Tall Stories expected to be released 1/23/09

by **Luvsaugeri** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:12 am

Frontiers Records (Zink Music/Bonnier Amigo) is excited to announce the European release of Tall Stories' second album, "Skyscraper", on January 23rd.

Tall Stories first rose to prominence upon the release of their self-titled debut album in 1991. At the vocal helm is Steve Augeri who previously provided the lead vocals for Journey, following Steve Perry's departure from the band.

Formed by Augeri with Jack Morer on guitars, Kevin Totoian on bass, and Tom DeFaria on drums, Tall Stories represents a group of musicians who were exposed and inspired by such diverse sounds ranging from: Blues to Rock, Funk, Punk, Country and Reggae. As a result, their music isn't typical of the standard rock genre.

"As a young, vivacious group of musicians from New York City, our inspiration came from spending time in Manhattan where music from all over the world could be heard within just a few City blocks," recalls Steve Augeri. "We were fixtures in the downtown area, especially at The Bitter End on Bleeker Street, where on that small stage, graced the likes of: Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and George Carlin, to name just a few notable musicians who have performed there. Our band played there a few times a week, while writing and trying out material for both the first album as well the upcoming release."

Signed by Bud Prager's ESP Management (Foreigner, Bad Co., Mountain, Damn Yankees), Tall Stories' first album was produced by Frank Filipetti (Deep Purple, Kiss, Foreigner). While the musical climate in the United States in 1991 was going through a metamorphosis of its own, Tall Stories' debut album was a breath of fresh air in the melodic rock scene at the time. The band's unique musical core immediately became a sensation with rock fans and critics alike.

A tour with Mr. Big followed, but despite the great response from fans, the evolving musical climate forced the band to take a step back and hibernate during that period. Steve Augeri went on to join Tyketto and then Journey but, along the way, the band continued to collaborate and write songs, while waiting for the right time to regroup as a band.

"After leaving Journey, I found myself reflecting upon my past to identify why I had gotten into this crazy business to begin with. I dusted off my 12 string, dug out my Beatles, The Who and Zeppelin song books--whose songs were the catalyst to my passion for music as a child--and it was then that I found myself again," Augeri explains. "I think there's a purity, an honesty on this record--not to mention a lot of great rock and roll."

Tall Stories' rebirth offers its fans the opportunity to partake in what would be the band's second chapter. Due to schedule conflicts, Tall Stories hired a handful of stellar guest drummers to complete the picture. First, the talent of Rodney Howard (Avril Lavigne) contributed to "Stay" and "No Justice." Then the legendary Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, The Lizards) on the bombastic "River Rise." And last but not least, Nir Z (Genesis, Chris Cornel) on "Original Sin," "Eternal Light," and "Pictures of Summer" to name a few.

Produced by guitarist Jack Morer, Skyscraper stays true to the genesis of Tall Stories: music and songs that are as melodically rich and diverse as the band members themselves. From the opening track, "Tomorrow," an uptempo song reminiscent of U2 and Led Zeppelin, to the final song, "You Shall be Free," a Gospel number in every sense of the word, the new album is a musical tapestry of different colours and textures.

Steve Augeri concludes, "Although there was perhaps too long of a lapse between the first Tall Stories release and this album, we're fortunate that fate and timing has allowed us to come back together as a band, and create music that inspires us individually and collectively."

"Skyscraper" includes the following tracks: Tomorrow; Clementine; Original Sin; All of the World; Pictures of Summer; River Rise; No Justice; Eternal Light; Stay; You Shall be Free; Superman (European bonus track)

by **lights1961** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:38 am

YEAH BABY!!! love Augeri singing..

Rick

by **The_Noble_Cause** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:53 am

I'm confused - is TS2 unreleased material long in the can, or did they hit the studio to record it fresh?

by **Andrew** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:42 am

The_Noble_Cause wrote:I'm confused - is TS2 unreleased material long in the can, or did they hit the studio to record it fresh?

Unreleased from 1993 with a fresh 2008 drum recordings and remastered/polished up.

by **Don** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:04 am

Andrew wrote:
The_Noble_Cause wrote:I'm confused - is TS2 unreleased material long in the can, or did they hit the studio to record it fresh?

Unreleased from 1993 with a fresh 2008 drum recordings and remastered/polished up.

A little bit like Chinese Democracy then?

by **JRNYFan** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:12 pm

Andrew wrote:
The_Noble_Cause wrote:I'm confused - is TS2 unreleased material long in the can, or did they hit the studio to record it fresh?

Unreleased from 1993 with a fresh 2008 drum recordings and remastered/polished up.

Thanks for clearing that up, Andrew. I had the same question.

by **SpongeBob** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:34 pm

I'm a bit disappointed. While I will certainly purchase it, I was hopping it was a brand new recording. Just being honest here. At least if they play live again we will get to here it updated that way.

by tj » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:37 pm

Maybe I missed it, why wasn't the album released originally 15 years ago?

by **Rick** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:16 pm

tj wrote:Maybe I missed it, why wasn't the album released originally 15 years ago?

Tall Stories II I think is what is being released in January.

by **MCC620** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:38 pm

tj wrote:Maybe I missed it, why wasn't the album released originally 15 years ago?

"A tour with Mr. Big followed, but despite the great response from fans, the evolving musical climate forced the band to take a step back and hibernate during that period. Steve Augeri went on to join Tyketto and then Journey but, along the way, the band continued to collaborate and write songs, while waiting for the right time to regroup as a band."

fyi....tall stories debut was released the same day as pearl jam's "ten"

by **JRNYFan** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:05 pm

You can hear some clips on this site (for those who haven't heard them yet)

http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/20 ... kyscraper/

Scroll to the bottom

by **(Crazy)Dulce Lady** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:50 pm

JRNYFan wrote:You can hear some clips on this site (for those who haven't heard them yet)

http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/20 ... kyscraper/

Scroll to the bottom

COOL!!! thanks!!!

NO JUSTICE is bluesy groovey. most excellent.

by **chica** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:42 am

This is awesome news! Wow cant wait to get SKYSCRAPER!! ...

New, old, it doesnt matter to me. ... Cant wait!! :wink:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:14 am

"European release"?

Ok. So who is gonna upload it for me?

by **MCC620** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:22 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:"European release"?

Ok. So who is gonna upload it for me?

SILLY GIRL....YOU CAN ORDER IT FROM HERE

http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx

by **bluejeangirl76** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:25 am

MCC620 wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:"European release"?

Ok. So who is gonna upload it for me?

SILLY GIRL....YOU CAN ORDER IT FROM HERE

http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx

Oh.

Well, hell.

Thank you.

by **stevew2** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:03 am

Awesome ill take two

MR

Tall Stories expected to be released 1/23/09

Tall Stories expected to be released 1/23/09

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