Gathering of Freaks

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Gathering of Freaks
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Studio album by
Freak of Nature
Released1994
Genre Hard rock / Heavy Metal
Length52:33
Label Music For Nations
Producer Phil Kaffel
Freak of Nature chronology
Freak of Nature
(1993)		Gathering of Freaks
(1994)		 Outcasts
(1998)
Singles from Gathering of Freaks
  1. "Enemy"
    Released: 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Gathering of Freaks is the second album from the heavy metal band Freak of Nature, fronted by former White Lion lead singer Mike Tramp, released in 1994.

Contents

Overview

The album spent one week at #66 on the UK Albums Chart in October 1994. It was the band's only UK chart presence. [2] The album was recorded in Canoga Park, California, and North Hollywood, California with producer Phil Kaffel. All songs were written by the band with lyrics provided by Mike Tramp.

Following the release of the album guitarist Kenny Korade was replaced by Marcus Nand and the band undertook another tour in support of the album. [3]

The promo single "Enemy" featured a music video.

Track listing

  1. "The Gathering"
  2. "Enemy"
  3. "Stand Back"
  4. "Raping the Cradle"
  5. "Big Black Hole"
  6. "The Tree"
  7. "Candle"
  8. "Need"
  9. "Open Space"
  10. "Get It Yourself"
  11. "Powerless"
  12. "The Parting"

Personnel

Touring Members

Charts

Chart (1994)Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC) [4] 66

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References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 213. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  3. ↑ "Freak of Nature myspace". 2011
  4. ↑ "Freak of Nature | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 2021.



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