``THE ULTIMATE COMPILATION 1978-1981'' is a masterpiece that even rivals the great official masterpieces in metal history, ``Maiden of Steel'' and ``Killers.'' Now that you have completed Paul Di'Anno's "IRON MAIDEN Era", please also collect "Immediately after MAIDEN". This work covers the studio recordings of the band Di'ANNO, which he formed after leaving MAIDEN, and the super band GOGMAGOG. First up is Di’ANNO’s album “TWO SWIMMERS & A BAG OF JOCKIES.” Paul Di'Anno left IRON MAIDEN in September 1981 and formed his own band, Di'ANNO. Released the album "TWO SWIMMERS & A BAG OF JOCKIES" in 1984. Some of you may remember the Japanese version of Obi Tataki, ``There's no vocalist like this.'' It was an excellent work that pursued a refreshing hard pop style, a complete change from the aggressive IRON MAIDEN era, but fans at the time turned away from it due to the gap in image, and the album has not been released on CD to this day. In addition to all 10 songs, this album also includes the non-album song ``Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood,'' which was released in the single ``FLAMING HEART.'' We have covered all of Di’ANNO’s studio recordings. It's true that even if you listen to it now, the pop sound doesn't sound anything like IRON MAIDEN, but that voice and that shout are definitely Paul's. It's as if I can imagine him nodding his head and vibrato. And the pop melody sung by that voice is really good. This work also includes the legendary supergroup GOGMAGOG! GOGMAGOG is a rock opera project led by British music producer Jonathan King. When it was first conceived, it was a super project that included David Coverdale, John Entwistle, and Cozy Powell. However, that didn't work out and Paul was left with a blank slate. The other members changed significantly, and in the only EP "I WILL BE THERE" released in 1985, in addition to Paul, Pete Willis, formerly of DEF LEPPARD, Clive Burr, formerly of IRON MAIDEN, and former GILLAN/currently of IRON MAIDEN. A gorgeous lineup including Yannick Gers and former WHITESNAKE member Neil Murray. It was truly a super group called “IRON MAIDEN + DEF LEPPARD + PURPLE family”. This work includes all three songs from his only EP, which has not yet been released on CD. Russ Ballard's "I Will Be There" and Jonathan King's "Living in a Fucking Time Warp" and "It's Illegal, It's Immoral, It's Unhealthy, but It's Fun" are similar to Di'ANNO. Hard pop route. The melodies by professional composers are even more friendly, but the point is that they are not just sweet, but also have a good rhythm. Paul's singing is like ALICE COOPER, and surprisingly pop suits him well. After this, Paul formed BATTLEZONE and returned to the world of hard heavy metal. All of his works since then have been released on CD, but 1984 and 1985, when he turned pop in reaction to MAIDEN, remain forgotten. This work is a piece that covers that lost era. Although it is different from IRON MAIDEN, it is a studio album that has a strong scent of the late NWOBHM. By all means, please experience the taste of "pop Paul Di'Anno" that can be listened to honestly only now. Taken from the original vinyl "Two Swimmers & A Bag Of Jockies", "Flaming Heart" & "I Will Be There"(58:23) Di'ANNO "TWO SWIMMERS & A BAG OF JOCKIES" 1. Flaming Heart 2. Heartuser 3. Here To Stay 4. The Runner 5. Tales Of The Unexpected 6. Razor Age 7. Bright Lights 8. Lady Heartbreak 9. Antigua 10. Road Rat 11. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Single B Side) GOGMAGOG “ I WILL BE THERE" 12. I Will Be There 13. Living In A Fucking Time Warp 14. It's Illegal, It's Immoral, It's Unhealthy, But It's Fun Di'ANNO Paul Di'Anno - Lead Vocals Lee Slater- Guitar, Backing Vocals P.J. Ward - Guitar, Backing Vocals Mark Venables - Keyboards, Backing Vocals Kevin Browne - Bass, Backing Vocals Dave Irving - Drums GOGMAGOG Paul Di'Anno - Lead Vocals Janick Gers - Guitars Pete Willis - Guitars Neil Murray - Bass Clive Burr - Drums, Percussion
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