Mr. Big - Mr. Big (Expanded) (1989/2023) [Official Digital Download]

Released in 1989, Mr. Big was the scorching debut of one of the finest rock “supergroups”, featuring a veritable who’s-who of seasoned and well-respected players – vocalist and songwriter Eric Martin (of the Eric Martin Band), former David Lee Roth bassist Billy Sheehan, former Racer X guitarist and de facto leader Paul Gilbert and Pat Torpey (a recording and touring drummer who had worked with some of the biggest names including Ted Nugent, Belinda Carlisle, The Knack and Stan Bush) – the band quickly made a name for itself, and word spread about both their jaw-dropping technical ability and furious live performances, including opening for prog-rock legends Rush and the like.

The explosive tracks on the famed debut record would introduce the music world to the quartet’s alchemic ability to combine technical prowess and superb songwriting effortlessly, including the most-requested live staple “Rock & Roll Over,” the fan-favorite power ballad “Anything For You” (a track serious Mr. Big fans still talk about to this day) and the call-to-arms opener “Addicted To That Rush,” regarded as one of the definitive Mr. Big tunes, amongst the multitude of classics that would subsequently follow. There are also rarities that are truly worth revisiting, like the simultaneously soulful and raunchy “Wind Me Up” and the Billy Sheehan-penned party-starter “Blame It On My Youth.”

"It's too bad that Nevermind had to make this sort of rock unfashionable in the early '90s. Anchored by the world-class chops of guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, Mr. Big's debut album is an adrenaline-fueled dose of pure rock & roll attitude. Don't let the big hair and leather pants fool you; much like Bon Jovi, Mr. Big is definitely not in the same category as '80s pop-metal bands such as Poison. One difference is the fact that Mr. Big is composed of monstrously talented musicians. Witness, for example, the ascending guitar/bass figure in the beginning of "Addicted to that Rush" or the unison hits and strong groove to "Wind Me Up" or "Merciless." Eric Martin's sophomoric lyrics are admittedly the weakest link here ("Zip the lipstick on/Like BBQ sauce"), which often distract from his fine gritty voice, which is somewhere in between Steven Tyler and Steve Perry. The songwriting is also very strong, with the ballads "Had Enough" and "Big Love" especially showing the depth of Mr. Big's skill. At the same time, when they want to lay it down, they lay it down. The aforementioned "Addicted to that Rush" is both passionate and expertly delivered, with the band's technique and sheer drive complementing each other perfectly. Mr. Big was to equal the successes of their debut on their subsequent albums, but they were never again able to sustain that same level of quality over the course of an entire record." (Daniel Gioffre, AMG)

TRACKLIST

01. Mr. Big - Addicted To That Rush - 2023 Remastered
02. Mr. Big - Wind Me Up - 2023 Remastered
03. Mr. Big - Merciless - 2023 Remastered
04. Mr. Big - Had Enough - 2023 Remastered
05. Mr. Big - Blame It On My Youth - 2023 Remastered
06. Mr. Big - Take A Walk - 2023 Remastered
07. Mr. Big - Big Love - 2023 Remastered
08. Mr. Big - How Can You Do What You Do - 2023 Remastered
09. Mr. Big - Anything For You - 2023 Remastered
10. Mr. Big - Rock & Roll Over - 2023 Remastered
11. Mr. Big - 30 Days In The Hole (live) - 2023 Remastered
12. Mr. Big - Next Time Around - 2023 Remastered
13. Mr. Big - Want To Be Wanted - 2023 Remastered



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