Progressive glam rock band Ruby Topaz has a history in rock that goes back nearly 40s years, with the initial recordings of guitarist and vocalist, Mark Bram. Heavily influenced by Led Zepplin, Queen and all things guitar rock, the band won many accolades in the 80s and early 90s for their unique sound and Bram’s inimitable guitar work.
After releasing an album of all new songs called Rabbit Hole in 2023, Ruby Topaz have decided to release an anniversary album spanning all the decades of Ruby Topaz called Ruby Topaz Again 23rd Anniversary Remaster. True to its name, Ruby Topaz Again brings the music of Ruby Topaz‘s eleven releases and requisite recordings to new life with a high-quality digital remaster which, in many ways, brings the past to present with retro glam rock vibes.
What sort of sound should listeners expect from Ruby Topaz Again? Bram describes it best himself:
We have the glam and theatrics of Cooper and Bowie, the sophisticated rock of Queen, the power and urgency of early Zeppelin with the melodic prowess of early Beatles.
With all those elements still present in both the band’s recent new work release, Rabbit Hole and in the anniversary remaster, fans of any of these bands will likely enjoy these releases, and fans of guitar will immediately recognize Bram’s virtuosity. With a growing interest in all things 80s by younger generations as well, Bram and Ruby Topaz stand to see a resurgence in popularity, with press and critics already picking up on their diverse style. Now with many of their vintage and current live videos on YouTube, a whole new fanbase stands to fall in love with Ruby Topaz Again.
