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Artist : The Babys
Title : Broken Heart
Genre : Rock
Label : Chrysalis Records
Catnr : 21150
Type : Album
Ripped : Oct-08-2010
R E L E A S E I N F O R M A T I O N
On "Broken Heart", The Babys make good on
the sense of potential that was only hinted
at on their debut release. The band found a
sympathetic producer this time out in Ron
Nevison, who applied the same basic
production strategy he used on "Lights Out
For UFO". He gives the band a sharp, precise
recording that fully brings out their power
while balancing out the heavier elements of
their sound with sophisticated orchestrations
that broaden their sound into a cinematic
realm.
The Babys live up to this ambitious style of
production by stepping up to the plate with
a collection of songs that are tight, catchy,
and full of rock & roll conviction.
Highlights include "Give Me Your Love," a
steamy mid-tempo rocker that shows off
Michael Corby's skill at the keyboards, and
the title track, which balances its hard-
hitting attack with catchy pop hooks to
create an effective, guitar-driven slab of
power pop.
"Broken Heart" also gave the Babys their
first taste of singles chart success
with one its few outside contributions:
"Isn't It Time" is an effective power ballad
that alternates lush, orchestrated verses
with a fiery chorus driven by female backup
vocals and a punchy horn arrangement. The
end result is an album that is a quantum leap
forward from The Babys in every way. "Broken
Heart" is undoubtedly one of the crown jewels
in The Babys' catalog and a worthwhile listen
for any fan of big-production AOR rock.
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01. Wrong Or Right [03:27]
02. Give Me Your Love [03:37]
03. Isn't It Time [04:04]
04. And If You Could See Me Fly [02:54]
05. The Golden Mile [05:03]
06. Broken Heart [03:03]
07. I'm Falling [03:57]
08. Rescue Me [03:52]
09. Silver Dreams [03:02]
10. A Piece Of The Action [04:30]
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