Phoenix Rising (EP)

Phoenix Rising is the debut album of the NWOBHM band Phoenix Rising. This 5-track EP was the band's first release in 1983. It features 'Understanding', the track defined as their first single, early versions of Lonely Attack and The Minstrel, the title track Phoenix Rising and 'Av An 'Am. It received good critical acclaim both from the press and radio and charted at the top of the 'Kerrang' magazine Independent Rock Chart. The record was released... more

Phoenix Rising is the debut album of the NWOBHM band Phoenix Rising. This 5-track EP was the band's first release in 1983. It features 'Understanding', the track defined as their first single, early versions of Lonely Attack and The Minstrel, the title track Phoenix Rising and 'Av An 'Am. It received good critical acclaim both from the press and radio and charted at the top of the 'Kerrang' magazine Independent Rock Chart. The record was released on the Rising Records label which was formed explicitly for that purpose. It is now out of print but originally priced £2. It is currently changing hands for between £35 and £90 amongst collectors. (See http://www.vinyltap.co.uk). The record is no longer available on back catalogue but the content may be obtained on limited release CD by application less