John Miles - Miles High

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Selger nå en LP av John Miles.

Released: 1981 - Netherlands

Utgitt på / Label: CBS - #CBS 85107

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock - AOR

Vinyl EX+, omslag VG+

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Wikipedia

John Miles (born John Errington; 23 April 1949 – 5 December 2021) was an English rock singer, guitarist and keyboard player best known for his 1976 top 3 UK hit single "Music" and his frequent appearances at Night of the Proms. He won the "Outstanding Musical Achievement" award at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards. He released 10 albums from 1976 to 1999 and was also the touring musician for Tina Turner in 1987.

Miles High was originally released in August 1981 and was John Miles first album for EMI, the previous four all having been released by Decca Records. Miles High peaked at No.96 in the UK album chart and is Miles’ last solo chart entry to date. It was preceded by Sympathy (1980); No. 46), and followed by Play On (1983).

John Miles produced the album, which was recorded at Pye Studios, London, in May 1981 and mastered at Abbey Road Studios in June 1981. Miles was again joined by long-time bassist Bob Marshall and Barry Black on drums, with Brian Chatton (who had joined the band in 1978) on keyboards. All tracks were written by John Miles and Bob Marshall. UK release cover painting (portrait) was by Adrian Baumgartner, sleeve design was by Satori. Early copies released featured a lyric insert.

Miles High was also released domestically in Germany (1C 064-64 504), Italy (3C 064-64504), Netherlands (1C 064-64 504 /CBS 85107), Portugal (11C 078 - 64504), Scandinavia (CBS 40-85107) and Spain (10C 064-064504). The U.S. version was released by Harvest (ST 12172)[2] and came in a totally different cover. For the U.S. version of the album, "Closer to You" replaced "Dancin' for Joy". The running order of the U.S. release also differed from the UK release.

Reviews of Miles High upon release were mixed, the majority praising Miles’ talent, although some questioned the feel of the album.

Record Mirror commented that the album showed the ‘bland sound of the eighties’, while a Sounds reviewer suggested: ‘John Miles is one of the most talented singers, guitarists and songwriters that I have come across. But this fresh start with EMI is bland, dull and lifeless’. Billboard described Miles High as ‘a classy blending of straight ahead rock, seamless pop, r&b, easy going jazz and reggae’. Melody Maker was even more positive: ‘Gritty, straight ahead Rock and Roll in the Chuck Berry tradition’, concluding their review with; ‘Overall, a triumphant return to the scene by a thoroughbred musician we can ill afford to lose. For all those who love timeless popular music’.

Following the reissue, in Truck & Driver’s monthly music reviews (February) a 4 of 5 star concluded with: ‘Sadly, Miles High can be a bit hit & miss. Tracks like "Turn Yourself Loose" & "Don’t Stop Now" plus ballads like "Foolin'" & "Peaceful Waters" are every bit as majestic, powerful and bombastic as anything on Rebel, but the so-called rockers are just too all over the place for my ears (jazz on steroids…). If you like the single "Music", worth buying for the good stuff alone."

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