COLOSSEUM II – WARDANCE LP – Nr MINT UK 1977 GARY MOORE JAZZ ROCK FUSION

Colosseum II – Wardance
(MCA Records  1977  MCF2817)
Matrix No’s: A3/B4 – UK Pressing

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition

Sleeve in Excellent+ condition
– some light ringwear

Colosseum II was a British band formed in 1975 by the former Colosseum drummer and leader, Jon Hiseman, following the 1974 demise of his band Tempest. Hiseman announced his plan to form the band eventually named Colosseum II in November 1974, but only Gary Moore was named as a member. The line-up was completed by Don Airey, Neil Murray and Mike Starrs.

War Dance

Released November 1977 on MCA Records. All tracks are instrumental except track 4 which is sung by Gary Moore.

Track listing

1. “War Dance” (Don Airey)– 5:56
2. “Major Keys” (John Mole/Gary Moore) – 5:10
3. “Put It That Way” (G.Moore/Jon Hiseman) – 3:37
4. “Castles” (G.Moore/J.Hiseman) – 5:40
5. “Fighting Talk” (G.Moore/J.Hiseman) – 5:50
6. “The Inquisition” (G.Moore/J.Hiseman) – 5:45
7. “Star Maiden (J.Mole)/Mysterioso (D.Airey)/Quasar (D.Airey)” – 6:15
8. “Last Exit” (G.Moore/J.Hiseman) – 3:22

Personnel

• Gary Moore – guitars, vocals (4)
• Don Airey – keyboards, synthesizer, organ, Hammond organ, clavinet, piano, bells
• John Mole – bass, piano
• Jon Hiseman – drums, percussion, cymbals, gong