- Audio CD (Aug 8 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Song Haus Music
- ASIN: B00004TC5O
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A Rewind Records reissue of Stan Bush's self-titled album, originally released on Columbia Records in 1982. This has never been available on CD. Through time this album has become a much sought after album by many record collectors and continually shows u
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The debut of an AOR legend!!, Mar 11 2012
By Nikiforos V. Skoumas - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stan Bush (Audio CD)
This is the debut album by iconic AOR singer/songwriter/guitarist Stan Bush, originally released in 1983. Marketed a good couple of years prior to the melodic hard rock/glam metal explosion which would dominate the rest of the decade, the Stan Bush record was built on the principles of early `80s melodic rock- one could roughly describe it as a mixture of "Survivor" and "Asia".Despite being his first solo effort, the Stan Bush debut is filled with challenging vocal melodies, changes in rhythm patterns and constantly evolving harmonies. No question, the end result is catchy-radio friendly rock, though very organic, baring various twists and turns (you will even notice the basic key of the song changing before the verse or chorus.)
In comparison to his later works and commercial highlights, the debut album is by far the most youthful in terms of the lyrical themes and stories uncovered in its songs. From the opening "It's Hot", to its successor "Fire in my heart" you know this is going to prove a no-nonsense melodic rock album, vibrant and passionate from the first song to the last. "Love has taken me away" and "Say the word" are evidence of a more mature Bush and glimpses of what his music would evolve in the years to come.
To his credit Stan has written, or co-written, all songs but one on this debut while performing all vocals and guitars. One should note that the album has some pretty challenging guitar solos and some unconventional melodic lines which Stan manages to put across very convincingly. In addition, his vocal performance is by far the most versatile to be found on any of his albums with a range and tone that perfectly justify him being amongst the most lasting artists in AOR.
If you enjoy melodic rock/AOR in the style of "Survivor" (Jamison era), "Export" and "Asia" then Stan's debut stands as a guarantee.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's About Time!, Jun 28 2000
By Rob Staffig - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stan Bush (Audio CD)
I bought the "Stan Bush" first album on cassette. After years of playing it I literally wore it out! I'm so glad it's finally released on CD... Every track is great, especially the songs, All American Boy, It's Hot and Don't Accuse Her! Definately deserves a 5 star rating, too bad it took so long to come out on CD but it was well worth the wait to be able to hear Stan's first album again!
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
For AOR diehards only, Jan 9 2001
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stan Bush (Audio CD)
A mediocre collection of early '80s pop-rock, "Stan Bush" comes across as a kind of poor man's Eddie Money or John Parr... without the hits, of course. Bush is a more than capable guitar player, and certainly holds his own vocally, but it's the lyrics on this album that eliminate the possibility of any further recommendation. From the opening number "It's Hot" ("we got a fire that's burnin'/let's give it everything we got/we got a fire that's burnin'/girl and it's hot") to the testosterone-drenched teen anthem "All American Boy" (got a big stratocaster and my band is hot... got a chain on my mirror made of beer can tops/a chip on my shoulder better not knock it off"), the lyrical content of these songs is almost comical. There are a couple of bright spots. "Fire In My Heart" and "Keep Your Love Alive" are both durable rockers, and somehow manage to avoid the lyrical cliches that pepper the rest of the recording. That said, however, "Stan Bush" is most likely best left for AOR diehards only.
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