Michael Schenker Group - Written In The Sand (Full Album) (1996)

Michael Schenker Group - Written In The Sand (Full Album)
Released: 1996
Label: Positive Energy Records
Track Listing
00:00 Brave New World
04:14 Cry No More
09:34 I Believe
15:21 Back To Life
21:33 Written In The Sand
25:02 Essenz (instrumental)
30:23 Love Never Dies
36:09 I Will Be There
41:12 Take Me Through the Night
47:20 Down the Drain
51:06 Into The Arena (Live Bonus Track)
55:02 Cry For The Nations (Live Bonus Track)

[@davidsmith-lg1eo]

This is such an incredible album. He left UFO again. And found himself a great vocalist. And created a masterpiece.

[@user-xw9uh7xu6k]

Without a doubt the best vocalist he’s ever had.

[@reneehuff9708]

I've been a Schenker fan since 1980. I think this album is one of his best.

[@jeffreybrady927]

Most underrated album of his career

[@alfredocintron5076]

Michael Schenker "One of the Greats"

[@crispinopastore3904]

Such a great go-to record for me for years! Never gets old ever.

[@pitbullmix]

One of Michael Schenker's most underrated releases. All hail the Flying V Axeman!

[@hirawstra8edge137]

so true.

[@mollossus7]

I agree, and I’ve said it for so long-it’s like he changed his whole style for this album. I wish he’d do something new with Leif again, and another one like this.

[@tomschmitt6911]

nothing without Phil

[@erichann1715]

❤ Michael schenker le meilleur hard rocker

[@suwardihartosuwarno9108]

Music yg cuantiek,permainan drum nya oke banget.

[@gardenphoto]

Absolutely ROCK SOLID performances by Shane Gaalaas on the drums: taste, precision and a GROOVE from the underworld! Mr. Schenker? God gave Michael Schenker a flying V and saw (and heard!) that it was good... very good!

[@gardenphoto]

@Lothar Lustig Okay... actually, I don't need "prophetic-mathematical" proof of the existence of The Lord; neither should you! All I need to know can be found in Colossians 1:15-20 - "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross." ALL we need is Jesus... and nothing more. Mike D.

[@user-kt5jf1st3x]

Какой прекрасный вокалист! Лучший для музыки Майкла после Фила Могга! Мне так кажется . Но слушаю его первый раз

[@boogyjuggy]

great production....well written....tight band...nice voice....wow

[@SPONDNO8]

great msg release and as always overlooked by all except Michael Schenker fans. great example of how good his rythmn guitar work is. No question in my opinion the greatest rock lead guitarist ever but some over look his incredible timing rythmn work is.

[@rainbowbill531]

He's the Master. His tone is exceptional. He's the only guitarist that can perform, playing slowly, [along with his other masterful techniques, ]and than jump into a riff that is mind-boggling, [Can you roll her.]

[@ericpresley7527]

SPONDNO8 Who cares if its"overlooked"by people that dont know shit about guitar playing who needs them anyways.

[@markbirchette8740]

randall scott burress Michael

[@kevinmeadowcroft5796]

There is so much of Michael Schenker's stuff that is overlooked it is crazy. I mean why aren't his record labels and he himself promoting his music better? Do you know how many times I have walked into my local music store and BAM there is a new Michael Schenker album that I have not even heard about coming out. But then again take note I don't really follow instagram and only from time to time do I go to Michael's website.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

rhythm guitar work---YES...from UFO Obsession to now...

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Good solid, often overlooked, MSG album. The voice of Leif Sundin exemplifies the sound of classic 1970's hard rock with a soulfulness reminiscent of Paul Rogers from the band Bad Company.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

YES...5 secs in i felt the same!

[@surf66dog]

Too bad he couldn't sing live

[@cadeoadrian7556]

Bad Company and Free 😏

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Brian Adams

[@jeffreybrady927]

@@surf66dog he lost his rights to be in the u.s. and was hastily replaced by a second rate singer. Then on the unforgivin His vocalist had prior commitments. Stuff like this always happened to Michael. Amazed his Michael schenker fest came off without Hitch

[@dalehogan4807]

I love this lineup! Michael, Barry, and Shane. Solid.

[@eriqqusbrowun1084]

MSG Magnificent Sounding Guitars.

[@archieferrari]

Brilliant as usual! Thanks for the great music Michael Schenker.

[@archieferrari]

Written in the Sand is one of the best MSG songs ever ❤

[@simongatt5540]

Great Album! All round fantastic musicianship ! will definitely buy the cd , thanx

[@lagrasta666]

I have always loved MSG and this is a great album.

[@p-m-pDrainTheSwamp2024]

I started listening to these guys in the late 80's never heard this .Thanks for the tunes

[@bhaddock9277]

Great drum sound, lovely toms. Proper drumming. Arrangements are great, right pace, never hurried for the sake of it.

[@mikepreston8944]

Really good album, thanks for uploading!

[@ademir8093]

Esse álbum é impecável ! Só tem fera tocando, na gravação japonesa tem dois bônus maravilhosos.

[@timpitts9256]

Thanks for the post! He is still making great music in 2019!

[@tommyamatorockrelief2710]

I've always love this release from MSB, used to have the disc in 1996. Thanks so much for uploading! Great singing, great playing and a killer rhythm section!

[@BluW13]

An awesome album!!

[@milton57607]

very good ! Great (Michael Schenker ) Group !!!!!

[@2460joel]

Many fond memories. Thanks for the upload!

[@pabloenriquetirabassi7060]

Pedazo de album !!

[@user-nx7ok5kr7n]

Michael Schenker - Lead & Rhythm Guitars Leif Sundin - Vocals Barry Sparks - Bass Guitar Shane Gaalaas - Drums Thanks To Claude Gaudette For Keyboards (p)1996 Positive Energy Records POS. 109 CD 3

[@bartrobinson2103]

Thank you for the info

[@juniorpontes4620]

Thx For Posting Line Up: 🎵🎼🎶🎹🎤🎸😎👊

[@danielvasquez8830]

Yeah thanks this one got by be.

[@wolfofcaladrien3827]

Great work from Schenker! I like it very much. 😎🎸

[@markallen3403]

Best version of cry for the nations. Great vocal.

[@vivianpurple3263]

LEIF SUNDIN's vocals are very good, but as for the song "CRY FOR THE NATION", it sounds best to me personally with GARY BARDEN . 👍🏾🤝👌🍷🍾🍷🍾🇺🇦 .

[@Olegzyan]

kick ass rock!

[@mrsmith7939]

Great album

[@pierregaron1553]

Thanks a lot for sharing all those fantastic albums and songs all along your youtube channel !

[@martinfoster-iz7bd]

Saw schenker 40yrs ago with UFO.

[@isabelgonzalez5793]

Fabuloso

[@ericschermerhorn2813]

Guitar Hero. Guitar God. SCHENKER 💚🎶🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@GreenerHill]

A really great album. The only trouble was that we'd all hoped the UFO reunion would last longer - and it did, as they re-reformed!

[@toddchristiansen5808]

Ha! Just keeps gettin better with every listen! Ha!

[@surf66dog]

I love the song Cry No More. Epic!!!

[@FeelingShred]

the timestamps in the description were slightly off, here are the corrected ones: 00:00 Brave New World 04:14 Cry No More 09:32 I Believe 15:20 Back To Life 21:32 Written In The Sand 25:00 Essence 30:22 Love Never Dies 36:08 I Will Be There 41:11 Take Me Through The Night 47:18 Down The Drain 51:04 Into The Arena 55:02 Cry For The Nations

[@BabusRelaxTV]

Super album! 👍👍👍

[@larrybledsoe5802]

It's always nice to hear what other musicians can do with Into the Arena but the very first drummer " Simon Phillips " was mind blowing. Of course my favorite was the GREAT COZY POWELL..💥

[@kalungarocker]

Riff maker legend!!🤘😎🤘

[@larrydortenzo8281]

I might have to get this , sounds great & everybody's spot on awesome 👍👍

[@user-iz7vm8pm5x]

Господа,,,! Слушайте хорошую музыку! Всем здоровья...))))..

[@agen5022]

great album🎼🎶🎸🔥👊🤘

[@MichaelInsinger]

Eines der geilsten Alben von Michael. Mikel sollte wieder anfangen auch Live aktuellere Songs zu spielen. Die alten Sachen sind klasse, aber irgendwann ist es überhört.

[@mutekikantai]

unbelievable! MSG,thank you.

[@ericschermerhorn2813]

Great Album

[@zakslooper3041]

tres bon moment de musique !

[@moometal67]

good

[@Nataliya-fs1wd]

❤!!!!!

[@sloboulemek7168]

SUPER ALBUM

[@paulkcormier]

i think i listened to this everyday for a solid year or more when it came out and so why is it forgotten in the msg shows? -when i listen to this its 1996 again the good days still so young and searching ...

[@godsworld9892]

Greatest album ever, period. 😎 I’ve actually worn out a CD, album, and cassette.

[@bonhamtrax750]

Stopped by for my daily MSG fix. Gonna shred this on my drums later today! Shane Gaalaas is a B E A S T! His technical precision, and placement of his rudimentary attack makes his mechanical sound so flavorful! I've seen MSG at least 6 times including, Michael's other band, UFO. Andy Parker, Founder of UFO, was superb on ALL of UFO's albums. 26" kick too!!!

[@FeelingShred]

I keep finding things in this album that my ears haven't noticed before

[@mikewaggener8479]

Fantastic Music Amber and Merry Christmas and Happy new year 👍💕😁

[@Bullitt419]

Written In The Sand BEGINS AT 21:34 LOVE YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, AMBER!!! PLEASE CORRECT THE START TIMES. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@miniman4230]

Majestic

[@GRILLBUOY101]

crazy I judt found this and I have alot of his albums.nrver knew bout this. does sound like paul Rogers

[@hirawstra8edge137]

saw him on this tour with satch and uli roth, awesome show but Michael and the boys stole the show, written in the sand so super underrated, talking of underrated i'd put leif in that box has well, super soulful delivery, really knows how to use what he's got without over doing it.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Yeah this band came out of nowhere. Thank god

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Written in the Sand. Love Never Dies Incredible songs There is not a bad song on this record

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

This record top to bottom awesome

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Never Dies in my opinion the crown jewel, nasty Michael, soaring Michael, happy Michael.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Thank you for this killer upload. Sound is great. I almost forgot, Cry for the Nations and Arena revisits are cool.

[@user-ej9tq4rh7b]

yeaaa--gooood

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Love will never die

[@glennmorris8562]

when I reached the sand castle at the eternal rock - I read these words written in sand -- these are the days of wonder !!!

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

This record flat out smokes. I don't care what anyone says

[@ivorharden]

The times are all out in the description

[@seancrippen2167]

Singer reminds me of Eric Martin from MR. BIG.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Paul Rogers did a MSG LP? This guy really sounds like Paul...and that is GOOD!

[@Bullitt419]

HELL TO THE NO!!! This is not Paul Rogers, and does not even remotely sound like him.

[@metal4142]

MITICI !

[@fabianogrotto1983]

Michael Schenker Group - Written In The Sand (1996) TRACKLIST: 00:00 1. Brave New World 04:14 2. Cry No More 09:34 3. I Believe 15:21 4. Back To Life 21:33 5. Written In The Sand 25:02 6. Essenz (instrumental) 30:23 7. Love Never Dies 36:09 8. I Will Be There 41:12 9. Take Me Through the Night 47:20 10. Down the Drain 51:06 11. Into The Arena (live bonus track) 55:02 12. Cry For The Nations (live bonus track)

[@vaneipontes8517]

Thx for posting man 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊

[@vivianpurple3263]

@@vaneipontes8517 🤝👌🍷🍾🍷🍾🇺🇦 .

[@toneman8478]

Thanks

[@ericstewart9499]

Love MSG

[@martinfoster-iz7bd]

11.38

[@arilsonmonteiro5791]

não tem nem o que falar é michael schenker

[@ledarodriguesimoveis1283]

Sim, é Schenker

[@gilberthurtado4080]

Michael Schenker and Paul Rogers WOW

[@user-kt5jf1st3x]

Так вокалист швед? У шведских певцов отличные красивые голоса!

[@rjstamm1038]

Why isn't this or Walk on Water available in download formats on Itunes or Amazon? they are among Schenker's best.

[@scottbailey1055]

Walk on Water was amazing!!!!!

[@vaneipontes3279]

MSG😎👊

[@tyriedle2658]

Ok KZbin good morning happy Saturday to ya youtue.

[@tyriedle2658]

I'm not crying

[@mikemartin9567]

yea

[@FeelingShred]

corrected timings and song order ;D 00:00 Brave New World 04:14 Cry No More 09:32 I Believe 15:20 Back To Life 21:32 Written In The Sand 25:00 Essence 30:22 Love Never Dies 36:08 I Will Be There 41:11 Take Me Through The Night 47:18 Down The Drain 51:04 Into The Arena 55:02 Cry For The Nations

[@FeelingShred]

someone already done it but it was buried down in the comments 🤣🤣

[@tyriedle2658]

My neighbors finally quit cussen at me

[@rayancedric3960]

O defeito de album é essa bateria seca.

[@joegabbard5281]

Mikey Trower

[@jimbometal1734]

ow, i just know.. .. MSG isn't McAuly Schenker Grup anymore ..

[@Alex_Varriale]

It would good to know who plays on the album besides schenker himself.

[@bartrobinson2103]

Good point I was just thinking the exact same thing! One of the reasons why I listen to stuff that I'm not familiar with and I'm really getting into Schenker!

[@Alex_Varriale]

@@bartrobinson2103 I listened to most of schenker's albums from the 80s - 99's unforgiven album (currently listening to it). I might consider listening to 70s schenker during his time in scorpion and ufo also his "thank you" acoustic albums. I also recommend listening to schenker's cover of iron maiden's run for the hills, contrand (80s all star band schenker was in) and his short stint with ratt.

[@Alex_Varriale]

@@bartrobinson2103 also forgot to mention mcauley schenker.

[@bartrobinson2103]

@@Alex_Varriale hey thanks for your reply Alex. Actually I saw UFO at the Tower Theater in Philly opened up for Bob Seger in 1977 I believe but knew nothing about them. I've always been huge Hendrix and Purple fan but I'm really appreciating Schenker's musicianship. Yes I've been listening quite a bit to the seventies UFO stuff lately they should have been way more acknowledged in the United States. I will check out your other suggestions thanks!

[@bartrobinson2103]

@@Alex_Varriale I will do!

[@paulnealley4919]

That solo one the third song sounded like george lynch .

[@nicolassosolic5928]

Just to remind you that Lynch is slightly younger than Schenker and Michael is one of is idol!

[@nicolassosolic5928]

His idol,excuse my french lol

[@sirfrancisdrake4285]

Ten Fingers and a Toe.

[@PaulyV56]

sounds like mr. Big. drummers in the pocket the mix is too loud I dig it just the same

[@bhaddock9277]

I was thinking the same, drums are unusually up front. I don't mind as the kit sounds great, especially the toms.

[@paulnealley4919]

Michael loves jesus that makes a better guitar player.

[@fyiyrcn]

Sounds like Ricky K, from WinereyDogs?

[@Joesfosterdogs]

what were they thinking with this snare drum sound...MSG hasn't done much up to this point outside the first two records...got totally lost in the glam 80s trying to be the next Motley Crue but that ain't mike and it showed...

[@vacationpromo1669]

Michael Never Tried To Be Anyone But Himself. Your Comment Shows You Know Nothing About Him At All.. Comparing Him With Motley Is Laughable... By The Way Watch The Motley Movie And You Will See A UFO Banner On The Wall In Their Apartment !!! I Guess They Liked UFO Because Michael Was Trying To Be Them... LEARN YOUR HISTORY IF YOUR GOING TO MAKE COMMENTS !!!! Michael Is The Best Ever To Pick Up The Instrument... END OF STORY !!!!

[@hemispheres500]

I'm confused is this a best of album? into the arena and cry for the nation are both 80's tracks

[@SecretWeapon62578]

stu fin I'm guessing they were bonus tracks from a limited edition of the album. I have a different edition that doesn't have those tracks, but has song not on this edition called "Sweet Cool Kiss of Night."

[@izzimichaels2892]

they were remakes with the new line up.offered as bonus tracks

[@crisrose521]

Decent SCHENKER album though hard to enjoy at loud volumes particularly with headphones due to the fact that Nevison has that snare drum at a blistering hard snap level , which is a shame because it’s a decent album . Johnny G

[@bartrobinson2103]

I was just thinking the same thing about the drums good point!

[@brunoconte325]

B side tracks?????

[@mikemartin9567]

concord ca cadillac ranch

[@Apathesis0]

Ghostbusters

[@nate-ds9tg]

The track listing is a bit wrong. Please fix

[@dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252]

My last name is Stettler.. Close spell to SCHENKER..

[@christophelamotte5319]

A ROSWELL IL Y AVAIS UN BEBE DANS LA SOUCOUPE C ETAIS MICKAEL SHENKER

[@tonygreen6185]

The album is yet another great schenker guitar-fest. It's a bit of a shame that the songs are mainly weak...nothing that stays nicely in your head all day. Love never dies is the exception for me.

[@tyriedle2658]

And I'm not dieing bitches I'm sore from excersizing.

[@gilberthurtado4080]

Michael Schenker and Paul Rogers WOW