Saturday, October 22, 2011

FIONA / UNBROKEN (2011)

After so many solo artists/bands from the glory 80's who make their comeback with new albums, the time has come for Fiona with her brand new effort "Unbroken". Fiona was one of the hottest female names back in the 80's who made a big success with songs like 'Talk To Me', 'Hopelessly Love You' and especially with the brilliant 'Everything You Do (You're Sexing Me)", a duet with Kip Winger.

In "Unbroken", Fiona collaborates with some of the biggest names in today's Melodic Rock and Hard Rock scene such as James Christian, who is the producer of this release, Robin Beck and the mighty Tommy Denander among others. The album is moving between AOR and some heavier melodic rock paths with passionate performances from Fiona, melodic choruses, very good arrangements and a solid production. "Loved Along The Way" which opens the album, is a fantastic rocker with energy, cranchy guitars and some big-gang backround vocals! "Broken" is a bit boring 'modern' rocker that lacks of melody and inspiration. "I've Released You" is another 'modern' rocker with a catchy chorus but nothin' really breathtaking.

"Shadows Of The Night" is a great cover track which features some really passionate vocal performances by Fiona. "Badge Of Love" is an ok track while "Wild One" is an ass-kickin' old-fashioned rocker with attitude! "This Heart" is a stunning mid-tempo/ballad song and features vocal duties with the great Robin Beck. "Get Yer Kix" has a nice feel good vibe in it and "Salt On My Wings" is, imo, the weakest track in this album. "I Love You But Shut Up" is up-tempo and it must be played on 10! It reminds me of Aerosmith's big hit "Dude, Looks Like A Lady". The album closes with the brilliant cover of Prophet's "Everything You Are", a fantastic mid-tempo ballad with a terrific refrain.

All in all, this is a good album. It has some excellent moments in it but, also, some average tracks. Recommended for all the fans of pure melodic rock sound with soaring female vocals, catchy choruses with a 'modern' twich.
HeavyParadise's Rating : 7/10

TRACK LIST : 01 - Loved Along The Way, 02 - Broken, 03 - I've Released You, 04 - Shadows Of The Night, 05 - Badge Of Love, 06 - Wild One, 07 - This Heart, 08 - Get Yer Kix, 09 - Salt On My Wings, 10 - I Love You But Shut Up, 11 - Everything You Are


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