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Pride
August 21, 2015

Description
White Lion's rise to stardom was not without its fair share of difficulties. It started off well with Mike Tramp relocating from his native Denmark to the East Coast of America and teaming up with virtuoso guitarist Vito Brata. Securing a coveted record deal with Elektra Records the band looked set for bigger and better things, but it all came crashing down when the label inexplicably decided not to release their debut album. Fortunately a record deal and a new loyal fan base in Japan and Europe carried the torch helping them to get back in the ring and fight another day. It was a struggle well worth contesting and one that ultimately paid handsome dividends when Atlantic Records eventually signed the band. Electing to work with seasoned producer Michael Wagener (Dokken, Mötley Crüe) and recording in Los Angeles, 'Pride' hit the racks to great critical and commercial acclaim. Stuffed to the brim with numerous red-hot slices of melodic yet heavy rock, the album fast became one the era's cornerstone releases, packing punches and knocking down barriers. Originally issued in June 1987, the record was propelled by the catchy single 'Wait', a track that caught fire at both radio and MTV, helping to establish the band as front line contenders. However, it was the power ballad 'When The Children Cry' that really accelerated sales, to two million and counting. Truly, one of the most heart-warming outcomes in the music business.

Tracklist
1. Hungry
2. Lonely Nights
3. Don't Give Up
4. Sweet Little Loving
5. Lady Of The Valley
6. Wait
7. All You Need Is Rock 'N' Roll
8. Tell Me
9. All Join Our Hands
10. When The Children Cry
Bonus Tracks:
11. Wait (Extended Remix)
12. All You Need Is Rock 'N' Roll (Live)
13. Lonely Nights (Live)
14. Lady Of The Valley (Live)
15. Tell Me (Live)

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010O6BBG6/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010O6BBG6/?tag=imwan-21

Big Game
September 4, 2015

Description
The problem with any commercially successful album is that at some point its follow up will be compared and judged not only economically but also creatively. This was exactly the position White Lion were to face with the release of their third album 'Big Game', a record that promised so much, yet, inexplicably, underperformed. Some say that there is a time and a place for everything and, sadly, this time around, lady luck had moved her sights elsewhere. 'Big Game' was, actually, not a disappointing record at all. In fact it was a fine follow-up to their double platinum selling 'Pride' album, but it was recorded in a state of high anxiety. The band had spent almost a year touring the world and was immediately ushered back into the studio by their label and managers who were eager to capitalise on the success, so there was pressure to write and record in double quick time. Working once again with trusted producer Michael Wagener, and recorded in Los Angeles, the band jumped head-first into material, written by Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Brata over an intense three day session. That they came up with a number of quality songs is testimony to their talent and tenacity. Pitched somewhere between Led Zeppelin and Van Halen, tracks such as the lyrically poignant 'Little Fighter' and 'Cry For Freedom' lead the charge but it's their creative cover of Golden Earring's 'Radar Love' that more than steals the show.

Tracklist
1. Goin' Home Tonight
2. Dirty Woman
3. Little Fighter
4. Broken Home
5. Baby Be Mine
6. Living On The Edge
7. Let's Get Crazy
8. Don't Say It's Over
9. If My Mind Is Evil
10. Radar Love
11. Cry For Freedom
Bonus Tracks:
12. Wait (Live On Westwood One)
13. All Join Our Hands (Live On Westwood One)
14. When the Children Cry (Live In Rehearsal)

Amazon USA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010O6BBCK/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010O6BBCK/?tag=imwan-21

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Bump: The Big Game remaster has been pushed back to September 4th.

AS hair metal goes, I always thought these guys were really underrated. The first album was really strong, as was the song Little Fighter. But I'm never a fan of bands covering songs as famous as Radar Love, though. Strikes me as a little desperate.

Jason