Search - 38 Special :: Resolution

Marking The Return Of Don Barnes!!

T. G Krysinski | Medina, New York United States | 04/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is one FANTASTIC album/disc marking the return of Don Barnes to the band! A more 'mature' songwriting approach is evident here, making a very strong attempt at updating there sound. It may take a few spins to absorb this completely, but the rewards are great,as there is nary one bad cut on this release! How can you go wrong with Barnes' songwriting/vocal talents AND big credits to their old songwriting chum-one Jim Peterik (Survivor)? And check out Jim's latest 'Pride of Lions' disc...AWESOME!! Resolution came out in '97, and I know these guys are still out on the road. So...where's a new release? In the meantime-catch up with this great (final?) disc. Enjoy!"

Don Barnes Returns For Another Great .38 Special Album

The Footpath Cowboy | Kingston, NY United States | 07/29/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don Barnes returned to .38 Special for RESOLUTION, and the result was another great album. The band tried some new styles on a couple of songs, and added more acoustic guitars, plenty of mandolins, and some harmonica, and the result is sort of a cross between LONESOME JUBILEE-era Mellencamp and the Outlaws' first four albums. It may not be as pop-friendly as SPECIAL FORCES, but that's compensated for in the heartfelt lyrics of "Find My Way Back", a song of romantic regret that also expresses my feelings about turning down a trip that could have gotten me into better shape; "Changed By Love", which for me describes how my life has changed in the past couple of years; and "After The Fire Is Gone", a tale of love gone wrong which says in a few minutes why I place my fitness goals above the desire to go to my old school's Thanksgiving dinner. The closer, "Shatter The Silence", describes the horrors of child abuse, not just in the home but in some residential facilities as well. You should get this album if you can find it."