Michael Schenker - In the Midst of Beauty
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Free Music Review: MSG
Hit: 4 Stars
If you are an old Schenker/Barden fan this will grow on you. I had to listen to it about three times before it caught on. But Schenker sounds like the old Schenker. Barden's voice is a little more gruff, but he still has the talent.Free Music Review: MSG back to a familar sound
Hit: 4 Stars
It is very good to hear Michael back in a familiar sound that he is known and famous for producing. Barden sounds very good on vocals and this is a very solid release. Melodic and still guitar heavy.Free Music Review: 5 Stars...not sure about that, but it is growing on me!!
Hit: 3 Stars
Compared to "Written in the Sand" and "The Unforgiven" this is 3 stars, maybe 4!! I really wish I could give it 3 1/2 because I feel bad giving it 3 but, based on the Schenker albums I WOULD give 4 stars to...this isn't one of them.
I have been listening to MS since 1976 and he is one of my 5 all-time favorite guitarists but I simply don't see how anyone could give this 5 stars!! To me it's very bland - very generic and I also disagree with those who say this is better that "Tales of Rock n Roll" and "Be Aware of Scorpions"; I might give'em "Tales" don't know yet, only time will tell, it is growing on me some. But, no matter how many times I listen to it I don't think I'll ever find myself saying it's better than "Be Aware of Scorpions". In my humble opinion (excluding the classic early 80 releases) that one's 3rd only to "Written in the Sand" and "The Unforgiven".
But - does that mean I'm gonna stop listening to it? NO - it's still Schenker after all and, as mentioned, it's growing on me.....something Arachnophobiac never did, and neither did any of the McCawley/Schenker hairmetal poser stuff (with the single exception of the song Save Yourself)!
As for the songs themselves - "City Lights" and "End of the line" caught my ear immediately and "I want you", "Wings of emotion", "The cross of crosses" and "I am the one" are the songs that are growing on me!
But, in hindsight, it probably has a lot to do with the fact that I always liked Gary Barden and, especially after hearing Airey and Murray were with him, I had my hopes up pretty high, which made the letdown that much worse!!
For now I wish he'd do whatever he needs to do to come out with another album on par with Written in the Sand and The Unforgiven. AND come to the south for the first time in almost 20 years because I'll definitely be there!!
Free Music Review: poor production!
Hit: 3 Stars
like all old msg fans, i wanted this album to be a classic like the first two, way back in the early eighties. it's definitely not a classic, but it isn't horrible either.
the songs are ok, (even catchy) i find myself singing some of the chorus' to myself at work. the musicians are top notch, and i don't think that gary barden sounds bad singing in a lower key.
the thing that really bothers me about this record is the overall sound. i think gary's voice comes through loud and clear, the drums sound very good, and the other instruments sound alright but everything together sounds cluttered.
michael's guitar sound is bad! the songs sound rushed and undeveloped, and i think they need to use an engineer like mike clink and a producer like ron nevison or martin birch.
i'm saying this as a 32 year fan of ufo and michael schenker. if you listen to any of the ufo records from the 70's or even the first three msg albums, some of the sound quality was poor but the producers seemed to encourage michael to cut loose and really jam.
if you listen to ufo's "walk on water" album it's clear to see he still has the fire, but i think he needs the right person to put everything into its proper place.
Free Music Review: Worth a try for MSG fans, but a step down from the glory day
Hit: 3 Stars
I have mixed feelings about this reunion album of the orginal MSG. Overall, it is a noteworthy step down from the first two MSG albums that featured Gary Barden. The musical arrangements aren't nearly as creative as before, and Michael Schenker's guitar playing lacks his signature melodic leads that once blended seamlessly into the song. On the other hand, Gary Barden's sung melodies are really good, and while he seems to be singing now a full octive lower than in the old days (a natural result of a voice that is aging), his personality and vocal charisma shine through.