ROCK GODDESS rock goddess AMLH68554
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Artist = ROCK GODDESS
Title = rock goddess
Label = A&M
Catalog# = AMLH68554
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Release = UK
Year =
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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The Goddesses of British Steel: Rock Goddess’s Self-Titled Debut (AMLH 68554)
Today’s entry spotlights a seminal release from the women of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). We are looking at the 1983 self-titled debut album by Rock Goddess, released in the UK on A&M Records with the catalog number AMLH 68554.
Released in 1983, this album established Rock Goddess as a serious force in the metal scene, often mentioned in the same breath as their peers Girlschool. The power trio consisted of sisters Jody Turner (lead vocals/guitar) and Julie Turner (drums), alongside bassist Tracey Lamb. What made this debut particularly remarkable was the youth of the band; the Turner sisters were still teenagers when this heavy, confident album was recorded.
The production was handled by the legendary Vic Maile, who was the architect behind the sound of Motörhead’s Ace of Spades and Girlschool’s early hits. As a result, the album possesses a punchy, raw, and direct sound that captures the energy of the era perfectly.
The tracklist is a collection of catchy, driving metal anthems. The opener Heartache and the single My Angel are standouts that showcase Jody Turner’s gritty vocals and songwriting chops. Other highlights include Satisfied Then Crucified and the band’s definitive statement of intent, the closing track Heavy Metal Rock ‘n’ Roll.
AMLH 68554 is an essential artifact for collectors of British metal. It captures the raw talent and attitude of a band that broke barriers in the male-dominated 80s metal scene.