ANGEL on earth as it is in heaven VIP-6385
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Artist = ANGEL
Title = on earth as it is in heaven
Label = CASABLANCA
Catalog# = VIP-6385
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1976
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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The Symphonic Majesty of a Glam Rock Cult Favorite: Angel’s “On Earth as It Is in Heaven”
In the landscape of 1970s hard rock, few bands had a look and sound as distinctively grand as Angel. A perfect example of their unique style is their third album, the powerful and ambitious “On Earth as It Is in Heaven,” which we’re looking at here in its Japanese pressing on the Casablanca label with the catalog number VIP-6385.
Discovered by Gene Simmons of Kiss and signed to the same flamboyant Casablanca label, Angel was the antithesis of their labelmates’ demonic makeup. Dressed entirely in white, the band cultivated an ethereal, androgynous image that was pure 70s glam. But behind the image was a band of incredible musical talent, blending hard rock muscle with the complex, symphonic scope of progressive rock.
“On Earth as It Is in Heaven,” released in 1977, is arguably the pinnacle of this fusion. The album is a masterful display of the band’s dual identity. Frank DiMino’s soaring, powerful vocals and Punky Meadows’ biting guitar riffs provide the hard rock foundation, while Gregg Giuffria’s majestic keyboard arrangements elevate the music to another level. His intricate synthesizer and organ work gives the album a cinematic, almost classical feel.
The album is packed with standout tracks, from the anthemic opener “Can You Feel It” to the intricate and powerful “Cast the First Stone.” The songs are dynamic and complex, shifting from heavy, guitar-driven sections to delicate, keyboard-led passages with seamless grace. It’s a sound that is both powerful and ornate, a perfect representation of the ambitious and theatrical nature of 70s rock.
This Japanese pressing is a fantastic find for collectors, prized for its high-quality audio fidelity which does justice to the album’s rich and layered production. For any fan of 70s hard rock, progressive rock, and the unique theatricality of the glam era, “On Earth as It Is in Heaven” is an essential and rewarding album. You can find this classic record in our store or on our website.