Glen

You know, if every song was as good as "Unbreakable", "Under the Gun" and "Million Miles Away" then I'd be the first to jump all over this. But my sense is that they can't decide whether they want to be Whitesnake or a more melodic band ("Unbreakable" is pure AOR), & have made an album that's somewhere between the two. Which is why, even on the most melodic tunes like "Million Miles Away", you get pretty average heavier verses. Every song on Europe's "Prisoners..." was as good as "Unbreakable", so if this album was a 96/100 then what would that album get? 130/100? To be honest mate as much as I respect Andrew's opinion over at Melrock, I think his rating has been well off for sometime now. Too many albums get 90% and over in his reviews (great/informative reviews but too many high high scores). For me, only 3 albums this year would score 85-90% (possibly not over) and that is Journey, WOA and SOTY. Some albums in my top 10 would only be lower 80s - no disrespect to those albums but you have to compare them to the classics as you rightly state. And another thing - no album should ever be rated as 100% - nothing is perfect. My fav album of all time 'Escape' would rate at about 94-95%. Cheers I love his reviews because they're so descriptive of the albums, even if you don't agree with his opinion you know whether you're going to like something or not. Backed. I almost always disagree with his best song choice tho.................?! I met him at Firefest this year - top bloke. Cheers

Crawlin - Tall Stories

You know, if every song was as good as "Unbreakable", "Under the Gun" and "Million Miles Away" then I'd be the first to jump all over this. But my sense is that they can't decide whether they want to be Whitesnake or a more melodic band ("Unbreakable" is pure AOR), & have made an album that's somewhere between the two. Which is why, even on the most melodic tunes like "Million Miles Away", you get pretty average heavier verses. Every song on Europe's "Prisoners..." was as good as "Unbreakable", so if this album was a 96/100 then what would that album get? 130/100? To be honest mate as much as I respect Andrew's opinion over at Melrock, I think his rating has been well off for sometime now. Too many albums get 90% and over in his reviews (great/informative reviews but too many high high scores). For me, only 3 albums this year would score 85-90% (possibly not over) and that is Journey, WOA and SOTY. Some albums in my top 10 would only be lower 80s - no disrespect to those albums but you have to compare them to the classics as you rightly state. And another thing - no album should ever be rated as 100% - nothing is perfect. My fav album of all time 'Escape' would rate at about 94-95%. Cheers

Didn't you just love that Helicopter scene? Oh man, forgot about that but that was freakin' awesome. I only saw this recently and really quite enjoyed it. Watch the sequel: "28 Weeks Later" too. Awesome. They are talkin about 28 weeks later - think this got confused somewhere??!

Runnin On Luck Again - Valentine

The Evil That Men Do - Maiden

Southend beat Leeds which was a great result. Bloody Gary McAllister claiming that Southend treated it like a cup final, claiming they should have stuffed us after our 4-2 loss to Bristol. Doesnt he realise that Bristol was a blip in our fantastic run and we whipped their arses!!!!?

Great song. mine - WHITE SISTER - Straight From The Heart (this killed at Firefest!)

Bloody hell, I have renewed faith in the postal service. np White Sister - s/t Arti Tisi - s/t (?) Brother Firetribe - Heart Full Of Fire Dirty Looks - Cool From The Wire

Music & Me - Pride Of Lions

Like You Do - REO

Ahh ..., great choices !! The Sic Vikki should have been on my list as well ! "older" albums like that are why i listen to melodic rock! Backed 100% !! But don't let Geoff read this ! Just look at his list above. Nuff said! No comment ......... ! The Agnes disc is good!! 1 good one out of 14 ain't too shabby. Monty Are I - Wall Of People is a stunning album. Contains my fav song Ive heard all year 'Only The Weak' Can you send me that track, Lennie ? It might make me change my mind about Geoff's musical taste ..... http://heavyharmonies.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=18943 I havent checked but you could download the track for free. It is modern, but a great chorus.

Disciple - Southern Hospitality

Separate Ways - Journey

Ahh ..., great choices !! The Sic Vikki should have been on my list as well ! "older" albums like that are why i listen to melodic rock! Backed 100% !! But don't let Geoff read this ! Just look at his list above. Nuff said! No comment ......... ! The Agnes disc is good!! 1 good one out of 14 ain't too shabby. Monty Are I - Wall Of People is a stunning album. Contains my fav song Ive heard all year 'Only The Weak'

Valentine - Soul Salvation

Some good ones mate! I love all them.

You liking it? I like the songs & the production, but wish Hugo sounded as good as he did on the Ramos/Hugo disc (which is otherwise weak). His vocals are a little patchy on this, especially on the early songs... I know what you mean about the vocals....otherwise I love it. One or 2 fillers. But a load of killer songs as well. More Hugo solo than Valentine for me tho. Still like it. Only spun it once, but can see it growing big time.

I love that cd and don't understand why more people didn't dig it. "I Believe in You" - Y&T Backed on SS and backed on that Y&T song - killer

Ahhhh, someone with a decent set of lugholes. Here are 10 great songs - no particular order (off top of head) Journey - Where Did I Lose Your Love Valentine - Pickin Up The Pieces Brother Firetribe - Game They Call Love Work Of Art - Why Do I Marcello Vestry - Without You Jeff Scott Soto - Our Song Story Of The Year - Tell Me Disciple - Falling Star Shinedown - Crow & The Butterfly Anberlin - Haight Street

JSS - Beautiful Mess (still lovin this album!) Nightranger - Greatest Hits Valentine - Soul Salvation

Valentine - Pickin Up The Pieces (& no its not a re-record of the Open Skyz song).

You heathen.........how could you sell that ????! That's it Im not talking to you anymore.

Ha, Nice reply. No - not better than SOTY....although close Yes.....guitars solos are kicking by beautiful, well shaped behind No, not better than 'Scars Remain'.........there are one or two fillers on the newie, but none on SR. Over and out.

Backed. I'd add 2 Souls to my 'love' list as well.....great song (slightly reminiscent of say JSS in the chorus?) This will no doubt slip back for me too, but will be top 10.....I think??