{"product_id":"gillan-future-shock","title":"Gillan – Future Shock","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGillan – Future Shock\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful and adventurous release from one of British rock's most distinctive voices, Future Shock sees Ian Gillan and his band delivering a dynamic blend of hard rock, heavy metal, and progressive influences. Released in 1981, the album arrived during a hugely successful period for Gillan, showcasing the band's trademark energy, powerful musicianship, and the unmistakable vocal style that had made him famous as the frontman of Deep Purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his departure from Deep Purple, Ian Gillan built a successful solo career with the Gillan band, becoming one of the leading figures of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era. Alongside guitarist Bernie Tormé, keyboard player Colin Towns, bassist John McCoy, and drummer Mick Underwood, Gillan developed a heavier and more contemporary sound while retaining the bluesy, progressive edge of his earlier work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture Shock is packed with memorable riffs, soaring vocals, and ambitious arrangements. The album opens with the energetic title track \"Future Shock,\" followed by the atmospheric \"Nightride Out Of Phoenix\" and the storytelling-driven \"(The Ballad Of) The Lucitania Express.\" The classic Gillan anthem \"No Laughing In Heaven\" remains one of the album's standout moments, combining hard rock power with a memorable chorus, while tracks such as \"Bite The Bullet,\" \"Don't Want The Truth,\" and \"For Your Dreams\" showcase the band's heavier side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have for fans of Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Uriah Heep, Future Shock is an essential addition to any classic hard rock or heavy metal vinyl collection. Featuring outstanding musicianship, powerful songwriting, and one of rock's greatest vocalists, it remains a standout album from Ian Gillan's celebrated solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightride Out Of Phoenix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(The Ballad Of) The Lucitania Express\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Laughing In Heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacre Bleu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Orleans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBite The Bullet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Sing Softly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Want The Truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Your Dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ve0i55CePKA?si=rzP3BkWJRzf7ZNdN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virgin Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54898849022294,"sku":"VK2196","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a0631775-b4f1-4d99-aa97-f9a8b6d4515c.jpg?v=1785936706","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/gillan-future-shock","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}