Nazareth – Malice In Wonderland (Red Vinyl edition) (Quick Ship)

“Malice In Wonderland” finds Nazareth at a fascinating crossroads: still loud and gritty, but leaning into groove, polish, and melody in a way that sets it apart from their earlier, rougher records. Produced by Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), the album threads hard rock riffs through a distinctly late‑’70s sheen—brass flourishes, supple bass lines, and Dan McCafferty’s unmistakable rasp pushed right to the front. You get swaggering rockers, slow‑burn soul‑tinged cuts, and hooks that feel built for dim bars and big stages alike. It’s the sound of a band refusing to calcify into nostalgia even as the decade turns, experimenting without losing their bite. That mix of toughness and sophistication has made “Malice In Wonderland” a cult favorite in the Nazareth catalog. This Red Vinyl edition gives the record the visual punch it deserves. The colored wax isn’t just cosmetic: the format invites you to sit with the sequencing, to hear how the band shapes mood from side A to side B. For collectors of ’70s and early ’80s rock, or anyone who loves that moment where hard rock brushes against pop and soul, this is a spine‑worthy addition.