Hardline - Double Eclipse (1992)

[Aordave89]

Guess one of the positives working from home is I have more time to listen to music. Couple of months ago I decided to revisit my AOR/Hair Metal/Melodic Rock collection, feels great to spin these albums again.

Double Eclipse - Absolute classic of our genre. No doubt at all. Stunning from start to finish. Nice to hear Schon cut loose and Gioeli is in top form. One of my favourites from 1992. 

On an album full of perfection I always had a soft spot for ‘I’ll Be There’. Superb track.

If anyone saw these guys back in 92 I’d love to hear their thoughts.

Awesome Japanese bonus track -

 

[Leykis101]

I played Ill Be there at a rock station, I thinkk I Cant Find My Way is a absolutely beautiful song, and I fucking despise ballads.

[Aordave89]

19 minutes ago, Leykis101 said:

I played Ill Be there at a rock station, I thinkk I Cant Find My Way is a absolutely beautiful song, and I fucking despise ballads.

I’m okay with a ballad or 2 but I much prefer a higher ratio of rockers. Agreed it’s a stunning ballad. In The Hands Of Time ain’t half bad either. 

[KarpetRydOFunk]

"Love Leads the Way" is an essential track. I understand why the Japanese pressings had bonus tracks, but I don't understand why bands would elect to have some of their best songs be said bonus tracks, and ensure the majority of their fanbase would never hear them. Until years later when the internet became much more established. 

The combination of "31-91" and "In the Hands of Time" is such a perfect album closer, I've sequenced "Love Leads the Way" between "Bad Taste" and "Can't Find My Way." The album flows much better, and, in my opinion, is complete. 

[Dead Planet]

Love this one and I'm starting to dig out my old favs from the late 80s early 90s too....

[Tabe]

This album hit like a thunderbolt in 1992.  I was hooked immediately, from the first few notes of "Life's a Bitch".  It's been in constant rotation for me ever since.  An absolute classic.

[Darkstone]

"Takin' Me Down" is one of THE songs of the era. I love "Hot Cherie" and "Everthing" also.

Actually, the whole album is a killer and definitely no skips required.

Edited February 9, 2021 by Darkstone

[KarpetRydOFunk]

Had to sping this first thing this morning. The painter on the site don't know what the fuck hit him. 

[Glen]

Saw Hardline with Schon live supporting extreme

Edited February 9, 2021 by Glen

[KarpetRydOFunk]

1 minute ago, Glen said:

Saw Hardline with Schon live supporting extreme

Go away. 

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[KarpetRydOFunk]

1 minute ago, Glen said:

Saw Hardline with Schon live supporting extreme

What year was that?

[Glen]

5 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

What year was that?

Dec 92

[Darkstone]

19 minutes ago, Glen said:

Dec 92

That's pretty awesome mate. Did you have the album at that stage? It would have been great regardless, but it would have been even better if you were already familiar with the tracks.

[Glen]

1 hour ago, Darkstone said:

That's pretty awesome mate. Did you have the album at that stage? It would have been great regardless, but it would have been even better if you were already familiar with the tracks.

yeah defo had the album. We went for Hardline but Extreme were good too. 

[Doggy]

[lettard]

3 hours ago, Glen said:

Saw Hardline with Schon live supporting extreme

Jammy git...saw Extreme on that tour and we got King Of The Hill as support...fucking singer changed his hat more than he sang/we got songs...still that was no bad thing I suppose 

As for this album,absolute belter,a no skip for me,its got it all Rockers,Ballads,Production,Musicianship...pretty much perfect to my ears,it still gets regular spins.

Edited February 9, 2021 by lettard

[KarpetRydOFunk]

3 hours ago, Glen said:

Dec 92

So PB&Jelly. 

[gener8tr]

BRILLIANT album.  Right cast of characters even if their timing wasn't right as far as this genre went.

They never recaptured this glory again... a 1995(ish) follow-up with the same crew would have been awesome.  

[gener8tr]

20 hours ago, Glen said:

Saw Hardline with Schon live supporting extreme

I saw them open for MR. BIG in Salem, Oregon September 1992.

[gener8tr]

1 minute ago, gener8tr said:

I saw them open for MR. BIG in Salem, Oregon September 1992.

Electric Boys were also there... can't remember who went on first.

[AlphaMale]

Shame none of the Hardline releases after this were anything like this.

[The Rocker]

Bonus track alone makes it worth it!