Frontiers [Limited Edition] [Import]

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Frontiers Jesse Cook Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Night at the Metropolis The Ultimate Jesse Cook (2-CD Set) Dia y Noche Nomad Free Fall ASIN: B000NI3FZG Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Matisse the Cat
2. Cafocha
3. Rain
4. Vamos
5. Turning
6. Havana
7. Cri
8. Come What May
9. It Ain't Me Babe
10. Llorona
11. Waiting
12. Europa
13. Alone

Average customer rating: Night Ranger does it again Even Harder Than 80s' Works ITS A SHAME "YOU CAN'T STILL ROCK IN AMERICA" Hole in the Sun Night Ranger sounding more heavier !

Hole in the Sun Night Ranger Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: I'm Alive Humanity-Hour 1 Influence Uprising Second Hand Life ASIN: B000NVJRAK Release Date: 2007-04-30

Tracks:

1. Tell Your Vision
2. Drama Queen
3. You're Gonna Hear from Me
4. Whatever Happened
5. There Is Life
6. Rockstar
7. Hole in the Sun
8. Fool in Me
9. White Knuckle Ride
10. Revelation 4AM
11. Wrap It Up
12. Being

Customer Reviews:

Night Ranger does it again.......2007-07-07

Who would have thought Night Ranger could still put out great music. I have listened to it several times now. I can not find a track i do not like. After all these years NR still puts out a great sound.

Even Harder Than 80s' Works.......2007-06-24

Night Ranger never ceases to surprise me!

To really enjoy the newest Night Ranger work in 2007 you have to forget their 80s works particularly first three masterpiece works, Dawn Patrol, Midnight Madness and Seven Wishes. It's crunching straight heavy metal reminding me of earlier Led Zeppelin works.

Their band developent can be categorized as follows.

Stage 1: Pop Metal Days 1982-89
Alan Fitzerland's pompous keyboard was the key creating synth-featured pop and melodious hard rock. Well seizing the trend during 80s. After their sixth and their first compilation in 1989 they called it quit.

Stage 2: Damn Yankees Days 1989-92
After the initial band dissolvement, the band leader Jack Blades organizes a new band DAMN YANKEES which failed to capture the glory of former band but two albums put out are no doubt the masterpiece. Wilder aspect of Jack Blades music was stressed out.

Stage 3: First Reunion 1997-99
The band suddenly came to life again in 1997 by their Neverland release in 1997. Next year Seven followed well blending the element of both Danm Yankees and classic Night Ranger sound.

Stage 4: Solo Days 1999-2007
Kelly Keagy, Jack Blades, Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson made great solo effort during the second break.

Stage 5: New Era 2007-
The band is alive again and the sound is tighter and heavier than the predesessors.

TELL YOUR VISION opens the album with heavy guitar riff. It is staright rock anthem comparable to Led Zeppelin's COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN.
DRAMA QUEEN could have been in cancelled DAMN YANKEES third album. I love this uptempo classic-Night Ranger and Damn Yankees blend.
THERE IS LIFE is surprise. It is classic Night Ranger ballad reminding me of both SISTER CHRISTIAN and RESTLESS KIND. But in this heavy crunching album sounding really fresh. ROCK STAR is another blaster! It could have been given place for the soundtrack of the same title. BEING is another ballad but is it necessary? I really hoped they ended this album bombastically.

Verdict: Night Ranger's great comeback with heavier development.
Rating: 91 out of 100
Reccomended for: Night Ranger, Damn Yankees fans and heavy metal fans in general.

ITS A SHAME "YOU CAN'T STILL ROCK IN AMERICA".......2007-06-19

I say this because to get this cd in america by an american band it is an import and that is a shame. what happen to mtv vh-1(where the music comes first). That doesnt happen anymore. This is the best Night Ranger CD since Man In Motion which I think was their best from cover to cover. we wont hear this on the radio and only Night Ranger fans will order this cd and pay the $25.00 plus it cost but let me say that it is worth every penny. Every song ROCKS take my advise and order it, PLAY IT LOUD and tell me what you think.

Hole in the Sun.......2007-05-27

Night Ranger new Record Rocks,wow nearly 10 years since the last one.The early songs are the best,You're Gonna Hear From Me,White Knuckle Ride,Tell Your Vision,Wrap It Up,Hole In The Sun,There Is Life and Drama Queen being the best.

It's not as good as the awesome Man In Motion or Midnight Madness,7 Wishes CDS but those were recorded in the 80s when they loved melodies and had amazing guitar solo pieces by the 2 guitarist,this has some riffs but in a 2000 way,if you like bands like Hinder and Nickelback you should get into this for sure.

Night Ranger sounding more heavier !.......2007-05-12

For those that think this album sounds like the typical Night Ranger tune from the 80s might vbe surprised listening to this album. They sound more heavier unlike the catchy melody with twin guitar harmony. Yet they have grown in musicianship and offers different style to this album. Just be prepared because it's louder, heavier, and stronger!!!

Average customer rating: Revenge sweet revenge - Hard Rock Strikes Back Blow Your Mind!! Lightning strikes twice

The Revenge Allen & Lande Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Paradise Lost Unlocking the Past The Battle The Gathering MK II ASIN: B000OPQ0J6 Release Date: 2007-05-21

Tracks:

1. Revenge
2. Obsessed
3. Victory
4. Master Of Sorrow
5. Will You Follow
6. Just A Dream
7. Her Spell
8. Gone Too Far
9. Wake Up Call
10. Under The Waves
11. Who Can You Trust
12. When Time DoesnT Heal

Album Description

2007 release from this duo of powerful Metal vocalists, the sequel to their 2005 album The Battle. Russell Allen is the singer of the American Progressive Metal band Symphony X,. Highly rated ex-Masterplan vocalist Jorn Lande has a vocal capability that is world class, distinctive, rich and spanning a large range. As on The Battle, the songs were written by guitar sensation Magnus Karlsson (Startbreaker, Lal Tribe), Heavier and with a tighter production, thanks to the involvement of Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Angra, Place Vendome) at the mix, this album will excite the many fans who loved the first chapter and everyone who declares themselves fan of quality Hard Rock or Metal. Frontiers Records. 2007.

Album Details

Second Chapter of the Mega Alliance Between Jorn Lande (Ex-masterplan) and Russell Allen (Symphony X). Songs Written by Magnuss Karlsson (Starbreaker, Las Tribe) and Production by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Angra).

Customer Reviews:

Revenge sweet revenge - Hard Rock Strikes Back.......2007-06-22

If you liked Allen-Lande's first album The Battle, be aware that The Revenge tastes much better. This is in fact top-noth hard rock with some AOR performed by two of the best singers today and a disc that will become one of your favourites after one listen, so great it is. The abundant catchy melodies, vocal lines and choruses wont leave your mind so soon, believe me.

Russell Allen is the singer of prog metal Symphony X besides being main singer for Arjen Lucassen's Star One project. Jorn Lande sang with Malmsteen, ARK, Company of Snakes (Whitesnake tribute), Masterplan and a dozen others. Where Allen adds an almost bluesy feeling and roundness, Lande comes with agression and that Robert Plant's "rudeness". Together they duet like I have never seen before. And you see tons of catchy vocals, cheesy choruses, hooky guitar riffs and inspired solos (courtesy of the great Magnus Karlson), all with that melodic hard rock positive optimistic attitude. The Revenge flows naturally from one song to another and there is not one of them unworthy of being a smash hit. If it were the 80's, The Revenge would figure on the world's charts for weeks, earn a platinum album, MTV would be filled with its videoclips, the singers would show up at David Letterman and so on.

THE REVENGE is the mindblower hard rock opener with one of the catchiest singalong chorus I've ever seen. OBSESSED alternates melodic guitars and somewhat agressive vocals. VICTORY has a humalong ultramelodic guitar line and a duet chorus that will catch you straight through the heart. MASTER OF SORROW is one of the best ballads in rock's history, amazing feeling and power. WILL YOU FOLLOW mixes some poppy punk with modern In Flames and the result is very good. JUST A DREAM could be an MTV Hit with it's Sammy Hagar's Van Halen inspired melody. HER SPELL deals in melodic metal territory with those keyboard fast lines, crescendo bridges and raise-your-fists chorus. GONE TOO FAR is pratically a Dream Theater wonderful slow ballad leading to one of the best mindblower, singalong cheesy chorus I've ever seen. WAKE UP CALL adds some complexity, changing pace, heaviness and mood quite often, and its chorus could be soundtrack to any Rocky Balboa's movie. UNDER THE WAVES also changes its mood often, changing from Dream Theater ballad to modern In Flames inspired guitars passing through an easy chorus that will get you singing in no time. WHO CAN YOU TRUST reminds me of Lande's ex-band Masterplan, heavier and less "optimistic". And WHEN TIME DOESNT HEAL is the finishing acoustic-power ballad, that perfect psicological support for any broken heart, lots of feeling.

Buy it and taste The Revenge. You will want to repeat it on and on and on...

Blow Your Mind!!.......2007-05-25

This is another stellar and exceptional performance from all who were involved in this project. I was anticipating this cd since its annoucement last year. I knew I had to get because I have the 1st album and that sounded so good. And now finally have this cd in hand it's an extraordinary experience. I have since listen to this entire album 9 times and am extremely happy with the outcome of this album. Melodic and heavy at its best. What else can I ask for when this is a TEN star product. All credits goes to MAGNUS KARLSSON for writing, composing, playing and executing this to perfection. Russell Allen and Jorn Lande is the icing on the cake. Highly recommended!

Lightning strikes twice.......2007-05-20

In 2005, the fates (and the good people at Frontiers Records) brought together two of metal's most powerful vocalists - Symphony X singer Russell Allen and journeyman Jorn Lande (ex-about a dozen other bands) for a special project called Allen/Lande: The Battle. The album featured songwriting, production, and guitar work by Last Tribe's Magnus Karlsson. The result was melodic metal perfection and one of the year's best albums. Two years later it seems that lightning can indeed strike twice, as both vocalists have returned for another album, this one called the Revenge.

The Revenge brings both powerhouse vocalists back together for another dozen high quality melodic metal songs, again courtesy of Magnus Karlsson. Beyond providing some very excellent guitar work on this album, Karlsson once again proves why he is considered one of the best songwriters/producers in the melodic metal genre. If anyone is better than Karlsson, it would have to be Pink Cream 69's Dennis Ward, who is also on board mixing the Revenge. With such a stellar team in place, expectations for the Revenge are understandably high.

Fortunately, the Revenge lives up to those expectations. Both singers have been busy lately (Allen with the long awaited Symphony X album Paradise Lost and Lande with a pair of compilations), but their performances here are as solid as ever. Each vocalist has a unique and dynamic style, and hearing them perform together is a vocalist fan's dream come true. Fortunately close to half of the songs on the Revenge feature both singers. Karlsson's songs range from harder-edged melodic rock to progressive metal, and totally capitalize on each singer's capabilities. Ward and Karlsson's production skills are also showcased to great effect, as the Revenge has a very crisp and clean overall sound. All in all, the Revenge is a first rate melodic metal album, and a more than worthy successor to the Battle.

The Revenge is another must-have melodic metal fan, and is an early contender for album of the year. If you're a fan of Russell Allen, buy this album. If you're a fan of Jorn Lande, buy this album. If you enjoy top quality melodic metal bands like Pretty Maids, Last Tribe, TNT, Pink Cream 69, Starbreaker, and Sunstorm, you absolutely must buy this album.

PS - I'd love to see this idea expanded a bit to include vocalists like DC Cooper, David Readman, Tony Harnell, etc. in some sort of rotating friendly competition among the genre's best singers.

Average customer rating: Possibly the best Journey album Outstanding! Another reissue,but the definitive "Frontiers" Journey's classic follow up to Escape gets remastered treatment, AGAIN, this time with bonuses Another Great Journey CD

Frontiers Journey Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Raised on Radio Escape Evolution Trial by Fire Infinity ASIN: B000HEZF7W Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

1. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
2. Send Her My Love
3. Chain Reaction
4. After the Fall
5. Faithfully
6. Edge of the Blade
7. Troubled Child
8. Back Talk
9. Frontiers
10. Rubicon
11. Only the Young [*]
12. Ask the Lonely [*]
13. Liberty [*]
14. Only Solutions [*]

Customer Reviews:

Possibly the best Journey album.......2007-05-25

I have the Time 3 set but also bought this because I was collecting the 2006 reissues. I was disappointed when this came to me in a regular jewel case instead of the collectible digipak case. It was the expanded version but the case wasn't in line with my collection so I have yet another extra copy of a Journey album. It did have the picturesque booklet with tour dates. But I'm disappointed that none of the 2006 reissues had the lyrics printed. I love most of the songs on this album. They all had catchy hooks and they were very listenable. The only song I didn't like was Back Talk which was too rocking for my tastes. All the songs are so good that I feel like this is the best Journey album even over escape and infinity. perry's voice is a bit raspy on this one but not as bad as trial by fire. my favorite songs were faithfully, liberty, ask the lonely, troubled child, separate ways, rubicon, only the young. i'm amazed how different perry's lower voice sounds on Ask the Lonely versus his earlier Infinity songs. It doesn't even sound like the same person.

Outstanding!.......2007-05-18

Steve Perry and Neal Schon together for the next to last time, it is a must have. Great songs! Steve Perry is untouchable again!

Another reissue,but the definitive "Frontiers".......2007-04-06

"Frontiers" was Journey's follow-up monster 1981 smash "Escape" and proved to be just as commerically successful,peaking at #2(held back only by Michael Jackson's Thriller)and spawning four Top 40 hits, including "Seperate Ways(Worlds Apart)","Faithfully","After The Fall" and "Send Her My Love".The album is just as good,if not better,than its predeccesor,containing other standouts(besides the hits) like "Chain Reaction","Edge Of A Blade" and "Rubicon".The only poor song on this album is the grating "Back Talk".Luckly,this 2006 reissue contains four bonus tracks that strenghten this effort much more by including "Only The Young"(a top 10 hit from the "Vision Quest" soundtrack in 1985),"Ask The Lonely"(which was featured on the "Two Of A Kind" soundtrack in 1983)"Only Solutions"(featured on the 1982 "Tron" soundtrack)and the short but outstanding "Liberty".The remastered sound(by Dave Donnelly,NOT Dave Collins as one reviewer said)is a vast improvement over the previous CD editions,making Steve Perry's vocals,Neal Schon's guitar and Jonathan Cain's keyboard's sounding more powerful and clearer than ever before.It also includes a cool booklet containing photos and tour dates from the "Frontiers" era.Essential for any Journey fan or 80's pop/rock lovers!

Journey's classic follow up to Escape gets remastered treatment, AGAIN, this time with bonuses.......2007-04-01

Journey's ninth album entitle Frontiers was released in February of 1983.
Frontiers was Journey's follow-up to their 1981 mammoth selling Escape and was another great album which rivals its predecessor as best Journey album of the Perry/Cain/Schon/Smith/Valory era.
Before Frontiers was recorded, the band worked on songs for the soundtrack for the film Tron. Also keyboard player Jonathan Cain produced a solo album for his then wife Tane Cain, guitarist Neal Schon did an album with jazz fusion keyboard player Jan Hammer called Here to Stay which had a minor hit with No More Lies (which Journey would play regularly on the Frontiers tour), drummer Steve Smith started a family with his wife as son Ian was born and also created Vital Information (a jazz-rock fusion band), bass player Ross Valory did his thing and lead singer Steve Perry was guest appearing with people like Kenny Loggins on Loggins' album High Adventure on the hit "Don't Fight It" and on the Hammer/Schon album and started work on his solo debut which would come out in the spring of 1984.
Then, the band went in the studio with Mike Stone and Kevin Elson producing again and recorded another Journey classic.
"Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" is a great opening rocker which had a great keyboard riff from Cain and Perry's lyrics being superb.
Next is the Top 20 ballad "Send Her My Love" which is a great song and a nice ballad. The classic hard rocker "Chain Reaction" is next and was the only Schon/Perry/Cain collaboration on the first half as the rest of the tracks were Cain/Perry (except as noted). Neal's sure-fire riff and counter-vocal to Perry on this track are superb. "After The Fall" follows and is an amazing melodic anthem. The track was included in the Tom Cruise movie Risky Business and is a great song. The all-time classic life on the road ballad "Faithfully" ends the first half on a majestic note. Cain wrote this track himself and is a great song.
Side two of the album kicks off with the rocker "Edge Of The Blade" (penned by Cain/Schon/Perry) and has a strong guitar riff and searing rock vocals from Perry. The melodic "Troubled Child" is next and is a great song. Then comes the punk laced "Back Talk" penned by Cain, Perry and drummer Steve Smith whom played a killer drum pattern to a classic Cain guitar riff. Perry on this track is actually screaming with rage. The off-beat but classic title track follows and is a great number. We end the album with the majestic rocker "Rubicon" which was a great way to finish the album.
Frontiers succeeded artistically and commercially as it hit #2 in the spring of 1983 (no one except The Police could topple Michael Jackson's Thriller) and sold 7 or so million copies in the US alone to date.
In 2006, the album was re-released as a new remaster (this time remastered by Dave Collins whereas the 1996 remaster was by George Marino) and sounds amazing and contains FOUR bonus tracks all of which were held off of the original album. Two of the tracks held off the album which were the Top 10 hit "Only the Young" from Vision Quest and "Ask the Lonely" from the Olivia Newton-John/John Travolta flop Two Of a Kind were dropped from the original album in favor of "Troubled Child" and "Back Talk". Now, for those who don't want to buy a compilation to get these two tracks can get them finally on a proper Journey album. Then "Liberty" is next and we close with the track "Only Solutions" which came from the soundtrack to Tron.
Recommended!

Another Great Journey CD.......2006-11-04

FRONTIERS is another great Journey CD. The band was experiencing interpersonal problems within itself during the sessions for the album, resulting in a work frought with tension, especially on the album's hardest-edged songs "Chain Reaction" and "Edge Of The Blade." The latter accurately describes the friction between myself and members of my old bowling league, which led to my passing on the opportunity to rejoin in 2002 when it was presented as a way to help me look good for my favorite actresses. The ballad "Faithfully", although great, is a little bit overplayed. The fact that past and present Journey members currently advocate sanctions against Indonesia in retaliation for that country's trumped-up 2005 drug-smuggling conviction of a young Australian tourist, as well as increased funding for law enforcement, makes FRONTIERS an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.

Average customer rating: Five Stars For Delp And Goudreau A great CD set ! If you love Boston--try these cds very good for Boston Lite RTZ have their feet firmly planted in the seventies/eighties

Lost and Found/Delp and Goudreau RTZ Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barry Goudreau Lost Orion the Hunter Return to Zero Don't Look Back ASIN: B0006DVBJ0 Release Date: 2004-12-13

Tracks:

1. One Step Away
2. Fool for Love
3. Such a Fool
4. Rise Above It All
5. Social Disease
6. I'm on a Roll
7. Rock the Night
8. Winners and Losers
9. Power of Love
10. Show Me
11. Better and Better

Tracks:

1. What You Leave Behind
2. Hands of Time
3. Let It Roll
4. Out of My Hands
5. Keep on Runnin'
6. Everyday
7. I Need Your Love
8. Rhythm Won't Stop
9. Reconciliation
10. My One True Love

Album Description

RTZ (Return To Zero) began as a collaboration between singer Brad Delp and guitarist Barry Goudreau (both ex Boston) around 1989. They released two albums in 1991 and 1998. Lost and Found is another step of the collaboration from Brad and Barry. The record is made up of never before released tracks that were recorded before the first RTZ CD. These cuts also feature the other original RTZ members and show the development that lead to the first RTZ release. A must have for Boston fans. As a special bonus to the RTZ CD, we offer the latest step of the partnership between Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau, the album aptly entitled Delp & Goudreau. The CD, recorded in Goudreau's home studio, features all new tracks written by Delp and Goudreau with the intent of making music for the pleasure of making music - pure delight for the melodic rock ears!!! Frontiers. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Five Stars For Delp And Goudreau.......2007-03-17

The Delp and Goudreau recording is probably the last CD to feature the dynamic vocals of the late and great Brad Delp. There are upbeat, mellow and poignant songs on the CD and Delp's vocals soar and lament while Goudreau proves to be a stellar guitarist. Brad Delp literally sang more songs for RTZ (featuring Goudreau) than he did for the much more famous band Boston. RTZ was not as consistently good as Boston but many of their exemplary tracks could fit into a Boston CD. Brad Delp had a great career as a singer and he was a longstanding vegetarian and humanitarian. His untimely death makes it imperative for fans to buy all the RTZ CDs. Delp was the voice of Boston and he was perfect for Tom Scholz's multi-instrumental virtuousity and impeccable sound engineering.

A great CD set ! .......2007-02-26

I'm a proud owner of the Boston "spin-off" discs like "Return To Zero" and "Lost" by RTZ...Barry Goudreau's "Orion The Hunter"...Barry's self titled solo album...and of course the beautifully remastered first two Boston albums. So...when I spotted "Lost And Found/Delp And Goudreau...I had to go for it ! I'm rarely one to do track by track analysis...just a general review...especially when you can't go wrong with a purchase...so here goes !

For old times sake...I listened to Disc 2..."Delp And Goudreau" first...and found it to be GREAT...it's nice to see them get together for some new music ! Fans of these guys...and newbies will love this cd ! It doesn't sound exactly like Boston...which is fine...it's not supposed to.

The RTZ disc...well...I can see why Brad and Barry didn't previously release this stuff as RTZ...it sounds EXACTLY like Boston...without question. Compare it to the RTZ discs and you'll see...but you know what ? It's still great stuff...certainly better than what Tom Scholz' most recent Boston cd "Corporate America " was...JUNK ! But Tom's "the man"...he remastered those Boston discs for...and after all...was the creator of Boston !

I'm making this quick and painless for you...put it in your shopping cart now...you never know...it could go off the market one day...it's a great addition to your collection !

If you love Boston--try these cds.......2007-01-05

This sounds exactly like a Boston recording of course with the lead singer and guitar player from Boston in the group. The only thing wrong is that every song sounds the same--not too original. The 2nd cd is exactly as the the 1st with almost the same lineup so why did they not call it an RTZ album? Sound is very clear and the stereo is great--play these loud--- Boston fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very good for Boston Lite.......2006-09-21

This is a good album from Brad and Barry. Very lite on the second side, partially heavy on the first side. Overall, a somewhat great effort from the two. I call this album "Boston Lite", cause it never rocks as hard as any of their other albums

RTZ have their feet firmly planted in the seventies/eighties.......2005-02-10

The Good
Lost and Found
" One Step Away" is a nice blend of fuzzy eighties guitars and pulsing keys. "Fool for Love" is on the acoustic side, but has a great electric guitar bending lead. One thing you'll start to notice is how RTZ keep their song writing simple (intro-verse-chorus-repeat-solo-repeat). There's no better way to get a song like "Rise Above It All" burned into your head. You know, in that little spot of your brain where it repeats the same song over and over again. "Social Disease" targets tabloid and trash television with a vengeance, with crunchy guitars and strong melodic vocals. `80's cliché alert': a song with the word rock in it-"Rock the Night" is your standard rock anthem about celebrating the end of a long working day. "Power of Love" makes the most of its keyboard leading tones. Dual vocals harmonies recall that classic seventies sound.

Delp & Goudreau
This disc tends to focus more on the duo's lighter, acoustic side. "What You Leave Behind" has an enjoyable acoustic tone to it. Delp is still just as passionate with his vocals as he was with RTZ. Bluesy guitar licks and soulful vocals dominate "Let it Roll". Twangy guitar tones and a simple high hat set the mood on "Out of My Hands". As the tracks builds, it flooded with hard riffs and powerful vocals. It sounds like a lost Pink Floyd track. "Everyday" is a piano driven ballad about enduring love. "The Rhythm Won't Stop" has a country feel to it, while "Reconciliation" is a pure classic rock track.

The Bad
Nothing

The Verdict
Sometimes when a band puts together a CD of unreleased material, you find out exactly why the tracks were never put out before. RTZ is not one of those bands. RTZ have their feet firmly planted in the seventies/eighties classic rock sound, but never ever sound stale.

Average customer rating: Best CD of 2007 so far... I'm Alive... NO KIDDING! Starts off Great right from the 1st track all the way to the end.

I'm Alive Kelly Keagy Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hole in the Sun Influence Roaring of Dreams Traveller Humanity-Hour 1 ASIN: B000KJT4YY Release Date: 2007-01-26

Tracks:

1. I'm Alive
2. Stolen
3. Blink of an Eye
4. When Nobody's Looking
5. Back of Your Mind
6. Life Worth Remembering
7. Re-Imagine
8. World Before and After
9. Where Are We Now
10. Where the Road Ends
11. Everything I Need in a Woman
12. Call in Another Day
13. Half a World Away

Album Details

Ex-night Ranger Drummer's Second Solo Album was Written and Produced in Cooperation with Jim Peterik (Pride of Lions, Ex Survivor) and also features Contributions from his the Mob Bandmate Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), Mike Aquino (Pride of Lions, Mecca), Brian Bart, Bruce Gaitsch and Tommy Denander on Guitar and Michael Lardie (Great White, Night Ranger) on Keyboards.

Customer Reviews:

Best CD of 2007 so far..........2007-04-20

Kelly Keagy has outdone himself with this CD.

There absolutely NO stinkers on this CD. A great, melodic listen all the way through. This CD has not left my CD player since I got it. The best album of the year so far.

Hopefully the next Night Ranger album will be as good. Kelly has set the bar pretty high with this one.

I'm Alive... NO KIDDING!.......2007-03-07

Thanks KK for such a work of art! (and labor of love) It surely gives us starving Night Ranger fans something to hold us over (and then some). The songs are great, the performances are fantastic and the guitars are cool! "Stolen" and "Life Worth Remembering" should be on radio (top 10) right now!!! "Losing You" shreds!!! And they get better with each listen. p.s. I hear autographed copies might be available...

Starts off Great right from the 1st track all the way to the end........2007-02-12

Another Great effort from Kelly Keagy. Just like his First CD this is full of very melodic Hard Rock very much like the styles of Bon Jovi, Survivor and of course Night Ranger. Any Night Ranger Fan or fan of Good Quality Hard Rock is sure to love this CD.

Average customer rating: 3 is still good Giant is weakened but still trounces the competition Still a good album, but lacks that extra "wow" factor The Best Rock Band You Never Heard Of. Just a bit off the mark

III Giant Manufacturer: Frontiers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Time to Burn Last of the Runaways II Live and Acoustic Double Eclipse ASIN: B00005RDGP Release Date: 2001-12-04

Tracks:

1. Combustion [Instrumental]
2. You Will Be Be Mine
3. Over You
4. Don't Leave Me in Love
5. Love Can't Help You Now
6. Sky Is the Limit
7. Its Not the End of the World
8. Oh Yeah
9. I Can't Let Go
10. Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)

Album Description

The magnificent return of the gods of melodic hard rock has brought outstanding results with this 2001 studio album, the first since 1991's 'Time to Burn'. Featuring guitarist/vocalist Dann Huff (Whiteheart, Megadeth). Ten tracks including, 'Combustion', 'You Will Be Mine', 'Over You' & 'Don't Leave Me In Love'.

Album Details

First New Giant Album Since 1991's "Time to Burn."

Customer Reviews:

3 is still good.......2007-03-10

After the first 2 GIANT discs , couldnt wait for this one its just hard to find.
this disc is worth the wait it might not pack the punch of the first two but it still rocks from start to finish.Dan Huff needs to stay out of country and stay here this is where he excels.

Giant is weakened but still trounces the competition.......2003-06-22

Giant returns after a near 10-year hiatus with their basic sound mostly intact. Just like the first 2 albums, this is a collection of late 80s stadium-rock anthems ("Sky's The Limit" sounds very similar to "Thunder & Lightning," the first song from the group's second album) searing instrumentals ("Combustion" apes Van Halen's "Eruption") and big-hair ballads reminiscent of Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams or Def Leppard in their prime ("Over You" being one of the better ones).
So - for fans of this genre, this contains all the right ingredients, and should make for another classic album. Or does it???

While the album starts powerfully with "Combustion," it starts to lose momentum as this track merges into "You Will Be Mine." Although the song itself is very strong, it is badly let down by the production, with the drums sounding too small & tinny and the guitars being too distant in the mix.

Also, the absence of Alan Pasqua appears to be felt here. The first two albums were characterised by a greater depth of songwriting and his extra keyboards are badly missed here; so overall the album ends up sounding thinner, less "meaty" and less slick as a result.

What "III" really lacks is a couple of stand-out tracks in the vein of "Lost in Paradise" or "Now Until Forever." The album's penultimate song "Can't Let Go" is a very poor copy of these and should have been left off.

Yet for all this, it still puts most recent rock albums to shame. "It's Not the End" is a great modern take on an 80s power-ballad theme. "Oh Yeah," one of the stronger songs, contains the usual Giant ingredients in a contemporary package, sounding fresher than some songs on the album. Also, the album closes with a rousing cover of "Bad Case of Loving You" - I enjoyed that one, although the vocals are a bit weak and mumbled.

Tip - buy the Japanese import if you can (which includes four bonus cuts, including Giant's superb take on Jeff Beck's "Because We Ended as Lovers.")

Overall, this is not as good as the first two albums, but remember this: a weakened Giant remains head & shoulders above the competition.

Still a good album, but lacks that extra "wow" factor.......2003-06-22

Giant returns where "Time To Burn" left off, with the same ingredients & sound: Def Leppard-esque power-rock anthems, the blazing guitars ("Combustion" apes "Eruption" & and shows Dan Huff to be a match for Eddie Van Halen on guitar!), the lovelorn angst (Can't Let Go, It's Not the End) and the heavily layered keyboards of "Love Can't Help You Now."

However, it lacks the "over-the-edge" feel and "real-ness" of "Last of The Runaways" or "Time to Burn." Part of the problem lies in the production - THAT great intro merges into "You Will Be Mine;" a potentially superb track spoiled by the drums sounding too small & tinny. Guitars higher in the mix would also have driven the track along nicely.

Also, the absence of Alan Pasqua appears to be felt here - the first two albums were characterised by a greater "depth" of songwriting, and were generally much "meatier." What "III" really needed is the epic angst of say another "Lost in Paradise" or "Now Until Forever." "Can't Let Go" is a poor copy of these and should have been left off.

Yet for all this, it still puts most contemporary rock albums to shame. "Sky's The Limit" sounds like "Thunder & Lightning" off the second album, but is just as good if not better. "It's Not the End" is a great modern take on an 80s power-ballad. "Oh Yeah," one of the better tracks on the album, contains the usual Giant ingredients in a different package, sounding fresher than rehashes/out-takes like "Over You" and "Love can't Help You Now."

Oh, and what an excellent take on "Bad Case of Loving You" - I really enjoyed that one!

OK, this is not as good as previous releases, but remember this; a weakened Giant remains head & shoulders above the competition.

The Best Rock Band You Never Heard Of........2003-05-10

Welcome back to the boys of Giant! I just found out this cd existed, and I'm so sorry I haven't had it for a year and a half. I can't stop playing it after owning it for two weeks now. This is a great continuation of the superb Giant sound that started for me in the summer of 1989 when I heard the first chords of "I'm A Believer" on FM radio. I so wish they had stayed together and put out more music. Fortunately, I did get to see them live in May 1992 at a club in Florida. Great gig.

This band has it all; the virtuoso guitar player/vocalist, the solid backbeat of an outstanding drummer and premier bass player, and a most excellent keyboardist. If you've never heard this band before and you like powerful melodic rock with punch, strong lead vocals, piercing lead guitar, and song structure and harmonies out the ying yang, then do your ears a huge favor and get the entire Giant collection of "Last Of The Runaways", "Time To Burn", and "Giant III." Their music and harmonies will give you goosebumps. You absolutely will not be disappointed.
(It's cool to have a band you love with your own name too!)

Just a bit off the mark.......2002-10-25

Having followed Giant since their first album, "Last of the Runaways", I was pleased to see that they are working again. Dan Huff has spent most of his time since Giant's second album doing studio and production work for some of Nashville's most talented artists. The one or two interviews that I've read quoted him as doubtful that Giant would reconvene. Obviously time changes things.

"III" is an appropriate title, not just because this is the band's third album, but because keyboardist Alan Pasqua does not join the band for this album, reducing the group to a power trio. Surprisingly, his absence definately diminishes the group's punch. A glance back at the band's first two albums shows Alan's name figuring heavily in the writing credits, particularly on firey rockers and the band's more powerful ballads. Some of the bands best hooks are on songs that he co-wrote.

Still, this is a solid album. I've been a fan of Dan's guitar playing ever since I heard his work with The Front (way back in the early 80's). It's always a pleasure to hear him play. His vocals are strong here, and seem to get better with each new album. The only exception is on the cover "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" which he mumbles his way through. I'd give this album five stars, but I'm knocking off one because it is a bit ponderous at times. The tunes just aren't quite as memorable as their hook-filled songs of the past. Hopefully this is just a warm-up and that we'll be hearing more from the boys in the near future.

Average customer rating: 4.5 STARS - SOLID FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

Into the Black Richie Kotzen Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Get Up Acoustic Cuts Break It All Down Nothing to Lose Bi-Polar Blues ASIN: B000JMJUPU Release Date: 2006-12-18

Tracks:

1. You Can't Save Me
2. Misunderstood
3. Fear
4. Shadow
5. Doin' What the Devil Says to Do
6. Till You Put Me Down
7. Sacred Ground
8. Your Lies
9. Livin in Bliss
10. My Angel

Customer Reviews:

4.5 STARS - SOLID FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.......2007-06-11

There's not a great deal that needs to be said about this album, other than the fact that it is a very solid Blues/Rock album. However, this album would more correctly be identified as a Rock/Blues album, as it is for the most part a Rock album with a touch of Blues. Which I believe is a hell of a lot better than a Blues album with a touch of Rock. Additionally, there simply are no weak spots on this album, and more than a few of the songs on this one are really outstanding. With 'You Can't Save Me', 'Doin' What The Devil Says To Do' and 'Till You Put Me Down' being a few of my favorites. Richie has one of the best voices in Rock and it really shines on this one. His exceptional voice is in top form, and his guitar playing has never been better. There is no question that this is one to buy.

Average customer rating:

Baptism by Fire Frederiksen , and Denander Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Equilibrium In This Life Two of a Kind Hole in the Sun The Revenge ASIN: B000PUB9FA Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Let Him Go
2. Right Heart, Wrong Time
3. Silver Lining
4. Crossing Over
5. Written In Stone
6. Saving Grace
7. Baptism By Fire
8. Can't Get Enough
9. Never Try To Love Again
10. Dead End
11. Keep A Light On
12. Left With Nothing

Average customer rating: Still Led Zep influenced but with a modernized sound Aint Crying for the Moon - Kingdom Come KC's Moon Rules over their 2004 Perpetual release kingdom come !!! BEST ALBUM FROM " KINGDOM COME " EVER !!!

Ain't Crying for the Moon Kingdom Come Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Perpetual Balladesque: The Best of Kingdom Come World Upside Down Rehab Humanity-Hour 1 ASIN: B000HEYZGE Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Two Legged Sheep
2. Not Here To Be Your Friend
3. Same Old Stars
4. Ain't Crying For The Moon
5. Perfect Citizen
6. This Is My Life
7. Bon Scott
8. Removed The Sting
9. Friends In Spirit
10. Darkroom
11. Look At You
12. Across The Universe
13. Get It On

Album Description

2006 album, their 10th studio album overall, by this Hard Rock outfit fronted by Lenny Wolff. Features a very heavy and 'in your face' approach. Walls of guitars have been built to create the perfect sound landscape for this record while still having a very personal and quite recognizable touch, even if Kingdom Come are an ever-evolving musical reality. The album also includes a special bonus remake of the band's first US hit 'Get In On' originally included in their debut album in 1988. Frontiers.

Customer Reviews:

Still Led Zep influenced but with a modernized sound.......2007-06-12

I don't usually post reviews for music, but I had to show Lenny Wolff some love. This is a really good album. You can still hear the Zeppelin influences, but there are a lot of modern sounds as well. It's like Robert Plant meets Nine Inch Nails, with today's technology fleshing out classic rock tunes. And the remake of their first big hit, Get It On, is a nice touch. I don't have a problem with bands sounding like other bands, as long as the music is good. Kingdom Come is still making good music.

Aint Crying for the Moon - Kingdom Come.......2007-01-16

Exceptional album. I just wish there was more airplay of Kingdom Come.

KC's Moon Rules over their 2004 Perpetual release.......2007-01-10

This one is back to the original roots of Lenny Wolf Who gave us Stone
Fury in 1984 and Kingdom Come 1988 .Lenny's songwriting is great master work He does a great job on Across The Universe. One thing that did shock Me by storm was an F--- You on the track Not Here To Be Your Friend the first F. word I have ever heard on any Stone Fury or Kingdom Come cd in history .

kingdom come.......2007-01-09

I am still waiting. How can I rate something that I never got.

!!! BEST ALBUM FROM " KINGDOM COME " EVER !!!.......2006-11-14

THIS IS EXCELLENT ALBUM FROM KINGDOM COME EVER !!!
KILLER SPPED AND LENNY IS BETTER AND BETTER IN THIS ALBUM !!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL K.C. FANS !!!MAKE SURE LOOK FOR THIS ALBUM WITH VIDEO CLIP IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY !!!

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