BJÖRN STIGSSON

Björn Stigsson is the former guitarist from Leviticus. He has also played in XT. Here is his solo-outlet.

TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS (1987, 1989) PURE METAL/ROYAL MUSIC

  1. Free - intro

  2. Come On

  3. Lovin' My Woman

  4. I'm Gonna Rock

  5. It's Allright

  6. Way Of Living

  7. Stand Up

  8. Come Together

  9. Majestic In Power

  10. King Of Glory

  11. Here It Comes

  12. I'm Free

Line-up:

Björn Stigsson - All Guitars

Sonny Larsson - Lead Vocals on 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12 & Backing vocals

Peo - Lead Vocals on 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, Backing Vocals, Keyboards

Tina Spångberg - Lead Vocals on 5, 12

Håkan Andersson - Bass, Backing Vocals

Kjell Andersson - Drums & Percussion

Danne Tibell - Keyboards, All Organs

Dan Fernström - Keyboards, Programming of Sequencers

I bought this record as a new release on vinyl, simple because I like Leviticus. I think I used to like this one too, but that it was far from a favorite album. Björn's solo album gives us a keyboard loaded hard rock album. The production is typical 80's Christian hard rock/metal, in other words, not so good. Among guests are Sonny Larsson (Motherlode, XT). And while he does an OK job, the female vocalist is not doing this album any justice. It is good to finally score this on CD. One thing puzzles me though. I initially wrote 1987 as the year of release. I think I got that from the vinyl I owned. But the CD states 1989. I wonder what is correct. 

Killer songs: Come On, Lovin' My Woman, Stand Up

Related artists:

Leviticus, XT, Motherlode, Jerusalem, Heartcry