Sweet re-release New York Connection’

SWEET, one of the most legendary, influential and enduring names in the history of rock music, will re-release their 2012 studio album ‘New York Connection’ on 18 April via Metalville Records. The CD version also includes four bonus tracks not included on the original release.

New York Connection’ is a selection of tracks originally written by other artists, which SWEET have given their own distinctive sound.

‘As well as a decent selection of must-haves, we've also added guitar riffs, drum beats or vocal lines from our own classics where appropriate.’ (Andy Scott)

For example, the guitar line from SWEET's ‘Burn On The Flame’ was incorporated into ‘It's All Moving Faster’, while ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ by the Ramones contains elements of ‘The Ballroom Blitz’.

Of particular note is the fusion of Russ Ballard's ‘New York Groove’ (previously covered by both Hello and former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley) with Jay-Z's ‘Empire State Of Mind’. When you read it, you might not believe it... it works!