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Final Roar

Justin Gaines | Northern Virginia | 04/05/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"1991's Mane Attraction was the fourth album from melodic rockers White Lion, coming on the heels of the successful (but terribly uneven) Big Game. I had issues with Big Game (for every great song there was one that was equally bad), but Mane Attraction is the band's best overall album since Pride.



Mane Attraction is far more consistent than Big Game. There's almost no filler on this album. Unfortunately there are no real standouts either. It lacks the truly memorable songs that Big Game had to offer. As good as Mane Attraction's songs are, there's nothing at the same level as Cry for Freedom or Little Fighter on this album. Broken Heart comes close, but that's not really a new song, having appeared previously on the band's debut album Fight to Survive.



Unfortunately Mane Attraction didn't bring the band much success. Maybe it was the lack of a great single. Whatever the reason, the band members soon parted ways. Mike Tramp has kept the White Lion name active, but just not the same, especially without Vito Bratta.

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My Favorite CD

A. bolton | michigan | 07/30/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I used this CD for my wedding with the song till death do us part. It's the best wedding song"

The end of Act 1

Paul Lawrence | Australia | 05/26/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"WL put out three albums in their first incarnation. And then there was a best of to round it all up. This album was the last o the three and it is very much more of the same good time loud and friendly AOR. Produced by Richii Zito this album has a soft and lush feel and actually adds a few extra tricks to the WL arsenal. Opener Lights and Thunder is an 8:09 minute song and as such is a touch uncommunicative to the bands target audience but it actually increases my respect for them. Other elements here are just what you'd hear on their earlier efforts in terms of gently rolling guitar and Mike Tramp not totally belting out - keeping it in check for the little girls in the audience. We do however get the rather grand Warsong which in terms of heaviness was previewed by If My Mind Is Evil from Big Game, both songs showing a psychological edge to teh band that would probably surprise some of their detractors.



And just like their earlier work the overall arrangements are brash but not too brash - and wow, just how underrated is/was Vito Bratta as he shades the WL catalogue with funky riffs, biting riffs and all sorts of quintessential 80's style solos (remember them?).



Not much more I can add. It's my gut instinct that most metal maniacs have guilty pleasure bands like this. If you fall into that category, or your bag really is heavy AOR stuff, then check out any of WL's albums because they may well be your ticket to a few good times on your next road trip where you can crank up that stereo and eat up the miles!"