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Artist: Nelson |
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There was a time in the 1990's when the mere mention of Nelson got you a smirk, "who the ...", or literally thrown out of your favourite rock pub by the locals! I'll openly admit I was in that category, but after hearing this album, I'm willing to eat my words without a second thought. Hopefully those others who expressed themselves in such a manner will follow suit, because they're going to be in for a very pleasant surprise. Right from the catchy opener 'Call Me', your head spins towards the speakers in a "Hello??" fashion and stays there until the end. There are hints of classic Boston weaving its way in and around 'Day By Day', very much so in 'Ready Willing And Able' as well. It's soaring guitars, lead and harmonious vocals are all in the big sound said band are well known for in their prime. Just when you thought you were getting a ballad, the beginning of 'How Can I Miss You' with its slow, passionate solo, suddenly bursts into life as a rock-come-mexicana belter. There's another solo that puts the (cowboy) boot into the song right at the end, showing the class this band has in its ranks. a sure shot contender for a single is 'You're All I Need Tonight'. It has everything aimed at must have airplay, breathless vocals, those harmonies again and relentless, top notch guitar work. It's a winner all the way, you couldn't ask for any better than this. If you were to put 'To Get Back To You' on that possible single as well, there would be no reason why it shouldn't do well. This power ballad is a killer, definitely one for the ladies as the lyrics make you feel as if they're sung directly at you, and the dreamers out there will love it! A big thumbs up to one Steve Lukather for his guest guitar on the song as well, good one. It's a case for "air guitars at the ready" on 'When You're Gone', as it begins on a drum roll, slicing guitar, then, there you go, a duo on lead riff a' la Lizzy! You also get that moment later on just to keep those axe-monsters happy, so everyone's a winner with this song. 'Take Me There' is one of those swaying side to side type songs you come across now and then, surrounded by the orchestration that brings so much life into the song. You can almost picture being on top of a hill on a sunny day, arms in the air and giving it some welly! Just what the doctor ordered. Another one full of gusto is 'Come', its chanted chorus sure to be a favourite for fans on their world tour with the Bryan Adams-alike 'In It For The Money', then everything looks fine for the band. Even when part way through the chorus, the music makes you want to shout "Jim'll Fix It" because it reminds you of THAT tune, and you can't help being carried along with the song, it so infectious. 'Change A Thing' and 'Kickin' My Heart Around' are both gutsy, modern songs of the highest calibre, showing just how agile this band are when it comes down to it. Yet again those vocals are so good, it's hard to think who's as talented out there at the moment? It's possibly been a long time coming for Nelson in some laces, but with 'Lightening Strikes Twice', they've certainly come up trumps with probably one of the best melodic albums of 2010, and deservedly so. What a corker!! Review by: Bob Baldwin |
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Tracklisting: 1. Call Me |
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