love
3. Don’t Wait For Me
4. Higher Ground
5. Until My Dying Day
6. Back Street Symphony
7. Love Walked In
8. An Englishman On Holiday
9. Girl’s Going Out Of Her Head
10. Gimme Some Lovin’
11. Distant Thunder
Bonus Tracks: Single B-Sides
12. Dirty Love (12″ Extended Version)
13. Fired Up
14. I Wanna Be Her Slave
15. She’s So Fine (Full Version)
DISC TWO
Back Street Symphony – Bonus Tracks: Studio & Live B-Sides
1. Until The Night Is Through (Dance Dance Dance)
2. I Can Still Hear The Music
3. No Way Out Of The Wilderness
4. An Englishman On Holiday (Live)
5. Girl’s Going Out Of Her Head (Live)
6. Another Shot Of Love (Live)
Live At The Town And Country Club, London 7th March 1990
7. Backstreet Symphony
8. She’s So Fine
9. Until My Dying Day
10. Higher Ground
11. Don’t Wait For Me
12. Fired Up
13. Dirty Love
DISC THREE
Live At Donington 1990
1. She’s So Fine
2. Backstreet Symphony
3. Until My Dying Day
4. Higher Ground
5. Don’t Wait For Me
6. Fired Up
7. Dirty Love
DISC FOUR
Laughing On Judgement Day
1. Does It Feel Like Love?
2. Everybody Wants Her
3. Low Life In High Places
4. Laughing On Judgement Day
5. Empty City
6. Today The World Stopped Turning
7. Long Way From Home
8. Fire To Ice
9. Feeding The Flame
10. A Better Man
11. The Moment Of Truth
12. Flawed To Perfection
13. Like A Satellite
14. Baby I’ll Be Gone
DISC FIVE
Laughing On Judgement Day – Bonus Tracks (B-Sides)
1. She’s My Inspiration
2. With A Little Help From My Friends
3. Low Life In High Places (Demo)
4. Everybody Wants Her (Radio Edit)
5. Dirty Love (Acoustic Version)
6. Higher Ground (Acoustic Version)
7. Like A Satellite (Live)
8. Gimme Shelter
9. The Damage Is Done
10. Higher Ground (Live)
11. Lazy Sunday Afternoon (Live)
12. Bigger Than Both Of Us
13. Dangerous Rhythm
14. Everybody Wants Her (Preacher Fade)
15. New York, New York: Harry’s Theme (Live)
DISC SIX
Behind Closed Doors
1. Moth To The Flame
2. Fly On The Wall
3. I’ll Be Waiting
4. River Of Pain
5. Future Train
6. ‘Til The River Runs Dry
7. Stand Up
8. Preaching From A Chair
9. Castles In The Sand
10. Too Scared To Live
11. Ball And Chain
12. It Happened In This Town
DISC SEVEN
Behind Closed Doors – Bonus Tracks
1. Low Life In High Places (Live At Hammersmith)
2. Move On
3. Everybody Wants Her (Live)
4. Does It Feel Like Love (Live)
5. You Don’t Know What Love Is (Demo)
6. River Of Pain (Live Acoustic)
7. Stand Up (Live Acoustic)
8. Castles In The Sand (Live Acoustic)
9. Move Over (Live)
10. One Pretty Woman
11. The Fire Is Gone
12. Life In A Day
13. In A Broken Dream
14. Love Walked In (Live)
15. Dirty Love (Demo)
16. Stay With Me
Label – HNE Recordings
Release – 27th September 2024
