Lou Gramm is BACK!!!

[Blueskies]

The subject matter may not be for all - but it's a stronger album than I anticipated.

That must mean it's a piece of shit.

You're taking me out of my happy place Dean...don't make me come over there Greg!

Where is Peter and Bobby? (G+D)??? Those two little twit twerps really irritate the fuck out of me, but at the same time, I am looking to throw down about now.

First you need to learn to fight correctly, grasshopper.

Your first lesson....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuigcXvcy1A

Play this song as you work it out and maybe you will someday get this good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bLiUCTWGuE

[StoneCold]

No self respecting Gramm thread can go by without some great tunes.

Just Between You And Me
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1zpby ... d-me_music

Midnight Blue
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/se ... blue_music


Here's last.fm's link to the new album. It'll give you a couple complete listens for those on the fence.

http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

[G.I.Jim]

The subject matter may not be for all - but it's a stronger album than I anticipated.

That must mean it's a piece of shit.

You're taking me out of my happy place Dean...don't make me come over there Greg!

He's not dissing Lou, he's dissing Andrew and his reviews.

Lou can't compare to Bruce today but in the 70s, 80s and 90s, I put Lou voice above even Perry. Not on high notes but listenability.

Oh, I know! I'm just messing with Dean. But you're right...up until the mid 90's, Gramm was every bit as good as Perry! I think I actually liked more of Lou's solo stuff than Perry's.

[TRAGChick]

From "Redeemer":

I don't look at things
The way I used to

My old desires
Have lost their gains

Through the Doorway of Love
There's a threshold of pain

Redeemer....!

Thank you SO MUCH for the heads-up on this!!
I would've never known otherwise.....with the current state of Radio, etc....

He sounds AMAZING....will DEFINITELY get this...

I'm telling you...do NOT judge this off of the clips!

I'm not....I LOVE this man's voice as "Vice President" to President Perry....Vocal-Wise.
SO HAPPY THAT HE'S BACK!!

Lou's Performance here sealed that deal for me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNt0RmK5Ewk

[journey361]

+1 and shoot the free throw.

[StoneCold]

The subject matter may not be for all - but it's a stronger album than I anticipated.

That must mean it's a piece of shit.

You're taking me out of my happy place Dean...don't make me come over there Greg!

He's not dissing Lou, he's dissing Andrew and his reviews.

Lou can't compare to Bruce today but in the 70s, 80s and 90s, I put Lou voice above even Perry. Not on high notes but listenability.

Oh, I know! I'm just messing with Dean. But you're right...up until the mid 90's, Gramm was every bit as good as Perry! I think I actually liked more of Lou's solo stuff than Perry's.

Gramm's solo music is WAY better than Perry's. No question about that.

[StoneCold]

Mmmmmm...I'm a died-in-the-wool Catholic and the lyrics were really getting in the way of the rock music from the samples that ran here.

I need separation of Church and RNR, but will listen to whole tracks before deciding against buying.

Here ya go RedJoe, this link'll give ya a couple complete listens to the album:

Lou Gramm Band
http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

[G.I.Jim]

No self respecting Gramm thread can go by without some great tunes.

Just Between You And Me
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1zpby ... d-me_music

Midnight Blue
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/se ... blue_music

That's a good idea! How about some Shadow King songs?

Here's "Don't Even Know I'm Alive"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy6_rzrf ... 2&index=19

"Once Upon A Time"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uj0SZQv ... 2&index=20

"I Want You"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImRY3iHs ... 2&index=18

Some classic Foreigner!

"Break It Up"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m5DIGU1 ... re=related

My favorite live song they ever filmed..."That Was Yesterday". This is the definitive version of this song!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNt0RmK5 ... re=related

"Want To Know What Love Is"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVjocvTg ... re=related

[G.I.Jim]

Mmmmmm...I'm a died-in-the-wool Catholic and the lyrics were really getting in the way of the rock music from the samples that ran here.

I need separation of Church and RNR, but will listen to whole tracks before deciding against buying.

Here ya go RedJoe, this link'll give ya a couple complete listens to the album:

Lou Gramm Band
http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

Awesome link man! Everyone should check out the songs here...you can listen to the entire album! Go listen to the opening choir on "So Great"! You really have to listen to the whole album to get the whole feel though. Those samples aren't as high a quality as the actual tracks either.

[StoneCold]

My take on the lyrical content.

It being "Christian" influenced shouldn't be a deterrent if you like Lou. I don't subscribe to all the hedonism AC/DC promotes but still enjoy their music so its just the reverse here.

G.I.'s right. Lou is sounding great here. If his voice is anywhere this strong live, I wouldn't rule out a Foreigner reunion if Gramm and Jones could see eye to eye again.

One more thing. While everyone's been sitting on their hands for the supposed Perry comeback album, here comes Gramm out the gate.

Great job Lou. Rattle your bones!

[Michigan Girl]

Mmmmmm...I'm a died-in-the-wool Catholic and the lyrics were really getting in the way of the rock music from the samples that ran here.

I need separation of Church and RNR, but will listen to whole tracks before deciding against buying.

Here ya go RedJoe, this link'll give ya a couple complete listens to the album:

Lou Gramm Band
http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

Hey, Thanks, SC!!!!
I'm taking it one at a time, but he sounds FABULOUS thus far!!!!

[Blueskies]

Mmmmmm...I'm a died-in-the-wool Catholic and the lyrics were really getting in the way of the rock music from the samples that ran here.

I need separation of Church and RNR, but will listen to whole tracks before deciding against buying.

Here ya go RedJoe, this link'll give ya a couple complete listens to the album:

Lou Gramm Band
http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

Thanks for the link! He sounds great!

[Deb]

Midnight Blue
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/se ... blue_music

Thanks SC, forgot about that one, LOVE that song! Must add to IPOD!

[Don]

Midnight Blue
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/se ... blue_music

Thanks SC, forgot about that one, LOVE that song! Must add to IPOD!

How could you have forgotten that one? Corner, NOW!!

[Blueskies]

Still listening...Thats The Way God Planned It is a beautiful song!

[StoneCold]

Still listening...Thats The Way God Planned It is a beautiful song!

It's a cover of DeGarmo and Key. I like Gramm's version better.

http://www.last.fm/music/DeGarmo%2B%252 ... ?autostart

[Blueskies]

Still listening...Thats The Way God Planned It is a beautiful song!

It's a cover of DeGarmo and Key. I like Gramm's version better.

http://www.last.fm/music/DeGarmo%2B%252 ... ?autostart

Thanks for the info! Yes, after listening to both I much prefer Gramm's version too.

[jrny84]

Lou is a great christian guy with an awesome heart. I remember hearing in the 90s about his brain tumor and everything he had to go through, he was so positive about it all and it gave him a new outlook on life and made him so appreciative of life.

I will definetly check out his new album!

[Deb]

Midnight Blue
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/se ... blue_music

Thanks SC, forgot about that one, LOVE that song! Must add to IPOD!

How could you have forgotten that one? Corner, NOW!!

[DrFU]

Midnight Blue
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/se ... blue_music

Thanks SC, forgot about that one, LOVE that song! Must add to IPOD!

How could you have forgotten that one? Corner, NOW!!

cute jammies, Deb!

[annie89509]

Mmmmmm...I'm a died-in-the-wool Catholic and the lyrics were really getting in the way of the rock music from the samples that ran here.

I need separation of Church and RNR, but will listen to whole tracks before deciding against buying.

Here ya go RedJoe, this link'll give ya a couple complete listens to the album:

Lou Gramm Band
http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

Thanks for the link! He sounds great!

Sure does! Vintage LouG. I like Baptized by Fire the best-- very Foreigner-like.

[Vladan]

The master is back! see this is the real deal. Get rid of the current poser singing in Foreigner. Get Lou Gramm back, singing the songs the way they should be done.

[StoneCold]

The master is back! see this is the real deal. Get rid of the current poser singing in Foreigner. Get Lou Gramm back, singing the songs the way they should be done.

I'd love to see him in there again but doubt Mick and Lou will do it. Especially as strong as this new cd sounds. If he can pull it off live, he'll be busy touring it.

#9, Rattle Your Bones, what a great cut. Very Shadow King style. Agree with #5 (Baptism of Fire) and #1 all standout tracks.

[portland]

Did I mention that there are elements of Gospel in there also? I'm just sitting here amazed at everything going on with this album! It needs to be listened to a couple of times to catch everything, as there are a lot of subtle riffs and phrases layered in there in the background. "That's The Way God Planned It" has some fat B-3 organ and guitars trading off riffs towards the end, and even Rolie would have been impressed with it!

I really can't wait to read Andrew's review of this, as I think I've just found my new favorite album of the year. I just wonder if it's just me here? It's so good to have him back sounding like this! It's amazing that he's been through everything he has that he puts out an album sounding like this, yet Perry's just sitting out there.... Perry needs to get his ass in gear!

Yes he does Agreed +1

[Rip Rokken]

The subject matter may not be for all - but it's a stronger album than I anticipated.

Would you prefer an album about.... SAAAAAAATAN?!?!?

[Rip Rokken]

I'm not doing this album justice with my descriptions, but if you even like Foreigner or Lou in the slightest....GO BUY THIS ALBUM IMMEDIATELY!!!

I will immediately. A misunderstanding from hearing songs on his MySpace page led me to buy "Ready of Not", which I love, and I'm going to check this one out now. Good for Lou!

[G.I.Jim]

I'm not doing this album justice with my descriptions, but if you even like Foreigner or Lou in the slightest....GO BUY THIS ALBUM IMMEDIATELY!!!

I will immediately. A misunderstanding from hearing songs on his MySpace page led me to buy "Ready of Not", which I love, and I'm going to check this one out now. Good for Lou!

Hey Rip! Hope you've been doing well. Here's a link that'll let you listen to the entire album. It really needs a couple of good listens, and I think you'll love it! Let me know what you think...

http://www.last.fm/music/Lou+Gramm/Lou+Gramm+Band

[G.I.Jim]

The subject matter may not be for all - but it's a stronger album than I anticipated.

Would you prefer an album about.... SAAAAAAATAN?!?!?

I think he would...otherwise he would have posted a link to Amazon and at least added a sentence or two about it on the homepage. YOU HEAR THAT ANDREW??? WE NEED PEOPLE TO SEE A LINK!!!

[Rip Rokken]

The subject matter may not be for all - but it's a stronger album than I anticipated.

Would you prefer an album about.... SAAAAAAATAN?!?!?

I think he would...otherwise he would have posted a link to Amazon and at least added a sentence or two about it on the homepage. YOU HEAR THAT ANDREW??? WE NEED PEOPLE TO SEE A LINK!!!

I applaud you for exorcising your opinion here.

[StoneCold]

... otherwise he would have posted a link to Amazon and at least added a sentence or two about it on the homepage. YOU HEAR THAT ANDREW??? WE NEED PEOPLE TO SEE A LINK!!!

What? Drew hasn't announced Gramm's new cd?