VA - Fire In The Sky: Rockin’ On [2018] (2 x CDs)

WARNER BROTHERS

VA - Fire In The Sky: Rockin’ On [2018] (2 x CDs)

Released in 2018 by Warner Bros. Records, VA - Fire In The Sky: Rockin’ On is a 2LP vinyl compilation that pulls together a powerhouse lineup of classic rock staples from the '70s and '80s. It’s a jukebox-style celebration of riff-heavy anthems, pressed on heavyweight vinyl and lacquer cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering — a detail that’ll perk up any audiophile’s ears.

The track list reads like a rock radio dream: Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water,” Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out,” and Foghat’s “Slow Ride” kick off the A-side with pure swagger. You’ve got ZZ Top, Van Halen, Montrose, and The Doobie Brothers holding down the middle, while Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and The Pretenders round things out with melodic punch.

What makes this set stand out is its sequencing, it’s not just a greatest hits dump. There’s a deliberate flow from hard-driving rockers to soulful ballads like Gary Wright’s “Dream Weaver” and Todd Rundgren’s “Hello It’s Me.” Even Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” and Seal’s “Crazy” sneak in, adding a touch of synth-pop sheen to the mix.

The pressing was handled by Record Industry in the Netherlands, with matrix codes etched and stamped across all four sides (A through D), confirming its audiophile pedigree. The barcode is 093624905608, and the lacquer cut is credited to CB, likely Chris Bellman — a mastering engineer known for his work with classic rock reissues.

This isn’t a rare underground comp, but it’s a solid, well-mastered set that brings together heavy hitters in one cohesive package. For crate-diggers and casual fans alike, Fire In The Sky is a no-filler, all-killer vinyl experience that earns its place on the shelf. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Grateful Dead - Truckin' 5:17

02 Deep Purple - Smoke on The Water 5:42

03 Alice Cooper - School's Out 3:31

04 Foghat - Slow Ride 3:57

05 Jethro Tull - Aqualung 6:35

06 Doobie Bros. - China Grove 3:15

07 ZZ Top - Gimme All Your Lovin' 3:59

08 Faces - Stay With Me 4:41

09 Van Halen - Hot for Teacher 4:43

10 Montrose - Rock Candy 5:04

CD2

01 Eric Clapton - Forever Man 3:12

02 Little feat - Dixie Chicken 3:56

03 Band - Up on Cripple Creek 4:30

04 Gary Wright - Dream Weaver 4:15

05 Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me 4:44

06 Prince - Little Red Corvette 4:56

07 Seal - Crazy 4:31

08 Pretenders - Back on The Chain Gang 3:52

09 Fleetwood Mac - Say You Love Me 3:46

10 Tom Petty - You Wreck Me 3:22

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