Officially launched in 1984, UK-based IT BITES are still
a relevant and thought-provoking entity in 2012. Hailed
as everything from prog to pop to art rock over the
course of their career - which was temporarily halted by
a 16 year break between 1990 and 2006 - the band continues
to boast a diversity that has even their most
devout fans guessing from album to album. Their new
outing, Map Of The Past, keeps this tradition alive and
kicking.
Map of the Past is the first concept album of IT BITES
twenty-five year career. It explores the theme of the past,
as seen through old family photographs. There is a constant
sense of nostalgia running through all of the songs
that aim to provide the listener an audio map of the past.

Yes, the original version of that FM oldie "White Bird" is included on this CD. Formed in 1967 by former symphony violinist David LaFlamme, this popular group plowed through all of the San Francisco Sound's clichés at once: organ, fiddle and drum solos; epigrammatic sayings about love, time, and dreams that are so cheesy they would make a Hallmark hack blush; the soft-part-that-heads-steadily-toward-the-crescendo part; incongruously pieced-together prog-rock songs that plod on for way too long; off-kilter male and female singing; and a near-total lack of soul. This 1969 recording, then, is a clear blueprint of what not to do in psychedelic rock--with the exception of "White Bird," which retains a sheen of innocence and melodic oomph despite its daft, repeated utterance that "she must fly!" This reissue has a bright, clear sound and excellent separation; it will more than please fans of the original LP. However, those looking for an equal to the best works of Moby Grape, Quicksilver, and the Dead are encouraged to seek elsewhere. --Mike McGonigal

Import only two CD set includes their self-titled album along with their sophomore album, Marrying Maiden. Sony. 2004.

Japanese Re-release featuring a Bonus Track: Postal Breakout.

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The breakout band of 2005 will return with their sophomore album, Sirens to blow everyone away. After going on tour with Eighteen Visions, Machinehead, Trivium, Throwdown, on Ozzfest, and more, these guys have honed their writing skills and plan on giving their fans the absolute best record money can buy. If their new Depeche Mode cover song as heard on

Evan Thomas Weiss (Into It. Over It.) and Andrew Koji Shiraki (Koji) have made something `Ten years overdue'. The two prolific singer songwriters, who have been longtime friends for years, entered Drasik Studios in Chicago, IL for seven days the summer of 2010 and collaborated to record ten new songs (five songs each) with the help of engineer Mark Michalik (The Swellers, Fireworks, Stay Ahead Of The Weather). This split release, featuring a tirade of guest musicians from bands such as La Dispute, CSTVTI Cloudmouth and more. These songs were an effort to bring to the public a friendship that has transcended time, distance, creativity and background. These are two best friends. This is what they made together.

Unavailable in the U.S.! The original 1989 British release of It Bites' third and final studio album finds the band maturing and rocking a little harder than their past efforts. Fronted by singer/guitarist Francis Dunnery, this semi-Progressive outfit were extremely creative in their arrangements, layered backing vocals and unforgettable melodies. This version of the album contains all original material recorded for the album, as opposed to the U.S. version, which dropped half of these tracks to make room for more commercial tracks from their previous albums. Features 'Underneath Your Pillow' and 'Still Too Young To Remember'. Virgin.

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