Elegant Stealth by Wishbone Ash, released 25 November 2011, includes the following tracks: "Man With No Name", "Give It Up", "Heavy Weather", "Big Issues" and more.
This version of Elegant Stealth comes as a 1xCD. -
"Elegant Stealth" is a CD album by the legendary British rock band Wishbone Ash, released by the specialist label Golden Core. The album presents the group in mature late-career form: melodically strong, full of twin-lead guitar work, and firmly rooted in classic rock while sounding fresh and contemporary. Listeners can expect a balanced mix of powerful rock tracks, lyrical mid-tempo pieces and atmospheric moments, all carried by sophisticated arrangements and a warm, organic band sound. The production emphasizes clarity and dynamics, allowing the characteristic guitar harmonies and expressive vocals to stand out without sounding overproduced. Lyrically, "Elegant Stealth" moves between introspection, storytelling and subtle social observation, offering depth for attentive listeners while remaining immediately accessible.
Wishbone Ash are widely regarded as pioneers of the twin-lead guitar style in rock music and have had a lasting influence on generations of bands in classic rock, hard rock and even early heavy metal. Formed at the turn of the 1970s, they became known for their distinctive interplay of two lead guitars, melodic songwriting and the seamless fusion of rock, blues and progressive elements. Over the decades, Wishbone Ash have built a loyal international fan base, toured extensively and released a long series of studio and live albums that are considered landmarks of melodic guitar rock. Their endurance and continuous development have secured them a respected place in rock history, and "Elegant Stealth" documents how confidently they can translate their trademark style into a contemporary sound.
Golden Core, the manufacturer of this CD, is known as a label with a strong focus on rock and metal catalogue titles, high-quality reissues and carefully curated releases for collectors and genre enthusiasts. The label places great emphasis on solid audio quality, thoughtfully compiled editions and often offers albums that are difficult to find elsewhere in consistent physical formats. With releases like "Elegant Stealth", Golden Core underlines its reputation for treating long-established bands and their work with care and respect, making important chapters of rock history accessible and attractive for both long-time fans and new listeners.