High and Mighty

by Uriah Heep

High and Mighty cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1976
  • Label: Bronze
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:12:24
  • Community rating: 2.99/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Greg Downey

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This effort would serve as the final studio appearance of original vocalist David Byron before his dismissal due to escalating personal struggles. Produced by the band themselves, the music shifts away from their traditional heavy metal gallop towards a more polished, radio-friendly blend of progressive and soft rock. While divisive upon release, it showcases strong, highly melodic songwriting, particularly on tracks like 'Weep in Silence'.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. One Way or Another (4:42)
  2. Weep in Silence (5:06)
  3. Misty Eyes (4:15)
  4. Midnight (5:38)
  5. Can't Keep a Good Band Down (3:36)
  6. Woman of the World (3:06)
  7. Footprints in the Snow (3:54)
  8. Can't Stop Singing (3:18)
  9. Make a Little Love (3:25)
  10. Confession (2:08)
  11. Name of the Game - Alternate Version (5:11)
  12. Sundown - Alternate Version (3:17)
  13. Weep in Silence - Extended Version (7:44)
  14. Name of the Game - Demo Version (3:20)
  15. Does Anything Matter - Demo Version (3:17)
  16. I Close My Eyes - Demo Version (4:15)
  17. Take Care - Demo Version (2:54)
  18. Can't Keep a Good Band Down - Edited Version (3:09)

Credits

  • Shane McEnhill - lacquer cut by

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