Yes, opener 'Goin Home Tonight' does sound a bit like Bryan Adams, but the kings of catchy, melodic rock roll out another magic carpet ride of AOR, fronted by the mercurial Mike Tramp, the golden-maned rock star of velvet tone. A dash of funky strut, a bouquet of light-hearted sleaze, and always that trademark cool and swaying rock which sadly never drew the masses in like it should have. Although 'Big Game' lacks the sheer wonder of 'Pride', there's still a hell of a lot of soft, cushioned rock to get your hands on, from the wistful 'Little Fighter', the heavier 'If My Mind Is Evil', the hair metal whisper of 'Don't Say Its Over' and scarf waving 'Cry For Freedom'. Consistently classy hard rock that back in the '80s didn't get the credit it deserved but so many years later it continues to impress.Wednesday 23 March 2011
White Lion - Big Game (1989)
Yes, opener 'Goin Home Tonight' does sound a bit like Bryan Adams, but the kings of catchy, melodic rock roll out another magic carpet ride of AOR, fronted by the mercurial Mike Tramp, the golden-maned rock star of velvet tone. A dash of funky strut, a bouquet of light-hearted sleaze, and always that trademark cool and swaying rock which sadly never drew the masses in like it should have. Although 'Big Game' lacks the sheer wonder of 'Pride', there's still a hell of a lot of soft, cushioned rock to get your hands on, from the wistful 'Little Fighter', the heavier 'If My Mind Is Evil', the hair metal whisper of 'Don't Say Its Over' and scarf waving 'Cry For Freedom'. Consistently classy hard rock that back in the '80s didn't get the credit it deserved but so many years later it continues to impress.
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