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Return Of The Pride
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List Price: $16.98
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Manufacturer: Airline Records
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 7085350210258
Label: Airline Records
Manufacturer: Airline Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Airline Records
Release Date: 2008-04-29
Studio: Airline Records
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All the trademarks of the classic White Lion sound can be found again on Return Of The Pride, the sequel to their biggest album: Pride. White Lion was formed by Mike Tramp in 1982. Pride, released in 1987, was White Lion's breakthrough album, bringing them to world-wide prominence, thanks to the hits Wait (#8 on the Billboard Hot 100) and the gentle ballad When The Children Cry (#3), but the rest of the album is also well constructed pop metal, with little of the over-the-top testosterone-heavy posturing of their peers, as well as a low sleaze factor. In addition to the socially conscious Children, Pride contained the positive anthems Don't Give Up and All Join Our Hands. Pride went on to sell over 2 million albums and became one of the landmark albums of the era. After several more albums and world tours, the band retired. Fast forward to 2007 (the 20th anniversary of Pride). Reflecting on the changes in music and the world in general, Mike felt it was time to return to the lyrical themes and musical territory of their classic album. Return Of The Pride kicks off with Sangre de Cristo, a thunderous epic that ventures into the lyrical and musical territories better heard than described. Battle At Little Big Horn is the album s other soaring epic, a musical reenactment of one of Native America s most significant historical events: Custer's Last Stand. Hook-laden rockers such as Dream, Live Your Life and Finally See The Light maintain a positive musical and lyrical vibe throughout the album, and Gonna Do It My Way and Let Me Be Me reflect the spirit of rebellion and individualism.
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Summary: A brave return - strong album
Comment: I admit I find it weird when one single member of a rock band gets the rights to the name of the band and release album (or albums) under that name, when not one single member of the group is still onboard (like Axl did with Guns N' Roses, for example).
But, in the case of Return Of The Pride, the resulting album was tremendously satisfactory. Of course, you just can't replace a virtuoso like Vitto Bratta at will. That simply does not happen. But guitarist Jamie Law handle his job with consummate skill. And the songs themselves are strong, beginning witht he amazing "Sangre De Cristo".
All in all, in this ocean of mediocrity, it's natural that old band are giving it a try again (and suceeding in a lot of cases). Good returno, White Lion.
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Summary: Sorry, but this just doesn't feel like White Lion to me
Comment: White Lion was one of my absolute favorite bands growing up, so it was with equal parts anticipation and trepidation that I awaited the arrival of Return of the Pride, the first album released under the White Lion banner in 15 years. As much as I craved new White Lion material, I was worried by the fact that vocalist Mike Tramp is the only original member on board for this comeback album. This calls into question whether Return of the Pride can truly be called a White Lion release.
I certainly don't begrudge vocalist Mike Tramp his right to keep the White Lion name alive, even though none of his fellow bandmates are willing to join him in his efforts. At the same time, I expect an album he releases as White Lion to live up to the band's legacy, and Return of the Pride just doesn't accomplish that. If this was released as a Mike Tramp solo album, I'd probably give it 4-stars and consider it an above average release. The problem is that despite some really good melodic rock songs, it never once feels like a White Lion album. I wish I could articulate that better, but there's a feeling I get when I listen to Pride and Fight to Survive that I just don't get from Return of the Pride. Part of it is due to the absence of guitarist Vitto Bratta, and part is that Tramp's voice sounds noticeably different than it did on the original White Lion albums.
That said; there are some impressive songs on this album. Sangre de Cristo and the Battle at Little Big Horn have a larger than life, Lady of the Valley kind of epic feel, and I Will and Set Me Free are just really catchy melodic rock songs. The rest of the album is pretty standard (read: unremarkable) melodic rock. The half-hearted live versions of Wait and When the Children Cry tossed on at the end don't help either. If this were released as a Mike Tramp solo album, it would probably be closer to 4-stars. As a White Lion album though, Return of the Pride just fails to deliver.
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Summary: nothing you havent heard
Comment: iam sorry but all the reviews on this were mostly positive but,i have to be negative.This album lacks enyoyment,it is almost like micheal tramp lock him self in a room ,with some people, and said lets make a reunion cd.The songs lack punch ,excitement like the big game cd,or the first one.There are a few good rockers on here but for the most part it just the same old sound.I have micheal tramps solo cds and freaks of nature,and i know he can do better .If you want to try reuion cds try white snake or deff leppard this one is not worth it
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Summary: The White Lion Returns!
Comment: After purchasing and listening to this album, I can say that I was quite content to hear a REAL band making music once more! In this media circus of basically One Hit Wonders, White Lion shines like a diamond in the rough. Having paid their dues (musically and otherwise)since the 80's, they have returned with the same classic White Lion sound that has earned them their claim to fame. I see no vocal diminishment in Mike Tramp's vocal abilities, and the rest of the band play their instruments as skillfuly as when I first saw the perform Live in 1987! This album will not dissapoint!
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Summary: White Lion
Comment: Get out the cat nip and a scratching post- and forget about any color challenged endangered species, the legion known as White Lion has resurged with a new cd and summer tour.
Many will remember White Lion from their highly successful run in the 80's and early 1990's and double platinum status for their mega hit "When the Children Cry" off of the album "Pride". The band then became MTV darlings and also made the tour circuit as openers for everyone from Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Stryper, KISS and AC/DC on their Blow Up Your Video American tour. The result was that Pride became one of about 20 hard rock albums to ever have multiple top 10 hits and the band, exhausted and stretched, disbanded in 1992.
Lead singer Mike Tramp has now reformed with all new musicians (Jaime Law, guitars, Troy Patrick Farrell, drums, Claus Langeskov, bass and Henning Wanner, keyboards) and released "Return of the Pride" a 12 track romp through stadium guitar solo anthem, mournful ballad with a dash of soul and funk riffs. What the cd lacks in songs that at times can be a bit pedantic lyrically, it more than makes up for in delivery. Tramp has always been an impressive vocalist and he doesn't fail to relinquish that vocal guarantee fans have come to expect. Live tracks such as "Wait" and "When the Children Cry" are picture perfect cigarette lighter anthems, proving that while "Return of the Pride" is a palatable offering; White Lion's true forte is the open stage. Notably, Guitarist Law is an impressive shredder who gives former member Vitto Bratto a run for his guitar pick.
Other noteworthy songs include "Sangre de Cristo", "Battle of Little Big Horn" and "Let Me Be Me".
Worth a listen, worth seeing live, White Lion can still purr with best of them.
Review by Kim Thore All Access Magazine 3.5 Stars
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