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To purchase "GONE WILD" or "GONE WILD II", simply send an email to either of the following addresses (paypal is now accepted): robertsmith@xtra.co.nz or breakfree74@hotmail.com

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Comments from Richard Anderson:

GONE WILD came from an intial plan that Rob had that I should do a solo album, Basically if that were to be then I wanted to have some of my best friends on the album with me, well given the amount of work that everyone had dedicated to this release, I figured it a far better idea to release the album under a band name hence GONE WILD was born.

...We were never going to make an album that was going to be a top 40 fly-by-night chart hopper one minute and then a bargin bin yesterdays-news the next minute. We'll leave that to the douchbags that want the fame and the $$$'s. All we set out to do with this album was to make an album that WE would be proud to listen to, if we managed to attract a few fans along the way then AWESOME...This is a project that we have all stood by and poured our personalities into, there are going to be things that some people might not find appealing, but that's merely someone elses belief....rock 'n' roll is about being a little arrogant and a little over the edge....hell we moved the edge and slashed its tyres....The mushy-pea brigade that expect certain things everytime they read our names has us ALL WRONG....we are rockers and this is a rock project.

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Comments from Rob Smith:

To all our online friends, I thought I would drop you a few lines about our new project "GONE WILD".

Since Richard and I met up back in 2003 or something, we talked alot about music and each others dreams.

Richard has been a big inspiration to me, and has motivated me to get 2 albums out there. He has also motivated me to do collaborations with other artists, something I would have never thought of doing, and something I have really enjoyed being a part of.

Richard has been part of music since the day he was born, or so it seemed to me after we talked, I realised he knew more about music than I did, (Musical history anyway).

Richard seemed to have a real passion like me, even though he wasn't really an accomplished musician, but he wrote very inspirational lyrics about real emotions and issues, very often like the way I felt myself.

After listening to some of his past demos, I suggested that he should do a solo album.

I guess "GONE WILD" isn't a solo album, but it is a little way towards my way of thanking Richard for his inspiration, motivation, and his help.

We know that some of you good people out there that have followed some of our musical escapades, are probably a wee bit surprised at our latest album, but Richard and I are rockers at heart, so we hope you can relate to the effort and enthusiasum, that has gone into making this album, not a dream, but a reality.

Rob.

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Statement from Nilsy of the North:

The vocals on this album are brilliant! Rob'n'Richard sound really great together!! Sometimes harmony, sometimes an octave apart (I think)! ..and sometimes alone (here sometimes the 10CC factor rises)!! ...and sometimes I use the word sometimes!! It has been a pleasure to work with a real bass player, and Matt is a brilliant one! The guitars of Mr. Smith is unbelievable and to hear Chris Szkup duel with Rob on "Montage" is quite something! It's been a long-time dream of mine to play together with a real sax player, - Robin Wellaway is the man!! And an extra mention of Carol Smith for superb harmonica!!.....and an extra extra mention of Richard and his lyrics - brilliant!!
Thanks to all!! ....and no sometimes this time!!
-Nils-Ole!!

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GONE WILD - "GONE WILD"

Produced By Rob Smith

Co-Produced by Richard Anderson, Nils-Ole Finbak & Matt Sturgess

if you'd like to purchase a copy of "GONE WILD" on CD directly from the band !!, feel free to drop Richard a line @ breakfree74@hotmail.com

Via RAAA International Productions / Polar Music New Zealand / Finbak Music / Matt D'Bass Music

GONE WILD:

Rob Smith - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Production & Arranging

Richard Anderson - Vocals, Lyrics, Concepts & Arranging

Matt Sturgess - Bass, Dobro, Harmonica, Vocals, Production & Arranging

Nils-Ole Finbak - Keyboards, Piano, WILD Guitars

1. Don't Wanna Be A Star
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess)

2. Escape
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

3. The Good Ole Boys
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

4. Gone Wild
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

5. Heavens Above
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

6. Achilles (Instrumental)
(Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

7. War Of Words
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

8. Don't Need Them Blues
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

9. Montage
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

10. El Pronto Mofo
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

11. Ditto
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

12. Comfort Within
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

13. Introspective / Outrospective
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

14. Turn Out The Lights
(Anderson, Smith, Sturgess, Finbak)

Guest Guitar on "Montage" - Chris Szkup (courtesy of Chrisca Music)

Sax on "Heavens Above", "Don't Need Them Blues" and "The Good Ole Boys" - Robin Wellaway (courtesy of Quadraphonic Music)

Harmonica on "Don't Need Them Blues" - Carol Smith (courtesy of Polar Music New Zealand)

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"Escape" features on the Versailles Records release "Skater Rock Vol 1-3"....available from all good music retailers worldwide.

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GONE WILD - "GONE WILD II"

Produced By Rob Smith

OUT NOW !!!!

Via GONE WILD Productions

2 CD Set:

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Statement from Mark "Chopper" Smith:

I thought the first GONE WILD album was going to be hard to beat, but you guys have really done it in style.

Disc I:

1. Silent Tears
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, N.Finbak)

2. Rock This World
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

3. Immortal
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

4. Bitter Sweet
(R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

5. Living On The Edge
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

6. Oblivion
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, MC Hizzy)

7. The Living Dead
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

8. Straightjackets
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

9. State Of Euphoria
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, C.Szkup)

10. Once Bitten
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

11. Legacy
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

12. My Good Addiction
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

13. The Death Of A Hero
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

14. Georgia Peach
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, C.Szkup)

15. De Ja Vu
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

Disc II:

16. Thunder & Lightning
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

17. I Caught You Out
(R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

18. Thicker
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

19. Is It Real?
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

20. Karma
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

21. Doesn't Really Matter
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

22. Rise Up
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

23. The Way Of The World
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

24. If Only I Could Find The Words
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, N.Finbak)

25. In The Year Of The Blues
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, N.Finbak)

26. Where Would We Be?
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

27. Bourbon Blues
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess, C.Szkup)

28. 21st Century Cool
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

24. Wild Boy
(R.Anderson, R.Smith, M.Sturgess)

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Guest Guitar on "Georgia Peach", "State Of Euphoria", "Bourbon Blues" - Chris Szkup (courtesy of Chrisca Music)

Guitar Piano on "Silent Tears", "If Only I Could Find The Words", "In The Year Of The Blues" by Nils-Ole Finbak (courtesy of Finbak Music)

Guest Rap on "Oblivion" - MC Hizzy (courtesy of Hizzy Music)

Guest Sax on "Legacy", "Is It Real?", "Living On The Edge" & "In The Year Of The Blues" - Robin Wellaway (courtesy of Quadraphonic Music)

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GONE WILD - "GONE WILD III"

Currently In The Making / Songs Being Mooted

GONE WILD:

Rob Smith - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Production & Arranging

Richard Anderson - Vocals, Lyrics, Concepts & Arranging

Chris Szkup - Vocals, Guitars, Bass

Paul Jolley - Piano, Keyboards

Jeff Lethborg - Drums

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For more information on individual band members:

GONE WILD (Facebook)

Rob Smith (Soundclick)

Rob Smith (Facebook)

Richard Anderson (Blogspot)

Chris Szkup (Facebook)

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