Year : 2003 (Escape Music Remastered and Remixed 2018)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 143 mb
Bio:
The band was formed in 1986 by the former American Tears, Touch, and Michael Bolton keyboard player Mark Mangold, and previously unknown vocalist/guitarist Al Fritsch. Mangold was also a successful songwriter, co-writing Cher’s hit, ‘I’ve Found Someone’, along with Bolton. After signing to CBS Records in 1988 their self-titled debut album was released a year later in the USA and featured guest appearances by artists such as multi-instrumentalist Aldo Nova and Bob Kulick of Balance and Meat Loaf fame. The collection of light-edged melodic rock songs, which included a reworking of the Touch classic ‘Don’t You Know What Love Is’, was aimed directly at the American market, but failed to make any significant impact. It sold well on import in the UK, however, prompting the independent Music For Nations label to sign the band for the European market (Mangold reportedly being unhappy at CBS’ marketing attempts). The album was subsequently released in the UK in 1990 and was quickly followed by a club tour. Drivin’ Wheel, a slightly harder-edged album, was released in 1991, preceded by the single ‘Think About Love’, both of which failed to achieve any significant success. Undeterred by the lack of chart success, they toured the UK with FM in 1992 before embarking on sessions for a third album.
Album:
DRIVE SHE SAID founder and main songwriter Mark Mangold has Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered 2018 “Real Life”, the band's 4th album, just released via Escape Music.If you are reading this blog, DRIVE SHE SAID needs no introduction... it's simply one of the greatest AOR / Melodic Rock bands in history.Mangold, a renowned keyboardist, and his creative partner in Drive, She said, the amazing singer/multi-instrumentist Al Fritsch, met in 1988 and started writing and paving the way for their acclaimed first album Drive, She Said on Columbia records. The band toured extensively, playing with such bands as FM, UFO and others, and performing at numerous Festivals.After two more celebrated albums, in 2003 Mark & Al joined with drummer Jonathan Mover (Joe Satriani) to create the album "Real Life".According to Mangold, "When we started as a band it was important to carve out an original sound, and hopefully also have a hit. We have always wanted to make our music totally over the top!One of the favorite records we ever did is "Real Life" but the original release never sounded the way we wanted it to.He adds: "It has the walls of vocals, the musicianship, and anthemic songs we enjoyed doing and I am ecstatic that we were now able to remix and release it the way it was meant to be.I am also happy that Al's legacy is preserved as to listen to this record is to be surrounded by Al Fritch's voice, playing and energy.The original release of "Real Life" suffered from a slightly muddy mix. Now this 2018 Remix / Remaster really improves the brilliance of these tunes.The awesome title track 'Real Life', the AOR gold of 'Stronger', power ballad 'We Live for Love', the melodic rocker 'Whats It Gonna Take', the Toto-like midtempo 'Believe', all are little pearls from the genre you must own.Hands down...
Line-Up:
Al Fritsch vocals, guitar, bass
Mark Mangold keyboards, vocals
Jonathan Mover drums
Tracklist:
01. Real Life [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
02. Stronger [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
03. We Live for Love [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
04. Whats It Gonna Take [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
05. Silver White [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
06. Overdrive [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
07. Find Your Place [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
08. All Your Heart [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
09. Hold Me [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
10. When Will It Be Love [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
11. How Can I Be Sure [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
12. Always and Forever (Godz) [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
13. Believe [Re-Mixed / Re-Mastered]
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