BALANCE – In For The Count +2 [Rock Candy Remastered]

An essential band in any Melodic Rock / AOR collection are without a doubt Americans BALANCE. Both their ’80s albums were officially released on CD & remastered by Rock Candy Records and are must haves for sure.
“In For The Count” was Balance’s second effort, originally appeared in 1982 and a recording that defined the sound & style for the genre in years to come. In short; this is A MUST HAVE.

After the moderated success of their self titled debut, Balance hardened their sound for the second effort according to the trend of the scene with bands like Journey raising as future superstars.
Balance’s core members Peppy Castro (lead and backing vocals), Bob Kulick (guitars) and Doug Katsaros (keyboards, backing vocals) added to the lineup future Rainbow drummer Chuck Burgi and ex Speedway Boulevard bassist Dennis Feldman as stable band members, resulting in a more powerful unit.
Seeing this line up now, almost thirty five years later, it’s a dream-team of AOR talent that made an album every bit as good as expected.

With stronger, biting guitars courtesy of Bob Kulick, awesome keyboard/synth runs, and terrific vocals by Castro (a cross between Franke Previte of Franke & The Knockouts and Loverboy’s Mike Reno), “In For The Count” is pure AOR magic.
The title track, ‘All The Way’, the killer ‘Slow Motion’, ‘Is It Over’, ‘We Can Have It All’, ‘Undercover Man’, in fact, the entire tracklist are pure delight for true fans of the genre.

Even the artwork of “In For The Count” is awesome. With a pristine remastering this Rock Candy ‘Remastered & Reloaded’ reissue is a must have.
Includes the two impossible to find B-sides ‘Ride The Wave’ and ‘She’s Alone Tonight’ (both great) plus a 4,000 word essay about the making of the album, rare photos and memorabilia spread out over a wonderful full colour booklet.

Balance’s “In For The Count” is a mandatory record for any self-respecting AOR fan.
ESSENTIAL

01 – In For The Count
02 – Is It Over
03 – Slow Motion
04 – Undercover Man
05 – On My Honor
06 – All The Way
07 – Pull The Plug
08 – Bedroom Eyes
09 – We Can Have It All
BONUS TRACKS:
10 – Ride The Wave
11 – She’s Alone Tonight

Peppy Castro: Lead and Backing Vocals
Bob Kulick: Guitars
Doug Katsaros: Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Dennis Feldman: Bass
Chuck Burgi: Drums

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