Search - Steelheart :: Wait

Very displeased

J. Wright | 03/17/2002

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Mike- what were you thinking? Being a huge late 80's early 90's hard rock fan, I searched for years for this album. I finally received it, and I wish I could send it back. This album's lineup consists of all new members (minus Metijevic). The raw, gritty rock edge appearantly left with the old members. What is left is a Barry Manalow meets Great White mix of cheesy ballads and 70's style guitar. I increased my search for the album once I heard "We all die young" on Rock Star, but buyers beware- The version on Wait IS NOT THE SAME as on Rock Star! Replace the guitar magic of Zakk Wylde form the soundtrack with a 12 year old kid playing an old Gorilla amplifier and you've got the Wait mix. Metijevic should not have kept the name of steelheart for this album, it is very misleading, as the music is nothing like the original steelheart rock. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!"

Different than their old stuff, but a kool CD

Padraic | East Lansing, MI | 03/12/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I listened to this CD and don't find it to be a disappointment. Interestingly it does have maybe a couple '70 traces, but that's not automatically bad. For the musical style, so the guitars aren't blasting power chords all the time, so Mike Matijevic doesn't rip a high note on every song ... he does show on this album a very good mid-range, which he didn't show before. Mike can't do "NEVER LET YOU GO" every time he puts out new product ... he did this record 6 years later! I dig most of the songs, I think "We All Die Young" sounds more current, and less 'cheesy '80s' (what people say who like to rip hard rock) than the version in ROCK STAR. I also disagree that some say there are Zepellin influences in some of the music ... though it definitely has a different, rawer sound than their debut, from '90. All in all after a couple listens this is an enjoyable rock release featuring a singer who is still truly distinct. So people complaining about the different sound and the fact that Matijevic has new members - yeah this CD is not as good as the first 2 albums; Tangled In Reins being one of the best power-voiced hard rock albums of all time ... but there some enjoyable tunes on it, if you can deal with a different sound. It's no 'tragic' release."

Quite A Long Wait for "Wait"

J. Wright | San Diego, CA United States | 03/04/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I had to wait over a month to get this CD, but as rare as it is, it has been worth the wait. Steelheart struck a chord with me ever since I bought their debut release (my favorite). I was lucky to find "Tangled In Reins" in a used record store and it is also great (my second favorite).However, this album is a real mix from Mr. Matijevic and his pals. If you like I'll Never Let You Go, She's Gone, All My Love and Mama Don't You Cry, then you'll like many of the songs on this release (import from Japan). The best songs on this album are: Shagrila, Garden Of Delight, Say No More, We All Die Young and the title track, Wait.Keep in mind, these are a bit more on the ballad-ish side and not hard rockers. The rest of the songs on this album are pretty "eh" in my opinion - seemed like Mike was trying to get in on the 90's music scene with these tunes. Also, the version of All My Love on this release is also "eh."Still, between the three releases from Steelheart, you get a lot (over 20) of great ballads and rockers. This band is largely unknown outside of I'll Never Let You Go, but they are one of my top five favorites."