Wild Frontier [Import][Original recording remastered]

Gary Moore

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 5, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 1987
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B000093OU8
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,038 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Over the Hills and Far Away

2. Wild Frontier

3. Take a Little Time

4. Loner

5. Wild Frontier [12" Version]

6. Friday on My Mind

7. Strangers in the Darkness

8. Thunder Rising

9. Johnny Boy

10. Over the Hills and Far Away [12" Version]

11. Crying in the Shadows

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

UK remastered reissue of the Irish guitarist's 1987 album includes three bonus tracks, 'Loner' (Extended Mix), 'Friday On My Mind' (12 Inch Version), & 'Out In The Fields' (Live). Virgin. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rerelease of great album with nice bonus tracks., November 10, 2004

By	Jeremy Lynch "Mysterlynch" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In 1985, Gary went back to Ireland and played(for the first time since his teenage years) in Belfast. On Wild Frontier, his first studio album after that trip, Gary revisits his homeland in songs. This album was clearly born from his trip back home as many of the songs are about Ireland and even the music itself is steeped in his celtic roots.
The title track was originally intended to be sung by Phil Lynott(who also sang on two tracks on Gary's previous album, Run For Cover) but his untimely passing prevented that. The album itself is dedicated to Phil's memory and I think he would have loved the musical stories that are contained here.
The songs Over The Hills And Far Away and Thunder Rising are as much short stories as they are songs. They are stories of Ireland present(Over The Hills) and past(Thunder). The title track is a beautiful song obviously born from his love of his homeland. The Loner is an outstanding instrumental that really showcases Gary's style of play.
Added to this rerelease are the 12'' version of Friday On My Mind,an extended version of the Loner that was originally available on a limited Edition double lp version of Wild Frontier,as well as a live version of Out In The fields. Both versions of the cd feature the 12" versions of Wild Frontier and Over The Hills And Far Away.
The guitar playing this album is incredible. It is passionate and, at times, understated. It is also worth noting that Gary has rarely sounded as at home on the vocals as he does here. I think this albums shows his maturity as a singer as well as a guitarist.
Wild Frontier is an essential Gary Moore album that should be in the collection of any fan of his. This rerelease, with the bonus tracks, is superior to the original and must be recomended over the previous version.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar guitar work and songwriting, January 27, 2007

By	Galley (Greenville, South Carolina United States) - See all my reviews

So, I finally picked up a copy of this classic album. I literally haven't heard it since I owned the cassette version more than 15 years ago. This album is every bit as good as I remember, if not better. The guitar work is simply stellar and the songwriting is top-notch as there is not a bad song on this disc. "Wild Frontier" is a rarity in that the 12" versions are often better than the original album tracks.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wild Frontier on more then one front, September 14, 2003

By	MAK (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

The first time I heard this album I was a little disappointed as I was expecting something along the lines of "Run for cover". However over the years this album has grown on me and I think it is actually one of Mr. Moore's best. There are so many influences present but none more so then his irish heritage which is blended with his stylish guitar playing and music writing from the powerful "Over the hills" to the beautiful but sad "Johnny Boy".

He is a gifted musician and songwriter and this album illustrates why.