Book of Shadows
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| Studio album by Zakk Wylde | ||||
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1996 |
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| Label (s) | Spitfire Records | |||
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CD |
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Title (number) |
11 |
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running time |
51 min 25 s |
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Ron and Howard Albert |
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Book of Shadows is the first solo album by heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde . It was recorded in June 1995 and first published in 1996.
History of origin
The album forms the temporal transition between the formation Pride & Glory , which had disbanded in 1995, and Black Label Society , which Zakk founded with a few other musicians in 1998.
On this album, Wylde shows himself to be an all-round talent, as he not only provides the acoustic and electric guitar parts, but also works as a singer, harmonica player and pianist. He also played the banjo on several songs and sang the background vocals together with John Sambataro. During the studio recordings he is supported by the two former members of "Pride & Glory" James LoMenzo ( bass ) and Joe Vitale ( drums ).
On the tour following the album he will be accompanied by Nick Catanese (guitar), Ian Mayo (bass) and Brock Avery (drums).
Book of Shadows is very different from Zakk Wylde's other albums; In contrast to the project Pride & Glory , which is more related to Southern Rock , or later albums with BLS , the focus in Book of Shadows is more on ballads that take up elements of both blues and folk . It is Wylde's most melodic work to date.
Versions
On September 20, 1999, a new version was released by Spitfire Records, which expanded to include a bonus CD with the songs Evil Ways , The Color Green and Peddlers Death .
Track list
CD 1
- Between Heaven and Hell - 3:21
- Sold My Soul - 4:52
- Road Back Home - 5:47
- Way Beyond Empty - 5:24
- Throwin 'It All Away - 5:48
- What You're Look'n For - 5:29
- Dead As Yesterday - 2:50
- Too Numb to Cry - 2:21
- The Things You Do - 4:11
- 1,000,000 Miles Away - 6:28
- I Thank You Child - 4:42
CD 2 (bonus)
- Evil Ways - 4:12
- The Color Green - 3:05
- Peddler's Death - 5:46