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Regarding their eponymous debut, it was never released on CD, but even so, I would imagine the most die-hard Firehouse fans already have these tracks and then some. Woefully dated and drenched in 80s production, the album comes off as a cross between 80s Dokken and Stryper. It isn’t completely without some nice moments, however. It is interesting to note the transitions of guitar tones throughout the recording process and the song “Pray” with its artfully dissonant piano is surprisingly arresting. Perhaps in its day, it would have had a certain appeal. Alas, that boat sailed some time ago. For completists only.

‘Labyrinth,’’ however, offers a few more pleasant surprises. A nice smattering of fiery Hard Rock riffs is on full display here. The album offers up an eclectic mix of instrumentals as well. “Running Into Danger” with its neoclassical slant is juxtaposed with the lovely piano piece “A Dream Again.” Reminiscent of Peter Kater, it is my personal favorite. The standout track for most will be “Stonework.” A deftly executed combination of EVH’s “Eruption” and Carlos Cavazo’s “Battle Axe,” this one might turn a few heads.

Still, ‘Labyrinth’ is largely awash in the 80s. Not a bad thing, mind you; just not what the world is clamoring for. There are some stellar moments here if you can get through the hard cheddar. To paraphrase a respected colleague, these two albums will probably not find their way down from your virtual CD shelf more than once, but if they do, let me know what drew you back. - Metal Digest

Release Date: December 3, 2021

FFO: Europe, Stryper, Queensryche

FIREHOUSE “THE STORY OF ITALIAN A.O.R. BAND 1987/1994”

DOUBLE DIGIPACK WITH THE ALBUMS FIREHOUSE (1987) AND LABYRINTH (1994)

The new release from Music for the Masses is a special one, for many reasons!

First of all, the Remastered reissue of the only two albums (the debut was never issued on CD before!) released by the Italian Firehouse, nearly impossible to find nowadays, if not at incredible prices. And then the desire to share with you two records that came out in the late 80s-early 90s, which could should have become A.O.R. masterpieces.

You have to take into consideration several factors, while approaching these albums.
The recordings are about 25 years old and the albums were released with no internet around or, at least, wasn’t used the way it is today. Technology wasn’t of course as advanced as today and it was much harder to promote a record without social networks and so on.

In spite of that, the Italian Firehouse put out two true A.O.R. gems, the first in 1987…a year in which their U.S. eponymous band weren’t even formed!

That’s the reason why we strongly desire that you will be able to discover 2 fundamental albums which show the artistry of this Italian band.

The package is a truly elegant one, a double 6-fold digipack in numbered edition, limited to 300 copies.

Make yourselves a present, make it yours!

At the following links you can find the Version of SECRET OF THE SKY Re-Recorded in 2021 by the Band just for the occasion of the release of the double CD

STREAMING: https://bfan.link/the-secret-of-the-sky

Check out the video!