GLOBALRPH MUSICATLASApril Wine: Artist Essentials
A route through April Wine's melodic songs, heavier guitar selections and later studio work, with several early non-album singles kept in their original form.
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First released: 1981 (year verified)
Original album: The Nature of the Beast
Original 1981 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A melodic opening choice that gives the voices and guitar lines room to settle.
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First released: 1981 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1981 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: The Nature of the Beast
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1978 (year verified)
Original album: First Glance
Original 1978 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Follow the compact main riff and the guitar details around it.
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First released: 1978 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1978 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: First Glance
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1979 (year verified)
Original album: Harder Faster
Original 1979 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A direct, heavier companion to Roller.
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First released: 1979 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1979 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Harder Faster
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1981 (year verified)
Original album: The Nature of the Beast
Original 1981 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Listen for the layered guitars and the lift into the chorus.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1981 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1981 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: The Nature of the Beast
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1972 (year verified)
Original album: On Record
Original 1972 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: An early melodic choice with a lively, easily followed rhythm.
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First released: 1972 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1972 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: On Record
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1975 (year verified)
Original album: Stand Back
Original 1975 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A brisk contrast to the more relaxed songs in the opening group.
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First released: 1975 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1975 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Stand Back
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1975 (year verified)
Original album: Stand Back
Original 1975 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A softer melodic pause before returning to the guitar-led selections.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1975 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1975 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Stand Back
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1979 (year verified)
Original album: Harder Faster
Original 1979 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Follow the rhythmic movement beneath the open vocal melody.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1979 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1979 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Harder Faster
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1972 (year verified)
Original album: On Record
Original 1972 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A useful companion to You Could Have Been a Lady from the same early album.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1972 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1972 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: On Record
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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First released: 1976 (year verified)
Original album: The Whole World's Goin' Crazy
Original 1976 studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Let the slower melodic phrasing shape the end of the opening group.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 1976 (year verified)
Year precision identifies the original recording release. It does not assert a globally earliest day, and later single campaigns, remasters or live performances do not reset this year.
Recording: Original 1976 studio album recording
Credit: April Wine
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: The Whole World's Goin' Crazy
April Wine - official history and original album programs
The original studio album sections supply the selected track programs and album years from 1971 to 2006. Canadian and US programs, live albums and later compilations are separately identified. Earlier singles are dated from the artist-hosted single catalog, not from subsequent albums; narrative chart success is not a release date. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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