Gilded Thunder - Strike: 10 of the Best + 5 New Tracks (1978)
Reissued Version
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15 songs
3:55
1978 glam disco hard rock with sleazy funk swagger, irresistible four-on-the-floor groove, huge thumping disco bass, syncopated funk drums, wah-wah rhythm guitar, shimmering orchestral strings, bright horn stabs, handclaps and glossy percussion, Arena-sized glam rock vocals delivered with cocky charm, playful innuendo and infectious hooks, Explosive twin-guitar flourishes, melodic late-70s hard rock solo, stacked gang harmonies and a triumphant key change for the final chorus, Equal parts glam rock, disco decadence and Saturday-night dancefloor energy, Warm analogue production, polished yet raw enough to feel like a live band, confident, flirtatious, theatrical, celebratory and unapologetically fun
3:07
1979 sleaze glam disco-funk hard rock fusion, Thumping disco bass, wah-wah rhythm guitar, swaggering glam vocals with sneer and charm, handclaps, syncopated funk drums, shimmering strings, punchy horn stabs, Tasty 70s glam rock guitar flourishes and solo, Dancefloor groove with glitter glam rock attitude, glossy, decadent, headline-hungry
4:56
Late-1970s orchestral glam-rock farewell anthem with ABBA-inspired melodic warmth, Queen-style emotional uplift and Electric Light Orchestra elegance, Mid-tempo, steady four-on-the-floor pulse, warm melodic bass, grand piano, shimmering electric piano, lush string orchestra, gentle acoustic guitar, tasteful lead guitar swells, soaring stacked vocal harmonies, subtle choir, rich analogue production, cinematic finale, heartfelt and reassuring rather than melancholy, Feels like the closing song of a legendary concert—warm, grateful, hopeful and timeless
3:54
Late-1970s glam rock meets disco-funk swagger, infectious four-on-the-floor groove, deep melodic disco bass, crisp wah-wah rhythm guitar, chunky glam rock power chords, sparkling rhythm piano, handclaps, shimmering strings, punchy horn accents, tasteful twin-guitar flourishes and expressive melodic solo, Confident, playful lead vocal full of charm and attitude with rich stacked harmonies on the choruses, Slick analogue production, glamorous nightlife atmosphere, effortless cool, cinematic strut, irresistible groove that feels like walking in slow motion under neon lights
3:46
Late-1970s glam rock fused with cinematic disco-funk and Japanese-inspired grandeur, Powerful four-on-the-floor groove, deep melodic disco bass, shimmering electric piano, wah-wah rhythm guitar, driving glam rock guitars, thunderous tom fills, syncopated funk drums, sweeping string orchestra, bold brass accents, soaring melodic guitar solo with Eastern-inspired phrasing, Confident theatrical lead vocal with commanding gang chants, rich stacked harmonies, analogue warmth, epic, mysterious and heroic atmosphere, Neon city nights, moonlit temples, chrome armour, cherry blossoms and futuristic mythology blending ancient tradition with glittering rock spectacle
3:40
Bright, euphoric 1978 power pop disco rock anthem, Driving four-on-the-floor kick drum with a tight snare crack, Glittering electric guitar riffs with chorus pedal shimmer layered over a pulsing disco bass line, Punchy horn section stabs — trumpet and trombone — hitting on the offbeats, Lush string arrangements sweeping through the chorus, Jangly rhythm guitar doubling the chords, Sparkling Wurlitzer electric piano fills, Handclaps and tambourine on the backbeat, Soaring multi-layered harmonies in the chorus, one lead vocal with two tight backing vocals, Big wall-of-sound production — clear, punchy, and radio-ready, Think T, Rex meets Chic meets Cheap Trick, Fast tempo, around 130 BPM, Major key, infectious verse-chorus structure, irresistible hook, Full orchestra accompaniment, Tasty 60s and 70s electric guitar flourishes
3:37
Late-1970s glamorous disco-hard rock with luxurious nightclub atmosphere, Deep, seductive disco bass, crisp four-on-the-floor groove, funky wah-wah rhythm guitar, shimmering Rhodes piano, lush orchestral strings, punchy brass accents, tasteful glam rock guitar riffs and soaring melodic solo, Smooth yet swaggering lead vocal with smoky confidence, rich stacked harmonies, handclaps and dramatic gang responses, Rich analogue production, velvet, chrome and neon textures, elegant danger, slow-burning tension, cinematic glamour, sophisticated decadence, irresistible groove that feels like midnight in the city's most exclusive rock club
4:31
Late-1978 disco-glam hard rock with seductive swagger and theatrical mystique, Driving four-on-the-floor groove, deep melodic disco bass, crisp funk drums, syncopated handclaps, wah-wah rhythm guitar, shimmering Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric piano, lush cinematic strings, dramatic horn stabs, twin harmony lead guitars in the style of Thin Lizzy, soaring melodic guitar solo, rich analogue production, Confident, charismatic lead vocal with sly charm, stacked gang harmonies on the chorus, mysterious yet danceable atmosphere, Think Thin Lizzy meets Chic meets Sweet with Bob Ezrin theatricality—velvet, mirrors, smoke, playing cards, gold, deception and irresistible groove
3:50
Late-1978 glam disco hard rock anthem with swagger, attitude and triumphant energy, Driving four-on-the-floor beat, huge melodic disco bass, crisp funk drums, handclaps and tambourine, wah-wah rhythm guitar, chunky glam rock power chords, sparkling Wurlitzer and Rhodes electric piano, sweeping strings, bold brass stabs, soaring twin lead guitars, rich analogue production, Charismatic lead vocal full of grit and confidence with joyful gang vocals on the chorus, Glitter, neon, backstreets and redemption, A celebratory anthem about outsiders becoming legends, Think Sweet, Slade, Chic and Cheap Trick with Bob Ezrin's theatrical punch
3:59
1978 feelgood summer rock nostalgic breezy sunsoaked
instruments clean electric guitars chorus and delay bass guitar melodic drums steady groove with light cymbals hammond organ acoustic guitar rhythm tambourine backing vocals group ahhs piano sparse accents subtle string arrangement warmth
vibe british band reminiscing about california summer tour yt meets Rock, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Blues Rock meets Rock, British Invasion, Garage Rock sunny afternoon
3:31
Late-1978 disco-glam arena rock with international adventure and euphoric energy, Driving four-on-the-floor groove, melodic disco bass, crisp funk drums, handclaps and tambourine, shimmering rhythm guitar with wah accents, sparkling Wurlitzer and Rhodes electric piano, sweeping orchestral strings, bold brass stabs, soaring twin lead guitars, rich analogue production, Confident, joyful lead vocal with big gang harmonies, stadium-ready choruses and theatrical crowd chants, Bright, optimistic and cinematic, capturing the excitement of Gilded Thunder's first triumphant Japanese tour, Think Cheap Trick, Sweet, Thin Lizzy and ABBA discovering Tokyo at neon midnight
4:52
Late-1978 cinematic disco-rock with thoughtful grandeur and arena-scale emotion, Driving four-on-the-floor groove, deep melodic bass, crisp drums, shimmering rhythm guitar, tasteful wah accents, Wurlitzer and Rhodes electric piano, sweeping orchestral strings, restrained brass, soaring twin lead guitars, rich analogue production, Powerful yet reflective lead vocal with warm gang harmonies in the choruses, Moody, windswept atmosphere balancing hope and uncertainty, inspired by North Sea coastlines, offshore platforms and changing communities, Think Thin Lizzy, Supertramp, ABBA and classic glam rock meeting the North Sea at dusk
4:53
1979 sleaze glam disco-funk hard rock fusion, Thumping disco bass, wah-wah rhythm guitar, swaggering glam vocals with sneer and charm, handclaps, syncopated funk drums, shimmering strings, punchy horn stabs, Tasty 70s glam rock guitar flourishes and solo, Dancefloor groove with glitter glam rock attitude, glossy, decadent, headline-hungry
4:02
Late-1978 cinematic glam rock anthem with emotional disco grandeur, Steady four-on-the-floor groove, warm melodic bass, crisp drums, shimmering rhythm guitar, sparkling Wurlitzer and Rhodes electric piano, sweeping orchestral strings, restrained brass, soaring twin lead guitars, rich analogue production, Honest, heartfelt lead vocal balancing confidence with vulnerability, supported by lush layered harmonies that grow into an arena-sized finale, Hopeful, reflective and uplifting, capturing the quiet moment before stepping into the spotlight, Think ABBA, Supertramp, Thin Lizzy and classic glam rock united in a triumphant closing anthem
4:30
1977 glam-rock Christmas novelty - cheeky, celebratory, progressively sleazy
Instruments: Electric guitars (power chords), piano (honky-tonk and grand), bass guitar, drums (stomping beat), sleigh bells, handclaps, jingle bells, brass section (festive fanfares), backing vocals (group sing-along), tambourine, glockenspiel
Vibe: Slade meets Wizzard meets innuendo — maximum glam Christmas cheese with a wink