As requested, here’s the only version on mini-LP replica SHM-CD of WHITESNAKE‘s “Slide It In“, in its original 2000’s remaster (for many, the best done for this album), unfortunately now out of print. Yeah, there’s the more recent ‘Ultimate 6-CD Edition’, including a new 2019 mix, the US mix, the UK mix, and more, but this SHM-CD sonics are… different. It’s a matter of taste, we prefer this one.
“Slide It In” was Whitesnake’s breakthrough album in America, and one of the best in the ‘white serpens’ career.
Following up the splendid previous ‘Saints & Sinners’ album was not an easy task, but 1984’s “Slide It In” turned out to be an even greater triumph for David Coverdale’s Whitesnake. From the boisterous machismo of “Spit It Out” and “All or Nothing” to the resigned despair of “Gambler” and “Standing in the Shadow,” and the slippery title track, everything seems to click.
For hit singles, look no further than the twin guitar attack of “Guilty of Love” and the sheer poetry and emotion of “Love Ain’t No Stranger,” one of the decade’s greatest power ballads, bar none.
Not to be outdone, “Slow an’ Easy” is a masterpiece of sexual tension and the kind of power-blues which no one does as well as Whitesnake.
On a quirky historical note, Coverdale fired most of the band soon after the album’s release, replacing them with younger, prettier faces with which to better conquer America.
For that purpose, Geffen Records even released a re-recorded version of “Slide It In” with flashy soloing from new guitarist John Sykes, sparking an ongoing debate as to which version is better. I love both…
This Japanese remastered cardboard sleeve MiniLP replica release uses the US mix, and the sound quality is terrific. Warm, yet punchy at the same time. We think this is the best sounding version of this album, after the original vinyl pressings.
These Whitesnake reissues on SHM-CD are precious collectors treasures.
A MUST Have
1 – Slide It In
02 – Slow An’ Easy
03 – Love Ain’t No Stranger
04 – All Or Nothing
05 – Gambler
06 – Guilty Of Love
07 – Hungry For Love
08 – Give Me More Time
09 – Spit It Out
10 – Standing In The Shadow
David Coverdale – lead and backing vocals
Jon Lord – keyboards
Cozy Powell – drums
John Sykes – guitars
Neil Murray – bass