DON BARNES ‎- Ride The Storm [Deluxe Edition Disc 2 Alternate Mix +3 bonus] (2017)

Nearly 30 years ago, what would have been an instant classic was relegated to storage thanks to the old story of record label machinations. We are talking about the classic AOR masterpiece DON BARNES solo album “Ride The Storm“.
One of the best “lost” albums of all time finally see the light of day with a superb remastered sound.
We have already featured “Ride The Storm” here, but this ‘Deluxe Edition‘ includes an extra disc with an “alternate mix” of the album, plus 3 bonus tracks that were recorded at the same sessions but not included on the original album.

This “Ride The Storm – alternate mix” on Disc 2 features what is being called the “alternate mix” which would have comprised the slicker, more era-appropriate version of the album’s ten songs. Disc 1, on the other hand, features the “rock mix” with guitars turned way up and keyboards laid in as a support.

In short, this Disc 2 is original “Ride The Storm” recording / mix, which sounds more like the era it came from (1989) with a smoother, AOR feel.
Which one do I prefer?
Both versions are awesome.

Disc 1 has a much more rocking feel and you can hear stronger guitars, while on this Disc 2 it’s Barnes’ voice which takes the spotlight, and there’s extra keyboards painting a definitely late ’80s AOR sound.
As plus, you have 3 bonus tracks that worth every penny, all with the same atmosphere of the main album.

Why “Ride The Storm” was never released back in the day is a crying shame as it would have been a hit, however at least we have it now – and boy – it’s wonderful. You need this in your collection end of.
A MUST

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1. Ride The Storm (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Additional Guitar Solos – Dann Huff / Keys – Martin Briley / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Jeff Porcaro

2. Looking For You (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Keys and Additional Guitar – Martin Briley / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Jeff Pocaro

3. I Fall Back (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Keys – Martin Briley / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Jeff Porcaro

4. Don’t Look Down (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Keys – Jesse Harms / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Denny Carmassi

5. Maybe You’ll Believe Me Now (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Keys – Alan Pasqua / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Denny Carmassi

6. I’d Do It All Over Again (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Additional Guitar – Dann Huff / Keys – Alan Pasqua / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Jeff Porcaro

7. Every Time We Say Goodbye (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Additional Rhythm Guitar – Tim Pierce / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Jeff Porcaro

8. Feelin’ Stronger Every Day (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Additional Guitar – Dann Huff / Keys – Alan Pasqua / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Jeff Porcaro

9. After The Way (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Keys – Martin Briley / Bass – Mike Porcaro / Drums – Denny Carmassi

10. Johnny Ain’t So Cool (Alternate Mix)
Guitars – Don Barnes / Bass Guitar – Mike Porcaro / Keys and Guitar Solo – Martin Briley / Drums – Denny Carmassi

BONUS TRACKS:
11. Through The Eyes Of Love
12. Looking For Juliet
13.  Let’s Talk About Love

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