POODLES, THE tour de force SPIN-053
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Artist = POODLES, THE
Title = tour de force
Label = SPINNING/REVELTAS
Catalog# = SPIN-053
Barcode = 4560124806804
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2013
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
14trk, the fifth studio album by the swedish melodic hard rock band the poodles, featuring a heavier, more refined sound than previous works. the japanese edition includes an exclusive bonus track, "en för alla för en."
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A Tour de Force of Swedish Rock: The Poodles’ 5th Album (SPIN-053)
Today’s entry spotlights the fifth studio album from one of Sweden’s leading melodic hard rock bands, The Poodles. We are looking at the 2013 Japanese pressing of “Tour De Force,” released on the Spinning / Reveltas label with the catalog number SPIN-053. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released in 2013, this album finds the band in peak form, delivering their signature arena-sized sound with high-level production. Known for blending 80s hard rock aesthetics with modern energy, The Poodles offer a collection of catchy, melodic anthems. Tracks like the up-tempo opener “Misery Loves Company,” the guitar-driven “Shut Up!,” and the single “40 Days And 40 Nights” showcase their knack for writing memorable hooks.
The album also features moments of Nordic melancholy, particularly on the touching ballad “Leaving The Past To Pass,” which resonated strongly with Japanese fans.
For collectors, this Japanese edition is packed with exclusive value. It includes two significant bonus tracks:
1. “En För Alla För En”: The official theme song for the Swedish National Team at the 2013 Ice Hockey World Championship, performed in Swedish.
2. “Leaving The Past To Pass (Acoustic Version)”: An exclusive bonus track for the Japanese market.
SPIN-053 is a comprehensive package capturing the energy and melody of The Poodles, making it a must-have for fans of high-quality Scandinavian melodic hard rock.