PANGEA - Retrospectacular (2010)

Pangea, have existed as a band in its trio formation of Torben Lysholm (Vocal and Guitar), Jan Engstrøm (Bass) and Tony Olsen (Drums and Percussion) since 1991.
In 1992 the band entered a production deal with a producer and studio owner and their debut album “The First” was released in Japan and Southeast Asia in '95.

Once the and was ready to release their second album “Manchild” in the spring of '97 a couple of European labels found interest and both albums were released in Europe late in '97.
Having high hopes for their third album the band took a big risk and made an expensive album only to discover that the economic market in Japan collapsed resulting in no label willing to pay anywhere near the asking license price.

Torben Lysholm comments: “ We decided to redo the whole thing and oddly it was not too difficult. We had worked so much on the previous production of it that it was all still in our backbones even all these years later ”.

“Retrospectacular” is classic Pangea, led by the punchy and expressive guitar work and vocals of Lysholm, the band peddle a similar vein of rock to early Extreme and Mr. Big, plenty of fine guitar work and catchy choruses.

'Little By little', 'House Of Love' and 'Hold Your Fire' are clear examples of solid songwriting, strong hard rock tracks.
When the band went into the melodic rock arena really shines, 'Shot' and '2AM' are perfect tunes, to listen over and over.
First rate production (I mean excellent) and mix.
Hope the band gets the recognition it deserves with this album.
If you like it, support them purchasing the CD here:
http://www.lionmusic.com/shop/P/Pangea.htm


01 - Time's Up
02 - Hold Your Fire
03 - Right Between The Eyes
04 - Blindfold
05 - Little By Little
06 - Shot
07 - Don't Let Go
08 - House Of Love
09 - TNT
10 - 2 AM
11 - It's Too Late


Torben Lysholm - Vocal and Guitar.
Jan Engstrøm - Bass.
Tony Olsen - Drums and Percussion.

GUEST MUSICIANS:
Bass on "It's Too Late" - Christian Rajkai
Backing vocals - Jan Eliasson, Knud Lindhart, Lene Riebau, Jan Engstrøm, Tony Olsen and Torben Lysholm.