Here we go again! I must be getting all nostalgic in my old age,not only did i review my lost album of Pat Benatars, but i have now found this one on CD and replaced my lost copy of thisone too. I'm awful for losing my music CD's. There must be an 80's revival thing going on in this house
I found this for £6.99 on the Amazon web site, but i belive it can be bought as cheaply as £3.99 on Ebay. Anyway,on it goes and once again it takes me back to an earlier time in my life ,and i must say i really enjoyed listening to it again. Isn't it funny how certain songs bring back a certain time or memory? The Album is very good and has a fantastic mixture of powerful Ballads and rocking good songs, with lyrics that you will have to sing along to. It will make you laugh and make you cry all at the same time.
FIRSTLY A RUNDOWN OF THE GROUP. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Band contains five members who are>>
Nancy Wilson
- Lead guitar, Acoustic guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals and Lead Vocals on "These Dreams".
Howard Leese - Lead guitar, Keyboards, Mandolin, and Backing Vocals.
Mark Andes - Bass guitar.
Denny Carmassi - Drums.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GROUP! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Ann and Nancy Wilson are sisters and were the creative spark behind Heart. Ann being the elder of the two was born June 19th 1950. Nancy was born March 16th 1954. They both grew up in Southern California ,then the family moved to Seattle, Washington. Heart was actually formed in 1963 by the then bassist Steve Fossen, and friends Roger Fisher and Mike Fisher. They were originally called White Heart before dropping the "White" to leave just "Heart". Ann was the first to join the group in 1970, where she began a romantic relationship with Mike Fisher, soon followed by her sister Nancy in 1974.Nancy then went on to have a relationship with guitarist Roger. After Nancy's arrival Mike decided to leave the band and became their sound technician. They firstly had a following in Vancouver, and Heart was approached by a Canadian Label and recorded and released their first album, "Dreamboat Annie" . 1977 seen the band rise to fame, and they steadily gained popularity. They went on to have a succession of hit albums, but the line-up began to suffer losses. Firstly Fisher left in 1980 then Fossen and then Desrosier the following year. After a new line up in 1982 with the addition of Andes, and drummer Gamma, Heart found a second lease on life through the 1980's, and produced their first hit single " These Dreams". Their album "Bad Animals" gave them three more top-ten chart hits, including their second number one "Alone". They then had three successive world tours, and released another album entitled "Rock The House" in 1991. Heart then took a break from the limelight , for a while and no more information about them was released. In 1998 Heart returned with live shows and a new line-up and Sony released a Greatest Hits Album. 1999 saw the band doing a summer tour. 2000-2001 produced a hectic schedule and more tour dates. In 2002 Heart completed a a full US tour a first in four years.They also found time to release a Greatest hits CD, called "Essential Heart". 2003 saw a DVD release, and another nationwide tour. Heart no longer tours in the UK which is such a shame as they have a strong following here, and their fans would be delighted to have them come across, for a final tour. They are still going strong to this day and their songs can often be heard on the radio today.
TRACKS FROM THE CD! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The CD has ten tracks in all so here goes.
1. If Looks Could Kill! 3.42 This is a super song to get the CD going with its great guitars and bounce along tune.
2. What About Love? 3.41 A good strong powerful ballad, which shows the power in Anns voice.
3. Never! 4.06 Not the best on the CD, but is a little more subdued than the rest.
4. These Dreams! 4.15 This is a great tune and shows what Nancy can do if given a solo number.This also is a strong ballad.
5. The Wolf! 4.05 Not much i can say about this number but again is a good track.
6. All eyes! 3.55 A good artistic song with plenty of background music to complement the lyrics.
7. Nobody Home! 4.07 An unusual tune here! a mix between a ballad with a great Mandolin feel to it.
8. Nothin' At All! 4.09 An up-tempo number to compliment the ballad played before.
9. What He Don't Know! 3.40 You get a good all round idea of what the girls voices are like in this one.They are not drowned out with instruments.
10. Shell Shock! 3.49 I must say i was a bit dissapointed with this track.Although it is good, it's just not as good as the others.
WOULD I RECOMEND THIS CD? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Personaly speaking yes! If you like a powerful ballad mixed with some more up-tempo numbers. I'm sure you won't be wasting your hard earned money.
Thank you once again for reading one of my reviews.
love to you all Jacquie xxxxxx
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The adage goes that a band has its entire career to create its first album, and the ... more
Wilson sisters, Ann and Nancy, never seemed able to topDreamboat Annie, certainly one of rock's all-time strongest debuts. In fact, by the time they recorded this ...
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The adage goes that a band has its entire career to create its first album, and the ... more
Wilson sisters, Ann and Nancy, never seemed able to top Dreamboat Annie, certainly one of rock's all-time strongest debuts. In fact, by the time they recorded this...
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Advantages: ..'' A Heart that hurts is a Heart That Works'' Placebo -battle for the sun Disadvantages: slight different direction musically for the band -may put some off(not me)
Oct 26th, 2005
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