By Hollie Harris
It’s hard to believe, but it has been four decades since the release of The Angels sophomore album Face to Face. The seminal release firmly put the band on the map – both in Australia and internationally – spawning tracks that still hold an iconic place in Aussie music history such as Take A Long Line, Marseilles, After The Rain and Be With You, to name a few. The multi-platinum release was described as a ‘watershed’ for the band and changed the way Australian bands toured.
Take A Long Line is one of The Angels most loved songs. It was a smash for the Face to Face album, peaking in the national single charts at #26 and remaining there for a massive 29 weeks. The album itself remained in the charts for a year-and-a-half – an impressive achievement for a band on their second release, and one who, unbeknown to them at the time, would create the musical soundtrack of a generation.
Four decades on and the music is still speaking to people – young and old. It’s not just music fans who discovered The Angels back in the day who still attend the concerts. Now the audience is made up of all ages, all walks of life. The music spans generations, bridges age gaps and has a longevity that will no doubt see songs such as Marseilles, Comin’ Down On Me, After The Rain … still resonating with people four more decades down the road.The Angels are taking Face The Face on the road in 2018, paying homage to the album that made an indelible imprint on the Aussie music scene four decades ago. The two-hour show features two sets, the complete album Face To Face and all The Angels classics. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of these special nights of music history.
Don’t miss The Angels on Saturday 7 July (opening 8:00 PM) at Villa Noosa Hotel – The V Room, 18-22 Mary Street, Noosaville. This is an 18+ event. Tickets $40 from www.villanoosa.com.au
