Year : 1989 (Japan Edition)
Style : Glam Hard Rock
Country : Norway
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 104 mb
Bio:
TNT is a Norwegian power metal band from Trondheim, formed in 1982. The band has released twelve studio albums, three EPs and two live albums while going through numerous line-up changes since its formation. Guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø is the only consistent member of TNT. In 2013 singer Tony Harnell returned to the band after a seven year absence reuniting 3/4 of the band's classic 80s lineup.TNT was formed in the Norwegian city Trondheim in 1982, by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dag Ingebrigtsen, guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø, bassist Steinar Eikum and drummer Diesel Dahl.Securing a national record contract with PolyGram subsidiary Vertigo Norway, they released their self-titled debut album the same year — their only album that features Norwegian lyrics — and got a hit with the single "Harley-Davidson". In August 1983 Morty Black replaced Steinar Eikum on bass, and the following year American vocalist Tony Harnell became TNT's new frontman, making his debut on their album Knights of the New Thunder. His unique and powerful 4 octave range was the final element the band needed to break out of Norway and into the world market. The album was a huge success in Scandinavia and the band then was offered a worldwide deal with Mercury/Polygram worldwide out of New York. Knights was then released in the U.S. in 1984 and the video for "Seven Seas" got heavy rotation on MTV and the album entered the billboard charts.That line-up recorded one more album, Tell No Tales in 1987, before Diesel Dahl parted company from TNT the following year after some turbulent times within the band. Tell No Tales produced TNT's biggest hit, the single "10,000 Lovers (In One)". Tell No Tales marked a slight change in sound from melodic Euro-metal to a more palatable hard rock style, with Le Tekrø and Harnell gaining a reputation as a talented duo. The album was the best selling release in Norway and Sweden that year (outselling hugely popular artists like Michael Jackson and Def Leppard). Tell No Tales also saw the band establishing a mainstream following in Japan and the U.S. Promotional Videos for "Everyone's a Star" and "10,000 Lovers (In One)" were featured on both European and American MTV. They were also featured on Headbangers Ball. The band supported Stryper on a sold out arena tour in the U.S. followed by a tour with Twisted Sister and Great White as well as headlining shows in large clubs in the U.S.Kenneth Odiin became TNT's new drummer and played on TNT's fourth studio album, Intuition, in 1989. This release marked a more AOR-oriented sound, still maintaining a little of the hard rock edge of the previous album. Intuition was another huge success in Scandinavia and Japan. It was also the band's best received American release and saw the band embarking on their first headlining tour of the U.S. which broke attendance records across the country in small theaters and large clubs, thanks to the prominent display of the video for the title track on MTV.
Album:
Japan edition plus bonus track.Damn! This band certainly doesn't fail to deliver. Tell No Tales was an underrated 80s glam classic, and is worthy of repeated listens. Two years later, TNT releases this album, Intuition, and while this album isn't as great as their last album (it's hard to top a classic), it's still quite an amazing album for what it is, 80s glam/hard rock. As I've said before, if you can't tolerate this stuff, then stay away, but if you're like me, and can't get enough of those catchy hooks mixed with amazing guitar work, then this album is a mandatory clasic to add to your collection.Just like the last album, the guitar work is awesome. The solos are nothing short of amazing, and the riffs are pretty damn catchy. Tony's voice is once again amazing as well, he has huge vocal range, and he has so much emotion. The drums are pretty simple for the most part, but for the style of music, it works. There is also pleanty of keyboard and synth parts in most of the songs which were typical in the era, but make these songs that much better.The best songs on here would have to be Tonight I'm Fallen, Learn to Love, the ballad, End of the Line, and of course the title track. The first two mentioned are great songs that are very catchy, especially the choruses. They kind of remind me of Bon Jovi at times. End of the Line is an amazing ballad that kind of reminds me of Sonata Arctica's The Misery in that it's very emotional and sad. It sets a mood which is what makes it a great song.However, nothing on here even compares to the title track. This song is absolutely amazing! From the beginning of the song when the riff kicks in, I was hooked to it instantly. This has to be one of the catchiest and happiest songs I've ever heard. I feel so good when I'm listening to it. This is my favorite TNT song, and probably one of my favorite 80s glam songs of all time. Nope, they certainly don't make 'em like this anymore. This song shines of beauty, and it rocks too, which is what matters.However, two songs keep this album from being in league with their last album. That is Wisdom and the incredibly stupid, Ordinary Lover. Wisdom is kind of a watered down version of End of the Line as it's a ballad that lacks the emotion that the last mentioned song has. Ordinary Lover is just a stupid interlude. It's pretty pointless to have this song on here, and I'm not even deducting points off of this album's score, because I don't even count it as a song.For the most part, this is straight up amazing 80s glam rock. While it's not as great as Tell No Tales, it's still a very awesome album, and it's alot better than your avarage glam album. If you call yourself a true fan of glam metal, then do yourself a favor and get this and Tell No Tales. Buy them, download them, whatever. Just make sure you get these two albums. You'll thank me later. ;) However, I really wouldn't recommend this to fans of extreme metal, as you may not like the sugary sweet choruses, and keyboard/synth work. Nonetheless, if you like Bon Jovi, Europe, or even Sonata Arctica, then you'll love this!
Line-Up:
Tony Harnell – vocals
Ronni Le Tekrø – guitars, 1/4 stepper guitar, lead vocals on "Ordinary Lover"
Morty Black – bass guitar, pedal synthesizer, fretless bass with reverb and chorus effect on "Forever Shine On"
Kenneth Odiin – drums, percussion
Additional personnel:
Kjetil Bjerkestrand – keyboards
Joe Lynn Turner – background vocals
Tracklist:
01. A Nation Free (Intro)
02. Caught Between The Tigers
03. Tonight I’m Falling
04. End Of The Line
05. Intuition
06. Forever Shine On
07. Learn To Love
08. Ordinary Lover
09. Take Me Down (Fallen Angel)
10. Wisdom
11. Electric Dancer (Japan Bonus Track)
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