"Another World," Cheap Trick's 20th studio album since their classic debut in 1977, is in a word, terrific! A quick perusal of past releases and it looks as if "Another World" falls in at number ten on my CT Top 10. It's that good.
Is it a departure from previous records? Does it break new ground? Are there special guests to entice a younger audience?
Thankfully, no, no and no.
This is Cheap Trick doing what they do best. "Another World" is riff heavy and rocking. "Another World" is big on choruses. "Another World" finds the miracle of Robin Zander's voice as powerful as ever. If you love Cheap Trick there is no reason on Earth to not love "Another World."
The title track is represented twice, first as a lovely ballad and later reprised as a revved up rocker. "The Party," sprinkled with a bit of Jimi's "Crosstown Traffic," is about as Cheap Trick as Cheap Trick gets. And "So It Goes" is possibly the most beautiful CT song since "Mandocello" from their still brilliant debut.
"Another World" has few speed bumps and it did for me, what a record is supposed to do. It made me start all over once it was finished. This is a late career gem from an all time favorite band and I love when that happens.
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I DO love Cheap Trick! - Stinky
It’s always great when a band you have followed for so long comes through with such a satisfying album. Robin Zander continues to amaze. He’s 68 and belting it out like he did on the first album. “So It Goes” is an instant classic and is among their very best.
Listened to this album a few times & I'm digging it a lot. Proves that age is only a number.
Getting my first spin through it today. So far, so good!!
I'm really digging it too.
Thanks
It's a very solid album, starting off strongly with great harmonies on "The Summer Looks Good On You". For me it drags a bit with "Boys & Girls & Rock N Roll" and "The Party"; these are typical of their songs where everything is loud, but lacking a hook.
All up, 38 minutes of high-quality rock/power pop on a 45 minute slab. Robin Zander's voice doesn't seem to have aged much since the 80's.
- Paul in DK
Gave it a spin this morning, it's another fine LP!
Listened yesterday -- a solid album, but not sure it bears up to repeated listens yet.
Been waiting for your review Sal and delighted it didn't disappoint. Something to look forward to cranking up again once you've fully recovered from your second jab.
These two sound 44 years old in a good way.
Your enthusiasm is infectious!
👍👍👍
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