GIRLSCHOOL screaming blue murder VIP-6814
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Artist = GIRLSCHOOL
Title = screaming blue murder
Label = BRONZE
Catalog# = VIP-6814
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year =
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
The Fore-mothers of Metal: Girlschool's "Screaming Blue Murder"
Today, we're cranking up the volume to celebrate a landmark album from the pioneering all-female heavy metal band, Girlschool. We're talking about their third studio album, "Screaming Blue Murder," and we're featuring the Japanese pressing released in 1982 on Bronze Records, with the catalog number VIP-6814.
Emerging from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene, Girlschool shattered stereotypes and proved that women could rock just as hard, fast, and loud as their male counterparts. Alongside their contemporaries like Motörhead (with whom they famously collaborated), Girlschool crafted a raw, energetic, and powerful sound that has influenced countless bands since.
"Screaming Blue Murder" is a perfect encapsulation of their signature style. From the opening title track, the album is a relentless barrage of gritty, leather-clad rock and roll. Kim McAuliffe's and Kelly Johnson's dual-guitar attack is fierce and full of bluesy, hard-rocking riffs. The rhythm section of Enid Williams on bass and Denise Dufort on drums is a tight, driving force, laying down a powerful groove that's impossible not to headbang to.
This album features some of the band's most iconic tracks, including the high-octane "Screaming Blue Murder," the defiant "Don't Call It Love," and a blistering cover of The Rolling Stones' "Live with Me." It's an album that's packed with attitude, energy, and top-notch musicianship.
This Japanese pressing is a fantastic collector's item, often prized for its high-quality vinyl and the inclusion of an OBI strip and lyric insert. It’s a testament to the band's international appeal and their status as one of the most important bands of the NWOBHM era.
For any fan of heavy metal, hard rock, or the history of women in music, "Screaming Blue Murder" is an absolutely essential album. It's a powerful statement from a band that broke down barriers and delivered some of the best, no-frills rock and roll of the 80s. Come grab this classic from our store or find it on our website!
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