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Antoinette Avalon | USA | 06/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With "thereturnofthegreatgildersleeves", DangerDanger has done it again! Good, solid, melodic hard rock, at it's best! I was hooked immediately. This CD is consistent with their first two CD's, "Danger Danger" and "Screw It!". An interesting footnote, while this CD IS consistent with the sound in their first two CD's, it is also a different vocalist! After the 1991 release of "Screw It!", vocalist Ted Poley left the group and was replaced by Paul Laine, a successful solo artist and background vocalist. This is one of the rare instances where a new vocalist has taken over for a band and apparently gained fan acceptance. DangerDanger haven't given up on their vision of what their music is all about. They have matured over time. Their lyrics are now far superior compared to their first self titled album. This album not only shows their love and commitment for their music, it's a dedication of sorts. "The Great Gildersleeves" was the rock and roll club in New York City that drummer Steve West says, "helped cement the idea that writing and playing music was not just something that we (he and guitarist Bruno Ravel) wanted to do, but had to do." DangerDanger is West and Ravel's dreams realized. If you are a fan of melodic hard rock, along the lines of Bon Jovi or Dokken, DangerDanger is definitely a band you'll enjoy. I would recommend picking up a copy of "thereturnofthegreatgildersleeves" today! You may also be pleasantly surprised to learn that a lot of the bands within this end of the rock and roll genre have 1999-2000 releases. After you pick up a copy of this CD, you might want to go check out some of your other favorite bands. Need a memory jog? Click on over to my home page on Amazon. There I have many of the bands reviewed or at least mentioned. Are you ready to rock? :o)"

Had to give several chances...Hooked on the third listen.

Lazarus Contra | Confusion Land. Somebody help me do justice to thi | 12/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I wasn't a big fan of "4 the Hard Way" because I was more into the old D2. But for the sheer heck of it I decided to give Gildersleeve a try, just because I usually give bands a second chance to redeem themselves. Well, I can say...D2 IS BACK!!!....well, sort of. Gildersleeve is similar to their previous effort, combining killer melodic rock with some modern trends. At first I cringed at some of the modern alternative sounding titles like "Six-Million Dollar Man" and "Dead Drunk and Wasted." But on the other hand, there were enough killer tracks (I Do, Cherry Cherry, When She's Good She's Good, She's Gone) to keep it for a few listens. After a second listen, I thought, "Hey, this isn't so bad." Third time around, I was HOOKED!!! The album starts off with two awesome tracks, "Grind" and "When She's Good She's Good" ...very much like melodic rock. Cringe your way through "Six-Million Dollar Man", and a great tear-jerker ballad "She's Gone" pierces a hole through your heart. Now that you're crying, "Dead Drunk and Wasted" and "Dead Dog" nails you with more alternative-melodic rock that seems to blend together very nicely. Done cringing, yet? Well, help is on the way. "I Do" is probably the best track of Gildersleeves. It's very AOR/melodic sounding, and is a warm welcome for even the early D2 fans. "My Secret" sounds like an acoustic alterative ballad; it's very laid back, and is a very nice break after three rock tracks. Time for a change (and more good news for early D2 fans). Bruno Ravel attempts to sing on "Cherry Cherry", probably the first track since the style change to sound very close to early D2. For someone with a limited vocal range Bruno actually sounds half-way decent! I love it! "Get in the Ring" is another alternative/melodic crossover, but even first-timers may be able to survive the first listen. Finally, end it all with "Walk It Like Ya Talk It", a short but fast-pased double-basing ending track. As I said before, give it a few listens before returning it for credit, and even the modern-sounding tracks will sound really good. Paul Laine does an excellent job with the vocals, and even if Ted Poley ever returned to D2, I don't think his vocals would fit on any of these tracks...at least not today (listen to his new band, Melodica, and you'll understand why). This, in my opinion, is the best album of 1999, and all fans who give this album a shot will be hooked, too."

Danger Danger releases their best album ever!

Adam Stewart | Columbus, OH United States | 09/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I believe most everything has been covered by previous reviews. I just wanted to contribute my 5-stars... The songs, production, musicianship and diversity are all first rate on this CD. This album contains some of the catchiest songs, while continuing to rock. "Dead, Drunk & Wasted" and "I Do" are probably my favorites... I must say, can Andy Timmons get any better? ...or Tony Bruno? Everyone played/sang wonderfully on this effort and I look forward to their next.
I do have to comment regarding another review of this album (as well as other reviews on "80's bands") Why is it so many "diehard 80's band fans" don't accept anything beyond the "hits?" I think it's extremely narrow-minded to block out anything new b/c it doesn't have the exact same style as a previous effort. It's not like (for example) Poison or Danger Danger are releasing rap or country. How can any "Glam genre" fan say they're supporting music they love if they don't provide support for the "old" band's "new" music? That is the reason rap and bubblegum pop (i.e. Backstreet Boys, Brittany Spears) will continue to be in the forefront of the music industry. Many people "from the 80's" are in support of the songs from the 80's, but not the actual groups. It's sad when there are so many great songs that will never really be widely heard... Just something to ponder."