Nazareth
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Nazareth
With raw vocals and distinctly distorted guitars, the Scottish band developed their own hard rock style in the 1970s and 1980s, setting themselves apart from other British groups of the era. The group worked several times with producer Roger Glover (Deep Purple), which had a significant influence on their sound and album productions. In addition to English-language songs, there are also rare German-language recordings.
Nazareth – Sound & Production Style
Nazareth was known for a direct hard rock sound, characterised by Dan McCafferty’s gritty voice and Manny Charlton’s driving guitars. The productions of the 1970s and 1980s relied on classic rock instrumentation, often with producers from the extended Deep Purple circle. The band released their albums and singles on labels such as Vertigo and A&M, with arrangements that were often straightforward and guitar-oriented.
Nazareth on vinyl – the key releases
For those interested in the genre, there are various collector’s items available: The Piece of my heart 7" Single GERMANY (7'' Vinyl) is exemplary of the band’s classic rock singles, while the Morgentau/ Morning dew 7" Single SUNG IN GERMAN PROMO (7'' Vinyl) is a rare German-language promo pressing. With the Winner on the night 7" Single GERMANY (7'' Vinyl), another example from the band’s later work can be documented.
For hard rock enthusiasts and collectors, these pressings offer a focused insight into different creative phases of Nazareth.
- Genre: Hard rock
- Origin: Scotland
- Active: since 1968
- Notable: Multiple collaborations with Roger Glover (Deep Purple) as producer
