SAMSON: Refugee CD ...A.O.R / Hard Rock / Metal ...Check SAMPLES!!!

Samson, a name associated with the NWOBHM movement, albeit one that never saw the success of bands like Raven, Iron Maiden or Def Leppard. Still, Samson were a force to be reckoned with, having spawned one of metal's greatest singers in Bruce Dickinson. However, after Bruce Bruce split to join Maiden, Samson's albums were spotty. "Refugee", however, is a strong album. Unlike the "heavy metal" tag put on Samson, however, this disc slips more into the hard rock mode. Vocalist Peter Scallan is a very good vocalist and really helps this disc to shine. His high, clean pipes really shine on songs like album opener "Can't Live Without Your Love", "Look To The Future" and "Stage of Emergency." The only exception might be "Good to See You" which sports a completely different vocalist (Gary Owen), which is a bit odd since this is the album's opening track. Some of the music on this disc reminds me of the classic metal sounds of bands like UFO and Victims-era Gary Moore. Paul Samson is in fine form on this disc. His axe weilding reminding me at times of Micheal Schenker on this disc. "Room 109" in particular features some stellar guitar work. This particular song was later re-recorded for the band's self-title 1993 CD.
This is the original CD on Communique Records.

Songs:
01.Good To See You 02.Can't Live Without Your Love 03.Turn On The Light 04.Love This Time 05.Room 109 06.Stage Of Emergency 07.Look To The Future 08.Someone To Turn To 09.Too Late 10.Samurai Sunset 11.The Silver Screen

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