'Southern Stars' is the fourth studio album by Australian hard rock band Rose Tattoo. The album was recorded
with Angry Anderson on lead vocals, Geordie Leach on bass guitar and new members Greg Jordan on slide and
lead guitars, John Meyer on guitar and Scott Johnston on drums. It peaked at No. 30 on the Kent Music Report
albums chart.
'Southern Stars', with production by Vanda & Young, had the band moving towards a more AOR style, while
retaining their hard rock, boogie blues style. Its lead single 'I Wish' reached No. 32 on the Australian singles
chart. It was followed by the singles, 'Freedom's Flame' and 'No Secrets'. Rose Tattoo toured Australia in
support of the album and it was well received, but by late 1985, Anderson put the band into a year-long hiatus due to his acting commitments. It was the last Rose Tattoo album which was produced by Harry Vanda and
George Young.
Last September the world was shocked to hear that Angry Anderson had passed away. He kept playing live until the end of his life and his legacy will live on. With their first four albums, Rose Tattoo established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Their hard rock is truly one of a kind and would go on to influence tons of bands. Songs such as 'Rock n Roll Outlaw', 'Out Of This Place', 'We Can't Be Beaten', and 'I Wish' are perfect examples of street-level heavy blues.
Limited black vinyl pressing.
Tracklisting
Side A:
1. Southern Stars
2. Let Us Live
3. Freedom's Flame
4. I Wish
5. Saturday's Rage
Side B:
1. Death Or Glory
2. The Pirates Song
3. You've Been Told
4. No Secrets
5. The Radio Said Rock 'N' Roll Is Dead
