| | John Norum Optimus CD - Import John Norum Discography of CDs
 (5 Customer Reviews)
Guitarist John Norum's OPTIMUS contains the tracks "Chase Down the Moon," "Time to Run," and "Forced," among others. Norum's guitar antics are on ample display throughout.
The guitarist of Europe is at it again with a new rage. This follow up to the band's "Start From The Dark" has increased exposure to Norum's massive guitar playing and solo career.
Personnel: John Norum (vocals, guitar); Mats Lindfors (keyboards).
Audio Mixers: Mats Lindfors; John Norum.
Recording information: LBR Studios, Stockholm, Sweden. John Norum Optimus Songs | 1. | Chase Down the Moon |
| 2. | Nailed to the Cross |
| 3. | Better Day |
| 4. | One More Time |
| 5. | Time to Run |
| 6. | Optimus |
| 7. | Takin' the Blame |
| 8. | Change Will Come |
| 9. | Forced |
| 10. | Solitude |
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Optimus Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Killer CD
The guitar work on this CD flat out smokes! John Norum tears it up...no tricks, no whammy bars, just lightning from a Les Paul! His vocals are pretty good, as well. Standout tracks include Time To Run and Takin' The Blame. Killer riffs with the best vocal work on the CD. The final tune, Solitude, is one of two instrumentals on the disc. The lead work on this cut starts out slower and more melodic, but by the end of the tune, John is just tearing it up!! A "must have" for any fan of rock guitar! Much more heavy than any work he has done with Europe. Pick it up!!
Submitted by GORDONW (SNELLVILLE, GA., U.S.A.) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Another winner!
John does it again with a great guitar driven masterpiece. The songs are great and his guitar playing is fantastic. He really does a good job of making a good heavy rock CD with a slight touch of a modern sound without selling out. I wish he just put out more material. I would kill for a John Norum Live DVD!!
Submitted by pdrummz (Bellbrook, OH, USA)
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 Could be longer
Some pretty good riffs but the tuned down guitar is not the John Norum from the past. Good vocals, I enjoyed them. Would like to see a few more songs on the next cd. Worth a try for Norum/Europe fans.
Submitted by falcon_rocks (Farmington, CT)
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Riff 70's, Gary Moore, hard, louder, faster, great guitar work!!, The best since Another Destination!!!
Submitted by luiz_pasquini (Sao Paulo,Brazil)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Xellent
i'm impressed!!, great guitar work!!, great drumming and marvellous songs!! there's no much to say, it's a great album!!
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