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Tuesday 09 September 2008
 CD Reviews 2008::NIGHT RANGER: Rockin’ Shibuya 2007

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Release: 2008-09-19
Style: Melodic hard rock
Label: www.frontiers.it
Website: www.nightranger.com
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Cat. N°: FR CD 387
Review by: Edwin
Translated by: Edwin
Rating: 7,5/10



English:

I used to like NIGHT RANGER quite a bit in the old days. Their post 80’s albums never did it for me though, and I haven’t listened to their classic material in ages, either. Just one of those bands I grew out of, I suppose.
Still, I have to say I’m quite enjoying their latest live release. It’s fun to hear classics like ‘Touch Of Madness’, ‘Seven Wishes’, ‘Sister Christian’ and ‘Rumours In the Air’ again. And even new songs like ‘Tell Your Vision’ and ‘You’re Gonna Hear From Me’ sound fine in a live setting. ‘This Boy Needs To Rock” cleverly incorporates DEEP PURPLE’s ‘Highway Star’, and while this may be the only surprise in the setlist, the double cd never really gets boring.
“Rockin’ Shibuya” was recorded in Japan during their “Hole In The Sun” tour. Super guitarist Jeff Watson had just been ousted from the band and in his place comes Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN), who does an excellent job, as do the other band members.
A live album that will disappoint very few fans and that might even raise a few eyebrows among those who thought NIGHT RANGER were ‘passé’.


Nederlands:

Ik was destijds een behoorlijk grote fan van NIGHT RANGER. Hun post-80’s albums lieten me echter koud, en ik heb nu ook al een eeuwigheid niet meer naar hun klassiekers geluisterd. Gewoon een van die groepen waar ik uitgegroeid ben, waarschijnlijk.
Toch moet ik zeggen dat ik behoorlijk geniet van hun nieuwste liveplaat. Het is alvast leuk om klassiekers als ‘Touch Of Madness’, ‘Seven Wishes’, ‘Sister Christian’ en ‘Rumours In the Air’ weer te horen en zelfs nieuwe nummers als ‘Tell Your Vision’ en ‘You’re Gonna Hear From Me’ klinken live best goed. ‘This Boy Needs To Rock” verwerkt op een ingenieuze manier DEEP PURPLEs ‘Highway Star’, en hoewel dit zowat de enige verrassing in de setlist is, gaat de dubbel-cd nooit echt vervelen.
“Rockin’ Shibuya” werd opgenomen in Japan tijdens de “Hole In The Sun”-tour. Supergitarist was net uit de band gezet en werd voor deze tour vervangen door Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN), die uitstekend werk verricht, net als de overige bandleden, overigens.
Een livealbum dat weinig fans zal teleurstellen en dat wellicht zelfs sommigen die NIGHT RANGER als ‘passé’ beschouwden positief kan verrassen.


Tracklist:
Cd1:
This Boy Needs To Rock / Highway Star
Tell Your Vision
Sing Me Away
Touch Of Madness
Drama Queen
Rumours In The Air
Seven Wishes
The Secret of My Success
There Is Life
Eddie's Comin' Out Tonight

Cd2:
Sentimental Street
Forever All Over Again
Goodbye
Whatever Happened
Four In The Morning
When You Close Your Eyes
Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Sister Christian
You're Gonna Hear From Me
(You Can Still) Rock In America.

Musicians:
Jack Blades (bass, vocals)
Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals)
Brad Gillis (guitar, vocals)
Reb Beach (guitar)
Michael Lardie (keyboards, vocals)

Discography:
Dawn Patrol (1982)
Midnight Madness (1983)
Seven Wishes (1985)
Big Life (1987)
Man in Motion (1988)
Live In Japan (1990)
Feeding Off the Mojo (1995)
Neverland (1997)
Seven (1998)
Rock Breakout Years: 1984 (live) (2005)
The Best of Night Ranger Live (2006)
Hole in the Sun (2007)
Extended Versions (live) (2007)
Rockin’ Shibuya 2007 (2008)

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