Bad Company – Desolation Angels

Desolation Angels is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Bad Company, released in March 1979. The album showcases Bad Company's signature blues-infused hard rock sound and features a combination of energetic tracks and soulful ballads. It is often regarded as one of the band's strongest efforts. 

The album opens with the powerful and widely recognized hit single "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy," which became a staple of Bad Company's live performances. Other notable tracks include the bluesy "Gone, Gone, Gone" and the melodic "Oh, Atlanta." The band's tight musicianship and Paul Rodgers' distinctive vocals shine throughout the album, creating a cohesive and memorable listening experience.

"Desolation Angels" performed well on the Billboard charts. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating its popularity among music listeners at the time. The success of the album was also boosted by the strong performance of "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" as a single, which reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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