Stand Your Ground (Mike Tramp album)
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| Released | March 2011 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, Melodic rock | |||
| Label | Target Records | |||
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Stand Your Ground is the sixth solo album (and second under the banner of 'Mike Tramp & The Rock 'N' Roll Circuz') by former Freak of Nature and current White Lion lead singer, Mike Tramp.[1]
Background and Recording
Released on 28 March 2011, the album was recorded virtually live in Medley Studios in Copenhagen, and co-produced by Søren Andersen and Mike Tramp. It was mixed by Jacob Hansen, who is known for his work with bands such as Volbeat, Surfact and others.
Release and Promotion
The song "Distance" was released as the first single for the album [2] also featuring a promo video.
The Danish release of the album contains a bonus track - 'Hymn to Ronnie' (also released as a single) - which is a tribute to Ronnie James Dio, who died the previous year on 16 May 2010.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Don't Let Them Put It On You" | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Alright By Me" | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Distance" | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Gotta Get Away" | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Straight From The Look In Your Eyes" | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Got Me Crazy" | 4:32 |
| 7. | "Wish You Well" | 4:23 |
| 8. | "World Is Changing" | 5:25 |
| 9. | "Prettiest Thing" | 4:51 |
| 10. | "Say What You Will" | 3:56 |
| 11. | "The Soldier Never Started A War" | 7:00 |
| 12. | "Hymn To Ronnie (Danish only bonus track)" | 7:21 |
Credits
- Mike Tramp - vocals, guitar
- Claus Langeskov - Bass Guitar
- Søren Andersen - Guitar
- Morten Hellborn - Drums
- Emily Garriock - Keyboards, Vocals
References
- ^ "Mike Tramp solo discography". miketramp.dk. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ "White Lion's Mike Tramp Posts 'Stand Your Ground' Audio Teaser". sleazeroxx.com. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ "Legendary Heavy Metal Vocalist RONNIE JAMES DIO Dies". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
