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- 'Majors And Minors' Review
On May 28, 2021 Tygers of Pan
Tang will release their album
“Majors & Minors” around the
world, continuing the band's
legacy with an excellent
selection of songs that were
written and recorded over the
past 13 years. Not only is this
a "Best of" compilation, the
band wanted to offer something
special to both loyal fans,
collectors and those who have
missed their latest albums. "The
best tracks in Tygers, but all
in one place!" And once again
the stunning artwork will make
the products and merchandise
associated with the album
beautiful to behold. The band
chose songs from the album that
they believed were classic and
represented the Tygers'
Renaissance! Partially written
on the road, the tracks not only
have killer riffs, but power
that pushes you to the limit,
expressing the band's creativity
and musical chemistry for song
writing. Not afraid to even add
Spanish guitars and castanets if
a track demands it, this band is
never boring! Party tunes, heavy
tunes, rock anthems, groovy
rock'n'rollers, catchy songs
cleverly constructed with
accessible melodies, the band
has packed it all together.
The contribution of Chris
Tsangarides being able to bring
out the best in the band was
fundamental. The band feels that
this “new” period of the band,
which has in fact lasted longer
than the original line-up, has
produced songs that are
indispensable to the history of
the band. "It's been a lot of
fun putting this together, so
sit back, press play and let the
Tygers rock." - Robb Weir.
The CD version of the
compilation includes "Plug Me
In", never released on CD, an
orchestral remake of "Spoils of
War", "What You Say" never
before released in album format.
Additionally, a live version of
“Keeping Me Alive”, recorded in
2018, will grace the vinyl
format of “Majors & Minors”.
Known for their incendiary hit
version of “Love Potion no. 9
"from the album "The Cage" in
1982, which sold over 200,000
copies and gave the band two of
the top 50 songs in the UK,
Tygers remains a much-loved hard
rock band with their NWOBHM
legacy and many loyal followers.
“When I joined the Tygers in
2004, I didn't know what to
expect. I was so happy that I
had joined one of my favourite
NWOBHM bands, I had no more
expectations. Now in 2021 I am
going to celebrate my 17 years
in the band with this
compilation that covers the four
albums that I have recorded with
them. I am the enduring singer
of Tygers. I have recorded an
album with Chris Tsangarides and
another with Fred Purser, I have
played many concerts and
travelled all over the world, I
have enjoyed every minute on
stage and backstage with so many
talented musicians, playing the
music that I have loved since I
was a child. Sounds like a lot
for a guy who had no
expectations, don't you think? -
Jack Meille.
The band has a tour planned for
early 2022 and hopes to expand
and include more dates around
the world if circumstances
allow. "Majors & Minors" will be
released in digital, LP and CD
formats by Mighty Music on May
28, 2021.
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