Spike – It’s A Treat To Be Alive… (2006)

I’ve seen the Quire Boys a few times now (travelled far and wide just to see them live), and I’ve seen Spike when he was supporting UFO (UFO were ok but I was there for the support band!). I’ve loved Spike and the Quire Boys performance everytime!

However, this new disc is something else!!! Either this man has just found love for the first time ever, or he’s a damned good actor. It’s true to say that on stage, Spike is always charasmatic, full of energy, and definitely likes to engage with his audience. He likes a bit of a drink too, but that just adds to the fun and saucy facet of Spike’s Rock Star persona. This disc,however, shows a completely different side to Spike, and I just love it! every single track!! Love the American girl’s sweet voice in ‘So far So Good’which somehow complements Spikes sexy but gravelly tones, but best of all,every track is totally different to the one before, and I just can’t stop playing it. So well done, you get 5 stars from me, and as for YOU Mrs Osbourne,….YOU WERE QUITE WRONG ABOUT THE QUIRE BOYS ! Shame on you!

1. Have a Drink With Me 2. Be Good to Yourself 3. Wins, Ties & Losses 4. Everyday 5. Rise Above 6. Wont ya Stick Around 7. Without You 8. Lady and Her Daughter 9. When I’m Away From You 10. So Far so Good 11. Shes a Rolling Stone 12. I’m in Love With You 13. True Friends 14. 7/11 Roses Spike – vocals, Harmonica Paul Guerin – guitar Dave Bucket Colwell – guitar Keith Weir – Hammond B3, Worlitzer, Strings, Piano Nigel Mogg – bass Michael Lee – drums Nick Mailing – bass Paul Hornby – drums Dave Kirkley – drums Pip drums Angela Bruyera – Duet vocals (Track 10) Robbie Bond – Pedal Steel guitar Password: Plotn08 Deposite