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Just got back from the gig, and thought I'd share a few pics. Heres the whole album: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=216972&id=665084358&l=19d59b74ab One of the support acts, Jett Black: Reckless Love:

Its not a bad song, though nothing special. I have certainly heard better Leppard sounding songs. Give me Def Leppard any day of the week (well, all except X that is).

The third gig I ever saw was Warrant at the Astoria in London, the day before Dog Eat Dog was released. The show was awesome, and was received really well by the UK rock press, as even they were blown away with how heavy the band were (they even did a cover of Balls to the wall). During Cherry Pie (I think it was) Jani staged dived into the crowd, and nearly didnt make it back to the stage. Good memories.

Actually, I retract that statement, its the last track I dont like. For some reason my media player was in reverse, so it was starting at the last track and working its way backwards.

I have to say that I was worried when the opening track was playing, as its really not what I wanted to hear, and went on far too long, but once the second song starts, everything starts looking up.

I think what annoys me more that booklets with no lyrics, are booklets with no lyrics that then tell you to visit their website for lyrics, which is just cheap and nasty plus who is to say how long they will be on the website anyway.

Not sure if bonus material means extra tracks or videos etc

Finally got this this morning, and quite frankly its head and shoulders above the mediocre Sonic Boom. Its an Ace Frehley album, pure and simple. No frills. Its not as good as my fave Ace album, Trouble Walkin, but it could very well be my second fave, even after only one spin as the hooks are aplenty.

Boys in heat was certainly dominated more by normal vocals than screechy vocals, so even back then, I think Dean was getting pissed off with them, so I very much doubt they will return now. Like most people, I preferred Tommy as well, and yes Springhead was good in places, but I do really like Boys in heat and the Blackeyed Susan album, so its not all bad news. As I said before, my only worry is that Dean has changed musical styles a lot over the years, so he may not want to return to a classic sound.

Exposed is awesome IMO and the follow up Carved in Stone is good to but is just a little darker and different but still good. I agree. Carved In Stone isnt gonna appeal to everyone, but it is a good album. Exposed is the best Motley Crue album they never made.

I wouldnt get too excited about this as Dean has had a lot of different musical influences on all the albums he has released since leaving BF, and I'd be worried that he would try to steer the band in his own direction.

Got the new studio album this morning as I preordered it back in Sept (official release date is on the 24th of this month apparently). Thankfully its in a jewel case with a decent booklet. Sadly though the signature (preorders come signed) is on the case, so I can see that wearing off if not careful. The music though is once again not classic Dan Reed Network style, but I really didnt expect it to be. While its not actually an acoustic album, it does have the same kind of laid back feel as an acoustic album, with nothing that really rocks out (or funks out for that matter). Its certainly a more mature CD, and not one thats gonna appeal to everyone, but its a good mellow album for when you just want to chill out.

Not sure if its still available, but the song and video were available for free download. http://heavyharmonies.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=23998&st=0&p=547490&hl=Tequila%20vince%20neil&fromsearch=1entry547490

Cheers for the reply, the confusing thing is they are the first two albums and the one I`m after is also REO. Well there are copies available on Amazon.co.uk, but the cheapest is nearly £43 (ignore the one for £24.99 as its an idiot listing vinyl on the CD page) http://www.amazon.co.uk/R-E-O-REO-Speedwagon/dp/B00000256P/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1273321621&sr=8-2 Annoyingly, they actually do it for download, for a fraction of the price. http://www.amazon.co.uk/R-E-O/dp/B001GT5PAO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1273321621&sr=8-3

This is the one mentioned, that contains both the self titled album and REO Two http://www.amazon.co.uk/Reo-Speedwagon-Two-REO/dp/B000QXDE7C/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1273265409&sr=1-14

Ok, so a few weeks ago someone linked me to the One more time video, and I was impressed. Downloaded the album straight away, and its been on constant rotation on my MP3 player and PC. (I've since been able to afford a physical copy of the CD). This album has hooked me like the Steel Panther one did last year. While the new Ratt album was great, and the new Treat one was a bit disapointing, this surprise release has totally blown me away. I cannot fault a single song on the album. And just to top it off, I booked a ticket last night, to go see them at the Barfly in Camden on the 24th.

the only two on there I can vouch for are the first two, and they are both fantastic releases.

While I agree to a point on the Kiss connection, however Ace didn't sell a whole of solo discs when he had the solo band from 87-89 where Ratt sold in the millions. Ace's label did do a good job of getting his cd in Walmart and Bestbuys and he did a lot of TV and online interviews so there was a whole lot of promotion. I just figured with Ratt's sales history they would of maybe sold more like 30,000 the first week but I guess in this day and age and with downloading that 14,000 isn't that bad but I was just expecting a little more. But, with the current popularity of Kiss with the younger generation, Frehley had a much better chance of being checked out, especially as it was released at almost exactly the same time as the new Kiss album as well. Kiss is selling to old school and new school fans, where as Ratt would not be as popular with "the youth" of today, so would probably only sell to fans from the 80s who are still buying this sort of thing.

Probably cause Kiss is a more known band, and has a bigger following considering they have a retro popularity with the younger generation as well. People know Frehley was a big part of that. Ratt is probably only selling to the old school fans.

We really have been spoiled with all these great 80s bands "back to their roots" type albums in recent times. Danger Danger, Winger, Stryper and now Ratt ... awesome stuff.

Amen to that. I would even go as far as to say there are bands on here that get praised to the hilt, that are a lot worse as well.

From reading other reports, some are now quoting the TMZ report, which makes things all a little bit up in the air. The fact that TMZ's source is apparently the winner of Rock of love, is what makes the TMZ report have less validity in my opinion, sadly.

Scatter is ok, certainly not one of the better tracks on the album. From what I understand, it may also be on the Japanese CD as well.

All other reports are saying that the TMZ report is totally wrong, and he is still critical, with the diabtes making things worse.