Black Sheep - Encouraging Words (1975) (2016)

Artist: Black Sheep
Title Of Album: Encouraging Words
Year Of Release: 1975/2016
Label (Catalog#) :Amphonotones231
Country:: USA
Genre: Hard Rock, AOR
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue,log)
Bitrate: Lossless
Time: 38:58
Full Size: 340Mb(+3%)(covers)
Info:wiki

“Encouraging Words” stands as a pivotal album by the Rochester rock band Black Sheep, showcasing the collaborative efforts of guitarist Don Mancuso and singer Lou Gramm. Released in 1975, the album follows the success of their self-titled debut and features tracks that blend elements of hard rock with poignant lyricism.

Mancuso and Gramm’s synergy is evident in the album’s sound, with Mancuso’s dynamic guitar work complementing Gramm’s powerful vocals. Despite not achieving the same commercial success as their debut, “Encouraging Words” remains a significant contribution to Black Sheep’s discography, capturing the essence of the band’s musical journey and the creative prowess of Mancuso and Gramm.

Tracks:
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1. Halfway Home (Bruce Turgon, Lou Grammatico) - 4:19
2. Encouraging Words (Bruce Turgon, Don Mancuso, Lou Grammatico) - 5:27
3. To Whom It May Concern (Larry Crozier, Lou Grammatico) - 3:51
4. No Worry, No Pain (Bruce Turgon, Lou Grammatico) - 4:11
5. When It All Makes Sense (Larry Crozier, Lou Grammatico) - 4:24
6. The Change (Bruce Turgon) - 5:13
7. All I Am (Bruce Turgon) - 3:35
8. Shauna (Don Mancuso, Lou Grammatico) - 3:44
9. Chain On Me (Don Mancuso, Lou Grammatico) - 4:21

Personnel:
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Lou Grammatico - Vocals (Foreigner)
Don Mancuso - Guitar
Larry Crozier - Keyboards
Bruce Turgon - Bass
Ron Rocco - Drums

All thanks to original releaser