RELEASED 22.10.2007
Back in the 60s, rock n roll oddball Rick Nielson began collecting bizarre guitars and studying esoteric British bands like Family and the Move. Touring around the world, he returned to hometown Rockford, Illinois, and wound up in various outfits with avuncular drummer Bun E. Carlos. With lies of success, Nielson fooled bassist-in-crime Tom Petersson into leaving Europe to join. Soon, young folk singer Robin Zander was on board and Cheap Trick was born. The band played anywhere and everywhere, soon opening for the Kinks, Journey and Kiss. Nielson amassed a huge song portfolio before legendary producer Jack Douglas finally led the quartet into the studio for their self-titled debut in 1977.
Tracklisting:
1. Just Got Back 2. On Top Of The World 3. Dream Police 4. If You Want My Love 5. Clock Strikes Ten 6. Big Eyes 7. Never Had A Lot To Lose 8. Ain't That A Shame 9. California Man 10. The Flame 11. Don't Be Cruel 12. I Want You To Want Me 13. Surrender 14. Auf Wiedersehen