The 2018 Rock Candy reissue of this hard rock gem. Special Deluxe Collector's Edition. Fully remastered audio shaped from 24 bit digital technology. 16 page full color booklet featuring 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork with previously unseen photos, band involvement and new interviews. For Lillian Axe, the commercial under achievement of their debut album was a bitter pill to swallow. Yet it wasn't anywhere near as disappointing as the lacklustre performance of their second album Love + War , a record that has gone on to be regarded by many as one of the most accomplished and best loved records from the late 80s. Issued in mid-1989, the record registered barely a blip on the radar. Both management and label inexplicitly backing off when they were needed most. Love + War showcases a decidedly edgy band, one keen to explore and experiment with arrangements and performances that are light years ahead of the competition. In addition, the production, courtesy of British engineer Tony Platt (Def Leppard, AC/DC, Krokus) presented the band and their songs in a wide screen style, accentuating every twist and turn with pin-point accuracy. High points are many, but "The World Stopped Turning" , "Show A Little Love" and "Ghost Of Winter" indicate the first rate quality of this band. Listen out too for a choice cover of Girl's "My Number".
