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DIO - HOLY DIVER (180g IMPORT LP)

Dio Holy Diver On 180g Import Vinyl LP

After participating in classic releases with both Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and  Black Sabbath n the late '70s and early '80s, it seemed that singer Ronnie James Dio could do no wrong. And with the release of his self-titled debut album, Holy Diver, in 1983, Dio struck gold once again by injecting catchy melodies into the classic metal riffery of his previous groups. Besides Dio's inspired songwriting, the album's consistency owes a lot to his carefully chosen bandmates, including veteran bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Vinny Appice and young guitarist Vivian Campbell. The album opens in full-tilt metal mode with the frenetic "Stand Up and Shout," which segues into the epic title track, an album highlight thanks to it's hypnotic, mid-paced riff. Dio himself plays keyboards on the hit single "Rainbow in the Dark," and the remaining cuts range from further stabs at pop-metal ("Gypsy," "Caught in the Middle") to metal anthems ("Straight Through the Heart," "Invisible").

Dio Holy Diver Track Listing

1. Stand Up And Shout
2. Holy Diver
3. Gypsy
4. Caught In The Middle
5. Don't Talk To Strangers
6. Straight Through The Heart
7. Invisible
8. Rainbow In The Dark
9. Shame On The Night