{"product_id":"best-of-the-michael-schenker-group-1980-1984","title":"Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984","description":"Liner Note Author: Dave Ling.\u003cbr\u003eApart from his classic work with UFO, from a pure heavy metal and hard rock standpoint, most metalheads consider Michael Schenker's 1980-1984 solo period to be his high-water mark. And after checking out the 2008 compilation Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984, you'll understand why. After splitting from the aforementioned UFO, it appeared as though Schenker was on a mission to show the world that his exit from the band would not affect his playing in the slightest. And as heard on such tracks as \"Armed and Ready,\" and a pair of instrumentals -- \"Captain Nemo\" and a live version of \"Into the Arena\" -- this rang true. And you've got to love \"Attack of the Mad Axeman,\" which from a song title and lyrical standpoint, would have fit perfectly on the fictional Spinal Tap opus Smell the Glove. You even get a nod to Schenker's UFO days as well, with a fine live reading of \"Doctor Doctor.\" While newcomers to the wonders of Schenker's six-string wizardry would probably be better off starting with a UFO comp or Strangers in the Night, Best of the Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984 isn't too shabby of a lead-off selection, either. ~ Greg Prato","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333302931743,"sku":"5099923475021","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/e69acb4da6d6a583ba8ef0bbdfd4d86e.jpg?v=1777906507","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/best-of-the-michael-schenker-group-1980-1984","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}