Night ranger

by **Glenn** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:34 pm

S2M wrote:I'd give the album a solid 4/10

The only songs I enjoy are:

End of the Day
Time of Our Lives
Lay It On Me
Somewhere in California

by **Seven Wishes2** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:48 pm

Just curious...I mean, I think six of these songs are going to wind up on my Night Ranger iPod rotation. Exactly how many great songs does an album require for you to rate it above a 4? No Journey record this side of TBF (their best), Escape, and Frontiers, has yielded more than 3 (IMHO) great songs, and yet I would still rate ROR, Arrival, and Depature in the 89-90 range.

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:52 pm

Seven Wishes wrote:Just curious...I mean, I think six of these songs are going to wind up on my Night Ranger iPod rotation. Exactly how many great songs does an album require for you to rate it above a 4? No Journey record this side of TBF (their best), Escape, and Frontiers, has yielded more than 3 (IMHO) great songs, and yet I would still rate ROR, Arrival, and Depature in the 89-90 range.

Hmmm...I give ONE point per song that I like....I only liked 4. Usually, me and another friend who likes this kind of music are satisfied if we get 3 songs for the iPod....New NR has a solid 4 songs. a couple of decent ones, and the rest......MEH.

by **Andrew** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:00 pm

Every track a classic - this is the best Night ranger album since Man In Motion or Big Life....and I adore Neverland!

by **Memorex** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:08 pm

Andrew wrote:Every track a classic - this is the best Night ranger album since Man In Motion or Big Life....and I adore Neverland!

Agreed, though Neverland didn't thrill me. I was more into Seven.

by **conversationpc** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:18 pm

Andrew wrote:Every track a classic - this is the best Night ranger album since Man In Motion or Big Life....and I adore Neverland!

You're smoking crack. The album is good but, like "Eclipse", not THAT good.

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:01 am

New songs are great live too- caught their show in London last night, great gig

by **Seven Wishes2** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:53 am

Which new ones did they play? Because other than the first six months of the Neverland tour in '97, they never again played NR classics like As Always I Remain, New York Time, and Walk in the Future.

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:23 am

Seven Wishes wrote:Which new ones did they play? Because other than the first six months of the Neverland tour in '97, they never again played NR classics like As Always I Remain, New York Time, and Walk in the Future.

Here was the set list. .....

Rock N' Roll Tonite
Touch of Madness
Sing Me Away
Growin' Up In California
The Secret of My Success
Keyboard solo
Sentimental Street
Eddie's Comin' Out Tonight
L.A. No Name
Goodbye
Lay It On Me
Coming of Age (Damn Yankees cover)
Four in the Morning
When You Close Your Eyes
Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Encore:
No Time To Lose Ya
Sister Christian
(You Can Still) Rock in America

by **Michigan Girl** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:33 am

Gin and Tonic Sky wrote:
Seven Wishes wrote:Which new ones did they play? Because other than the first six months of the Neverland tour in '97, they never again played NR classics like As Always I Remain, New York Time, and Walk in the Future.

Here was the set list. .....

Rock N' Roll Tonite
Touch of Madness
Sing Me Away
Growin' Up In California
The Secret of My Success
Keyboard solo
Sentimental Street
Eddie's Comin' Out Tonight
L.A. No Name
Goodbye
Lay It On Me
Coming of Age (Damn Yankees cover)
Four in the Morning
When You Close Your Eyes
Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Encore:
No Time To Lose Ya
Sister Christian
(You Can Still) Rock in America

I like it (hope I didn't miss anything) ...
disappointed there's no Time Of Our Lives <<<<<I love that!! :wink:

by **Seven Wishes2** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:50 am

My thoughts exactly!

Pull that piece of shit Secret of My Success, then add As Always I Remain and Time of Our Lives (my new all-time fave NR song), and you have a PERFECT set list.

Matt, how did Jack look? Did he have to sit down the whole time because of his pulled hammie?

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:07 am

Seven Wishes wrote:My thoughts exactly!

Pull that piece of shit Secret of My Success, then add As Always I Remain and Time of Our Lives (my new all-time fave NR song), and you have a PERFECT set list.

Matt, how did Jack look? Did he have to sit down the whole time because of his pulled hammie?

No I was suprised, no sitting on a stool. He didn't move around quite as much as he usually does but stood up the whole time you wouldn't have any clue he had a bad leg if you hadn't heard the story

by **Gideon** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:28 pm

I just listened to "Time Of Our Lives" a few times since I've heard good things about it.
Initially, the song borders between iffy and suck. "What's.... the use.... in tryin'" etc., the tempo and phrasing are lackluster.
Then the harmonies kick in and the chorus is catchy as hell. Pretty decent song.

by **Ehwmatt** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:13 am

Time of Our Lives is a solid song for sure. I listened to the rest of it once so far. Nothing else really grabbed me as great other than that. Don't get me wrong, there were some other decent ones that I'll have to get more used to on repeat listens.

So far, of all the fucking 80s AOR bands still out there trucking, fucking Loverboy of all bands has turned in the strongest effort this side of Arrival and Styx's Cyclorama. And Loverboy's old shit mostly sucks! Go figure. Oh, Rick Springfield's last couple albums were solid too.

There's just something about the way new AOR from old bands is these days... it's like the elements are there - solid guitar, good riffs, great harmonies, upbeat songs... but for some reason so many of these new songs/albums just have a "sterile" or "plodding" feel to me. I can't explain it. It's like everything is about 5 beats too slow or something.

And I say this not coming from the same place that same of the jaded people on here do coming from seeing these bands in their heyday, but just as a music fan who wasn't even born when half of these bands were at their peak.

by **Tito** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:13 am

conversationpc wrote:
Andrew wrote:Every track a classic - this is the best Night ranger album since Man In Motion or Big Life....and I adore Neverland!

You're smoking crack. The album is good but, like "Eclipse", not THAT good.

I said it once and I'll say it again, Andrew's taste buds are in his ass.

by **iceberg** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:21 am

Tito wrote:
conversationpc wrote:
Andrew wrote:Every track a classic - this is the best Night ranger album since Man In Motion or Big Life....and I adore Neverland!

You're smoking crack. The album is good but, like "Eclipse", not THAT good.

I said it once and I'll say it again, Andrew's taste buds are in his ass.

that really has to suck...

by **kgdjpubs** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:29 pm

Ehwmatt wrote:
There's just something about the way new AOR from old bands is these days... it's like the elements are there - solid guitar, good riffs, great harmonies, upbeat songs... but for some reason so many of these new songs/albums just have a "sterile" or "plodding" feel to me. I can't explain it. It's like everything is about 5 beats too slow or something.

And I say this not coming from the same place that same of the jaded people on here do coming from seeing these bands in their heyday, but just as a music fan who wasn't even born when half of these bands were at their peak.

Yea, I hear you, and I also see it with a lot of the newer AOR bands also. Is it simply down to the fact that a lot of these bands are producing very cheaply these days, as opposed to the big days when there was money to spare and they went to producers who are talented at arranging songs? I've always thought AOR was one of the hardest types of music to write because it either clicks, or falls flat with very little in between. It seems to happen to everyone, and Journey is certainly not immune to it either.

by **Tito** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:09 am

Honestly, how good is this CD? How does it compare to Journey's Eclipse? Is it better? Which one is closer to a 100%? :roll:

How does it truly compare to the classic Night Ranger CDs of the 80's? One final question, where does the track, "Somewhere is California" rate on the album? I heart that one and wasn't too impressed. I'm thinking of buying it, but I want an independent and honest opinion. Thanks.

by **Real rock fan** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:41 am

Tito wrote:Honestly, how good is this CD? How does it compare to Journey's Eclipse? Is it better? Which one is closer to a 100%?

How does it truly compare to the classic Night Ranger CDs of the 80's? One final question, where does the track, "Somewhere is California" rate on the album? I heart that one and wasn't too impressed. I'm thinking of buying it, but I want an independent and honest opinion. Thanks.

I like it more than Eclipse, it`s more for my taste than Journey`s latest.

It`s more like classic Night Ranger, Andrew`s rating is questionable but his review is more accurate than that of Eclipse (IMO), he doesn`t go overboard with his review. The track Growing Up In California is very good but maybe one of the weaker songs.

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:00 am

Tito wrote:Honestly, how good is this CD? How does it compare to Journey's Eclipse? Is it better? Which one is closer to a 100%?

How does it truly compare to the classic Night Ranger CDs of the 80's? One final question, where does the track, "Somewhere is California" rate on the album? I heart that one and wasn't too impressed. I'm thinking of buying it, but I want an independent and honest opinion. Thanks.

There's nothing on Eclipse that is memorable for me. "Somewhere in California" has been all I've been listening to. There are clips on youtube. Check this one out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4MILirJinc

Listen to these and rest assured it's a well spent $10.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwcTw9mB ... re=related

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

by **Memorex** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:06 am

Tito wrote:Honestly, how good is this CD? How does it compare to Journey's Eclipse? Is it better? Which one is closer to a 100%?

How does it truly compare to the classic Night Ranger CDs of the 80's? One final question, where does the track, "Somewhere is California" rate on the album? I heart that one and wasn't too impressed. I'm thinking of buying it, but I want an independent and honest opinion. Thanks.

Eclipse was over for me after a day or two. Not sure the reasons really - just not all that appealing to me - even though I love Neal and his playing. The lyrics bug me - Jonathan annoys me. Not sure.

The Night Ranger album is still on rotation and I'm loving it. Really a great sounding record with hook after hook after hook. It's really well done.

That said - two totally different projects and I think it's up to the individual to figure out what mood they are in and thus what album will appeal more to them. But thankfully, you can listen to both.

by **Michigan Girl** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:07 am

I agree w/the above three (3) listed members ...but music is in the ear of the listener!!
SIC is 100% better than ...IMO!!

If Eclipse repaired your speakers ...SIC should lube your pistons!! :wink:

by **Tito** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:11 am

So you people think I should buy it? Alright I will. Don't let me down.

by **conversationpc** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:42 am

I've gotten somewhat bored with both albums.

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:46 am

conversationpc wrote:I've gotten somewhat bored with both albums.

That's less of an indictment of the albums than it is with your ADD. :lol:

by **strangegrey** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:32 am

Dave...lol...I love your avatar...it has this "hi I'm super Dave, and I approve this message" quality to it....

by **SF-Dano** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:44 am

strangegrey wrote:Dave...lol...I love your avatar...it has this "hi I'm super Dave, and I approve this message" quality to it....

I know. I see his avatar and always think he is going to be agreeing with something someone posted. LOL.

by **Andrew** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:18 am

Tito wrote:
conversationpc wrote:
Andrew wrote:Every track a classic - this is the best Night ranger album since Man In Motion or Big Life....and I adore Neverland!

You're smoking crack. The album is good but, like "Eclipse", not THAT good.

I said it once and I'll say it again, Andrew's taste buds are in his ass.

Just as well I shit golden nuggets then.

Website · by **steveo777** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:02 pm

Is anyone familiar with who mixed and produced it? I want that guy for the next Journey album.
I hear great harmonies and the drums are nice and crisp. Musically the album is great. Sonically
it sounds excellent, but the the songs...I'm not still hooked.

by **slucero** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:52 am

steveo777 wrote:Is anyone familiar with who mixed and produced it? I want that guy for the next Journey album.
I hear great harmonies and the drums are nice and crisp. Musically the album is great. Sonically
it sounds excellent, but the the songs...I'm not still hooked.

Cock N Bottle Studios is Jack Blades home studio.

RELEASE NOTES

Somewhere In California: Release Notes: Muze
Audio Mixer: Anthony Focx.Recording information: The Cock N Bottle Studios, Sonoma County, CA.Photographers: Ross Pelton; Jack Blades; Monique Larroux; Jonathan Cain; Kelly Keagy.Arrangers: Jack Blades; Kelly Keagy; Brad Gillis; Joel Hoekstra.

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