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  1. It's a mystery alright, although how the band could okay this for release is an even bigger mystery. Also find it intresting that all of the reviews I've read have failed to mention the bizarre mixing and mastering of this record, which kinda makes you question their credibility as rock reviewers. This I don't agree with at all. The thing that makes H.E.A.T the awesome band that they are is that they've never compromised with their sound or felt the urge to follow trends. We all know that they've could have gone the Dynazty route, making hard 'n' heavy records, that would probably have made them an even bigger and more popular band with the masses. Of course that's not what the fans want, and they know that. We want H.E.A.T to sound like H.E.A.T - and I think they've done a damn fine job of that on this record. I don't mind a bit of experimentation, like on Demon Eyes, as long as it's the exception and a temporarily deviation from the trademark sound. As for bangers, I do think there are some here, but they're all ruined to some degree by the poor mixing job. No, they don't reach the awesomeness of let's say "Dangerous Ground" or "Rock Your Body" from the last album, but stuff like "Nationwide", "Not For Sale", "Hold Your Fire" and "Wings Of An Aeroplane" come pretty damn close. Being the AOR fanatic I am, my main criticism with this band is always that I want them to be more AOR, like on the first 2-3 records. If you're looking for a direction, then this record is clearly a distinctive step away from that. They want to be pure melodic hard rock and not AOR, I think it's pretty clear. Truthfully it's been evident from "Tearing Down The Walls" and onward, but Force Majeure makes it even more evident that no change in that direction is very probable. If there's anything that this album doesn't lack, it's guitars. The guitars are so loud in the mix that Kenny´s vocals are drowning in them. The album is unlistenable with good headphones, you have to play it through speakers or earphones to make it somewhat listenable. Other weird little things about this record: CD is released in Europe as a f*cking digipak for some reason. Who's beind this strange and unnecessary decision, the band or the label? Also, no writing credits. You have to go to Discogs or Spotify to find out who wrote these tunes.
  2. Probably true, but I'm thinking of the melodic rock groups where people are not afraid to critic. No mention of the bad mix in those groups as far as I've seen. One could probably make it sound a lot better with some audio software like SoundForge. I'll probably give it a try if both the CD and vinyl are equally bad.
  3. I'm starting to wonder if my headphones are working properly since so few others seems to have noticed the totally messed up mix on this album. Some on this board seem to have noticed it, but not on FB? I can't believe the band let this piece of shit through?! It's such a shame, because the songs themselves are fantastic. Edit: the funny thing is, when I listened to these songs through the speaker of my mobile phone, they sounded just fine to me. When I put the headphones on, it was just a mess. They should sound better through headphones, not worse.
  4. Is it just me or is there something seriously wrong with the mix on this one? I listened to it on Spotify and Kenny´s vocals are totally overpowered by the loud guitars. So weird!
  5. Only heard a few songs so far but sounds excellent to me. I guess we will never have a full fledged AOR record from these guys again though, which is a bit of a shame. They are pure melodic hard rock these days. I wonder if "Demon Eyes" is a leftover from the New Horizon sessions. Certainly the heaviest song the band has ever recorded.
  6. Like most Swedes, I was born and raised on ABBA. Fantastic band with many great songs. I have to agree with Glen. "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and "Winner Takes It All" are two of my top faves as well.
  7. There was a question in a Facebook group the other day regarding what everyone considers the greatest AOR debut album of all time, and I think this album was mentioned 6 or 7 times. Today I read a comment about it being the "best melodic rock album in 20 years". For granted, I haven't heard the entire thing but the songs I have heard, I was not all that impressed by. It certainly didn't stick out as anything special or something that hasn't already been done (and done better) many times before.
  8. When Kenny first left, I was very upset, and it took me a while to warm up to Erik. but after four excellent albums I have really come to like this guy and prefer him in the band over Kenny. Even though it is cool to see Kenny back, this is not good news. I also always felt that with Erik as a frontman, they would have a much greater chance at mainstream success. Erik is a better frontman and singer than Kenny. On the other hand, Kenny is a better songwriter, so it should be intresting to see what they can come up with for the next album. Why not bring Eric Rivers back too for a TOTAL reunion of the original line-up whilst they're at it? That would just be mega fantastic. but first, grow back your hair Eric!
  9. Adrenaline is by far the worst track on this LP. Best tracks : Rock Your Body, Dangerous Ground, Come Clean, Heaven Must Have Won An Angel, Under The Gun.
  10. True, although the name itself comes from the fact that the style mainly developed in studio musician environments on the US westcoast through 70's and early 80's.
  11. We Are Gods seems to be the least popular song judging from comments elsewhere too. Personally I have no problem with it, but it certainly isn't one of the best tracks.
  12. If anything, what this album is lacking is a few pure AOR numbers like they had on "Address the Nation" or "Freedom Rock". That is the missing piece that would have pushed this album over the top for me. I guess "Nothing To Say" is the closest to that here but it's more of a ballad of sorts...
  13. Yeah, me too. By any other bands standards, "Into the Great Unknown" would have been a monster album. but just because it's H.E.A.T, people find things to whine about. I can't remember how many comments I've read on YouTube etc about how this record sucked, and how they've now "returned" to their roots. Save for 2 or 3 songs, it wasn't an experimental album at all but 100% pure, classic H.E.A.T.
  14. That's how I interpeted these lyrics as well. bit unusual and obscure lyric topic for these guys...not least considering Jona Tee is a Christian from what I remember. or maybe I have him mixed up with some one else...
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