Search - Glenn Hughes, Joe Lynn Turner :: Live in Tokyo

Right Where They Should Be

06/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Glenn Hughes and Joe Lynn Turner are right where they should be on this album. Showcasing Deep Purple, Rainbow, and HTP songs, "Live in Tokyo" is an example of two veteran rockers who could play any new group under the table. Both sing with an intensity rarely found on live recordings from new "rock" bands. "Devil's Road" and "You Can't Stop Rock and Roll" are great opening numbers, and my favorites (among the new songs) on the CD. Of the older songs, "Death Alley Driver," "Mistreated," and "King of Dreams" are my favorites. "Death Alley Driver" sounds even better than on the Rainbow studio recording. Hughes turns out a soulful and emotional "Mistreated" -- not to be missed. Turner's voice, of course, is as sexy as ever on "King of Dreams."All in all, it is definitely a top live recording. This is a cd that captures two veteran rockers that have survived the ups and the downs of the business. They are obviously in it for the music. Their Japanese backing band (different from the backing band on the studio version) never falter. The guitarist even sounds like Blackmore at times! The organist is ever-present. The drums at the beginning of "Ride the Storm" blew me away."