H.E.A.T - Force Majeure (2022)

[Tabe]

I love the music and the beat for the new tune but feel the lyrics and chorus are a bit weak.  Also can't but think the exact same song would sound better with Erik singing it.  Still a good song though.

[tobi is an animal]

11 minutes ago, Tabe said:

I love the music and the beat for the new tune but feel the lyrics and chorus are a bit weak.  Also can't but think the exact same song would sound better with Erik singing it.  Still a good song though.

Erik's vocals would definitely elevate this song.

[The Rocker]

14 hours ago, Geoff said:

Not a mad fan of it. Agree it's getting dangerously close to something grotesque like power metal, which is cool if you're into that, but not if you're a fan of HEAT still being a good band. 

The more the song goes on the less I like it, lol. 

Power Metal???  Lol not hearing that at all. Very up tempo though!

[J.S.M]

I like the two new songs more than most songs on the last album but Kenny is missing this certain coolness that Erik had. Erik was very powerful and loud on the one hand but could also be very quiet so that it felt like he was speaking directly to the listener. It feels like Kenny tries to proof that he has as much power as Erik. Sadly he's singing with pressure only, still it doesn't sound as big as Erik's voice. 

I think Kenny needs more space in the songs. Maybe some verses need a quieter instrumentation to explode in the chorus. The music that Creye plays would suit his voice better. Hoping for some light AOR, even though I'm usually a fan of their heavier edge.

[Gotthardline]

I prefer Kenny’s voice personally…

 

The two singles sound good to me 

[Mr.AOR]

Liked the first song but this is a big pass,glad Kenny is back but don't like that at all.

[Stefan]

New song 'Hollywood'.

 

 

Edited June 19, 2022 by Stefan

[J.S.M]

So far I like the three songs better than anything on the last album. Hollywood might be my favourite cause it's less overloaded and more what I expect of H.e.a.t with Kenny (who's sounding pretty similar to Erik in the first few words of the song).

 

[Glen]

yep the tracks have all been good so far. Better than anything on the last album is stretching it

there were quite a few better tracks on the last album, but glad they are still together and looking forward to new album and seeing them live in Oct

 

[lettard]

Yeah looking forward to this release  

[auslander]

Sounds good. I think the first two Heat albums are underrated. If this is anything like those I will be happy.

[KarpetRydOFunk]

39 minutes ago, auslander said:

Sounds good. I think the first two Heat albums are underrated. If this is anything like those I will be happy.

Only fools underrate the first two albums. 

[The Rocker]

Best single so far

 

[tts42572]

Sounding good.  

Think I like this slightly less than Back to the Rhythm but still good.

[Tabe]

I'm not digging the chorus on this one but it's a solid song.  Nowhere near their best efforts with Erik but a good song.  I'll take a full album of stuff like this, no problem.

[AlphaMale]

It's okay but Erik's H.E.A.T. is just so much better than this.

[sirlemonhead]

Yeah another weak chorus which seems to be their thing the last two albums unfortunately.

Mastering is FUCKING loud again - my ears hurt after listening to it. 

Am loving having Kenny back all the same!

[AlphaMale]

2 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Only fools underrate the first two albums. 

I'm a fool then. I still can't get into either of them. Boring and piss weak.

[Tabe]

24 minutes ago, AlphaMale said:

I'm a fool then. I still can't get into either of them. Boring and piss weak.

Our tastes line up once again - I don't like the first two H.E.A.T. albums either.  Like you said, boring and weak.

[tobi is an animal]

1 hour ago, AlphaMale said:

It's okay but Erik's H.E.A.T. is just so much better than this.

agreed.

I found the way the word hollywood was being sung to be somewhat annoying as well.

[tobi is an animal]

26 minutes ago, AlphaMale said:

I'm a fool then. I still can't get into either of them. Boring and piss weak.

agreed, both very boring and awfully weak.

[KarpetRydOFunk]

Buncha fools. But I'm not surprised. 

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[AlphaMale]

Why do I hear Hollywood and Wine inside that Hollywood chorus??

 

[tts42572]

First review I've seen of the new album.  It's brief but it's something lol.  

I'm looking forward to this one and have enjoyed the first 3 singles way more than I expected I would.    

http://heavyparadise.blogspot.com/2022/07/review-heat-force-majeure-ear-music.html

"Force Majeure" is entitled the brand new opus by these incredible Swedes!! Yes, H.E.A.T. is back with a new record which is going to be released through ear Music this August!!! 

Original singer Kenny Leckremo is back on board and that's a thing that gives more interest to the final result. The first three singles that came out earlier this year are all three some great samples of what's to expect from "Force Majeure"!! "Back To The Rhythm" is an ass-kickin', a fist-on-the-air rocker with a larger than life chorus line in it!!!  "Nationwide" is faster, heavier and edgier with, again, a mind blowing chorus while "Hollywood", the latest one, is a classic H.E.A.T. tune, period!! 

"Tainted Blood" rocks in some more U.S. Hair Metal style while "Harder To Breathe" is yet another 'typical' Leckremo era song. A track that Kenny shows his amazing vocal skills. The 'punchier' "Not For Sale" reminds 80's Scandi melodic hard rock and bands such as Europe and TREAT while the power ballad of "One Of Us" is just great!!!  "Hold Your Fire", "Paramount" and the heavy (one of the heaviest tunes that H.E.A.T. ever wrote....) "Demon Eyes" are pure delight!!! The album closes with yet another 'classic' H.E.A.T track; "Wings Of An Aeroplane"! 

Bottom line is that H.E.A.T. strikes back with yet another inspired, ass-kickin' and in-your-face album that stands proudly next to every previous release of this incredible band. "Force Majeure" is a great record, well done!!! 

Songwritting : 10
Production : 10
Songs : 10
Musicianship : 10

Overall Rating : 10 / 10 

[lettard]

3 hours ago, tts42572 said:

Songwritting : 10
Production : 10
Songs : 10
Musicianship : 10

Overall Rating : 10 / 10 

Soooo...does he think its any good or not?