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Mike H.
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Date Posted: 18:16:16 09/13/03 Sat
Steve Perrys second (of three) solo albums showcases his ability to rock as hard as he did with Journey but without Neal Schon, which makes For The Love of Strange Medicine a perfect example Perrys ability to carry his own and demonstrate why Journey could never, and will never, work without his talent.
Track one, You Better Wait, by S. Perry, L. Brewster, M. Lucas, J. Pierce and G. Hawkins, has a gruff, yet smooth, vocal intro with cool keyboards by Paul Taylor. I also love the rockin backbeat of this tune for an opener. Lincoln Brewsters guitar work is indescribable. I love the driving rhythm.
Track two, Young Hearts Forever, by S. Perry and C. Magness, is one of my favorites on this album. I love Taylors keyboard intro. I love Brewsters guitar work here. I like the keyboard and vocals on the bridge before Brewsters solo.
Track three, I Am, by S. Perry, P. Taylor and L. Brewster, is my least favorite on this album. Its a ballad. Brewsters guitar is good, and Perry sounds cool, but thats about it here. I like the drummers rim shots though.
Track four, Stand Up (Before Its Too Late), by S. Perry, L. Brewster, P. Taylor, M. Lucas, and J. Kimpel, is my favorite tune on this album. I think that the rhythm is great, Lincoln Brewsters guitar work is fabulous, and Perrys vocal is fascinating.
Track five, For The Love of Strange Medicine, by S. Perry, P. Taylor, L. Brewster and M. Lucas, is a ballad that has good vocals from Perry, but the rhythm is just ok. It lags. The guitar isnt bad though. Brewsters guitar solo is good.
Track six, Donna Please, by S. Perry, P. Taylor and S. Bishop, has good piano from Paul Taylor and sweet vocals by Steve Perry. The beginning of the tune is nice before the bridge and a good guitar solo from Lincoln Brewster.
Track seven, Listen To Your Heart, by S. Perry, P. Taylor, L. Brewster, and M. Lucas, is one of the best tunes on here. I love Brewsters guitar work, and Perrys vocals rock. Paul Taylors piano work is cool. I love Perrys Ohh, oo, ohhs on this tune.
Track eight, Tuesday Heartache, by S. Perry, C. Magness, P. Taylor, L. Brewster, and M. Lucas, is cool. Phil Brown has a good rhythm going on bass guitar, and Steve Perry has good lead vocals. I like the shuffle from drummer, Moyes Lucas and solo from Lincoln Brewster.
Track nine, Missing You, by S. Perry and T. Miner, starts out with good vocal harmony and piano. The only other factor that keeps this tune together is Perrys lead vocal. Its good.
Track ten, Somewhere Theres Hope, by S. Perry, L. Brewster, P. Taylor, and M. Lucas, has a great bluesy feel. I love Lincoln Brewsters guitar intro and solo. Its great. Taylors piano work is cool, and I love the vocal harmony. Perrys lead vocal kicks butt too. Its great.
Track eleven, Anyway, by S. Perry and T. Miner, is a beautiful ballad. Taylors piano and Perrys vocals are great, but the most important part of this tune is the message found in the lyrics. It is rumored to be a lyrical apology to Neal, Jon, Ross, and Steve (Smith, the drummer for Journey). The vocal harmony and guitar solo are cool, too.
Overall, For The Love of Strange Medicine is a good album. Its different than Street Talk. I think Perry has definitely proved he can hold his own with this album. If, and when, he comes out with another album (if he decides to tour), Ill be there. What a fabulous record.
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Obrigada!!!Steve,,,
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