Description
Tattered ‘N’ Torn is the full-length debut album by the British hard rock band Gethsemane Rose, release in the UK on Edge Records in 1993, manufactured and distributed by Kingsway Music. (The band released a three-track cassette-single the previous year featuring “Jimmy’s Luck”, “Not So Bad”, and “Mr Scarecrow”.) The album was produced, recorded, and mixed by Paul Hodson at Stairway Music Productions in Walsall, England. Recorded during July and August 1992. Arranged by the band.
Gethsemane Rose features Ben Mears on lead and rhythm guitars as well as lead vocals, Andy Mears on lead and rhythm guitars, Rob Addicott on bass, and Matt Gutteridge on drums and percussion. Brian Banister is sitting on harmonica with producer Paul Hodson providing piano and Hammond organ. All backing vocals by the band.
Does anyone out there in readerland remember a band called Spider? Quo wannabes but rougher, tougher and with an edge. Gethsemane Rose have that same edge and grit which is immensely refreshing, like a cold Ginger Beer instead of lemonade. There is nothing sweet and smooth about them. I’d hate to see what the Americans would do with them! The music’s tight, loud and uncompromising – even the first two ‘ballads’. The lyrics are not as obvious as some would like, but no less powerful. Ben Mears’ vocals are ideally suited to the stories and messages within each song. Two songs to highlight are «Find The Time» (we all lose if God isn’t reigning in us) and «Thorn» (Jesus leaving God’s side then God not helping him when on the cross). Powerful stuff!! A couple of the arrangements could’ve been better and the last song seems very downbeat and very out of place; but I’m just griping at minor things. Overall, a VERY, VERY GOOD ALBUM. I would suggest that you ALL go out and by this immediately. Support a great British band. [David Cranson, Cross Rhythms, August 1993]
CD tracklist:
01. Spirit Kick
02. What’s Wrong Baby
03. Jimmy’s Luck
04. Shady Dealings
05. Mr. Scarecrow
06. Sad Lady
07. This World
08. Find The Time
09. Black In The Sky
10. Thorn
11. Slam
12. Make It Easy
13. Sad To Think
14. Kiss Goodbye
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Edge Records.
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