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Style: AOR / Arena Rock
Type: New CD
Label: Girder Records
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35th Anniversary Collectors Edition, Girder Exclusive.
Key Features & Collector Details
- INCLUDES 2 BONUS TRACKS, Break the Chains & Power To Win.
- 35th Anniversary Collectors Edition
- Jewel Case with 12 page Booklet (vs 6-panel from 2019)
- Collector Sleeve and LTD Collector Card
- Officially Licensed Product
- Originally Released in 1990 on Frontline Records
- Fully remastered – enhanced clarity, punch, and warmth
- The Girder Treatment – sonic excellence + collector care
- Limited pressing – only 300 CDs
Album Description
2025 marks the 35th Anniversary of Idle Cure's Arena-rock album, 2nd Avenue. Look up the word EAR-CANDY in the dictionary and you might see a photo of the band Idle Cure and specifically the album 2nd Avenue. In 1990, when 2nd Avenue was released, Idle Cure had already proven themselves as melodic rock masters, but the album 2nd Avenue shot them into the stratosphere with comparisons to arena-rock bands like Def Leppard, Journey and Night Ranger. The intro keyboard on the song PRAY, sounded very similar to Mr. Crowley from Ozzy but the second the wammy bar entered, your ears you knew that this was going to be one of the great AOR Arena-Rock albums. Even though it didn’t win any official Dove or GMA awards, it earned something far more rare—respect. It became a fan favorite and to this day is one of the most requested albums.
In 2019 we remastered and reissued this album with a 6-panel foldout but it's been out of print for a while and one of the more requested releases we get. So this time we are going bigger and better. It's absolutely the definitive 35th Anniversary Collectors Edition CD with limited, premium, collector-grade packaging, a special Collector’s Sleeve, a LTD Collector Card, and—unlike the previous edition—an expanded 12-page booklet packed with lyrics, photos, and archival content. Fully remastered and enhanced with the Girder Treatment, this edition is the ultimate version of 2nd Avenue, crafted for fans and collectors who refuse to settle.
This 35th Anniversary Collectors Edition CD is not just a reprint—it’s the definitive version and includes 2 Bonus Tracks from POWER TO WIN and BREAK THE CHAINS, also released in 1990 as part of the Power Team Soundtrack, honoring the legacy of the album and the fans who never stopped blasting the song Pray! Limited to just 300 Collectors Edition CDs.
By 1990, the Christian rock and melodic hard rock scene was reaching new heights. Bands were leveling up in musicianship, songwriting, and production. But Idle Cure had something unique—an uncanny ability to blend radio-ready choruses with lyrical depth and musical integrity. While other bands went heavy into glam, Idle Cure leaned into high-class melodic rock that felt more like Journey, Night Ranger, Foreigner, Mr. Big, and White Heart.
Tracks
Pray / It's No Fun Anymore / Human Solution / Picture Of Love / Contend For The Faith / Talk It Out / Don't Turn Away / If You Mean It / Dead Or Alive / Ordinary Man
Bonus tracks: Power To Win / Break The Chains
What Is the Girder Treatment?
When an album receives The Girder Treatment™, it’s more than a reissue—it’s a resurrection. We restore iconic Christian rock albums with unparalleled attention to detail: fully remastered audio, deluxe packaging, expanded liner notes, exclusive inserts, and collector-grade pressings. From rare classics to fan favorites, every release is carefully curated to honor the music, the message, and the memories.
The Girder Treatment™—because some albums deserve more than just a reprint.
The Girder Treatment™ – Where Legacy Meets Excellence.
Audiophile-Quality Remastering
Carefully restored and remastered for optimal sound quality.
Collector-Grade Packaging
Deluxe jewel case, expanded booklet, collector card, and original artwork.
Archival and Exclusive Content
Lyrics, photos, liner notes—content fans can’t get anywhere else.
Limited Edition Pressings
Only 300 Collectors Edition CDs.