FRONTLINE – Against The World (2026 reissue) HQ *Exclusive*
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German melodic rockers FRONTLINE announce; “After all these years, “Against The World” (2002) is finally coming back – available for the first time on all digital platforms tomorrow! This album means so much to us. It’s a piece of our history – and above all, a piece of your history. For decades you’ve been there for us: supporting us, listening to our songs, and staying loyal through it all. We truly can’t thank you enough for that.
Being able to make this album available again with you again means the world to us. Our fans are – and always will be – the heart of everything we do. Let’s celebrate this together. Spread the word, and turn the songs up loud. Frontline is back… Against The World – together with you.”
And indeed FRONTLINE is back – not only reissuing their back catalog (via their own label Stereotide Media) – but also with new music: they signed a deal with Frontiers Records a few days ago for the release of the band’s comeback album (which it’s almost finished, btw).
“Against The World” is perhaps FRONTLINE’s toughest sounding record. Their first couple of albums held strong comparisons to Journey and sure enough, vocalist Stephan Kaemmerer retains that style to his voice. Anyway, this record has a more distinct European melodic hard rock feel – natural for a German band. While guitar-driven, keyboards still play a strong role – leading the intro for a few tracks, but generally act as a support to strong guitar parts.
This is still very much 80s style melodic rock, but the production is tighter, which helps the record sound more contemporary. Frontline’s unique vocal harmony production style is again the main force behind the strong choruses and anthem like hooks. If you have heard their previous albums, you will know what I mean.
Comparisons this time to Hugo, and his awesome debut album. Hugo as you know, is a strong resemblance to Journey’s Steve Perry, but with a darker edge. So to with Frontline and the style of this album.
Indeed, this is classic Frontline with its Journey / Bon Jovi-ish melodic rock influences, but with a darker and heavier edge. There are no fillers, just good, catchy pumping tunes.
One listen to tracks like ‘One Night’, ‘Don’t Break My Pride’, the anthem ‘Lightening Eyes’ and the huge ballad ‘Man With A Broken Heart’ should be all that is needed to convince fans of Melodic Hard / AOR that this is a winner. Those numbers are just examples, all are good, effective, entertaining stuff.
Since the beginning of this new Century Frontline sound became a little darker and a little more guitar driven, but this is still a pure 80s styled album with a strong comparison to Hugo and Journey, albeit with a European twist.
Some great harmonies, some great hooks and some very strong vocals. Solid production also.
“Against The World” is one of Frontline’s best albums, or at least most musically consistent, and thoroughly enjoyable for sure.
Highly Recommended
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01 – Against the World
02 – My Destiny
03 – Lightning Eyes
04 – Time Stood Still
05 – I Don’t Know
06 – Man with a Broken Heart
07 – One Night
08 – You Should Know Me
09 – Don’t Break My Pride
10 – Change His Life
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Stephan Kaemmerer
Guitar, Keyboards – Robert Boebel
Bass Guitar – Thomas “Hutch” Bauer
Drums – Ramy Ali
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