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Along with bands like Styx, Journey, and Boston, Foreigner was one of the first hard rock acts to add overt Top-40 pop sensibilities to the mix. The result was mass crossover success, something that both the pop and rock audiences could easily latch onto. Foreigner's self-titled debut from 1977 is the epitome of classic rock: big guitar hooks, melodicism, simple driving rhythms, and sexually charged lyrics. Two of Foreigner's best-known tracks, "Double Vision" and "Cold as Ice," are included here, as are such strong album cuts as "Long Way From Home." FOREIGNER was a multi-platinum success--with just one try, the band found itself at the top of the hard rock heap.
Along with bands like Styx, Journey, and Boston, Foreigner was one of the most popular 1970s arena rock acts to add overt Top 40 pop sensibilities to the mix. The result was massive crossover success, something that both the pop and rock audiences could easily latch onto. Foreigner's self-titled debut from 1977 is the epitome of classic rock: big guitar hooks, melodicism, simple, driving rhythms, and sexually charged lyrics. Two of Foreigner's best-known tracks, "Double Vision" and "Cold as Ice," are included here, as are such strong album cuts as "Long Way From Home." FOREIGNER was a multi-platinum success--with just one try, the band found itself at the top of the AOR heap.
Although punk rock's furious revolution threatened to overthrow rock's old guard in 1977, bands like Foreigner came along and proved that there was plenty of room in the marketplace for both the violent, upstart minimalism of punk and the airbrushed slickness of what would be called "arena rock." Along with Boston, Journey, Heart, and others, Foreigner celebrated professionalism over raw emotion. And, looking back, it's easy to see why they sold millions; not everyone in the world was pissed off, dissatisfied with the economy, or even necessarily looking for a change. In fact, for most suburban American teens, Foreigner's immaculate rock sound was the perfect soundtrack for cruising through well-manicured neighborhoods in their Chevy Novas. The album spawned some of the biggest FM hits of 1977, including the anthemic "Feels Like the First Time" and "Cold As Ice," both of which were anchored -- like most of Foreigner's songs -- by the muscular but traditional riffing of guitarist Mick Jones, the soaring vocals of Lou Gramm, and the state-of-the-art rock production values of the day, which allowed the band to sound hard, but polished. As pure rock craftsmanship goes, Foreigner was as good as it got in the late '70s. [The expanded edition adds four demos: "Feels Like the First Time," "Woman Oh Woman," "At War With the World," and "Take Me to Your Leader."] ~ Andy Hinds
Expanded & remastered edition of their 1977 debut with 4 added bonus demo versions of 'Feels Like The First Time', 'Woman Oh Woman', 'At War With The World' & 'Take Me To Your Leader'.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Recorded at The Record Plant, New York, New York in November 1976. Includes liner notes by Bruce Pilato.
Producers include: John Sinclair, Gary Lyons, Mick Jones, Ian McDonald.
Compilation producer: David McLees.
Engineers include: Gary Lyons, Mick Jones, Ian McDonald.
Personnel: Ian McDonald (vocals, guitar, horns, keyboards); Mick Jones (vocals, guitar); Ed Gagliardi, Lou Gramm (vocals); Al Greenwood (keyboards, synthesizer); Dennis Elliott (drums).
Audio Mixers: Ian McDonald; Mick Jones .
Audio Remasterers: Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot.
Liner Note Author: Bruce Pilato.
Photographer: Waring Abbott.
Unknown Contributor Role: Michael McConnell.
Foreigner includes: Mick Jones (vocals, guitar); Lou Gramm (vocals); Ian McDonald (guitar, horns, keyboards, background vocals); Al Greenwood (keyboards, synthesizer); Ed Gagliardi (bass, background vocals); Dennis Elliott (drums).
Additional personnel: Ian Lloyd (background vocals).
Foreigner Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  good choice
impressed with speed of sevici and price cheaper than in my country australia
Submitted by info (naracoorte australia) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Everything is great except Headknocker
This is about the best debut album in Rock history,if I do say so myself!!!!!!I know everybody will hate me because I dont really like the song "HEADKNOCKER",but their are plenty of other gems to listen to on this brilliant disc. I'm a little tired of "FEEL'S LIKE THE FIRST TIME",AND "COLD AS ICE",but love the songs like;"FOOL FOR YOU ANYWAY","AT WAR WITH THE WORLD","LONG,LONG,WAY FROM HOME","I NEED YOU",AND "STARRIDER". I need to pull this out again,its been a couple years since I listened to this super disc.DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT PASSING THIS GREAT DISC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Mark (Wichita,KS,USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Perfect Debut
One of the greatest Rock albums of all time. This album does not have one bad song. Except for the added demo's (why do record company's put this crap on CD'S?). Classic's like "feel like the first time" and "cold as ice". This is a MUST for serious Rock n Rollers!
Submitted by Bob N. (Buffalo N.Y.)
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Atlantic's Gold Standard Audiophile Compact Discs are gold-plated CD's that boast 20-bit digital reproduction technology for improved sonic dynamics. Each re-issue comes in a specially designed mini-box which includes the jewel CD box plus a 24-page color booklet featuring new liner notes, photographs, and the complete original album artwork.
Prior to the band's fourth release, the aptly titled 4, Foreigner again sustained lineup changes. With the departures of second guitarist Ian McDonald and keyboardist Al Greenwood, Foreigner became a quartet for the first time. The streamlining of the lineup helped bring about even greater commercial success for the band, as 4 became Foreigner's best-selling album ever, eventually selling well over six million copies in the U.S. alone. Its success can also be attributed to the presence of soon-to-be-superproducer John "Mutt" Lange. The presence of the gigantic hit ballad "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and the well-known rockers "Urgent" and "Juke Box Hero" certainly didn't hurt either. Looking back, 4 proved to be Foreigner's apex.
Prior to the band's fourth release, the aptly titled 4, Foreigner again sustained lineup changes. With the departures of second guitarist Ian McDonald and keyboardist Alan Greenwood, Foreigner became a quartet for the first time. The streamlining of the lineup helped bring about even greater commercial success for the band, as 4 became Foreigner's best-selling album ever, eventually selling well over six million copies in the U.S. alone. Its success can also be attributed to the presence of soon-to-be-superproducer John "Mutt" Lange. The presence of the gigantic hit ballad "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and the well-known rockers "Urgent" and "Juke Box Hero" certainly didn't hurt either. Looking back, 4 proved to be Foreigner's apex.
Over the course of their first three late-'70s albums, Foreigner had firmly established themselves (along with Journey and Styx) as one of the top AOR bands of the era.
| | Foreigner Double Vision CD (1978) Bonus Tracks; Remastered
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While the U.S. was being swept up by disco mania in 1978, Foreigner issued another hard rock tour de force, DOUBLE VISION. It was unthinkable that the sextet could outdo its solid 1977 self-titled debut, but it somehow did. Lou Gramm and company issued another set of rock radio staples and rock-steady album tracks, the best-known being such perennial arena rockers as "Hot Blooded" and the title track. But the highpoints didn't just stop there--such oft-overlooked compositions as "Blue Morning, Blue Day," "Lonely Children," and "I Have Waited So Long" are just as strong. DOUBLE VISION solidified Foreigner's standing as a '70s rock sensation.
Foreigner promptly followed up their blockbuster debut with the equally successful Double Vision LP in 1978, which featured the FM mega-hits "Hot Blooded" and the driving title track. Opting not to mess with a good formula, the band wisely stuck to the polished hard rock sound that made their first record such a hit. Aside from the big singles, other highlights include the swaggering "Love Has Taken Its Toll" and the more restrained "Blue Morning, Blue Day." As always, Lou Gramm's impeccable rock vocals lead the way, supported by Mick Jones' tasteful, arena-sized guitar riffs. [The 2002 reissue featured remastered sound and added live versions of "Hot Blooded" and "Love Maker."] ~ Andy Hinds
Expanded & remastered reissue of their 1978 release. Features two live bonus tracks, 'Hot Blooded' & 'Love Maker'. Includes new liner notes written by Jerry McCulley. 2002.
Includes liner notes by Jery McCulley.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
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| | Foreigner Head Games CD (1979) Bonus Track; Remastered
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Although Foreigner's third album, 1979's HEAD GAMES, didn't spawn the radio mega-hits that the band's two albums had (1977's self-titled debut and 1978's DOUBLE VISION), it still managed to keep the band's multi-platinum album string in tact. Foreigner managed to survive its first lineup change prior to the album's recording (bassist Ed Gagliardi was replaced by Rick Wills), and churned out another spirited set of arena rock, including gems like "Love on the Telephone," "Dirty White Boy," "The Modern Day," and the title track. HEAD GAMES showed that Foreigner would have no problem retaining its audience as the '80s were ushered in, something that not all '70s rock superstars were able to accomplish.
Foreigner continues their platinum winning streak on Head Games, the band's third album. By the time Head Games was released, FM radio had fully embraced bands like Foreigner, Journey, and Boston, whose slick hard rock was tough enough to appeal to suburban teens, but smooth enough to be non-threatening to their parents. Tailor-made for the airwaves, "Dirty White Boy" and "Head Games" kept Foreigner at the top of the arena rock heap as the decade came to a close, and the supergroup's successes would continue well into the '80s. [The 2002 reissue featured remastered sound and added one bonus track: "Zalia."] ~ Andy Hinds
Expanded & remastered reissue of their 1979 release. Features the previously unreleased bonus track 'Zalia'. Includes new liner notes written by Jerry McCulley. 2002.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
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| | Yes 90125 CD (1983) Bonus Tracks; Remastered
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When Jon Anderson rejoined Yes after DRAMA, he was inserting himself into an unusual situation. Keyboardist Geoff Downes and longtime guitarist Steve Howe had left to form Asia with prog rock vets John Wetton (King Crimson, Roxy Music etc.) and Carl Palmer (ELP). Chris Squire and Alan White brought original Yes keysman Tony Kaye back and recruited vibrant young Australian guitarist/vocalist/composer Trevor Rabin. The quartet had already begun writing and recording, but Anderson was able to insert himself into the proceedings with such ease that the new combination sounds completely natural on 90125.
Mostly, the band was concerned with trimming the musical fat to keep pace with the onslaught of the 1980s. Thus, tracks like "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "City of Love" are full of samples, splices and almost funky beats and riffs. The unusual time changes and complex riffs of tunes like "Changes" and "Cinema" leave little doubt that this is still a Yes album, but the band succeeds in giving their sound a contemporary overhaul on 90125.
A stunning self-reinvention by a band that many had given up for dead, 90125 is the album that introduced a whole new generation of listeners to Yes. Begun as Cinema, a new band by Chris Squire and Alan White, the project grew to include the slick production of Trevor Horn, the new blood (and distinctly '80s guitar sound) of Trevor Rabin, and eventually the trademark vocals of returning founder Jon Anderson. His late entry insured that Rabin and Horn had a heavy influence on the sound. The album also marked the return of prodigal keyboardist Tony Kaye, whose crisp synth work on "Changes" marked the band's definitive break with its art rock roots. "Owner of a Lonely ...
| | Boston CD (1976) Reissue; Remastered
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Recorded on a simple 12-track recorder as a demo, it was so good that the record company released it. Tom Scholz masterminded the project in his spare time; little did he know that this record came to define AOR, and would become a hi-fi store standard demo disc. Since that time, this record-breaking debut has sold 15 million copies in its homeland. Sholtz put so much effort into making it, he has managed only three further records in 22 years. "More Than A Feeling" still chills in a corny sort of way and the harmonies are pretty impressive.
Recorded at Foxglove Studios, Watertown, Massachusetts; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California; ...
| | Team Mint, Vol. 2 CD (2001)
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Since first earning notice for launching the career of cuddlecore icons Cub, Vancouver-based Mint Records has combed the local music scene to quietly but consistently build one of the most rewarding catalogs and rosters on the contemporary indie scene, finally gaining widespread acclaim in 2000 with arguably its best record to date, the New Pornographers' pop masterpiece, Mass Romantic. The well-timed Team Mint, Vol. 2 compiles 23 tracks from the label's current roster, which ranges from the torch-and-twang of roots chanteuse Neko Case ("Furnace Room Lullaby") to the eccentric electro-pop of I Am Spoonbender ("Replaced by Toys") to the Sleater-Kinney-inspired grrrl-punk of Operation Makeout ("You and Me Geometry"). The real find is the largely unheralded Carolyn Mark, Case's partner in the Corn Sisters ("She's Leaving Town") and a stunning country balladeer in her own right. Vancouver rocks. ~ Jason Ankeny
Personnel: Carolyn Mark (vocals, guitar, piano); Goblin (vocals, guitar, drums); Carl Newman (vocals, guitar); Linda Wolfe (vocals, mandolin); Dustin (vocals, synthesizer, drums); Theodore Levin, Grant Lawrence, James W. McLaughlin, Krista Ferguson, Brenda Geil, Neko Case, Rod Slaughter (vocals); Matt Murphy (guitar, background vocals); Bobby Beefy, Dave Lang, David Carswell, Coop, Nick Thomas , Chris Frazer Smith, Daniel Bejar, John Collins (guitar); Sara Wheeler (acoustic guitar, ...
| | Carnaval: Sua Historia V.21 CD (2001) (Import) Brazil
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| | Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu Po'Okela Chants CD (2003)
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Po'okela Chants is the solo debut from Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, the semi-modern hula chanter from Oakland that's made a name for himself in the mainstream through work on the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack. Here, he works through a number of hula chants, traditional and contemporary, essentially all done in solo chant form with an ipu or pahu drum accompanying, and a small group of vocalists that help out for the choruses now and then. The instrumentation is entirely traditional as such, as is the basic song structure throughout. There is a small period of experimentation, where a bit of guitar and synthesizer appear in the background, but luckily for the listener, that ends relatively quickly. The chants are entirely energetic, using a driving beat and the occasional shout to punctuate a run. His abilities as a chanter are really the treat for the listener here, as he moves flawlessly from one chant to the next, changing rhythms mid-song and holding the listener's attention for the duration. The song topics range from the basic traditional dances, to Hawaiian mythology, to King David Kalakaua (the first king to visit America), who takes up roughly half the album in tribute songs. Translations of the songs appear in the liner notes to help the listener who doesn't speak traditional ...
| | Sunshine Underground Raise The Alarm CD (2006) (Import) United Kingdom
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2006 debut album that perfectly captures the spirit of a band that falls somewhere between the Happy Mondays, PiL and The Rapture. 11 tracks including the singles 'I Ain't Losing Any Sleep', 'Commercial Breakdown' and 'Put You In Your Place'. City Rockers.
The Sunshine Underground's website has promoted the band as substantially different from Franz Ferdinand or fellow Leeds rockers the Kaiser Chiefs, but you shouldn't believe it for a second: this is more or less the same bass-heavy, '80s-influenced indie stuff that the other guys have put out already. What's different here is not the approach, which is essentially the same, but the amount of disco they've injected into the mix. And you know what? When the blend of disco and indie works, it really works. It's even electrifying. "Put You in Your Place," for instance -- with Craig Wellington's plaintive, defiant vocals, Stuart Jones' funky-ass guitar, Matthew Gwilt's jumpy, syncopated percussion, and Daley Smith's snaky basslines -- sounds fresh even if some of the musical ingredients are nigh on 30 years old. It's by far the strongest track on the album, followed by the handclapping, foot-stomping, bar-brawling "The Way It Is." Raise the Alarm has very few dull moments: "Commercial Breakdown," the band's second single, is wail-heavy and somewhat forgettable, and "Somebody's Always Getting in the Way" sounds a ...
| | Delerium Nuages Du Monde CD (2006)
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As fans are well aware, Delerium began their career recording strictly instrumental music in a highly atmospheric, soundscape vein. That musical penchant hasn't changed, but over the years the duo has utilized ever more vocalists to further enhance its sound, culminating in Nuages du Monde. This set boasts seven different female vocalists across its 11 tracks, and a mere two instrumentals. Opera star Isabel Baryakdarian powerfully opens the album with the evocative "Angelicus," her soaring vocals and the number's textured atmospheres a revelation that echoes the song's religious underpinnings. Her "Lumenis," later in the set, is an equal standout, here her delivery pinioned between East and West, further accentuating Nuages du Monde's most haunting track. The equally feted Punjabi singer Kiran Arwuhalia is Baryakdarian's equal, her wondrously keening vocals across "Indoctrination" echoing around the swooping synth. These two performers are of such quality that their light virtually outshines all the rest. Still, Katharine Blake's bubbling and effervescent delivery is exquisitely showcased on "Extollere," and is far removed from the blurry, breathy vocals she offers up on the much weaker "Sister Sojourn Ghost." In contrast, Kristy Thirsk's pretty-as-a-peach vocals work a charm on "Self-Saboteur," a song that also boasts the album's catchiest chorus. "The Way You Want It to Be" is even more pop-flecked, while Jaël's "Lost and Found" encompasses flickers of new wave, rock, and pop, one of the set's most musically intriguing tracks. Filled with rich atmospheres and myriad moods, ranging from shadowed to bright, Nuages du Monde embraces a surprising variety of musical styles that shimmer and shift with great suppleness throughout the set. However, as splendid as the music is, the occasionally overly ...
| | Mnemonic Pandora CD (2007)
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mnemonic (ne mon'ik): helping or intended to aid the memory. Mnemonic is a three piece, heavy, alternative rock band. Device is the debut, independent release of this talented trio from Reno, Nevada. It is an emotional and intense work of undeniable potency guided by melodic vocals over heavy guitar driven rock. Mnemonic first took shape in Reno in August of 2001. Predictably, the band didn't quite fit the mold of most others lingering around the region. They quickly gained recognition through energetic and engaging live performances throughout the Northern California and Nevada regions. Influenced by a wide-ranging collection of artists, the band released "Device" in April of 2002. Mnemonic immediately began to establish a reputation through consistent airplay of the single "Spineless" on Reno's alternative rock station KRZQ 100.9. Device was tracked in Sacramento with producer Eric Broyhill (The Deftones, Cake). The album successfully finds that intangible balance between lush beauty and primal heaviness. Lyrically, Mnemonic explores dark, introspective themes of relationships, desperation, and despair. But the group insists its fundamental message is a positive one. "The point of this band is to let people know that they're not alone in dealing with bad feelings or pain. Music is the perfect vehicle for release in a positive manner." says Stoudt, who pens the words. "It's rewarding to have someone identify with something I've gone through, and have the music we create help them through their situation." Live, Mnemonic captures an audience with their energetic stage presence and hold them while transitioning through an intricate set-list of cutting edge original music. "We're very sincere about what we do. We give a 110% every show regardless of how big or small. It is our release, and we take it very seriously." said Stoudt. In a very short period of time Mnemonic has achieved many notable accomplishments. Mnemonic was a showcasing artists at the Eat'm 2002 conference in Las Vegas. The band was used for an episode of NBC's popular sitcom "ED". Their single "Spineless" was retired from the steel rock cage match ...
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