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Jeez mate, you've been on a long ride with this one, even before anyone else got to hear it. I absolutely 100% do not understand how on earth you're dragging One Direction into comparison (really?! How? Which One Direction song sounds like this? Lead me to the album, please!). But I also just don't get the "pop" direction in general. I am not sure what pop is like in your part of the world, but recommend some pop music to me that sounds like this, as I need to hear it asap! Yeah...I know I've been a long ride. It's just taken me awhile to warm up to this album but it's one I felt like I should've been liking more than I was so was just sorta talking myself through it here.....musical therapy LOL. It's grown on me a lot though and does start out pretty strong with the first 3-4 songs. It dips a little still for me with Falling Apart and Straight Through the Heart but finishes strong with the last 4 songs. I do still think there are some "poppy" moments in it with some techno sounds or whatever....Like the opening to Love Injection (I will say that song has been implanted in my head ). But there are also many good heavier riffs also that give it a little edge too. Interesting album though and a good debut for these guys.

I feel the same and know exactly what you mean Only difference being that I haven't heard the full album but only 3 tracks that were released. Also agree that it could be compared to Cruzh a little I have to admit I'm warming to the album a little bit. Really there are only two songs that I just don't like at all....Falling Apart and Straight Through Heart are have both turned into automatic skips for me. On the other hand though, I really like Hurt, Apologize and Love Injection is a pretty infectious song even if it does start out pretty poppy. I also don't mind Turn Back Time and I've also warmed up to Whenever I'm Dreaming and like the song that follows it Do You Believe. I do wish there were maybe one or two heavier numbers in addition to Buried Alive to give the album a little more edge. That one song is definitely comparable to Eclipse. It's sort of a strange album and I think that's why I've struggled warming up to it. It's really sorta all over the place....There's poppy almost One Direction moments in some songs and then they turn around and hit you with some great heavier riffs in some other spots. There really are a lot of great hooks and harmonies though and it is a well put together album. I still think these guys sound like a more mainstream version of Degreed. I have to laugh a little. I had this playing with my 16 year old daughter in the car yesterday and she normally doesn't care much for what I listen to and she was commented...."This sounds pretty good" and she was singing Love Injection sitting in the living room last night. She told me I had to put that song on her phone. I'd still rate Tokyo Motor Fist and Eclipse way above this album but it's a pretty good debut effort.

Lemme see...H.E.A.T and Eclipse are two of my top five all-time bands - so, yeah, this one should be right up my alley. I know you like heavier but to me the 3 songs so far are miles better than Cruzh and offer more variarion in Style than Eclipse. There's definitely variation in the album. I've tried it a couple more times and while listening the last time I think a better comparison is probably to Degreed. Although, I think Degreed feels to me like it has a bit more edge than this though maybe due to Robin's gritty vocals. The album has grown on me a little...Apologize is probably my favorite song on it....Hurt is good....Love Injection is pretty catchy and Turn Back Time is pretty good. I'm still struggling a bit with the second half of the album though and just not finding much in the second half that's exciting me. It's put together well and I'm sure it will appeal to many. It's just not quite clicking into place for me yet.

Sorry...But for me this is nowhere in the same league as Eclipse or the past couple H.e.a.t albums. I can maybe see some comparisons to early H.e.a.t but not even sure about that. For me this is closer to something like the Cruzh release last year...Only with more modern production and maybe a little more pop feel. Lemme see...H.E.A.T and Eclipse are two of my top five all-time bands - so, yeah, this one should be right up my alley.

Have heard this album and really not doing much for me at all. It really has a pretty scandi, modern poppy feel throughout to me. I like Hurt and liked Apologize....But didn't care much for Whenever I'm Dreaming. There's a couple other songs that are okay but I find myself basically slowly checking out on this after the first 4 songs. I'm also struggling a little with the vocals...Bit accented or something...I don't know. I'm sure this will appeal to many but just not hitting a sweet spot for me. Maybe I'm too caught up in Tokyo Motor Fist and Eclipse at the moment

Ha ha if Vertigo is your worst track you are doing something right eh?? Yep. Initial ratings has that at a 7.75 and the rest is at least an 8... so there's not much in it. For me, this is probably their most consistent album. So many chunky, awesome riffs. I agree it's a pretty consistent album. I'm not sure if it's really consistency or "sameness" though. I do wish they would've pushed the envelope a little bit and did something that I didn't expect. I look at a song like Breakdown from the last album...That song was one of my favorites from that album and just had a different feel to it. I also quite liked Live Like I'm Dying a lot which also was a bit of a change up. I guess Hurt is meant to be something different and the song is okay....Although it does have some cheesy lyrics in a couple spots that sorta hold it back a little bit for me. I guess another song that maybe was meant to be a little different is Black Rain....I can't make up my mind if I really like that song or not. I like the heavy feel and the riffage...something is holding it back a bit for me though. The rest of the album is basically pure Eclipse which is all just fine with me. These guys strength is melodic hard rock and it shines through in songs like Never Look Back, Killing Me, Jaded, For Better Or For Worse, etc. Still a strong album but also still don't feel like it's as strong as their last release. I do think that possibly Erik is stretching himself a bit thin. I mean...I look at some of those Nordic Union songs and if he had saved a few of those for this album it could've made this an epic album. Maybe it's not fair to say that though...I don't know. Good album though and few bands do melodic hard rock as well as these guys.

Have heard it...Very good album. I do agree with poster above that it does have a familiar feel and maybe not quite the variety in songs as the last album. I also think the last album had a couple really epic songs...Wide Open was probably my favorite song of 2015...Not sure this album has any really epic songs. That said though..Still a fantastic listen and just great melodic rock. I think my early favorites are Never Look Back, Killing Me and Jaded. Great album and really can't see anybody who has liked the past couple albums not being pleased with this one also.

Caved in and pre-ordered this after reading a couple reviews. Basically, it sounds like a pretty varied album from what I've read from AOR to modern rock to hard rock. I liked Hurt a lot...And also like Apologize quite a bit. I'm still only lukewarm on Whenever I'm Dreaming....It's okay. Really though...all these songs seem well produced with plenty of hooks, harmonies ,etc. It may sit on the back burner for a little bit when it comes out though because I know I'll be diving into Eclipse first.

Good song...I do agree the formula is familiar....It still works though. In my mind it's going to be extremely difficult for them to compete with Armageddonize. I just thought that album was about perfect.

This one isn't doing much for me. I liked a couple songs on the debut...Need you To Understand was pretty good....But this is one I struggle at times with when it comes to the vocals. I'm not sure if it's the accent or what it is. I never heard enough to convince me to buy the first one and not off to a good start here.

I believe Brown had all the songs written and demo'd before bringing in the other 3 members. I've liked every project Steve Brown has been involved in. Multi talented individual. I think Sleazeroxx had an interview with him recently where he hints at the possibility of joining D2 on a semi permanent basis. He is exactly what that band needs. An ear for catchy riffs and melody and a foot firmly planted in the genre and time period we all love to this day. I had heard that about those songs also that Steve basically had them all together already. I wonder if these were slated to be possibly future Trixter songs that were on the back burner or something? Or maybe they just didn't fit with Trixter....IDK. Agree Steve is really talented. I really wish Def Leppard would consider working with him to help write/record one of their albums in the future....It's obvious this guy can channel some inner Mutt Lange. I'm sure it won't happen though as the Leppard guys are too stuck in their ways now to probably work with an outsider. Good stuff!

Absolutely fantastic! Started out with no expectations as I honestly haven't been big on Ted Poley's solo work. I've liked a couple songs here and there but mostly it just hasn't done much for me. This TMF album though is about as instant as it gets for me....Love it on the first run through. There's plenty of Def Leppard moments in these songs. Steve Brown has to be the guy bringing those riffs and melodies to this project IMO. I do think Ted sounds pretty darn good too though. Really like You're My Revolution and Put Me to Shame....Heck, really like the whole thing and even the slower songs fit well where they're at and are nice diversions. 2017 is looking like a great year so will be interesting to see how long this album can hold it's #1 spot for me

Like this song. For me, I like the slight edge this song has compared to the last one that felt a bit poppy to me. Still on the fence with this album although I'm leaning toward giving it a shot.

I'm 100% certain I'm going to love this album. I've seen probably 10 reviews from sites I follow and all have been glowing. Exactly the kind of music I like

Seems like a decent setlist....Kinda would've liked to see Inferno included. Probably a pass for me...Too many other good things coming in 2017.

I'm getting kind of a Def Leppard Hysteria vibe....

Nice lists and will serve as a good way to go back and check things I might've missed. Do have to say that I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be much love at all for the Defiants....Just based upon the other choices I would expect to see it in some top 5's. Another one not getting any love at all is Maverick - Big Red....Another album I absolutely can't get enough of and am still playing regularly. Top 5 for me this year would be: 1) Defiants 2) Pretty Maids - Kingmaker 3) Nordic Union 4) Maverick - Big Red 5) Tyketto - Reach

Today...Pretty Maids - It's Comes Alive. I know it's late, but really just discovering these guys as I had never given them much attention before for whatever reason. Nordic Union got my attention then loved Kingmaker. I went back and got Pandemonium....Loved it. Bought Motherland, liked it quite a bit as well although not quite as much as the other two. So thought picking up It Comes Alive might be a good way to get some highlights from the rest of their career Pre-pandemonium with sort of an updated sound even if it is live. I'm not big on live albums but this is sounding pretty good to me.

I thought about it...Like getting signed CDs... But I decided to stick with my $13 and free release day delivery from Amazon.

Cool news....Will probably be pre-ordering this one as well....2017 is really looking great. Cover does look pretty shoddy but don't judge a book by it's cover I find it interesting they're basically shouting out and comparing to New Religion. I could be wrong but seems like I remember reading press before the last album and they were saying that one compared to NR also. I could be imagining that though. Either way, looks pretty good. I do like the Friday the 13th songs so will be interesting to hear some other songs. I saw a comment on FB from the band that the first single would probably be released in Mid March or so.

First review I've really seen of this album...Sounding pretty good to me... http://heavyparadise.blogspot.gr/2017/02/review-tokyo-motor-fist-tokyo-motor.html Ted Poley (Danger Danger) and Steve Brown (guitarist of Trixter) or if you prefer Steve Brown and Ted Poley are two well-known musicians and very talented, that both with their main bands gained glory and fame back in the 80's. Also, both have a long-time friendship and the idea of to create a project has been in their minds for many years. So, Frontiers Records achieved to make their dream a reality and nowadays they present a brand new project, Tokyo Motor Fist, that sounds the perfect combination of both Danger Danger and Trixter. The line-up completed by Greg Smith on bass and Chuck Burgi on drums. What we have here is an 11-track album that will please both fans of the above mentioned bands but, also, every single fan of the melodic hard rock scene. The up-tempo "Pickin' Up The Pieces" kicks-off things here impressively with the voice of Ted Poley in top form and a harmony that brings back the glory late 80's sound with style. Next, with "Love Me Insane" the boys deliver an edgier rocker, somewhere between Trixter and Danger Danger latest works, that must be played in maximum volume! The party is on fire with "Shameless" that includes an ultra-catchy chorus line enough to make you push the repeat button again and again!!! "Love" is a track that is movin' to some modern rock paths but once again it is marvelous. Commercial as it gets with a Def Leppard vibe in it (especially the riff) and a heavenly melody in it, "Love" will make you love it at 'first sight'!!! "Black And Blue", "You Are My Revolution" and the heavier "Put Me To Shame" rock good while in "Don't Let Me Go" the guys deliver a huge power ballad that sounds like it jumped out from the late 80's!!! Yes it' that good!! With "Done To Me", TMF unleash their big guns and at the end they create a killer heavy and melodic tune that includes some bad-ass riffs, powerful vocals and a rhythm section tight as hell!! A 'blast from the past' album that will make you love it, that's for sure! Melodic hard rock bliss in an old-fashioned way from two very talented musicians that still got the spark inside them!!! Rating : 9/10

This second track has really grown on me.....Can't seem to get it out of my head. I think part of the issue with these guys is they really have a high bar....Armageddonize was just awesome and will be really tough to top. I just want a solid melodic rock album and these first two songs have it off to a great start.

Pretty decent I guess....Good to hear a little edge back in them. I had a spell at one point where I liked these guys but have sorta turned on them the past 4-5 years and removed them from my radar. Amazes me that these guys have found so much commercial success over the year while so many other bands that we talk about on this site do melodic rock much better and can't get much attention at all.

Agree with the others...familiar formula but don't care one bit. If something isn't broke they don't need to fix it. This sounds great to me and can't wait to get this album in my hands and crank it properly