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Agree ..great point....this voice is just a much better fit for the style of music.

These new songs are sounding even closer to Midnite City IMO. I expect I'll like this as it's right in my wheelhouse.

This page has links to sound bytes.....Sounding pretty good to my ears. https://rockposer.com/2019/05/02/nitrate-new-signing-on-aor-heaven-new-album-open-wide-out-june-21st-2019/?fbclid=IwAR1Ku9V0Pu_buKxd5igancs65YReAQcF2yScb8j-viqD4ZkgxX-M3L0R6Hg Nitrate is back bigger & better with their second album ‘Open Wide’ following on from their successful and highly rated debut ‘Realworld’ from 2018. The album will bre released on June 21st, 2019 on AOR Heaven. Inspired by the late 80’s rock scene with bands such as Def Leppard, Europe, Motley Crue, and Bon Jovi, Nitrate is the brainchild of song writer Nick Hogg (bass guitar/keyboards). Once again, Rob Wylde (Midnite City/ Tigertailz/ Teenage Casket Company) co-wrote, produced the album and played rhythm guitar. Back on drums & mixing is Pete Newdeck (Midnite City, Eden’s Curse, Blood Red Saints, Newman). New to Nitrate are Marcus Thurston (Vega) who took over lead guitar duties and on lead vocals and, all the way from Sweden, Philip Lindstrand (Find Me, East Temple Avenue, Strong). The mastering was once again handled by Harry Hess (Harem Scarem). Nitrate’s follow up album packs more punch than the first, with a more edgier, in your face feel complete with 10 hard hitting Hair Metal/AOR/Melodic Rock tracks with all out hooks and big backing vocals. Line up: Nick Hogg – Bass Guitar & Keyboards Rob Wylde – Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards, Backing vocals Philip Lindstrand – Lead & Backing Vocals Pete Newdeck – Drums & Backing vocals Marcus Thurston – Lead Guitar Produced by Rob Wylde; Mixed by Pete Newdeck; Mastered by Harry Hess ; Engineered by Leon Bailey & Pete Newdeck

I was going to type the same exact thing I liked the debut also but it did take me some time to warm to the vocals. Basically, the songs and music were pretty instant with the whole "Midnite City" vibe....But I had to listen a few times to let the vocals sink in. Really interested to hear how they sound with Phil.

My thoughts exactly! Been a poor year so far IMO for melodic hard rock. Hopefully Crazy Lixx gets things going in a couple weeks.

I think I saw Frontiers post something on FB saying the album release will be pushed back and won't be early June as originally reported. Not 100% sure on that but seems to make sense since it seems like they usually want at least 2-3 months to promote and roll out singles. I'm wishing/hoping it's still out in June as I can't wait to hear it.....But kinda expecting something more like July/Aug at this point.

I feel the same way.... I do think Paul is the better vocalist but do feel like Ted is the voice of Danger Danger. Frankly, I kinda like it the way it is now with the Defiants and TMF.....that way we get two great bands and double the good music

Agree....Especially on the production/sonics. Hopefully they can beef things up so the drums don't sound like tin cans in spots. I'm rarely concerned with production and it generally isn't something I notice....But I noticed it on this release as overall it just sounds very "thin". Still dug the first release and listened to it plenty though and would expect to like the next one.

My feelings too. For me, best Tesla has sounded in quite awhile. I totally get why some don't like this album as it doesn't have the hard rocking edge some might've wanted. Still like this though for the most part. I could do without Summer Song. And don't care much for Forever Loving You. But I like the sound of the rest. I guess maybe I'm just a sucker for this kind of sound. I like over produced stuff with hooks, backing vocals, etc. Favs for me are You Won't Take Me Alive, Taste Like, Shock, Love Is A Fire, The Mission and Tied to the Tracks.

I guess I'll have to google that album title....bit strange...

Hell yeah

I like ARFM....Lots of great shows on it that play the stuff we like to hear

I thought it was okay for what it was. Did think the acting was pretty terrible. Also thought it was very rushed and they skipped a lot. I think this could've been better as a 5 part mini series. I mean, if they can do a 5 part series on Ted Bundy, they could easily do a five part series on the Crue's story. They could've added more time period 80's stuff, spliced in more "real" live footage, maybe some "real" interviews from the period with the Crue or other people talking about the Crue, etc.....IDK. Definitely felt very low budget....They could've easily done a much better job with this IMO especially for how long it seemed to take coming together. Definitely a horrible movie in terms of any critical appeal but still okay as low budget entertainment to kill a couple hours.

Tried it too....just okay. Just really not grabbing me I guess. Guitars sound great...just not sure Mason really does much for me sometimes. I feel like he oversings a bit. And wish there were more harmonies, backing vocals, etc. Not too bad but not that captivating for me either.

I asked them recently and they responded with "sometime later this year". That's a pretty big window but sounds like it's a ways off...probably the fall I'd guess.

Good tune. Was kinda hoping it would pick up more than it did but still a good song. Really just like these guys a lot and they just have a unique sound to me. Sometimes they're heavy, sometimes poppy...good, modern, current sound. This is the kind of band that's built for current rock radio IMO.

This is one I don't mind waiting for. I mean, the songs on the debut album had a lot of "meat" to them....Many were 4+ minutes long...And production was great to my ears. Fine with them taking time on this and putting out a stellar album.

Tesla...Shock. Been a really quiet year for me so far....Only other CD I've bought is Gin Annie 100% Proof. Just not much grabbing my attention.

Seeing this thread made me think immediately of Motley Crue's Like A Virgin remake.... Worst song my ears have experienced in a long time.

Basically +1. I kinda liked the Born to Fly tune but have never really been into this band previously. I did check the album out on spotify and liked a couple tunes...basically Born to Fly and Brokenhearted Daydream.... but nowhere near enough to consider buying it.

Agree 100%. For me, this "Def Lep" Tesla album is much more interesting and sounds much better than the past few Tesla albums. To my ears this is the best Tesla has sounded in quite some time. Just a lot of stuff going on with a big sound.....and Jeff Keith really sounds great IMO. I'm liking this album. My only real complaint is just that I think it loses steam in the middle with the run of slower tempo songs. But it does pick back up again and finishes pretty strong. My favorites are probably You Won't Take Me Alive, Taste Like and Tied To The Tracks. Definitely a little different but something to hold me over a bit until Crazy Lixx comes out

That sounds great.....Ken has a fantastic voice and I dig hearing him singing a heavier tune. If he were doing vocals on every track I'd be all over this. Probably won't be picking up this release though. I'm generally not real fond of these types of project CD's that have multiple guys singing and it looks like this is the only song that features Ken on vocals.

Just wanted to say that I Tunes Japan has samples up for all songs on this if anybody is inclined to check 'em out. Can be tough judging stuff from samples sometimes but sure sounding great to me.....Seems to pick up right where Ruff Justice left off IMO.

Found this song on YT that they've been playing live....You Won't Take Me Alive. Now this sounds more like it to my ears even with bad quality. Not sure why they wouldn't release this as a single instead of this California Summer Song. I'd think this is closer to what people want Tesla to sound like than the song above.

Another song released. Probably my least favorite of the 3 so far. Seems like a poor outtake of Kid Rocks All Summer Long song. I actually don't hate it as much as I probably should lol. Hopefully it was just something that was different than everything on the album so that's why they chose to release it. Not sure what kind of fan this is aimed at though.