{"id":17716,"date":"2012-01-29T18:26:04","date_gmt":"2012-01-30T00:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=17716"},"modified":"2014-02-16T09:37:50","modified_gmt":"2014-02-16T14:37:50","slug":"fiona-unbroken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/fiona-unbroken\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiona | Unbroken<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Nikiforos Skoumas<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Though troubled the music industry may be, it has been well documented throughout the past decade that just about any musical comeback is possible. On this occasion the AOR community is very happy to welcome back \u201880s melodic rock heroine Fiona Flanagan. <\/p>\n

Though most would be quick to reference Lita Ford or Robin Beck as the premier front women in \u201880s arena rock, Fiona put out four AOR studio albums from 1984 to 1992 and promoted the careers of such artists as Kip Winger, Reb Beach and Bobby Messano. <\/p>\n

When interviewed by \u2018Classic Rock AOR\u2019 magazine, the singer was quick to point out that she did not come back to scene, she was actually brought back. When one is cornered by the House of Lords mastermind James Christian, Robin Beck and Swedish guitar hero Tommy Denander then that individual will succumb to making a first rate adult oriented rock album and Unbroken is it. <\/p>\n

James Christian produced the album and co-wrote the music with Tommy while Robin performs vocal harmonies and duets with Fiona on the classic sounding power-ballad \u201cThis Heart.\u201d Lady Flanagan, for her part, writes the majority of the lyrics and brings to the picture former guitarist Bobby Messano who complements the album with his own guitar parts. <\/p>\n

So we are looking at pretty much the same team that put together Robin\u2019s latest studio album The Great Escape<\/em>; and though a great album that was, Unbroken<\/em> proves an even more diverse AOR offering. You will find anything from up-tempo songs to ballads to groovy tunes and extra melodic rockers. In all fairness \u201cBadge of Love,\u201d \u201cBroken\u201d and the opener \u201cLove Along the Way\u201d are as good as anything Fiona put out in her prime. There is, of course, the modern rocker \u201cI\u2019ve Released You\u201d which seems out of place in the overall track list but that\u2019s just an exception. <\/p>\n

Needless to say, Fiona retains an exceptional vocal and physical shape and seems to be enjoying her comeback while pushing the boundaries of her trademark sound and style. If you enjoyed the latest albums by Robin Beck and Issa you should definitely try Fiona\u2019s comeback album. <\/p>\n

James, Robin and Tommy, keep it up! Please bring back Lee Aaron, Staffanie Borges and Lisa Dominique!<\/p>\n

Genre: Melodic Rock, AOR<\/p>\n

Line up:
\nFiona Flanagan -lead vocals
\nRobin Beck -Backing vocals
\nTommy Denander – Guitar
\nBobby Messano -Guitar
\nJames Christian -Bass
\nJeff Batter – Keyboards
\nJames Jamal -Drums<\/p>\n

Track list:
\n01. Loved Along The Way
\n02. Broken
\n03. I’ve Released You
\n04. Shadows Of The Night
\n05. Badge Of Love
\n06. Wild One
\n07. This Heart (Duet with Robin Beck)
\n08. Get Yer Kix
\n09. Salt On My Wings
\n10. I Love You But Shut Up
\n11. Everything You Are<\/p>\n

Website: www.fionarock.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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