LIAISON – Liaison [30th Anniversary Edition Remastered / 500 copies] (2020) *EXCLUSIVE*

One of the finest acts from the American CCM AOR movement from the late 80s / early 90s, LIAISON was an arena rock band that was cast in the same mold as Def Leppard, White Heart, Allies, Giant, some Toto, etc. Formed by the Melby brothers (Larry; vocals and Tim; guitars, keyboards) their self-titled debut album “Liaison” was produced by renowned AOR songwriter Bill Baumgart, and featured among the top class session musicians Toto’s Jeff Porcaro performing all drums and Michael Landau many of the guitar solos.
Now 2020, celebrating its 30th Anniversary (the album was in fact originally released 1989) we have this remastered version.
“Liaison” packs some delicious melodic tunes with big choruses, charging guitars, and pitch perfect vocals.

The brothers were born and raised in western North Dakota where the Melby home was always filled with music. As a result, they learned to play multiple instruments, which they would showcase on their albums.
Liaison was signed to Frontline Records and released their first album in 1989 with a pristine, top notch production by industry veteran Bill Baumgart.

The definition of the word ‘Liaison’ means communication, co-operation, between two or more groups, working together. And that’s what the young Melby brothers (Tim & Lary) did here; a great collection of superbly written songs such as the monster AOR of “Man With A Mission”, the rocking “When The Kingdom Comes Down” or the marvelous “You Are His Main Concern”.
“Go and Sin No More” is a gorgeous ballad, we hear some Westcoast touches to “The Light Is On”, while “The Light Is On” is catchy and well written.

The result is a glossy, harmony-filled album, to enjoy from start to finish with that classy 1989 sound, now enhanced by this fresh remastering.
Jeff Porcaro was always magnificent and everything he touched became a true piece of great music. His world-class drum shuffle is all over this album and that is one of the main reasons why it is so good, not to mention Michael Landau’s excellent guitar work.
A great late 80s AOR album.
HIGHLY Recommended

01 – When the Kingdom Comes Down
02 – You Are His Main Concern
03 – Go and Sin No More
04 – Man With a Mission
05 – The Way, the Truth, and Life
06 – Kick It Down
07 – The Light Is On
08 – He Lives
09 – Give Me One Day at a Time
10 – You’ve Got My Heart In Your Hands

Lary Melby: lead vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards
Tim Melby: guitars, backing vocals, keyboards
Kelly Burns: bass
Jeff Porcaro: drums
Michael Landau: guitar
Tim Heintz: keyboards
Dave Koz: saxophone
Bill Baumgart: Producer, keyboards, backing vocals

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