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A set of catchy, mid-western AOR with an occasional nod to lightweight progressive moves. With their irresistible blend of Midwestern AOR and subtle progressive touches, Head East quickly established themselves as one of the most distinctive rock bands of their era. Their sound-driven by five-part vocal harmonies, multiple keyboards, and powerful guitars-produced the Top 20 hit InchNever Been Any Reason,Inch taken from their iconic debut Flat as a Pancake. For this reissue, Get Yourself Up showcases the band at the height of their energy blazing rock'n'roll, electric riffs, boogie-woogie piano, and atmospheric ballads. John Schlitt delivers an explosive vocal performance, supported by Roger Boyd, Steve Houston, Mike Somerville, and Dan Birney, each contributing a unique color to the album's compositions. From the high-voltage opener InchWhen I Get ReadyInch to the percussive finale InchTrouble,Inch through the maritime atmosphere of InchSailorInch or the muscular R&B of InchJailer,Inch the album displays the full range of Head East's style powerful, melodic, and unmistakably authentic. An essential rediscovery for fans of American rock. Album Tracks 1. When I Get Ready 2. Separate Ways 3. This Woman's in Love 4. I Don't Want the Chance 5. Sailor 6. Monkey Shine 7. Jailer 8. Love My Blues Away 9. The Victim 10. Trouble 11. Never Been Any Reason 12. Love Me Tonight 13. Jefftown Creek 14. Gettin' Lucky 15. Sands of Time
