Every track is a winner
George Dionne | Cape Cod, MA | 12/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Good
A brief but encompassing guitar and drum intro instantly draws you in on the opening track "I'll Never Fall." Bush's vocals are melodic and powerful and make the statement that Stan is still here to rock. "I Got a Thing for You" is another heavier pop-rock track with lots of chugga-chugga riffage and pulsing keyboards. Bush pens another hook laden chorus here. Bush and company slow it down for the tear-jerking ballad "I Can't Cry." "The First Time" is another ballad. Only this time, Stan adds a little more texture instrument wise. He's still just as heartfelt and enduring. "Long Long Way" is full of energy and catchy lyrics. It's a genuine 80s arena rocker. "Take It All The Way" is a power ballad in the truest sense, as it starts off slow and builds to an over-the-top chorus. "Southern Rain" has a great guitar tone.
The Bad
Zip!
The Verdict
Every track is a winner! Pure melodic rock at it's best. Bush may be stuck in the 80s a bit, but I loved every minute of it."