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Track List
01) Faraway Eyes
02) Broken Hearted Bound
03) Northern Shores
04) Photograph (Time Passes on)
05) The Kid's Got a Will to Live
06) Baby I'm Back
07) Gimme Your Heart
08) The Pressure's On
09) Michael
10) Freedom Road
01) Faraway Eyes
02) Broken Hearted Bound
03) Northern Shores
04) Photograph (Time Passes on)
05) The Kid's Got a Will to Live
06) Baby I'm Back
07) Gimme Your Heart
08) The Pressure's On
09) Michael
10) Freedom Road
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3:40
3:58
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First Released
1984
Classic Rock
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Background
Adrenalin's first album was an E.P. which was good enough for MCA to sign them up and distribute their first real album 'American Heart', which was released originally under Rocshire Records (same label initially as Alcatrazz). The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who of course had a lot to do with Kiss, especially in the 'Dynasty' and 'Unmasked' period. Details on Adrenalin's origins and early history are almost non existent. What is known is that the album never took off, despite it's obvious quality, Adrenalin was lost in a sea of contenders.
The Songs
The first comparison (and last?) is that the basic sound adheres to is early 80's Survivior. The tone is very much in the vein of 'Eye Of The Tiger', a glut of AOR anthems, with a midwest, American heartland feel. Gilbert's vocals are steeped in the Steve Perry tradition, not surprising considering his prominence at the time. In that context Adrenalin could be described as Survivor vs Journey. Regardless they owned a unique sound, which stood them out from the pack. There is an abundance of sax from Romeo, which permeates most tracks, giving them an added edge. It's not the rock and roll sax which The Beaver Brown Band utilised, more low key. Flash and Michael Romeo are an effective duo on guitar. There's some standout riffs cutting through 'The Pressure's On' and a nice little bit of boogie on the closer 'Freedom Road', a delicious hard rock romp. The keyboards are above average and share equal billing with the other players. The melancholy synths of 'Michael' are depressing enough to put lines on your face. The only weak track is 'The Kid's Got A Will To Live', with a corny riff that warrants the fast forward button. That aside, almost perfect AOR and 'The Pressure's On' is vintage enough to earn a place in my AOR hall of fame.
In Summary
Following on from their 1986 effort 'Road Of The Gypsy', Adrenalin splintered, despite the inclusion of the title track on the 'Iron Eagle' soundtrack. MCA soon dropped the boys and Gilbert left to pursue a solo career, quickly followed by Flash. In a strange twist ex Grand Funk Railroad mainman Mark Farner took over vocal duties, the band renamed itself to Mark Farner and Adrenalin. Thankfully this didn't last and Joey Hammody took Farner's spot. The band changed their name to DC Drive and released an album in 1992. According to a bio most of the band still live in Detroit, 'one of them owning a recording studio' it says here. 'American Heart' is still sought by collectors but is readily available in used bins throughout the US. Pick it up, as it's equal to Survivor and co and is another lost 80's classic.
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Background
Adrenalin's first album was an E.P. which was good enough for MCA to sign them up and distribute their first real album 'American Heart', which was released originally under Rocshire Records (same label initially as Alcatrazz). The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who of course had a lot to do with Kiss, especially in the 'Dynasty' and 'Unmasked' period. Details on Adrenalin's origins and early history are almost non existent. What is known is that the album never took off, despite it's obvious quality, Adrenalin was lost in a sea of contenders.
The Songs
The first comparison (and last?) is that the basic sound adheres to is early 80's Survivior. The tone is very much in the vein of 'Eye Of The Tiger', a glut of AOR anthems, with a midwest, American heartland feel. Gilbert's vocals are steeped in the Steve Perry tradition, not surprising considering his prominence at the time. In that context Adrenalin could be described as Survivor vs Journey. Regardless they owned a unique sound, which stood them out from the pack. There is an abundance of sax from Romeo, which permeates most tracks, giving them an added edge. It's not the rock and roll sax which The Beaver Brown Band utilised, more low key. Flash and Michael Romeo are an effective duo on guitar. There's some standout riffs cutting through 'The Pressure's On' and a nice little bit of boogie on the closer 'Freedom Road', a delicious hard rock romp. The keyboards are above average and share equal billing with the other players. The melancholy synths of 'Michael' are depressing enough to put lines on your face. The only weak track is 'The Kid's Got A Will To Live', with a corny riff that warrants the fast forward button. That aside, almost perfect AOR and 'The Pressure's On' is vintage enough to earn a place in my AOR hall of fame.
In Summary
Following on from their 1986 effort 'Road Of The Gypsy', Adrenalin splintered, despite the inclusion of the title track on the 'Iron Eagle' soundtrack. MCA soon dropped the boys and Gilbert left to pursue a solo career, quickly followed by Flash. In a strange twist ex Grand Funk Railroad mainman Mark Farner took over vocal duties, the band renamed itself to Mark Farner and Adrenalin. Thankfully this didn't last and Joey Hammody took Farner's spot. The band changed their name to DC Drive and released an album in 1992. According to a bio most of the band still live in Detroit, 'one of them owning a recording studio' it says here. 'American Heart' is still sought by collectors but is readily available in used bins throughout the US. Pick it up, as it's equal to Survivor and co and is another lost 80's classic.
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