Sunday, July 13, 2014

Cobra - First Strike (1983)

Cobra featured one of the finest voices in Southern Rock music. Sure, his contribution may be limited to little known 70's act Target, but Jimi Jamison sure showed off his pipes on those two albums. Of course later on he would become world famous for singing with AOR slickers Survivor and no trace of Southern influence was to be heard since. But in the in-between years he at least put a smile on my face with this release. This probably has more similarities to Joe Lynn Turner-era Rainbow, but try hard and you will discover some Southern sensibilities. The band was founded by Mandy Meyer, and besides Jimi Jamison also had Jack Holder of The Hot Dogs and Black Oak Arkansas playing. So the singing is pretty brilliant, but the songs stick and I've really enjoyed repeated listening. Some typical early 80's AOR/Hard Rock maybe, but the sound is tougher and more down to earth. Oh well, I guess you figured it out by now: I'm just looking for some good excuses to post this classic Southern AOR/Rock album. And here you have it. First strike!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Is this the Dickey Betts album you are looking for?

DICKEY BETTS - ''NIGHT'' (UNRELEASED COUNTRY ALBUM) 1982

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sqeQjISmQIc/UrFi1GZdPMI/AAAAAAAAisc/rT5TkVrDS6A/s1600/fc.jpg

1 - Moonlight Magic/3:59
2 - I Don't Think I See Me In Your Eyes Anymore/3:35
3 - Whole Lotta Memories/3:36
4 - Lady Of Night/4:09
5 - Nancy/4:24
6 - Blues River/2:54
7 - Alabama Rose/4:58
8 - I Believe We're Gonna Make It This Time/7:26

http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1COYI46F/6465DBn.zip

Bigfootkit

Skydogg said...

Thanks Bigfootkit, but that's the originally posted here. Long time ago: http://skydogselysium.blogspot.nl/2009/07/dickey-betts-night-1981.html
And that's some serious money they want for the Hot Dog album!
Cheers ;)

Skydogg said...

Hey Bigfootkit, that's pretty cool. Will definitely post this. On second thought, why don't you post it on here? I'm still looking for a hand here. And if you have the occasional Southern related rock jewel, that sure would help ;-)
PM me if interested.

Peach out

Anonymous said...

That's really cool of you to ask me my friend, but i'm afraid i don't have a whole lot of time on my hands for blogging currently.
If you're still in need come Winter time i should be in a better position to lend a hand with the occasional post here and there.
I'd be glad to assist once time permits.
Let me know if help is still needed once the leaves start to fall.
;)
Bigfootkit

joanofark06 said...

This album wont download for me.

Skydogg said...

Try again, the link is still good.

Anonymous said...


Jean
Cobra remastered with scans http://turbobit.net/download/free/sgwq3k5fs9cu

CASARIN BERNARDO said...

GREAT ALBUM WITH SOUTHERN ROCK TRACES THANX!