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Have had my eye on this one....Still on the fence. Have heard a couple other samples and my biggest hold up at the moment is the vocals. I don't know what it is exactly....Little accented or hard to understand on some of the songs I've heard. The music sounds really good though and it's right in my wheelhouse taste-wise. Just have to see if the vocals grow on me with repeated listens.

Agree. I bought this album recently. I've never paid much attention to these guys but thought I'd give it a chance since I'll likely be seeing them at MRF5 and wanted to get a little bit familiar with some songs. I'm struggling with it. The music and melodies are pretty good and love the Def Leppard style vibes....But just think the singer is pretty bad. I don't know if it's bad or just that I have a hard time understanding what he's saying 3/4 of the time. I like the production, all the hooks, some great guitar work and some good choruses. It's just the vocals that are holding it back for me. I pretty much find myself just listening to the music and choruses and sort of zoning out for the verses. Will probably give it a couple more spins to see if it can grow on me at all.

Great tune...One of my top songs on the album. Toss up for me between this and H.e.a.t's Eye of The Storm for my favorite ballad this year. I also like If It's Love by Crazy Lixx a lot.

Agree here....This is an album I find myself wanting to come back to. I was a bit harsh on this album when it first launched....Took a little bit for me to get into it for some reason. But it's still in my car and looking back on it now, really do like it. Agree on the production too...nicely done here. Hopefully there is another album from these guys in the future.

Agree...also don't like the first two. I wish they'd re-record some of the songs from the first two album...pick 10-11 of them and do a release. There are some good songs on those albums...just need to add a little beef and edge to some of them. I just think Erik brings a different dynamic and I like many of those songs when they're played live. Really not looking to start another Erik vs Kenny argument here. Just saying that Erik has a different style and the songs sound different when he sings them. In the Erik era, yes. I never got into the first two. But they are the worst H.E.A.T. discs for me.

Tried these songs today...ok but nothing drawing me to them. Passing here.

I'm right there with you...Agree about the WTF moments comment. Those things have turned into hooks for me. Also agree about We Rule and can see that in the live show for sure and probably as a closer. I understand the comments from people that don't like it though. If people want a balls out rock album full of up-tempo type songs, this isn't it. If people want a balls out AOR album like the earlier H.e.a.t albums, this also isn't it. Really though, I think this fits in nicely with the past couple H.e.a.t albums and follows the trends they've done with those. I mean, TDTW also really had a lot of variety...A few big rockers, a commercial song with Shot At Redemption, a piano ballad All the nights, the AORish We Will Never Die, the theatrical Mannequin Show, the power ballad TDTW, etc. I think they've just continued that trend here and maybe expands on the variety a little bit. There were a few songs I was pretty lukewarm on at first like Time On Our Side, We Rule, Do You Want It....But they've all grown on me big time. I like the variety and find it interesting to listen to throughout. My favorites are Bastard Of Society, Best Of The Broken and Blind Leads The Blind as I do prefer the up tempo version of H.e.a.t...But it's all pretty solid for me. Maybe I'm just too much of a H.e.a.t fanboy

I would definitely agree on the first part...Doesn't grab me like TDTW did either. But the album is definitely a grower at least for me. I really didn't care for a few songs at first but I really like everything on the album. Also have to add my Japan copy showed up today and the Japan bonus track F Y I Miley is pretty darn good although it's a little bit short at 2:49. However, I'd say it's probably the heaviest song on the album and is definitely a song they should've included on the standard release. I think it would've fit well right after Do you Want It.

I do a bit too...just wish the songs were beefed up...little more richness in guitars and drums or something. I think that's partly why it's fallen a couple spots for me. Still good though. I still struggle with the production on the Tokyo Motor Fist

Mine so far: H.e.a.t - Into The Great Unknown (Heard it all, like it plenty) Crazy Lixx - Ruff Justice (Fantastic effort from these guys that is right there with H.e.a.t) Eclipse - Monumentum Tokyo Motor Fist (Was my #1 at one point this year but has faded a bit for me) One Desire - S/T (Album continues to be one I find myself going back to) Haren Scarem - United (Haven't traditionally liked much of their stuff but really like this album) Degreed - S/T (Another solid, consistent effort) I'm stopping there. A couple other releases like Art Nation and Warrant that I've enjoyed but not enough to list. I see many touting Confess....I need to give that a closer look. I remember trying a few songs and it just didn't grab me. I remember that Animal Attraction video being good though Only other release I think that could crack my list would be Midnite City. Based upon what I've heard, it could very well slot into my Top 5.

If anybody is yet to hear Blind Leads The blind it was played on last night FRYdays with Fry show....Here's a link. Blind Leads The blind starts at about the 1:01:10 mark. https://www.mixcloud.com/arfm/pete-fry-fryday-with-fry-september-15th-2017/

https://www.mixcloud.com/arfm/pete-fry-fryday-with-fry-september-15th-2017/ Link with Midnite city stuff... The 1:01 mark has the 25 minute interview with Rob Wylde. We Belong is played at about the 2:40:50 mark and then Summer Of Our Lives follows at about the 2:44:50 mark.

Summer Of Our Lives was played on this weeks FRYdays with Fry show....Another good one. Think a video for this song is coming next week. Also had a good 25 minute or so interview with Rob Wydle. Will post a link once it's available. Really loving the 4 songs I've heard from this album.

A little Crazy Lixx I'd say also, but yes good comparisons. Agree with that....Kind of Crazy Lixx crossed with TMF. I'm really digging it either way

Replay of podcast with some Midnite city songs is up...Here is the link: http://original.livestream.com/aiiradionet/video?clipId=pla_0f9e7e01-5964-4733-8d9d-f5cfec8176fe&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb The very first song in the podcast is We Belong which we've heard already. Then can skip forward to about the 2:32 mark for Ghost Of My Old Friends followed by Think About You.

Heard 2 additional tracks from this release on a podcast tonight at aiirradio.net. I'll post a link if I see a replay available. Heard Ghost of My Old Friends and Think About You. Ghost of My Old Friends is fantastic...Think About You sounded good too although I was a little distracted during that one. Really shaping up to be a great release....Very much in the vein of stuff like The Defiants, Tokyo Motor Fist, Danger Danger, etc. IMO.

Can get a good taste of another song in this video posted on the bands FB page....Everything You Meant To Me. Sounds like a pretty good ballad to my ears.... https://www.facebook.com/midnitecityuk/videos/238656643289124/

Thanks for the heads up! Sounding fantastic to me even in crappy quality on my computer. Can't wait to hear this properly Here is a link to the podcast. The Midnite City song starts at about 16:30 into the podcast. https://www.mixcloud.com/arfm/pete-fry-fryday-with-fry-september-8th-2017/

Still not what I'd call a fantastic review but a little bit better written than the one above.... https://www.therockpit.net/2017/album-review-midnite-city-midnite-city/ There’s just the right amount of grunt in the guitars and more than enough melody in opening track ‘We Belong’ to make you believe that Rob Wyldes’ latest band ‘Midnite City’ might really have created something very special here. There’s a real feeling of the glory days of the late eighties about the sound and more than a hint of Danger Danger in their prime. It’s a track I actually found myself playing a half a dozen times before I ventured on – it really is that good. ‘Ghost of my Old Friends’ that follows it is that age old tale of years passing us by and it rides the silken threads of melody to a chorus awash with saccharin backing vocals and a strong hook. Tick that box too it’s another winner,and one that gets better with each subsequent listen! Rob Wylde of course will be well known to many, current lead singer with Tigertailz, and ex-vocalist/guitarist with one of my favourite bands this millennium Teenage Casket Company, not to mention his stints with Vega, China Doll, Sins of America and current ‘covers band’ Poizon. That’s a lot of experience under the belt and it shows – this indeed sounds like the album he was born to make. ‘Summer of out Lives’ one of the original songs Wylde demoed to get the deal with AOR Heaven has a nice Teenage Casket Company kick to the opening and more of that punky edge that suits Wylde’s vocals so well. But its when the sweet summer melody of the chorus kicks in that you get carried away. Three songs in we’re looking at something rather special indeed. At every turn the most astounding thing about this debut is the sheer quality of the songs. ‘Nothing’s Like Losing You’ takes the pace off a little but delivers another memorable refrain; ‘Last Beat of My Heart’ is mid-tempo bliss; and ‘Everything You Meant to Me’ rounds out the first half with a ballad that may well follow a familiar pattern and subject matter but still manages to connect and bring up the hairs on the back of your neck. Six songs in you are well and truly hooked. Deeper in, ‘Can’t Wait For the Nights’ is sheer feel-good hair metal with a shot or two of pop for good measure; whilst ‘One Step Away’ manages to channel Wylde’s inner Rick Springfield. ‘I Just Can’t Take It’ adds more of that summer feeling and has one of the most immediate hooks here. That’s followed by the second ballad ‘Things She Said’ which really has class written all over it and seems like a sure fire late night, end of the set certainty. Final track ‘Think About You’ attempts to trump the lot of them. It’s a mid tempo rocker in the vein of the opening track and equally as good, maybe even the best song here. This is an album that has it all – there’s a uplifting feel to this one, a kick of rock, the sheen of pop, and the smell of the summer in every slice. Remember when music used to be fun? Well I’ve news for you – it is again. Midnite City is out on AOR Heaven on October 20th, 2017, Midnite City will be taking their live show out on the road in the UK, Europe and the USA in late 2017/ 2018. You better be there.

LOL....I agree. Wouldn't have posted it but haven't seen any other reviews. It's a good example of how not to write a review.

Yeah...I hadn't planned to get the Japan version but after seeing a review that the bonus track is a storming rocker that called it the best track on the album....I caved. One more big rocker at the end of the album would serve the album well IMO. The review I saw was probably paid off by one of the Japan companies lol....And it'll turn out to be some weird pop song with my luck.

Well...I've bought 2 copies....The japan version and a signed album from Bengens in Sweden....So I don't feel guilty at all Also certain this will rank high for me even though that probably comes as little surprise. I'm feeling like it'll be right there with Crazy Lixx, Eclipse and Tokyo Motor Fist as my favorites this year. I've really, really liked One Desire, Degreed and Harem Scarem also though... What a great year for melodic rock....so many quality, superb releases. I think every album I mentioned could've been my favorite album in some prior years.

Really looks fantastic....Saw a review posted that gave it high grades. It isn't much of a review but it's all I've seen so far: http://minizine.berock-radio.com/html/reviews/pages-017/midnite_city_midnite_city/midnite_city_midnite_city.html#.WbKh8ch959N The album begins with the beautiful keys, rhythmic bass and melodic guitars of "We Belong"! After a while, the crystal-clear vocals arrive, and that is when the headbanging begins! What an amazing hair metal rhythm, with amazing lyrics followed by fantastic vocals! Coming right up after that is "Ghost Of My Old Friends", which has the same "ingredients" as the previous track, but it's more melodic and powerful! These two tracks have provided an excellent start to the album! Okay, we're talking about yet another excellent Hair Metal piece of work from the music scene of UK! All these tracks are high-level quality compositions and the performances are excellent! Rob Wylde is a great vocalist with a crystal-clear voice, which is great for melodic hard rock! (And hard to come across...) The rest of the band's line-up, such as Pete Newdeck , Miles Meakin, Miles Meakin, Shawn Charvette and Josh 'Tabbie' Williams, are excellent artists. These guys have 'bonded' together perfectly, and together they have given us an amazing, high quality Hair metal album! There's nothing else you could ask for in a band! If you like Hair metal music, then go get the album, It will be released on the 20th of October 2017 by AOR Heaven! In summary, these guys have given us an amazing album, which is also their debut, making it all the more important. Excellent, well-written compositions and fantastically performed tracks. As for the score, I can't give it anything less than excellent, as such, I rate it 10/10!

Yep for sure - definitely want those to stay on the live setlist. Yes, 2 great songs right there. Emergency being my favorite from TDTW.Exactly! No songs of this caliber on the new record Matter of opinion. Personally I prefer Eye of The Storm to both. Stunning ballad. And Bastards and Blind are excellent too....of the songs I've heard. Granted Point of No Return is a fabulous song but let's be honest that was head and shoulders the best track on TDTW and probably better than anything on ATN too so a bit unfair to compare that song. What about the lesser songs on TDTW - imo only about half that album was great, the other half was pretty good but not the shit kicking awesome everyone seems to be referring to?? Just saying..... Agree with you....songs like We Will Never Die, All The Nights, Laughing at Tomorrow aren't very spectacular to me....Even though I still like the songs for what they are. As I said earlier, I think they've been pretty varied on their past couple albums and this new one just continues the variety. Agree on Eye Of The Storm too,,,,fantastic song. I do think these first 3 song choices are fairly odd choices. Yeah, they're all probably the most "commercial" songs on the album so I get it from that respect. But I was really expecting a rock song next like Bastard or Blind. Absolutely loving this album. I do think it tails off slightly in the last few songs after the barn burner Blind Leads The Blind but the last 3 are still catchy tunes. Here's audio of Eye Of The Storm that might actually stay up now that it's officially released....