Year : 1999 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 128 mb
Bio:
Joe Lynn Turner (born August 2, 1951), is an American singer, known for his works with hard rock band Rainbow. During his career, Turner fronted pop rock band Fandango, had the short-lived collaboration for neoclassical metal guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and Deep Purple. From the mid 1990s, he worked with various musical groups (progressive rock band Mother's Army, funk rock duo Hughes Turner Project, AOR side project Sunstorm, etc.), while pursuing a solo career. He is currently the vocalist for Rated X, based on Mother's Army. Their album was released in 2014.
Album:
Under Cover 2 is the 5th solo album of Joe Lynn Turner released in 1999. Just like Under Cover, the album consists mainly of covers of Turner's favorite artists. Due to successful sales of the previous edition, the label asked him to record a follow-up."The Race Is On" is a re-recorded version of a song that appeared on Turner's solo debut album, Rescue You."Lost in Hollywood" was recorded as a tribute to the late Cozy Powell who died in a car crash in 1998.In this interesting album, vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of Rainbow, one album with Malmsteen, and Deep Purple) tries his best at covering some classic hard-rock hits by giants such as Foreigner and Bad Company. While the originals are almost always better, Turner still manages to deliver some highly respectful vocal performances alongside top-notch production.One of the more successful covers here is "Waiting for a Girl Like You," originally by Foreigner. In a somewhat interesting production decision, this track is devoid of any synths, with its catchy main riff performed by clean guitar. The song features great tension-building verses that explode into a very melodic, catchy chorus, and the slightly overdriven, guitar-dominated arrangement gives it a more bluesy, somewhat modern vibe compared to its original '80s feel. The song is performed in a lower key than the original, but it is full of passion and soul, with Turner delivering an amazing vocal performance on this timeless classic.The "Born to Be Wild" cover is also of high quality. The instrumentation is energetic and lively, and Turner varies his voice well, with some words sung with a bit of overdrive that add the required harshness present in the original track. The lead guitar solo, featuring some wah-wah effects, is also quite energetic. Overall, this cover sounds modern even today and doesn't fall short of the original track's level.Covering such a gigantic list of classic songs is no easy task, and in most cases, any artist who attempts to do so has more to lose than to gain. Joe Lynn Turner, however, delivers a highly enjoyable record here, featuring a talented group of skilled musicians and backing vocalists who make most of the songs sound bigger than ever. This is thanks to his passionate and powerful tenor voice, as well as clever arrangements and top-notch production that make Under Cover 2 an enjoyable, energetic, and extremely fun album.Issued in a standard jewel case with a clear tray. Includes: a 12-page colour booklet with English lyrics, credits and release information; a 20 page black and white booklet with English/Japanese track list, Japanese commentary and lyrics; and an obi.The commentary is credited as: 広瀬和生/BURRN!.
Line-Up:
Joe Lynn Turner - Lead vocals, Backing vocals on 5, 7, 10
Tony Bruno - Guitars
Greg Smith - Bass
Kenny Kramme - Drums
Paul Morris - Keyboards
+ Guest Guitars:
Akira Kajiyama: Guitar on 1, 10, 11
Jeff Golub: Guitar on 2
Vernon Reid: Guitar on 3
Goodfrey Townsend: Guitar on 6
Rick Derringer: Guitar on 7
Leslie West: Guitar on 12
Al Pitrelli: Guitar on 13
+ Backing Vocals:
Steve Murphy: Backing vocals on 3, 5
Evan Slamka: Backing vocals on 3, 5, 10
Eric Miranda: Backing vocals on 3, 5, 10
Bill Snodgrass: Backing vocals on 3
Nancy Bender: Backing vocals on 7
Dina Miller: Backing vocals on 7
Production:
Artwork [Art], Design – Trella•Mendl Design Group Inc.
Coordinator [Production] – Lynn Lendway
Design Concept [Cover Concept] – Theresa Lynn
Engineer – Steve Eigner
Engineer [Assistant] – Bill Snodgrass
Executive-Producer – Kaz Kojima, Mark Wexler
Liner Notes [対訳] – 川原真理子
Liner Notes [解説] – 広瀬和生
Management – Jolt Productions, Inc., Mark Wexler
Mastered By – Scott Hull
Mixed By – Bob Held, Steve Eigner
Photography By – William Hames
Producer – Bob Held, Joe Lynn Turner
Tracklist:
01. Lady Double Dealer Cover: Deep Purple
02. Wishing Well Cover: Free
03. Helter Skelter Cover: The Beatles
04. Rock Bottom Cover: UFO
05. Waiting For A Girl Like You Cover: Foreigner
06. Movin' On Cover: Bad Company
07. Rock N Roll Hoochie Koo Cover: Rick Derringer
08. The Boys Are Back In Town Cover: Thin Lizzy
09. Born To Be Wild Cover: Steppenwolf
10. The Race Is On
11. Fool For Your Loving Cover: Whitesnake
12. Mississippi Queen Cover: Mountain
13. Lost In Hollywood Cover: Rainbow
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