Lost/Forgotten Album #361 - Classic Rock Bottom2024-03-29T07:30:17Zhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topics/lost-forgotten-album-361?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, its certainly not the M…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2017-08-06:6060463:Comment:1491092017-08-06T14:51:37.354ZScotthttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/Scott
<p>Well, its certainly not the Madonna rip-off the cover suggests... But its definitely a product of the 80's, its baked in 80s production, songwriting and keyboards. </p>
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<p>Kinda sounds like she's going after a Patty Smyth vibe but her high notes approach the Ann Wilson-like ranges, but I like Smyths and Wilsons voices far better.</p>
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<p>The issue here is the song writing, its predictable. Even in 1985 I would have said that. There are moments though, the guitar solos -…</p>
<p>Well, its certainly not the Madonna rip-off the cover suggests... But its definitely a product of the 80's, its baked in 80s production, songwriting and keyboards. </p>
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<p>Kinda sounds like she's going after a Patty Smyth vibe but her high notes approach the Ann Wilson-like ranges, but I like Smyths and Wilsons voices far better.</p>
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<p>The issue here is the song writing, its predictable. Even in 1985 I would have said that. There are moments though, the guitar solos - though also full of 80's cliché - are done well. Overall, not for me... And I agree with your RED song assessment, theres not really any other choices here so the most unique song and the one that showcases her voice best should get the nod. </p> I don't have problem with Fio…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2017-08-04:6060463:Comment:1489272017-08-04T21:24:59.031ZYngve J. Chapleenhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/YngveJChapleen
<p>I don't have problem with Fiona. I have her 1989 album.</p>
<p>Not this one though, on which she looks like she has an imaginary jumping rope. No problem there either, but I wish the cover was one of those lenticular ones, so we can see her jumping, because I'm sure that's what she wanted us to see... her jumping. It's only due to the limitation of the print that we can't see her... jumping.</p>
<p>I don't think I heard any of these songs, so let's get to it.</p>
<p>Not bad.</p>
<p>It's not…</p>
<p>I don't have problem with Fiona. I have her 1989 album.</p>
<p>Not this one though, on which she looks like she has an imaginary jumping rope. No problem there either, but I wish the cover was one of those lenticular ones, so we can see her jumping, because I'm sure that's what she wanted us to see... her jumping. It's only due to the limitation of the print that we can't see her... jumping.</p>
<p>I don't think I heard any of these songs, so let's get to it.</p>
<p>Not bad.</p>
<p>It's not in the same league with Heart Of A Gun, but enjoyable listen, nonetheless. Bobby Messano really shines.</p> I would expect this to be str…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2017-08-04:6060463:Comment:1489232017-08-04T18:46:06.641ZRJhog (Admin)http://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>I would expect this to be straight up pop. Maybe, but it definitely has a rock edge. Definitely heavier than I expected.</p>
<p>She has a fine voice. Talk To Me is a fine song. She over-enunciates some of the words, but overall it is a fine song I say.</p>
<p>It even has a decent sax solo.</p>
<p>Really, You're No Angel sounds like it could have come out of many of the mid to late 80's hair band catalogs. It really does.</p>
<p>It just continues on that way through the whole album.…</p>
<p>I would expect this to be straight up pop. Maybe, but it definitely has a rock edge. Definitely heavier than I expected.</p>
<p>She has a fine voice. Talk To Me is a fine song. She over-enunciates some of the words, but overall it is a fine song I say.</p>
<p>It even has a decent sax solo.</p>
<p>Really, You're No Angel sounds like it could have come out of many of the mid to late 80's hair band catalogs. It really does.</p>
<p>It just continues on that way through the whole album. It's much heavier on guitars than I would have thought. It has the requisite 80's keyboard work. Very good vocals. I mean, she's no Pat Benatar, but she's really not far behind that. </p>
<p>Surprisingly good listen.</p>
<p>Well, James isn't very good. Sounds like she's trying to be Fiona does Joan Jett. I just laughed a little when I read that back.</p>
<p>And the closer is a bit obnoxious. </p>
<p>Six out of eight ain't bad my friend!</p>