{"product_id":"argus-50th-anniversary-edition-box-set-by-wishbone-ash","title":"Argus (50th Anniversary Edition Box Set) - By: Wishbone Ash","description":"\u003cp\u003eWishbone Ash celebrate the 50th anniversary of their classic album Argus with a new 7-Disc multi-format Box Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• 3 CDs: Martin Turner’s Argus remaster, Live at The Alexandra Palace 1973 \u0026amp; Memphis 1972. Also features 4 previously unreleased early version demos.\u003cbr\u003e\n• 2 LPs: Original Argus replica, remastered for this release + Argus Live (selected recordings from Alexandra Palace \u0026amp; Memphis).\u003cbr\u003e\n• DVD: French \u0026amp; Swiss TV footage, Live from the Rainbow 1973 \u0026amp; RTS Broadcast from 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n• 7” Single of ‘Blowin’ Free’.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Featuring a 48-page book with rare photographs and extensive liner notes with contributions from Andy Powell, Martin Turner \u0026amp; Steve Upton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWishbone Ash achieved considerable success in the 1970s, during which they were among England's most popular hard rock acts, achieving an incredible eight top 40 albums. Often regarded as one of the premiere UK live acts of the ’70s, they toured throughout this period and into the following decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1972 was one of rock music’s most memorable years for regal releases – a golden age of classic albums – Exile on Main Street, Machine Head, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, All the Young Dudes, Roxy Music, Can’t Buy a Thrill, Sailin’ Shoes, Foxtrot, Demons and Wizards, Transformer and Barnstorm – by rock royalty – The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Davie Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Roxy Music, Steely Dan, Little Feat, Genesis, Uriah Heep, Lou Reed and Joe Walsh.\u003cbr\u003e\nNot least among these amazing artists and records was Wishbone Ash – and their award-winning ‘Album of the Year’ – Argus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUndoubtedly the classic album within the bands’ ‘70s cannon. Argus is not only the biggest selling album of their career, featuring the beloved fan-favourite ‘Blowin’ Free’, but full of memorable and timeless tunes such as ‘The King Will Come’, ‘Time Was’, ‘Warrior’ and ‘Throw Down The Sword’. Featuring a heady blend of prog rock, folk and hard rock, it’s widely considered a vital moment in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadfish are now proud to present the most complete edition of this album to date. Argus is available here on LP and CD, plus two live albums from Alexandra Palace, 1973 and Memphis, 1972, available in full on CD and in select parts on yellow vinyl LP, an exclusive red vinyl 7\" of fan favourite 'Blowin' Free' plus Rare TV footage from France and Switzerland is found on a DVD disc and a 48-page book with rare photographs, extensive liner notes and contributions from original band members forms the centre point to this magnificent package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they reigned supreme through the ‘70s, Wishbone Ash was centred on inspired musicianship, joyful spirit and inventive songs. Their concerts were uplifting and their recorded work sublime. Argus remains a stunning highpoint in the band’s startling repertoire. This is a vital addition to the Wishbone Ash catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel\u003cbr\u003e\nMadfish\u003cbr\u003e\nGenre\u003cbr\u003e\nPop \u0026amp; Rock LP - SIDE A\u003cbr\u003e\nTime Was\u003cbr\u003e\nSometime World\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free\u003cbr\u003e\nLP - SIDE B\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King Will Come\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaf And Stream\u003cbr\u003e\nWarrior\u003cbr\u003e\nThrow Down The Sword\u003cbr\u003e\nLP - SIDE C\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free\u003cbr\u003e\nSometime World\u003cbr\u003e\nLP - SIDE D\u003cbr\u003e\nTime Was\u003cbr\u003e\nWarrior\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free\u003cbr\u003e\nCD 1\u003cbr\u003e\nTime Was\u003cbr\u003e\nSometime World\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King Will Come\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaf And Stream\u003cbr\u003e\nWarrior\u003cbr\u003e\nThrow Down The Sword\u003cbr\u003e\nTime Was (Demo)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King Will Come (Demo)\u003cbr\u003e\nWarrior\u003cbr\u003e\nThrow Down The Sword (Demo)\u003cbr\u003e\nCD 2 - Live At Alexandra Palace 22\/12\/1973\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free\u003cbr\u003e\nJail Bait\u003cbr\u003e\nNo Easy Road\u003cbr\u003e\nBaby What You Want Me To Do\u003cbr\u003e\nSometime World\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pilgrim\u003cbr\u003e\nWhere Were You Tomorrow\u003cbr\u003e\nEnd Announcement\u003cbr\u003e\nCD 3 - Memphis Radio Broadcast 21\/08\/1972\u003cbr\u003e\nTime Was\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free\u003cbr\u003e\nJail Bait\u003cbr\u003e\nWarrior\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pilgrim\u003cbr\u003e\nPhoenix\u003cbr\u003e\nBlind Eye\u003cbr\u003e\n7\" SIDE A (Red)\u003cbr\u003e\nNo Easy Road - 1972 Single Version\u003cbr\u003e\n7\" SIDE B (Red)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin' Free - 1972 Single Version\u003cbr\u003e\nDVD - French \u0026amp; Swiss TV Footage\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free - Introduction - French TV INA 24.2.73 - Live from the Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstage Interview 1 - French TV INA 24.2.73 - Live from the Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pilgrim - French TV INA 24.2.73 - Live from the Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstage Interview 2 - French TV INA 24.2.73 - Live from the Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e\nEnd of Phoenix - French TV INA 24.2.73 - Live from the Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e\nJail Bait - Intro - btb (RTS) Swiss 5.1.1974\u003cbr\u003e\nWarrior- btb (RTS) Swiss 5.1.1974\u003cbr\u003e\nBlowin` Free - btb (RTS) Swiss 5.1.1974\u003cbr\u003e\nSnippet of Phoenix - Outro - btb (RTS) Swiss 5.1.1974\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHBOUND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024954429633,"sku":"SMABX1232","price":336.82,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6482\/1953\/files\/421608-Product-0-I-638917020710344240.jpg?v=1772410676","url":"https:\/\/techsupplyshed.co.nz\/products\/argus-50th-anniversary-edition-box-set-by-wishbone-ash","provider":"TECH SUPPLY SHED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}