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These songs are dreadful. Surely someone has told them that they suck and are in no way shape or form Autograph.

6 hours ago, Geoff said:

Love that... but I remember saying in another recent thread that sometimes a video clip does more damage than good. Very nice song, though. 

Agree on both counts. Song is nice. Video a little cringy.

29 minutes ago, Darkstone said:

Smooth.

That didn't sound creepy at all.

Did anybody ask your opinion?

Please post those pics Dina. We would all like to see some Then and Now pictures. LOL

And welcome to HH

1 hour ago, Geoff said:

Three masks? Don't be a madman. I'd not dream to leave the house with any less than seven on my face. 

As for Cody; with three condoms, things would not fit, if you understand my sexy insinuation. 

I don't know.... ever since Cody's movie "Horsin' Around", I think that his hole got very big after ole Trigger pulled the trigger.

On 1/7/2013 at 3:52 PM, Jez said:

Of Geoffs Main list, a few of those will make my top 20 (and a few not listed too) and in general some of the older bands released some excellent albums to the keep the young whipper snappers a run for their money. List coming soon.

Been waiting 10 years for the list! LOL @Jez

7 hours ago, Geoff said:

I'd be beside myself with concern about this and could only trust that, much like every single other ridiculous prediction made during the "pandemic," this one will come true too! 

A mask has not been removed in Australia over the past three years without some group of morons predicting armageddon because of it. Still folk amongst us who believe it'll still kill us all. 

My prediction above the above story? Like every single other one of its kind during the "pandemic," it'll amount to absolutely nothing whatsoever. 

Anyway, I know no one will watch it, but this video was interesting. Don't know if anyone else watches this guy. He's generally a very neutral observer and only quotes direct figures and stats, I guess hinting at an opinion every now and then. But even he skates on thin ice and has a youtube strike against him for "misinformation," such is the nature of censorship in 2022. 

 

 

You better start wearing 3 masks! Sorta like the 3 condoms you use every time you go up into Cody. 

On 10/22/2022 at 6:59 AM, Geoff said:

Don't love it, don't dislike it. It's funny, that despite Phil Lewis not being in this version, it's still quite recognisable to me as LA Guns. 

Musically speaking, it's probably quite a shame they can't get the original guys back together for a new recording. Separated, neither really hit the mark but I feel like together they perhaps still could. Oh well, doesn't sound like it'll ever be. 

Agreed!

2 hours ago, whiplash1972 said:

Happy Halloween HHers!

That's sugary sweet. I'd eat both endlessly. 

1 hour ago, nyoilers said:

Under Your Scars-Godsmack

Under Your Skin - Lizzy Borden

13 hours ago, CureTheSane said:

Was is this you speak of?

Haven't watched the news for years now, so if it ain't in my Facebook feed I don't know about it.

It's a story in my post above:

As summer ended and the United States headed into the fall and winter, doctors were worried Americans would see a "twindemic" -- a situation in which both flu and COVID-19 spread at the same time.

But experts told ABC News the country may now be facing the threat of a "tripledemic" as doctors see an early rise in other pediatric respiratory viruses, particularly respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are appearing earlier, and in more people, than in recent years.

The federal health agency says there has also been early increases in flu activity across most of the U.S. with indications that this season could be much more severe than the previous two seasons.

As of Monday afternoon, pediatric bed occupancy in the U.S. is the highest it's been in two years with 75% of the estimated 40,000 beds filled with patients, according to an ABC News analysis.

Back on topic.... the tripledemic..... who's buying??

Easily one of the top releases from 1988. The first half of this disc is flawless. If you haen't heard this one, GET IT!!

Some of the killers:

On 8/11/2022 at 11:30 AM, nyoilers said:

I'm a moron-even KarpetRyd knows that !

 

You have a point!

51 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

What's in the box set?

the hype machine rolls on...

1 hour ago, Jez said:

It's a solid album, but no more for me. Erik sounds really good on it though

The songs are just a little meh. All the elements are there though. Just need better songs.

Solid indeed

From online sources:

Corona virus thoroughly slowed down the music industry, and the momentum of Michael Bormann’s JADED HARD along with it, but new music is finally available from Bormann and company. Following up their 2019 debut album ‘Feels Like Yesterday‘, their second CD – ”Power To Win” (because these 5 musicians wouldn’t let themselves be defeated!) will be released on October 28, 2022.

”Power To Win” once again showcases the power and expressiveness of Michael Bormann‘s legendary voice and the full range of his songwriting skills.

In the usual manner, this is AOR / Melodic Rock at its finest – from up-tempo songs that will delight the rockers heart, to powerful ballads that will melt the hearts of women and men alike. But there is also something new.

To bring in a breath of fresh air and new nuances to ”Power To Win”, Michael worked with other songwriters: Bruno Kraler on ‘When I Look In Your Eyes‘, Pete Alpenborg on ‘Little White Lies‘, Fredrik Joakimsson on ‘A Step Away From Heaven‘, and Michael Maikel Müller on ‘Hysteria‘, ‘Wrong And Right‘, and ‘When She’s Good‘, resulting in a much more varied and dynamic album.

Michael Bormann is back in full force 2022 with his sarcastically named band Jaded Hard. I’ve been following Michael’s career for several decades and when he left Jaded Heart in 2004, the band continued on but was never the same. Unlike a band like Dynazty, who successfully progressed from Hard Rock to Melodic Metal, Jaded Heart’s attempt at a heavier sound was not as solid as their past material.

Mr. Bormann then decided to carry the melodic sound of his former band forward to his new band JADED HARD.

There are some fabulous songs on offer here. Album opener ‘Nothing But a Photograph’ starts off slow and moody before kicking into double time gear and delivering solid melodic goodness with those rich, harmonic overdubs that Bormann is known for.

‘Little White Lies’ has that classic Jaded Heart sound that I use to look forward to with every one of their old releases. Solid melodies with soaring choruses.

The late Jimi Jamison once sang “It’s The Singer, Not The Song”. This perfectly encapsulates the ballad ‘Just Wanna Fall In Love’. An old school grandiose power ballad that exudes beauty in its simplicity. Michael sells the song with the passion in his vocals. What would otherwise be a standard by the numbers track becomes something more and it is his best vocal performance on the album. Magnificent.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have ‘Domino’. Not just the best song on this album, but one of the best songs of this year. An unassuming verse gives way to an explosive chorus that kicks your ass! The way Michael screams the title of the song sends chills up my spine. Perfect pitch, power, and layers of vocals makes this one of the best songs he has ever recorded, and he’s recorded a lot of great stuff. The arpeggio over the main riff is the icing on the cake. A flawless rocker.

Atmospheric ‘Wrong and Right’ speaks to me personally as we have a serious problem these days with simply agreeing to disagree with each other. He sings about the tragedy of not respecting each other’s worldview and it’s quite timely and tragically beautiful. The refrain of the word “hysteria” and Michael’s enunciation in the chorus is quite effective.

The album does have a few songs that could have been great, but different production sound decisions were made, and those decisions weaken the songs. I was a little let down by the title track. It’s an effective mid-tempo rocker with a Survivor-vibe but the chorus is lacking and a little dry. It sounds like it is missing an instrument in the background of the chorus. If they had added keyboards or even open guitar chords, it would have filled out the sound and made a big difference.

I would love to know what happened in the recording of the ride cymbal in the song ‘Heaven’. The ride is loud and upfront during the chorus, louder than every other instrument. The sound produced is like metal utensils being banged against a porcelain plate. It’s so distracting it ruins what would otherwise be a solid sing-along song.

We can definitively say that if you loved their last album, then this one certainly matches, maybe even exceeds their prior effort. The stronger songs are found on the latter half of the album, so if you choose to stream, make sure you listen to every song.

All fans of older Jaded Heart should feel grateful that Michael has not given up on the musical style that made them so beloved in this genre and that he has blessed us with another winning album.

Highly Recommended

5 hours ago, heavyharmonies said:

Ehh? This was a 2021 release. I received promo audio back in November of last year. Or was it shelved for a year?

I don't know. The release date I saw was July 20, 2022

DAWN AFTER DARK – New Dawn Rising (2022)

VARIOUS SOURCES -  PUBLISHED OCTOBER 26, 2022