Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this live album from the legendary British 'eavy Rock band. Originally recorded in concert in Koln, Germany for broadcast on German radio in 1996 whilst the band were supporting the release of the Sea of Light album, Spellbinder was Uriah Heep's fourth official live album. The album cover was painted by Paul Gregory, who had also designed sleeves for Saxon, among many other Heavy Metal classic album sleeves. Spellbinder was recorded by the now well established line-up of founder member Mick Box on guitar, long time Heep drummer Lee Kerslake, Phil Lanzon on keyboards, fronted by lead vocalist Bernie Shaw and completed by Trevor Bolder on bass. This version now features the two studio bonus tracks 'Sail the Rivers' and 'Across the Miles' (Radio Version). Features a brand new essay from Classic Rock and Metal Hammer's Malcolm Dome commissioned for this set and based on brand new interviews with the band members.
E**E
Four Stars
Good album
M**N
no better than original
all the other heep remasters up to sea of light have been a lot better than the first issue, this cd is not for some reason if the remastering isnt done right you end with the same cd twice if your going to buy prepare for disappointment i know i was.
M**K
Spellbinder - Live
Brilliant and my husband just loves this group. I am converted also as I have seen them live a couple to times.
W**R
「エネルギーを感じる１枚」
94年のドイツでのライヴ。１曲目の「ＤＥＶＩＬ’Ｓ ＤＡＵＧＨＴＥＲ」、かなり複雑な曲を見事にライヴで再現されている。ケンほどのクレイジーさはないけれど、フィルも見事にミック・ボックスとのバトルしてます。細かいことを言えば少しまとまりすぎた感じもあるけれど、ヒープ好きにはそれもまた新しい魅力で、マイナスじゃない。精力的にライヴをやっていたときの作品なので、ぜひ一度聞く価値はあり！
