Ken Tamplin – An Axe To Grind [Bad Reputation Remaster+ 3 bonus] 2020

Of course, the trademark heavier stuff on here are at center stage, and they’re some of the best stuff I’ve heard from that era. The production is top-notch, the musicianship is phenomenal, and Tamplin’s voice is at his peak here. Digitally remastered re-issue incl. 3 bonus tracks.

1. “Livin’ For My Lord” — KEN TAMPLIN
2. “The Continuing Saga Of Screwtape And Wormwood” — KEN TAMPLIN
3. “Goin’ All The Way” — KEN TAMPLIN
4. “Never Give Up” — KEN TAMPLIN
5. “Music Box” — KEN TAMPLIN
6. “Not Alone” — KEN TAMPLIN
7. “Goin’ Home” — KEN TAMPLIN
8. “Bouree In E Minor” — KEN TAMPLIN
9. “Straigh Between The Eyes” — KEN TAMPLIN
10. “I Hear Cryin’” — KEN TAMPLIN
11. “Armageddon” — KEN TAMPLIN
12. “Holdin” On / The Chase” — KEN TAMPLIN
13. “Take ‘Em Back” — KEN TAMPLIN
14. “Believin’ Is The Hardest Part” — KEN TAMPLIN
15. “All The Things You Are” — KEN TAMPLIN
16. “When Secrets Cry Out Loud (bonus track)” — KEN TAMPLIN
17. “Little Liar (bonus track)” — KEN TAMPLIN
18. “Take Em Back (bonus track – demo)” — KEN TAMPLIN

Ken Tamplin (vocals, guitar)
Scott Van Zen (guitar)
Larry Cordola (guitar)
Chuck Wright (bass)
Joey Tafolla (guitar)
Mark St. John (guitar)
Ken Mary (drums)

Produced by: Ken Tamplin, Lanny Cordola
Engineered by: Roger Mielke, Ken Tamplin
Mixed by: Dave Jahnsen
Remastered by: Rob Colwell