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The Birth of American Hard Rock now on Hybrid SACD
Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series
Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds!
Mastered to DSD by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape

Few debut albums hit with the seismic force of Montrose. Released in 1973, this powerhouse record didnt just introduce guitarist Ronnie Montrose and a then-unknown vocalist named Sammy Hagar it practically rewrote the rules for American hard rock.

From the opening riff of Rock the Nation to the thunder of Bad Motor Scooter and Space Station #5, Montrose delivers 35 minutes of pure, high-octane energy. Its lean, loud, and loaded with attitude the album that bridged the gap between Led Zeppelins muscle and Van Halens flash. In fact, Eddie Van Halen himself cited Montrose as a blueprint for what would come next.

Produced by Ted Templeman (soon to helm Van Halens own breakout), the records sound is all killer instinct and no filler massive guitar tones, airtight grooves, and Hagars raw, unfiltered vocals in peak form. Its the kind of album that never left the turntables of rock fans, and its still hailed by critics as one of the greatest debut albums in rock history.

Now, this classic gets the treatment its always deserved. Appearing on Hybrid SACD, this edition captures every ounce of the albums fire and punch the way it was meant to be heard.

Turn it up and feel the spark that lit an era. Montrose isnt just hard rock history its the sound of ignition.