MICKEY THOMAS – Alive Alone [Wounded Bird remaster / first time on CD] (2018)

“Alive Alone“, the second solo album by Starship’s vocalist MICKEY THOMAS has been remastered by specialized label Wounded Bird Records. Recorded in the early ’80s, this is the first time the album to appear on CD.

After leaving the Elvin Bishop Group in 1979, Mickey Thomas was asked to join Jefferson Starship after the departure of Marty Balin and Grace Slick.
But at the time, Thomas was still under contract to record a second solo album, so in between gigs, he prepared “Alive Alone”.

Not being a skilled composer yet, Thomas secured songwriting contributions by talented Robbie Patton, Journey’s Jonathan Cain, Eddie Schwartz, etc.
One song (“Too Much Drama”) wrote by Don Henley / Glenn Frey for their band Eagles (but never recorded) was given to Thomas too, and there’s even a cover of Cream’s classic “Badge” (Eric Clapton / George Harrison).

Released in 1981, “Alive Alone” is pure ’80s guitar-driven rock&pop ready for FM radio.
Opener “She’s Got You Running” is winner, with that classy proto AOR feel of the era, while “I Don’t Wanna Talk About It” is a fun rocker in a Benny Mardones style.
“Maybe Tomorrow” has a bluesy foundation bringing to mind Eddie Money, and “Survivor” is a lite AOR rocker that anticipates what Starship would do later, including a cool guitar solo by Craig Chaquico.

Warmly produced by Bill Szymczyk (Eagles, Santana), “Alive Alone” is a very good showcase for Thomas’ vocals, accompanied by seasoned musicians such as Don Felder (Eagles), Joe Vitale (Ted Nugent, Peter Frampton), Steve Porcaro (Toto) and more.
This Wounded Bird Records remaster is in the style of the label; old school, avoiding sonic brickwall and with a dynamic range emulating a vinyl LP.
Really cool having this one finally on CD – Very Recommended

01 – She’s Got You Running
02 – Alive Alone
03 – Maybe Tomorrow
04 – Following Every Finger
05 – This Time They Told The Truth
06 – Survivor
07 – You’re Good With Your Love
08 – I Don’t Wanna Talk About It
09 – Too Much Drama
10 – Badge

Mickey Thomas – Vocals, Percussion
Don Felder – Guitar
Craig Chaquico – Guitar solos
George “Chocolate” Perry – Bass, Background Vocals
Joe Vitale – Drums, Synthesizers, Percussion
Don Baldwin – Backing Vocals, Drum Programming
Paul Harris – Piano, Organ, Prophet
Steve Porcaro – Synthesizers
Julia & Maxine Waters – Background Vocals

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