{"product_id":"schenker-michael-group-best-of-the-michael-schenker-group-1980-1984","title":"BEST OF THE MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP 1980-1984","description":"Liner Note Author: Dave Ling.\nApart from his classic work with UFO, from a pure heavy metal and hard rock standpoint, most metalheads consider Michael Schenker's 1980-1984 solo period to be his high-water mark. And after checking out the 2008 compilation Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984, you'll understand why. After splitting from the aforementioned UFO, it appeared as though Schenker was on a mission to show the world that his exit from the band would not affect his playing in the slightest. And as heard on such tracks as \"Armed and Ready,\" and a pair of instrumentals -- \"Captain Nemo\" and a live version of \"Into the Arena\" -- this rang true. And you've got to love \"Attack of the Mad Axeman,\" which from a song title and lyrical standpoint, would have fit perfectly on the fictional Spinal Tap opus Smell the Glove. You even get a nod to Schenker's UFO days as well, with a fine live reading of \"Doctor Doctor.\" While newcomers to the wonders of Schenker's six-string wizardry would probably be better off starting with a UFO comp or Strangers in the Night, Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984 isn't too shabby of a lead-off selection, either. ~ Greg Prato","brand":"Schenker,Michael (Group)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44563821560041,"sku":"CXP6JI-VD04-00","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/SchenkerMichael-Group-BEST-OF-THE-MICHAEL-SCHENKER-GROUP-1980-1984_SYcHg.jpg?v=1758943084","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/products\/schenker-michael-group-best-of-the-michael-schenker-group-1980-1984","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}