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Just wanted to share this review....think it's probably one of the better I've seen to this point. I tried to copy and paste text but think it has some sort of protection on it. http://rockatnight.com/2017/08/review-h-e-a-t-s-into-the-great-unknown/

Take Glen with you! He'd love to hear Danny Rexon live again!! LOL

Awesome video...awesome album that remains my favorite so far this year. Also, absolutely pumped these guys will be playing their first live show in the US at MRF5 next May...I'm there

Just wanted to check back on this thread with more detailed thoughts after having been through this album probably 10 times now. It's a shame the album hasn't seemed to have gotten more press and reviews....If I google search for reviews I find like one or two...Anyways.... 1. Sugar - Like this better than The Scam on the last album...Good opener that's grown on me with more listens (9.0) 2. Shakedown - Fantastic song...Really like how it starts slow with keys and continually builds. Probably my favorite song this year (10) 3. Save Me - Had been released already; another great tune (9.5) 4. Tomorrow - Sort of a mid-tempo ballad, little different for these guys....pretty commercial song that works well (9 - 9.5) 5. Animal - Melodic rocker that has quickly grown on me....like it a lot (9.5) 6. If Love Is A Game - Piano ballad; appreciate the effort but doesn't do much for me. Great vocal but needed guitar/drums in the middle IMO (7.5) 7. Evil Eye - Solid melodic rocker; typical Degreed IMO that gets the album back on track (9) 8. War! - One of the heavier songs on the album....Rocks pretty good but not really grabbing me like some of the other songs (8.0-8.5) 9. Lay Me Down - Ballad type song that starts slow again with keys but this time picks up nicely. Great song that is highlight of 2nd half IMO (10) 10. Nature of The Beast - Another heavy rocker but so far this one isn't doing much for me and has been forgettable (7.5) 11. Silence - Pretty good ending song....Sort of a commercial, key-filled mid paced rocker...Lots of Degreed elements going on (8.0-8.5) That comes to right around a 89 for me using this method. Basically for me, the first half of the album is pretty strong, the ballad is a bit of a snoozer and then the second half is a little bit up and down. The album might not be quite as heavy overall as the last album but I do think this album is a bit more varied than the last one which I like. I also like the length of this one better as the last album was just a couple songs too long and it lost my attention by the end. Good stuff though. I feel like I had high expectations for this release and am pretty happy with it. Again, think it's too bad that these guys seem to fly so far under the radar. I saw a recent thread over on MR.com when the album launched and there are like 4 replies on it. I know it's not officially out in the USA until September 1st but don't think the US following is that huge anyways. These guys deserve better.

Just listened to it once through so can't say too much yet....Pretty good. Starts out strong for me with the first 5 tracks....4 of which we've heard already. The only "new" song is Tomorrow which is sort of a mid tempo ballad....pretty solid song. The album dips a bit with the piano ballad as that song kinda drags a little. I wish they would've added in some guitars and drums at some point in the song to give it a little more life. Evil Eye picks it back up pretty well and War seems to rock. I like Lay Me Down a lot...starts slow and builds sorta like Shakedown does....great tune. Nature of The Beast is another heavy song and Silence is decent enough to close the album. Album maybe feels a tiny bit short as I think it's around 39-40 minutes....But probably a better length than their last album which was a bit too long. Again, tough to say too much after one listen but have a feeling I'm going to like this a lot. I'm not sure yet if I'll like it more or less than the last one...Need more listens. These guys are just consistently good though.

I agree...It's a cool build up and the song takes off in the middle. This probably should've been the first single. Again, seeing many people on social media lashing out and questioning what has happened to the "rocking" H.e.a.t they loved. Honestly though...Looking back at H.e.a.t's previous 4 albums, there has always been a lot of variety....Everything from light, keyboard AOR songs to ballads to melodic rockers. They've never really been like Eclipse, for example, with most of their songs being "balls to the wall" up tempo rock. I'm still really looking forward to this and think it will be an "interesting" album to listen to. I do really like the rocking side of H.e.a.t but also appreciate variety.

Another good tune!

Do like this one better quite a bit better than the first....Think it's more in line with classic H.e.a.t while still being new and experimental a bit. That said, I've heard 6 songs on the album and the two they've picked as singles might be my #5 and #6 favorite songs. I'm not sure this song will do much to calm the fans that were up in arms over the first single....

Didn't see that was released...have heard it in the podcast though. I don't mind that one much...picks up decently in the middle. I sorta get a "Downtown" vibe from that one for some reason. I like it better than Time On Our Side... They need to release Bastard of Society or Blind Leads The Blind.

Look forward to your thoughts I've been debating if I want to stream it while I wait for the CD....Gonna try to wait.

Out tomorrow in some parts of the world.....Anybody hearing it yet or seeing reviews? Not expecting to have my copy in hand until probably late next week as I ordered from Bengens in Sweden to get a signed copy. I think the US release date is 9/1 anyways. Itching for some new stuff to listen to....

I only see 2 options? don't really want a patch & guitar pick...just the cd There was a third option that was an ultimate bundle that was $75. It came with the signed CD, shirt, patch, pick, lyric/music sheets and a drum skin or something. I think that one sold out which is why there are only two now. I think the first option with the signed CD, pick and patch is the cheapest they have at the moment. I'm sure they'll add the ability to just order the CD only at some point.

Pulled this album out today as I'm pumped I should get to see these guys live at MRF5 in Chicago. Pretty awesome. Have to say this album has really held up well. Still sounds fantastic to me and is really a well put together album IMO. I really like how most of the songs seem to really have some "substance" to them and aren't all just standard 3 minute songs or whatever. Hoping that maybe we'll have heard much more about album #2 by the time next May rolls around.

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Yes...Tomorrow sounds like a sure winner! Still seeing very few reviews which is a little puzzling with it being so close to release. What I've heard and seen is positive though. Have loved all 3 songs so far and still think that so far Shakedown is my favorite song this year.

Haven't seen all that many reviews yet...Decent write up... http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2017/08/album-review-h-e-a-t-into-the-great-unknown/ Back in 2014, with their fourth album ‘Tearing Down the Walls’, and high energy live shows, H.E.A.T seemed on the verge of a major commercial breakthrough as standard bearers for a new breed of melodic rockers. But after a long period of silence, during which guitarist Eric Rivers departed and former axeman Dave Dalone (now renamed Sky Davids) was brought back into the fold, the young Swedes find themselves having to build up a fresh head of steam. Their eagerly awaited comeback begun in controversial fashion with opening single ‘Time On Our Side’ which showed a startling change of direction, a modern pop song, with a falsetto chorus musically and lyrically owing much to Muse, and divided fans on social media. However it makes more sense lodged four songs into an album, which has been 18 months in the making and sees them boldly branching out into some new directions while maintaining their strengths of youthful freshness and memorable hooks and choruses. Many of the bands that inspired them- Bon Jovi, Europe,Whitesnake and Queen all spring to mind- all took the leap of faith into a radical new direction at some point of their careers and though some older fans may have been offended and jumped ship , it probably enhanced their musical longevity. Opener ‘Bastard of Society’ is classic H.E.A.T, albeit with a stripped back leanness, with ‘who-oahs’ and a chorus that is sure to make it a live favourite, and ‘Shit City’ is in a similar mould, but they are sandwiched by the first curveball in ‘Redefined’, a reflective, slow burner with programmed drums and keyboards the dominant instruments for much of the song, which shows a new maturity. After the aforementioned ‘Time On Our Side’, ‘Best of the Broken’ has a slightly epic feel with dystopian lyrics and taking a while to get to a typically strong chorus. They branch out with new sounds throughout the album, and at times the keyboard heavy sound reminded me of fellow Scandinavians HIM and The Rasmus, but the second half is perhaps more reassuring for long-time fans. ‘Eye of the Storm’ has an intro that reminds me of Dare, and more Muse-like falsetto singing from Erik Gronwall who really stretches himself throughout the album. ‘Blind Leads the Blind’ is more traditional Scandi melodic rock with big riffing, a big chorus and some synthesiser work that calls to mind Tony Carey’s magic on ‘Rainbow Rising’ spoiled only by more of the unnecessary bad language that is one of the album’s few downsides. ‘We Rule’ is a grandiose Queen-inspired epic with lush vocal harmonies which can easily be imagined as a scarf-waving closer to the live set while ‘Do You Want It’ is an anthemic, straight ahead rocker, though the synthesisers and falsetto singing on the verse reminded me of Sparks. The final proof that H.E.A.T have triumphantly pushed at the boundaries of their comfort zone comes in a seven minute plus title track. More conventionally melodic than much of the album, with Sky given a longer guitar solo, lyrically it combines a Europe-like fascination with space with what could be seen as an allegory for their career at this stage- ‘is it the end of the road or a one way ticket to fortune and fame?’ I am confident it will be more like the latter. Some of the experimenting in new directions may baffle excising fans, but without losing their strengths H.E.A.T have reemerged a more rounded and complete band, with a record that I suspect time will view kindly. **** 1/2 Review by Andy Nathan

It's grown on me slightly when I've basically started viewing it as more of a ballad. Don't love it by any means, but I guess I'm tricking myself into thinking it's okay as a change of pace song or ballad. Looking at the songs placement on the album tracklist, It'll probably be alright in the context of the album. We've heard the first 3 songs before it on the spanish podcast and they're all good. And have heard 2 of the songs after it which are also good. I haven't heard Best of The Broken yet but have heard it's an up tempo rocker. Still feel like it was a poor choice as a lead single though and that they should've come out rocking with Bastard of Society or Blind Leads The Blind first.

I'm with you. I've tried 4-5 plays and just really don't like it. I'm glad I know there is better stuff on the album. Bastard of Society and Blind Leads The Blind are awesome tunes that I can't crank loud enough. Those are the kinds of songs I want from H.e.a.t. I don't mind variety and liked the "diversion" type songs on the past couple albums but this song just has zero redeeming qualities for me. It starts out okay but when it gets to the chorus I want it to take off and it doesn't. It just plods along. I think a bigger chorus and more guitars could've made it a solid song. Perhaps this song will become more tolerable when I listen to it within the context of the album if there is better stuff sandwiched around it.... At this point though, quite easily my least favorite song they've recorded since Erik came into the band.

I think I saw Andrew comment that he liked this song. Still interested to read his review of the album. Noticed the number of dislike on YT also....I'm one of them. I'm just not sending them a thumbs up with this....Don't want to see them heading in this direction again in the future. I liked the other 5 songs just fine....Great variety and the modern effects didn't bother me. This one though just seems to go nowhere. A few listens now and still think it's my least favorite song I've heard them record since Erik Gronwall came into the band.

People here know how into these guys I am....And I really don't like this song at all. I'd even go so far as to say it might be my least favorite song in the Gronwall era. This will have to grow on me quite a bit to get out of automatic skip territory. After hearing the five other songs in that spanish podcast, I know there is way better stuff than this on the album so I'm not getting all down on it. I have to say though that if I hadn't heard those other songs, I'd really be disappointed if this was the first taste of new H.e.a.t I was getting. I think this is a poor choice for a lead song though and will have many people scratching their heads. I would've led with something like Bastard of Society or Blind Leads The Blind. I suppose they're probably trying to get to a different audience with this song....More commercial, pop or whatever. Maybe they think this can get on radio in Sweden or something, I don't know. It's not for me though.

Great info...have heard 5 songs leaked in the Spanish podcast above...that wasn't one I've heard so that's good news. Was wondering also on a video. Seems they usually launch with one...maybe that was part of the hold up. Thanks again for the info. The posted today on FB that first single will be released Friday the 11th. I thought Davecrash was just throwing out a random date but guess he was right on the money lol. Wonder what the song will be and if there will be a video or anything? If I was picking random dates it would have been earlier than August mate haha! Single is Time On Our Side - unsure if there is a video to accompany it.

The posted today on FB that first single will be released Friday the 11th. I thought Davecrash was just throwing out a random date but guess he was right on the money lol. Wonder what the song will be and if there will be a video or anything?

New song Sugar....Sounding good....Heavier than the first couple tunes....reminds me a bit of the song The Scam from the last album. Anyone seen many reviews yet on this album? I've only seen 1 or 2 so far and neither was a very in depth review....although both were favorable. From the 3 songs we've heard it's sounding darn good to me and looking forward to getting this album in my hands.

LOL...Awesome. One of my favorite songs on the album....nice throwback vibe that fits perfectly IMO.

Yep X2. For me, first 2 discs aren't even in the same league. It's like a totally different band. I guess some like it...some don't....and some like both. Is what it is. I prefer the heavier, edgier style. Yep