Moxy V (Moxy album)
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Moxy V, or Moxy 5 , is the fifth album by the Canadian rock band Moxy
, Three of the original members of Moxy reunited when Bill Wade (just before his death from cancer on July 27, 2001) got Moxy back into the studio
(Recorded at Wade's home studio and self-produced) in 1999, with Earl Johnson and Buddy Caine after a 20 year gap, to produce Moxy's fifth studio album appropriately titled Moxy V
. With a new singer Brian Maxim (former member of Stumbling Blind), who is also considered a true member of Moxy, as Brian sung back-ups with Moxy on tour back in the 1970s and worked with Buddy Caine in the band Voodoo. In 2001 a special release with a new CD cover unique for the Europe
an fans was released it includes one bonus track, "Time To Move On" that was recorded live at the El Mocambo
in Toronto
on January 12, 2001. In 2002 the album was released again with the original cover in North America with the addition of two live tracks "Still I Wonder" and "Young Legs" the tracks were originally to be included on the live album Raw
also released in 2002. Also unique to the 2002 North America release, is the inclusion of an edited version of "Yucatan Man" The 2002 Bullseye Records version of the album features a nice testimonial from Canadian “Metal Queen” Lee Aaron
about drummer Bill Wade, who played on LEE's debut album called "The Lee Aaron Project
". I first worked with Billy when I was about 19. I was young and very green in the industry — Bill was about 33 at that time — and I remember having a bad couple of weeks. My expectations of the industry were pretty grandiose at that stage: I was a kid with stars in my eyes. Bill took me aside one night and, like a kind, loving father, said I had to remember to be grateful and that I had to remember every day that I was lucky to be in this business and working. Throughout the course of my career, especially at times when I felt like hanging up my microphone, I always remember those words he imparted to me. It's sad to think that such a cool and talented person can be taken at such a young age.
Moxy (band)
Moxy was a Canadian hard rock and heavy metal band, formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1974, from previous members of the rock group, Leigh Ashford — which included singer Douglas "Buzz" Shearman Earl Johnson , Bill Wade Moxy was a Canadian hard rock and heavy metal band, formed in Toronto, Ontario in...
, Three of the original members of Moxy reunited when Bill Wade (just before his death from cancer on July 27, 2001) got Moxy back into the studio
Studio
A studio is an artist's or worker's workroom, or the catchall term for an artist and his or her employees who work within that studio. This can be for the purpose of architecture, painting, pottery , sculpture, scrapbooking, photography, graphic design, filmmaking, animation, radio or television...
(Recorded at Wade's home studio and self-produced) in 1999, with Earl Johnson and Buddy Caine after a 20 year gap, to produce Moxy's fifth studio album appropriately titled Moxy V
Moxy V (Moxy album)
Moxy V, or Moxy 5 , is the fifth album by the Canadian rock band Moxy, Three of the original members of Moxy reunited when Bill Wade got Moxy back into the studio in 1999, with Earl Johnson and Buddy Caine after a 20 year gap, to produce Moxy's fifth studio album...
. With a new singer Brian Maxim (former member of Stumbling Blind), who is also considered a true member of Moxy, as Brian sung back-ups with Moxy on tour back in the 1970s and worked with Buddy Caine in the band Voodoo. In 2001 a special release with a new CD cover unique for the Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an fans was released it includes one bonus track, "Time To Move On" that was recorded live at the El Mocambo
El Mocambo
The El Mocambo Tavern is a live music and entertainment venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located on Spadina Avenue, just south of College Street, the bar played an important role in the development of popular music in Toronto since the 19th century...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
on January 12, 2001. In 2002 the album was released again with the original cover in North America with the addition of two live tracks "Still I Wonder" and "Young Legs" the tracks were originally to be included on the live album Raw
Raw (Moxy album)
Raw is a live album by the Canadian hard rock band Moxy, in its third incarnation with singer Brian Maxim...
also released in 2002. Also unique to the 2002 North America release, is the inclusion of an edited version of "Yucatan Man" The 2002 Bullseye Records version of the album features a nice testimonial from Canadian “Metal Queen” Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron , is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. She had several hits in the 1980s and early 1990s such as "Metal Queen", "Whatcha Do to My Body", and "Sex with Love".- Background :...
about drummer Bill Wade, who played on LEE's debut album called "The Lee Aaron Project
The Lee Aaron Project
The Lee Aaron Project is the first studio album by singer Lee Aaron, released in 1982 through Freedom Records and reissued as Lee Aaron on May 18, 1984 through Attic Records.-Track listing:...
". I first worked with Billy when I was about 19. I was young and very green in the industry — Bill was about 33 at that time — and I remember having a bad couple of weeks. My expectations of the industry were pretty grandiose at that stage: I was a kid with stars in my eyes. Bill took me aside one night and, like a kind, loving father, said I had to remember to be grateful and that I had to remember every day that I was lucky to be in this business and working. Throughout the course of my career, especially at times when I felt like hanging up my microphone, I always remember those words he imparted to me. It's sad to think that such a cool and talented person can be taken at such a young age.
Credits
- Earl Johnson - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Buddy Caine - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- HarmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes... - Bill Wade: drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
Producer, Engineer (Studio tracks only) - Jim Samson - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Kim Hunt - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(live tracks only) - Brian Maxim - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Glenn Belcher - Remastering
Tracks
- Yucatan Man - 4:50 (Caine) (Edited Version North America release) originally written in 1976
- B-757 - 5:47 (Caine)
- Candy Delight - 3:48 (Tom Griffin, Johnson) - originally written in 1985
- Burning in the Night -3:39 (Johnson) originally written 197?
- Working Man - 4:49 (Wade) originally written in 1984
- Fire Down Below - 3:19 (Wade) originally written 197?
- Not for the Glory, Not for the Gold - 5:52(Wade)
- Nitro Love - 4:08 (Caine)
- Snakebite - 4:29 (Caine)
- Walking on the Wild Side 4:41 (Johnson) originally written in 1976
- High Lonely 5:07 (Wade)
- Thunder Inc. 4:29 (Caine)
- Time to Move On (Live)(Johnson, Shearman) (Bonus track 2001 Record Heaven Music)
- Still I Wonder (Live)(Johnson) (Bonus track 2002 Bullseye Records)
- Young Legs (Live)(Wade) (Bonus track 2002 Bullseye Records)