The Shadows' 1980 comeback album, "The Shadows," offered a slick, modern take on their signature sound, reaching the UK Top 30. It marked a notable return to recording after a period of reduced activity.
- The album was recorded at Billingsgate City Studios in London. It featured a re-recording of their 1960 hit "Apache" alongside new material. The album reached number 29 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album was produced by Alan Tarney and The Shadows themselves. It was their first studio album in five years. Several tracks featured a more contemporary sound compared to their earlier work.
- The album's release coincided with a renewed interest in instrumental rock. It was also notable for being the first album released on the newly re-formed Parlophone label in the UK. The track "Riders in the Sky" became a surprise hit single from the album.
The Shadows are a British instrumental rock group, pioneers of the rock guitar instrumental. They were one of the most successful British acts of the late 1950s and 1960s.
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