Trooper – Thick As Thieves – 1978 – Rock & Roll (vinyl lp)

Here's a piece of Canadian rock history that doesn't surface nearly enough – Trooper's third studio album "Thick As Thieves" on original MCA Canada pressing from 1978. This Vancouver quintet had already established themselves as arena rock royalty north of the border with hits like "Raise a Little Hell" and "We're Here for a Good Time," but this album shows them at their creative peak, blending their trademark anthemic choruses with a grittier, more mature sound. The title track and "Oh, Pretty Lady" became staples of Canadian rock radio, while deeper cuts like "Santa Maria" showcase the band's ability to craft compelling narratives within their hard rock framework.

What makes this particular pressing special is that it captures Trooper during their most commercially successful period, when they were selling out arenas across Canada and had briefly cracked the U.S. market. The original MCA Canada pressings from this era are known for their solid pressing quality and tend to sound noticeably warmer than later reissues. For collectors of Canadian rock or anyone interested in understanding the country's homegrown arena rock scene of the late '70s, this is essential listening. While Trooper may not have achieved the international recognition of their contemporaries, albums like "Thick As Thieves" prove they could hold their own against any American or British act of the period.

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