JC_AOR

Been playing this one a bit and I really am enjoying the album. Some excellent tunes on here all with that distinctive Loverboy style. I can't imagine too many fans of the band will be disappointed though going off earlier comments maybe I am wrong. Not up to the standard of 'Just Getting Started" but regardless I think it's a worthwhile release.

Only one spin so far and I too don't see a big problem with the production and sound quality...I've heard a lot worse than this. Backing vocals are needed in places but the songs are mostly pretty good.

 

I must admit I've avoided all SIXX: A.M. releases. I'm not sure why...just never given them the time. Which SIXX: A.M. disc is worth checking out first?

Their debut was great. YouTube Life Is Beautiful and see what you think.

I must admit I've avoided all SIXX: A.M. releases. I'm not sure why...just never given them the time. Which SIXX: A.M. disc is worth checking out first?

Not a fan of these guys. I had a listen to all those tunes and I find them pretty dull. Musically they're not bad but the vocals are terrible and don't fit this band at all.

I have been a huge fan of RM over the years with both Paid Vacation and MOBE in my list of best albums of all time, and his first 3 albums not far down that list as well. Like I said previously RM is generally lumped in the soft rock / adult contemporary box but in fact he has as many upbeat rock songs in his catalogue as he does soft sappy ballads. With that in mind, when there is news of a new RM album, most RM fans expect a rock album with a some ballads and lighter moments mixed in. The latest album doesn't deliver this and I think that is why many fans are disappointed. It is by no means a bad album and in fact it has some really nice songwriting and areangements. However despite this, the new album is in my opinion too soft and uninspiring. It is just boring and I would have to agree with Andrew that it is the worst RM album to date. A real shame but I'm glad Jez and some others are enjoying it.

Good / average hard rock, though there is absolutely nothing original here. Still sounds like kix but it was never going to blow anyone's fuse or anything. If you were never a fan of kix then I wouldn't bother.

RM has always been pretty soft. Does this surprise you??

Absolutely, this latest album is miles softer than any of his other albums. Just check out any of his 80's and 90's albums...sure they have their share of soft ballads etc but there are plenty of great AOR styled rock tracks among them as well.

My least favourite RM album. Nice songwriting as always, nothing unpleasant about it....but it's just soft and boring. Would much prefer he went back to the my own best enemy style.

So I am currently enjoying this release.

 

Lots of great musicianship, sleezy swagger, tons of hooks and just damn quality sleeze/hard rock.

 

And obviously Julia is easy on the eyes!

Ah which one is Julia?

Overall a good album and some excellent tracks. There's a lot of variety here. ...AOR, hard rock, a country influenced song and even a tune that sounds like it came off an Aerosmith album. I hear similarities to Brett Walker and Bryan Adams as well. I like it but I suspect some might feel the album doesn't have cohesion or doesn't flow well. There are enough good tracks here to make it worth a listen though.

Also really liking Sirens Call, excellent heavy track.

Yeah I like this album a lot but as Geoff has stated no absolute stand out or killer tracks. The opening track is my favourite after a few spins but I do need to play the album some more. A good solid effort overall.

Yeah good stuff, I must admit I was hesitant when I heard they supported one direction but yes they are a pretty cool and catchy group. Will try and get hold of the EPs as I've only heard the album.

Yeah Glen, the first two tracks are really good, and I like Heaadlines as well. 'America' is a cool traxk too.

Best tracks are 6 and 7. I agree with Nightrain, th better tracks are not at the start of the album. No tracks I dislike though.

Agree with Jez, an excellent AOR album with an 80s vibe. I hear similarities to Foreigner on a few of the songs.

Yep that's the one...couldn't think of the album name. That album was incredible IMO, played the heck out of it when it came out and it still gets a go every now and then at my place.

These guys are great, that album from a few years back that I can't recall the name of was magic. :-)

A nice album, only played it once so far but I love the vocals and a good variety of song styles too. 'Strangers' is the highlight for me so far. More spins are needed before making a final judgement though.

It isn't hard to do a search and find that there is already a thread about them.

 

http://heavyharmonies.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=31837&hl=livin

Ease up. All good. Yeah I liked this CD too.

Hey thanks Karpet I don't recall this at all, will check it out asap. :-)

I have their ep somewhere. Good stuff. Definitely keen to check out the whole album.

Not bad I guess, a little basic sounding at times, nothing ground breaking that's for sure.

Hey Geoff and Karpet, fill me in on this Dallas EP- I can't recall that one?

I must say that the GLH songs on Spotify are not bad. Nothing amazing and a little samey to be honest but I'd check out more. Definitely a 101 South vibe though so if that's not your thing I guess you won't like these much.