ALL 41 (feat. Terry Brock) – The World’s Best Hope [Japanese Edition +1] out of print *HQ*
When you get incredible singer Terry Brock (Strangeways, Giant), guitarist Gary Pihl (Sammy Hagar, Boston), vocalist / bassist Robert Berry (Hush, Alliance) and drummer Matt Starr (Mr. Big, Ace Frehley) together to pool forces, the result only could be outstanding: that’s what happens with ALL 41 and their awesome Melodic Rock / AOR debut album “The World’s Best Hope”. Be prepared for a set of smooth, immensely hummable melodious songs that’s low on ostentation yet sky-high in the quality department.
These guys gelled very well musically and they came up with a superb album which mixes Mr Big’s most melodic moments, some Danger Danger, together with keyboard-laden layers and stellar AOR vocals shared by Brock / Berry with obvious resemblances to Strangeways and Alliance.
All 41 loads up on all the essential Melodic Rock / AOR elements: infectious melody in song composition, harmony in guitar lines and vocal arrangements, toe-tapping rhythm and groove from bass & drums, sweet and soaring guitar solos, hooks in melodies and refrains, and strong clean vocals.
Yeah, this is classy stuff of the highest order…
