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The British hard rock band Thunder was founded back in 1989 and their debut album Backstreet Symphony was received very well. Soon they were known as a hot live act and so they played with a lot big names through the years. Due to business problems they disbanded in 1998, but returned to the scene in 2002. In 2007 and 2008 they recorded 3 EPs which they released through their own label. The EPs were planned to cut short the time til the next full-length album, now they release 16 of the 18 track as The EP Sessions 2007-2008. The CD contains some live versions, some new tracks and some old, overdone ones. And this will be the end of Thunder, coz the band announced to disband in 2009 after playing one last tour. So this is a kind of farewell gift to their fans.
Thunder plays bluesy rock with a catchy edge - and they make you sing along soon. Its a pity that they call it a day, but I hope that somehow we will hear more from Danny Bowes and the boys... Especially the live versions make you want more, and perhaps they will surprise us with a live album of their last tour... Anyway, its fun to listen to the Thunder songs and I can just recommend to get this CD! Most won't have one of the EPs, coz outside the U.K. they weren't easily to get. One of my favorites is the catchy Bette Davis Meltdown, but there isn't a filler on this one, even if I would have chose some different songs from their 2 decade long career... The acoustic version of Yesterday's News - called 'Naked Version' - is awes! But I always thought that their songs sound great as acoustics! Why they call the acoustic version of I Believe the 'Missionary Position' version I have no clue, but the acoustic versions make Danny Bowes' voice shine even more! Hope to hear from these guys again! It would be a real shame, if they retire and don't continue with other projects or bands....
Track list:
Survivor
Yesterday's News
Chain Reaction
Midlife Crisis
Dirty Dream (live)
What A Beautiful Day (live)
Make My Day
Bette Davis Meltdown
I Believe
Last Man Standing (live)
Like A Satellite (live)
See My Baby Walking
So Sad Today
Only You Can Make Me Cry
Yesterday's News (Naked version)
I Believe (Missionary Position version)
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