Description
Sweden only picture disc. Limited 250 copies
2009 album from the veteran heavy metal band, released to coincide with the 20th Anniversary of their original debut album. Danger Danger were formed in 1987 by Bruno Ravel (bass) and Steve West (drums) and rounded out by Ted Poley (vocals) Andy Timmons (guitar) and Kasey Smith (keyboards). Over the years, band members have come and gone, but revolve features the stellar vocals of Poley, who returned to the fold in 2004 after an 11 year absence. This is the sixth studio release from American rock band Danger Danger. Although the group started off as a glam metal outfit like so many others in the late 80s, they consistently delivered quality albums through the unforgiving 90s while their sound took a more AOR turn. Once again the songwriting core of Bruno Ravel (B) and Steve West (D) remains intact guaranteeing the original Danger Danger vibe. This release sees the return of original vocalist Ted Poley while also marking the studio debut of Rob Marcello as the lead guitarist of Danger Danger. It is a pleasure to hear that Revolve is probably the most consistent album in the band’s history as the quartet has managed to keep the bar steadily high on all 11 tracks of this album. Despite the catchy choruses, strong harmonies and Marcello’s accomplished performance, one can not help but think that Revolve is too much of an easy listener. You might say that’s more than expected as this is AOR; still I felt that the album should include more of those heavy opening riffs and possibly a couple of aggressive songs ( similar to Under the Gun, Grind and Goin, Goin Gone) would also fit nicely. This is probably the most radio friendly album of Danger Danger and although it is pretty good I suspect it would have been better with Paul Laine on lead vocals. Of course the subject Poley/ Laine can generate endless conversation so I conclude that it is fascinating to see Danger Danger reformed with their original vocalist and a new guitarist who is clearly qualified to fill Andy Timmons shoes.
Track listing:
1. Thats What Im talking About
2. Ghost of Love
3. Killin Love
4. Hearts On The Highway
5. Fugitive
6. Keep On Keepin On
7. Rocket To Your Heart
8. F.U.$.
9. Beautiful Regret
10. Never Give Up
11. Dirty Mind