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The legendary Toronto-based Hard Rock trio Von Groove – comprised of Michael Shotton (vocals/drums), Mladen (guitar), and Matthew Gerrard (bass) – have officially reunited! Founded in 1990, VON GROOVE quickly made their mark on the Melodic Hard Rock scene. Their 1992 self-titled debut, produced by Richie Zito and featuring Deen Castronovo (later of Journey) on session drums, remains a cornerstone of the genre. Over the years, they’ve delivered fan-favorite albums like Mission Man (Chameleon in Europe), Test of Faith, the The Seventh Day, as well as 1998's Chameleon, which is re-released here. Despite going on hiatus in 2001, the members stayed active, collaborating with rock legends and contributing to major projects across genres. After 20+ years, VON GROOVE is making their epic comeback!
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Credits
Musicians
Matthew Gerrard: bass
Mladen: guitar, dobro, vocals
Michael Shotton: vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards
Additional musicians
Rob Preuss: additional keyboards on ‘What Is Love (Without You)’ and ‘Stop Sleeping Your Dreams Away’
Al Langlade: backing vocals on ‘Tonight We Rock And Roll’
William Ruddy: backing vocals on ‘What Is Love (Without You)’
Songwriting
‘Calling The World’ written by Michael Shotton, Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Two Nights In Tokyo’ written by Mladen, Michael Shotton
‘Chameleon’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Mission Man’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘When Love Comes Back’ written by Michael Shotton, Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘The Snake’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘April May’ written by Michael Shotton, Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘All For Rock’n Roll’ written by Michael Shotton, Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Without You’ written by Michael Shotton, Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Disbeliever’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Propaganda’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Stop Sleeping Your Dreams Away’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Soldier Of Fortune’ written by Michael Shotton, Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
‘Barely Human’ written by Mladen, Matthew Gerrard
Production
Produced by Von Groove
Mixed by Von Groove
Recorded at The Lab, Toronto, Ontario
Recorded at The Junkyard, Burlington, Ontario
Mastered by Brett Zilahi at Metal Works
Artwork
Front cover design by ADD
Layout by Avex D.D., Inc.
Publishing
Published by Bigness Nucleus Music
Liner notes
Liner notes by 幅 由美子
Lyrics translation by 永田由美子
Manufacturing
Manufactured by Avex D.D., Inc.
Licensed from Avex D.D., Inc.
Copyright
℗ Von Groove
© Von Groove
Notes
Released with obi strip
20-page booklet with lyrics in English and translated into Japanese
Sticker with design as the image on the last booklet page
‘Avex Network’ insert with instructions to obtain multimedia content
Two postcards
Barcode on obi: 4988064660025
Rights society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout: AVCB-66002 AH703A 1M1
Mastering SID code: IFPI L223
Mould SID code: IFPI 3903
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