Behold the Beginning is a compilation album by the heavy metal band Diamond Head. It was released after their poorly received Canterbury album and subsequent break-up and is composed mostly of tracks from the band's first album, Lightning to the Nations, as well as the non-LP single "Waited Too Long" and its B-side "Play It Loud". The album was remixed by the band's guitarist, Brian Tatler.
| Behold the Beginning | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | April 1986[1] | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Label | Metal Masters | |||
| Producer | Diamond Head | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 7/10[3] |
Behold the Beginning was re-released in 1991 by Heavy Metal Records in CD format.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Am I Evil?" (only on US editions) | 7:42 |
| 2. | "It's Electric" | 3:34 |
| 3. | "The Prince" | 6:13 |
| 4. | "Sucking My Love" | 9:30 |
| 5. | "Streets of Gold" | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Play It Loud" | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Shoot Out the Lights" | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Sweet and Innocent" | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Waited Too Long" | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Helpless" | 6:51 |
Credits
- Brian Tatler – guitar, vocals
- Sean Harris – vocals
- Duncan Scott – drums
- Colin Kimberley – bass
References
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