{"product_id":"dio-strange-highways-green-vinyl","title":"Dio - Strange Highways [Green]","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDio\u003c\/strong\u003e released \u003cem\u003eStrange Highways\u003c\/em\u003e in 1993, marking a significant chapter in the singer's post-Rainbow career. By this point, Ronnie James Dio had established himself as one of metal's most technically accomplished vocalists, and this album showcases his ability to command heavy, blues-inflected material while navigating the shifting landscape of early '90s rock radio. \u003cem\u003eStrange Highways\u003c\/em\u003e represents the band's effort to balance accessibility with the muscular heaviness fans expected, landing squarely between commercial ambition and uncompromising musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe record opens with conviction through tracks like \"Jesus, Mary, \u0026amp; The Holy Ghost\" and \"Firehead,\" which leverage Dio's phrasing and the band's tight interplay to drive home their signature heavy metal sound. The title track \"Strange Highways\" emerges as a centerpiece—a sprawling, atmospheric piece that builds tension through layered instrumentation and Dio's expressive vocal control. Thematically, the album explores darker subject matter alongside more introspective passages; \"Hollywood Black\" cuts through glossy industry illusions with sharp-edged songwriting, while \"Evilution\" and \"Pain\" delve into heavier philosophical territory. The musical atmosphere balances crushing riffs with melodic sensibility, giving the record both weight and accessibility without sacrificing credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strange Highways\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dio (2)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reprise Records\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Heavy Metal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Green\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: US\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2026\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 603497807826\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A1. Jesus, Mary, \u0026amp; The Holy Ghost\u003cbr\u003e A2. Firehead\u003cbr\u003e A3. Strange Highways\u003cbr\u003e A4. Hollywood Black\u003cbr\u003e A5. Evilution\u003cbr\u003e B1. Pain\u003cbr\u003e B2. One Foot In The Grave\u003cbr\u003e B3. Give Her The Gun\u003cbr\u003e B4. Blood From A Stone\u003cbr\u003e B5. Here’s To You\u003cbr\u003e B6. Bring Down The Rain \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47815323156738,"sku":"UD4IE3-FHJW-R6","price":28.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/dio-strange-highways-green-vinyl_r8cnv.jpg?v=1779409246","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/dio-strange-highways-green-vinyl","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}