Mr. Big

1. Maria

2. Olvidalo

3. Get Out

4. Donde Estan [Reggae]

5. Quiero Una Nena

6. Big Boy Is in Tha House

7. Mujer Atrevida

8. Donde Estan [Rap]

Mr. Big,Big Boy,Musical Productions,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Tropical

Average customer rating: It builds from here. Great talent, good songs by Mr. Big Didn't really care for it this is it Big enough...

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Tracks:

1. Addicted To That Rush
2. Wind Me Up
3. Merciless
4. Had Enough
5. Blame It On My Youth
6. Take A Walk
7. Big Love
8. How Can You Do What You Do
9. Anything For You
10. Rock & Roll Over
11. 30 Days In The Hole

Customer Reviews:

It builds from here........2006-11-06

Looking over the other reviews caused me to think something is missing from the perspective. All the reviewers have different expectations from what I had when I first heard it. Supposedly the Mr.Big foursome were all hard rock demigods, but as a kid I had never heard of Racer X or David Lee Roth--I didn't know who Mr.Big was either! I've learned since then, but my first impression remains. My first impression was their album "Lean Into It."

If that sounds like you too, listen up.

I went back for this album after "Lean Into It" and "Bump Ahead." I couldn't get enough Mr.Big. You might say I was "Addicted to that Rush," and couldn't wait for the next one to come out, so I went in reverse. If you're thinking about buying this now, you're looking at this CD the same way I was.

The meat of this album is in the middle. 3-4-5-6 are what you've come to expect from Mr.Big. Merciless (the hot girl.) Had Enough (end of the line ballad--Eric is amazing!) Blame It... (devilmaycare rock&roll) Take a Walk (signature funky punch--awesome rhythm!)

Other than that, the leadoff song is a GREAT start...so aptly named for kicking off the Mr.Big career. #9 is very Eric Martenesque...an almost too slow ballad, but still hangs in there on a lonely night. Honestly, as much as I love this band, you can flush the rest of the CD.

If you're a fan, stop reading this review and buy the CD--this is not a debate when it costs less than $10!!! Otherwise, do what I did: start with the "train" and the "stoplight." If you're addicted then, come back for this one. You'll appreciate it more after you've acquired the taste.

Great talent, good songs by Mr. Big.......2003-11-15

Mr. Big is a metal band that had the perfect recipe for success, rather than mere failure. Made up of 4 great musicians including vocalist Eric Martin, bassist Billy Sheehan, and axe master Paul Gilbert, this hair band never got quite as "big" as their name. It's a mystery why, because once you hear their songs, you'll think the same thing.

This album consists of some great songs including "Had Enough", a slow rocker with great musicianship overall. The ballad "Anything For You" targets your soul with the right blend of everything. And arguably the best track on this album "How Can You Do What You Do" is a heavy hitter with a great beat, and very similar to their other great song "Shadows" (not on this album). Mr. Big is all about magnificent guitar work, beat, bass, and of course incredible singing from E. Martin, which comes together to form a great array of songs in all their sets.

Mr Big is worth a listen. If you like bands such as Ratt, Def Leppard, Motley Crue etc. You'll love Mr Big.

Didn't really care for it.......2003-11-10

Sorry, I didn't see what the big deal is. Seems sort of dated and second rate. Just personal preference - you may like it & that's ok.

this is it.......2003-06-13

in '89 these guys came out with all guns blazing.a minimal of ballads(2)more chops here than a butcher shop.check out the out solo on "rock and roll over".the last great 80's band.after this they put out too many ballads.the talent here is undeniable.billy sheehan is from david lee roth's band and talas and whatever planet he comes from,they all play bass there.paul gilbert is probably the most underrated guitarists around and played in racer x.

Big enough..........2000-04-18

The expectations were great when the four superstars comprising this group united for their first album,yet they've failed to disappoint, creating something extremely musical,sounding big,a la Van Halen,even striking the right balance between virtuosity and accessibility,without sacrificing either.This first Mr.Big album is probably the heaviest of them all,leaving the listener thirsty for more.

Average customer rating: Mr. Should Have Been Big Incredible Mr. Big A perfect hard rock album GUITAR LICKS for CHICKS This one will do

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Tracks:

1. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
2. Alive And Kickin'
3. Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
4. Cdff-Lucky This Time
5. Voodoo Kiss
6. Never Say Never
7. Just Take My Heart
8. My Kinda Woman
9. A Little Too Loose
10. Road To Ruin
11. To Be With You

Customer Reviews:

Mr. Should Have Been Big.......2006-01-03

The band Mr. Big is full of some very talented musicians. Paul Gilbert of Racer X fame is one of the greatest (and fastest) guitar players of all time. Billy Sheehan, is considered the greatest bass player ever. The vocalist, Eric Martin, is a huge rock star in Japan. This album is full of 80s rock with amazing solos, cathcy lyrics, and power drills. Fans of Firehouse and Extreme will enjoy this excellent album.

Incredible Mr. Big.......2005-09-04

I would never picture how good this one sounds before I bought it. No crappy song in this CD, if you're a classic 90' rock digger.

A perfect hard rock album.......2005-03-04

This is the perfect hard rock album. Seriously. There's something for everyone on this CD: love ballads that can be either depressing (Just Take My Heart) or hopeful (To Be With You); rock songs with pop influences (CDFF-Lucky This Time, Green-Tinted Sixties Mind); full-force hard rock tunes (Daddy, Brother, Lover...) - some of which have a bluesy edge to them (Alive and Kickin').

I'm going to comment on some of my favorite songs on the album:

Alive and Kickin' - this is probably my favorite song on the album. It's got a bluesy drive, although the emphasis is clearly on hard rock. It starts out with a short bluesy guitar solo that sets the tone for the song, and quickly progresses into the main riff, which remains dominant thru-out the majority of the song. In other words, this song keeps it simple and to the point.

CDFF-Lucky This Time - I am a big hard rock fan, so I will love anything that... rocks hard. This song mixes pop and rock very well - it reminds me a lot of Bon Jovi. Great vocal work by Eric Martin.

My Kinda Woman - guitarist Paul Gilbert originally wrote this riff for his rock / metal band, Racer X, but he let Mr. Big record it first. The song has a chugging riff that carries it along smoothly, and has a seemingly somber tone. The original title for this song (when it was written for Racer X) was Mad at the World, so that explains its musical mood.

Just Take My Heart - this song is about a relationship break-up. "Just take my heart when you go, I don't have a need for it anymore." As the lyrics suggest, the song has a sad tone, but it is captivating enough to hold your attention. As with Alive and Kickin', the tune starts with a guitar intro that sets the tone for the song and stays consistent to the end.

These are the songs that I feel best represent the album as a whole. An honerable mention goes to Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy. This song stays fast from top to bottom, and features Paul Gilbert on guitar and Billy Sheehan on bass playing their instruments in harmony with electric drills. You can't miss it.

GUITAR LICKS for CHICKS.......2003-12-13

If you took away the hair and the posturing, Mr. Big would still be left with great instrumental and vocal skills. Their ability to write memorable pop/rock tunes is an added bonus. Due to that ability, this CD has probably managed to find it's way into the homes of the teenaged girls and the guitar freaks...WOW!

Bottom line for this album is great playing and singing coupled with some fairly strong songs.

Enjoy

This one will do.......2003-02-10

If you have decided to get only one Mr. Big album (which is in fact a good decision since one is enough), this is the one to get.

It's decent hard rock typical for the time of its release. Many people seem to think Eric Martin is a great singer, well I don't... I even think he has a tendency to be boring in the long run and after hearing more than one Mr. Big album in a row you might even begin to hate the guy's voice... At least I tend to do!

Average customer rating: This album rocks

Actual Size Mr. Big Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Get Over It Japandemonium Mr. Big Hey Man Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best of Mr. Big ASIN: B000FDFRTG Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

1. Lost In America
2. Wake Up
3. Shine
4. Arrow
5. Mary Goes 'Round
6. Suffocation
7. One World Away
8. I Don't Want To Be Happy
9. Crawl Over Me
10. Cheap Little Thrill
11. How Did I give Myself Away
12. Nothing Like It In The World
13. Deep Dark Secret (bonus track)

Album Description

Mr. Big was a hard rock group from San Francisco featuring bassist Billy Sheehan & lead vocalist Eric Martin. they have issued numerous successful albums through the 1990's. One album that was only issued as a hard-to-find Japanese import is "Actual Size". It was recorded in 2001.

Customer Reviews:

This album rocks.......2006-12-29

This album is straight ahead hard, sorta pop rock. Yes, a standard run of the mill review, but it's Eric Martin's unique voice that will grab you. Newer guitarist Richie Kotzen is surprisingly good. Definitely their best since 1993's Bump Ahead (BA would have been better with a better mix). Richie Zito (The Cult) probably had a lot to do with this album being well produced.

Average customer rating: Paul Gilbert vs. Billy Sheehan. Make your own popcorn !

Japandemonium Mr. Big Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Actual Size Mr. Big Get Over It Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best of Mr. Big Hey Man ASIN: B0009RQRJ2 Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

1. Colorado Bulldog
2. Price You Gotta Pay
3. Tempermental
4. Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
5. Wind Me Up
6. Wild World
7. Paul's Solo
8. Nothing But Love
9. Billy's Solo
10. To Be With You
11. Promise Her the Moon
12. Mr. Big
13. Seven Impossible Days
14. I've Learned My Lesson

Customer Reviews:

Paul Gilbert vs. Billy Sheehan. Make your own popcorn !.......2005-07-27

This is a winner from Mr. Big.

Well recorded, at least the original import is.
This is a quality domestic label, as I have some of their others.

Good setlist.

Good versions of; Colorado Bulldog, Mr. Big, Wild World, To Be With You, Green Tinted Sixties Mind.

A couple of good studio tracks at the end included.

Killer chops.

Pass the peanuts :)

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Live at the Hard Rock Cafe Mr. Big Manufacturer: American Beat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Real to Reel Hole in the Sun Live in Glasgow Young Modern ASIN: B000P46PBE Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

1. Alive and Kickin'
2. Green-Tinted Sixties Mindv
3. Where Do I Fit in?
4. Jane Doe
5. Goin Where the Wind Blows
6. Take a Walk
7. Voodoo Kiss
8. Chain
9. Wild World
10. Take Cover
11. To Be You
12. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Eletric Drill Song)

Average customer rating: Great collection of songs from the underrated Mr. Big

Greatest Hits Mr. Big Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mr. Big Lean into It Spaceship One The Very Best of Winger Mass Slaughter: The Best of Slaughter ASIN: B000228E0Y Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. Addicted To That Rush
2. Big Love
3. Take A Walk
4. Strike Like Lightning
5. Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
6. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
7. Alive And Kickin'
8. Just Take My Heart
9. To Be With You
10. Wild World
11. Colorado Bulldog
12. Price You Gotta Pay
13. Take Cover
14. Dancin' With My Devils
15. Superfantastic
16. Shine
17. Suffocation

Customer Reviews:

Great collection of songs from the underrated Mr. Big.......2005-03-24

Mr. Big is rock and pop at it's finest. This "Greatest Hits" package covers their best songs and all of those that made it to the FM airwaves. Why Mr. Big never hit the main-stream remains a mystery to me. Perhaps that is part of their appeal - Mr. Big was never overplayed - thus you never got tired of them or a particular song of theirs. Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (original guitarist), Ritchie Kotzen (replacement guitarist), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Pat Torpey (drums)... these guys are all master craftsman with their instruments. Might I also add that Sheehan is a modern day God with the bass guitar. The band enjoyed some scattered hits (never a top 10 hit tho) and some moderate airplay on the hard rock FM airwaves. 16 tracks here with half of these tracks coming from their first two releases. Mr. Big's debut (1989) was raw and filled with energy - the opening cut, "Addicted To That Rush", is still one of my favorite rockers. Their 2nd release from 1991 ("Lean Into It") is easily their successful best and most complete album. 5 songs are taken from "Lean Into it" here including "Green Tinted Sixties Mind", "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy" and "Alive & Kickin'". "Bump Ahead" (1993) is probably their 3rd best album - with 3 songs featured here including the rocking in-yer-face "Colorado Bulldog". Only gripes with this "Greatest Hits" is that they included the sad remake of Cat Stevens' "Wild World", and a few personal favorites that are missing ("Electrified", "Rock & Roll", "Trapped In Toyland", "Lost In America", "Static"). Mr. Big started out much stronger and heavier in the early years of their career and then tailed off toward more radio friendly rock and power ballads. Overall a great package from Rhino from a sadly underrated rock band. If you own nothing from Mr. Big, this "Greatest Hits" package is a great place start... or with their best studio release "Lean Into It".

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Sweet Silence Mr. Big Manufacturer: Zoom Club ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056H4Q Release Date: 2001-01-22

Tracks:

1. Time Base
2. Wonderful Creation
3. Golden Lights
4. Uncle John 'B'
5. I Ain't Been a Man
6. Sweet Silence
7. Zambia
8. Enjoy It
9. Violet May
10. For the Fun to Find
11. Appeared a Shining Throne
12. Throne Second Amendment

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of the debut album for the 70's era British rock act. Not to be confused with the U.S. heavy metal act of the same name, the original Mr. Big had one foot in music hall style prog rock and the other firmly planted in heavy rock. 'Sweet Silence' is an intriguing mix of the styles. 12 tracks including the face-melting rocker 'Time Base'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Album Details

UK act not to be confused with the US act of the same name. 70's heavy rock with progressive/eclectic influences.

Average customer rating: Lets us Groove and ROCK takes a few listens Everything in Moderation. What a dissapointment. Change of direction - not better, not worse - just different

Get Over It Mr. Big Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Actual Size Hey Man Mr. Big Lean into It Bump Ahead ASIN: B00002DEPB Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

1. Electrified
2. Static
3. Hiding Place
4. Superfantastic
5. A Rose Alone
6. Hole In The Sun
7. How Does It Feel
8. Try To Do Without It
9. Dancin' With My Devils
10. Mr. Never In A Million Years
11. My New Religion

Customer Reviews:

Lets us Groove and ROCK.......2007-05-16

This album is so hip, it probably led to the demise of such talented musicians in a group together. Listen to Pat lay down some ballsy, in your face, groove the night away rhythms. Billy and him are like glue. Guitar work and vocals kick it up another few notches. Yea it took two casual listens and then my ears were dancing. It is too bad that the formulas to make music and money is so redundant and boring. Hats off to a band that was willing to step up and step out and play with such virtuosity.

takes a few listens.......2006-12-27

This is actually a fine album, you just have to listen with an open mind. It definitely doesn't sound like Mr. Big of old, but it certainly DOES NOT sound like Creed, as one reviewer wrote! The main difference is the aggresssion and "heaviness" seems to be down a notch or two. There are still songs that rock, but on the whole they have more groove and soul. Kotzens guitar sound is more twangy, and has less distortion than Mr. Gilbert. He obviously has a lot of influence with the sound of this album. At first I didn't like it, but now I listen on a regular basis! Favorites are Hole in the Sun, How Does It Feel, and Static.

Everything in Moderation........2004-11-04

In my opinion, Richie Kotzen does not "suck". He's very talented and brings a lot of nice uppers to the album--he's just not Paul Gilbert. For those of us who believe the top 40, and thought Mr.Big was long gone, "Get Over It" is a delightful surprise. I'm happy to say they haven't changed their style to appease the fickled masses in radioland. (So for those of us who like their sound, here's 11 more tracks!) Unlike some reviewers, I actually did listen to the whole album, and I'm happy to say there's not a trace of Ricky Martin or Creed to be found anywhere on it.
What I do see is a bit of monotony in the pace of the songs. On half of them, the boys keep the music different, but if you listen to Eric Martin's voice one song can sound like another. The lyrics are clever, like their album covers--tongue in cheek. The tracks that don't lull you are great additions to the Mr.Big file. "Hole in the Sun" is probably the highlight, but I like Kotzen's "Static" too. (New personnel always adds a freshness.) The sound may be a bit different, but the style's still the same.
If you want to get hooked, start with Mr.Big's "Bump Ahead" (my fave) or "Lean Into It". If you're a fan though, don't be dissuaded: add this one to your collection.

What a dissapointment........2004-07-20

Compared to other albums like "Hey Man" or the self-titled album, "Get Over It" is a dissapointment. Eric Martin is still a great vocalist, but Mr. Big without Paul Gilbert is like Bon Jovi without Richie Sambora. There's only three good songs on this album:"Electrified", "Superfantastic" and "How Does It Feel". I didn't listen to every song in whole. I listened to the whole things of the first 9 tracks, but that's it. When I got to "Mr. Never In A Million Years", I just couldn't take it. After a few minutes, I just skipped to "My New Religion", and I thought that one was boring too. Other than the songs I mentioned, this album isn't worth the cash. You're better off getting the self-titled album or a used copy of "Hey Man". BTW:"Superfantastic" is also available on the "Greatest Hits" collection which Rhino released in May of 2004. You should just get that, or "Hey Man" or the self-titled one. Get Over It is a dissapointment. I'm still yet to hear "Actual Size", but I ordered that one today and am hoping it will be better.

Change of direction - not better, not worse - just different.......2003-05-22

Okay. I was very disappointed when I first heard this album. Why? Guess because the changeover from Paul Gilbert to Richie Kotzen was one that had a huge impact on Mr Big's overall sound. From Paul's heavy, more metallic style to Richie's Hendrixy sounds and classic / southern rock stylings.

Consequently, it wasn't what I expected and I shelved the album. Till one fine day I really "listened" to it more objectively. And it grew on me. It's really a good album. Very different from Mr Big's previous albums, but definitely not worse.

So if you like seventies style classic rock, you should definitely check this out.

If you absolutely must have Paul Gilbert, check out the new stuff he's doing with Racer X. That's always Paul at his very best.

Average customer rating: Their best album!!!! Underrated--album and band Mr. Biggest? Another Terribly Underrated Band Staying big...

Bump Ahead Mr. Big Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lean into It Mr. Big Hey Man Get Over It Actual Size ASIN: B000002IVP Release Date: 1993-09-21

Tracks:

1. Colorado Bulldog
2. Price You Gotta Pay
3. Promise Her The Moon
4. What's It Gonna Be
5. Wild World
6. Mr. Gone
7. The Whole World's Gonna Know
8. Nothing But Love
9. Temperamental
10. Ain't Seen Love Like That
11. Mr. Big

Customer Reviews:

Their best album!!!!.......2003-07-09

I remember first hearing about Paul Gilbert from a friend of mine way back in 1988 who had just been selected to attend GIT. Paul Gilbert was one of their prodigies and my friend Mike was anxious to get out there and make his mark. I remember hearing Mr Big for the first time on MTV's Hard 30 for all you metalheads out there and they ROCKED!!! Addicted to that rush was so much different from anything anybody was doing at the time except maybe for Damn Yankees, but those guys were already established musicians. Anyway I digress, Bump Ahead really showed me that these guys were more than just a flash in the pan. Sure "To Be With You" was a mega-hit, but Lean Into It had so much more going for it, especially the underrated "Voodoo Kiss" and "Green Tinted Sixties Mind". O especially loved the liner note on that one where the question was asked have you ever noticed how movies from the 60's have a greenish tint to them?
Bump Ahead has more depth and sincerity in the music, the singing, the playing and they finally let Billy Sheehan off his leash! Great album. I consider this to be their best effort. I wish the original lineup was still together making music because these guys were special. Ritchie Kotzen is a talented guitar player, but there just something between Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan that just fit perfectly.

Underrated--album and band.......2002-05-12

The problem with pop music--even when it comes to quality bands like this one--is that artists get defined by one big hit song. For Mr. Big, it was the ballad "To Be With You" off their previous album to this one. While that is a great song and album, this effort is about equally as good. The band stayed true to their sound while adding a few nice twists.

This band is not just a ballad band. Take the opening track on the album, the hard-rocking "Colorado Bulldog". Catchy, with a prominent bass line done by the great Billy Sheehan, this song kicks. Nearly as impressive is the next track--the uptempo, melodic "Price You Gotta Pay". The third track is the first ballad--the lovely "Promise Her The Moon", but that is followed by another mid-tempo rocker, the attitude-laced "What's It Gonna Be".

Next comes a cover that on the surface doesn't seem to fit but is actually very nicely done--"Wild World". The emotional way in which Eric Martin delivers it here brings a nice new twist to an old song. This was also the only top 40 charter on this album. Following is a mid-tempo but also melodic track--"Mr. Gone", which is followed by another true rocker in "The Whole World's Gonna Know".

Out of the final four tracks, two of them are ballads. "Nothing But Love" is pretty good, but "Ain't Seen Love Like That", which I remember getting a little radio airplay, is a bit better. The former is the track that gives me my one slight criticism of this album: the "one too many ballads syndrome". Both are still quality songs, though, and they are broken up by the catchy "Tempermental". The last track is another rocker of sorts, "Mr. Big". Further proof that these guys excel on more than ballads.

No one was giving these guys the time of day back when this album came out, as the Pearl Jams and Nirvanas of the world overshadowed all else. Nonetheless, this is a strongly-recommended listen for melodic rock fans and fans of '80s rock. Brief popularity aside, this band is far better than average musically--something that this album demonstrates.

Mr. Biggest?.......2000-12-09

As I said in my review of Aerosmith's "Pump", I always try to be a bit different to everyone else. For this reason, I am trying to find a reason to prefer this to Mr. Big's probable number 1 album, "Lean Into It". You know, I might just be able to find more than one.

Where Lean Into It perfected the sound the band started on their first album, Bump Ahead shows more progression. The sounds are beefier and fatter, with Billy Sheehan's bass playing taking more of a dominant role -- no bad thing when we are talking about the greatest rock bassist on the scene. The whole thing's heavier than "Lean Into It", and where that album seemed dominated by commercial AOR numbers, this one has its fair share of rockers. The ballads, and I love ballads, are of the usual high standard, and this is everything we've come to expect of Mr. Big -- non-stop quality. What else do you expect from such a flawless collection of musicians? They don't come much better than the afore-mentioned Sheehan and Paul Gilbert.

It's nice when a band isn't afraid to move forward. It's nice, too, when that forward motion leaves the fans pleased. Success for Mr. Big! Standout tracks... well, Colorado Bulldog, Mr. Gone, The Whole Word's Gonna Know, and Nothing But Love spring to mind, but I have to recommend this whole CD to you unreservedly.

So... just one question remains: Is it better than "Lean Into It"? Hmmm... I don't know... probably on a par. Different, but the better for it.

Another Terribly Underrated Band.......2000-07-10

It's nice to see Mr. Big has released a new album with guitarist Ritchie Kotzen. It's called Get Over It, check it out here at amazon.com. If you like good melodious music written and performed by talented artists like Mr. Big, you will like it a lot.

As for 'Bump Ahead', it has everything. As another reviewer said, there is simply no one word to describe it. It's musical diversity really shows off the vast musical talent of the band and the wide vocal range of Eric Martin. It's kind of upsetting though, that this band never really got the respect they deserved. But now that some of the real bands from rock's golden era, the 1980's, have come back onto the scene with new albums (Poison, Motley Crue, Slaughter, etc.), maybe that injustice will finally be rectified.

Staying big..........2000-04-18

More speed,aggression,but also more melody,and even two covers showcase the full range of musical abilities of Paul Gilbert,Eric Martin,Billy Sheehan,and Pat Torpey.On the Free cover,'Mr.Big',Sheehan emerges as a very busy and upfront bass player-and this applies to most of the tracks on this album,revealing that the Mr.Big formula has more in common with the seventies as a musical approach,rather than the guitar driven eighties.

Average customer rating: Another great trip down the MFU memory lane The best of the three Double CDs ORIGINAL soundtrack release

The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schifrin | Schifrin, Lalo | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Vol. 3 Man from U.N.C.L.E. Honey West The Saint/Secret Agent ASIN: B0006SSQ7U Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

1. First Season End Title
2. Vulcan Affair (Suite No. 2)
3. Iowa-Scuba Affair
4. Shark Affair
5. Deadly Games Affair (Suite No. 2)
6. Meet Mr. Solo
7. Giuoco Piano Affair
8. King of Knaves Affair: Suite No. 2
9. First Season Main Title [Revised]
10. Deadly Decoy Affair
11. Spy With My Face
12. Second Season Main Title
13. Alexander the Greater Affair
14. Ultimate Computer Affair
15. Very Important Zombie Affair
16. Dippy Blonde Affair
17. Seadly Goddess Afair
18. Moonglow Affair

Tracks:

1. One of Our Spies Is Missing
2. Third Season Main Title
3. Sort of Do-It-Youself Dreadful Affair
4. Galatea Affair
5. Pop Art Affair
6. Come With Me to the Casbah Affair
7. Off-Broadway Affair
8. Concrete Overcoat Affair
9. Napoleon's Tomb Affair
10. Alternate Fourth Season Main Title
11. Fourth Season (End Title)
12. Test Tube Killer Affair
13. Prince of Darkness Affair
14. Seven Wonders of the World Affair

Customer Reviews:

Another great trip down the MFU memory lane.......2005-10-19

Volume 2 (comprised of 2 CDs) is another first rate compilation of the series' original music and not to be missed by U.N.C.L.E. fans. The liner notes are wonderful and add a lot to ones appreciation of the music.

My only problem is that THE CDs ARE COPY PROTECTED! Considerable work is needed to get the music onto your iPod, if you really want the music in your mp3 collection. This is a major hassle and a surprise, since the first set in the series was not copy protected.

The best of the three Double CDs ORIGINAL soundtrack release.......2005-07-12

Many of us have always thought The Man From UNCLE had the best music for a TV series ever, and this three double CD release confirms this. Wow! I'd be just happy with one CD, but having SIX (three double CDs packages) is absolutely out of this world, I mean, a lifetime wait come true.

Indeed, this is an unbelievable collection of three double CDs packages with the complete series soundtrack, and I mean the complete music, not a tune is missing.

And this is the ORIGINAL Man From Uncle music. Let me stress the point: this is the four years ORIGINAL soundtrack with the original recordings as they were heard throughout the series, not a no-name orchestra doing personal versions of the stuff. The audio transfer is very, very good, the music from late episodes is even in stereo.

Each individual CD carries over 70 minutes of music. All in all there you have the four TV seasons main titles and all, absolutely all of TMFU unforgetable music.

This is not a chronological release, meaning, all CDs have a mix of music from all four TV seasons. Volume 1 is heavier on early TV seasons stuff, fans of Jerry Goldsmith will love it. Those of us who prefer what Gerald Fried and later Richard Shores did with TMFU music, then volume 2 is mandatory. If you are a fan, you can't miss any of these six CDs. However if buying all three double packages is too much for you, you must go with Volume 2, no questions asked. Volume three is the weakest of them as it brings "suites" and a whole CD with "The Girl From Uncle" soundtrack, but you have a bonus "Open Channel D" beeper.

Each package is gorgeous, each with a glossy color booklet with extensive liner notes with details on how each tune was written to a specific TV series episode and how it was used onwards. You have bios on the composers, on how the recordings were made, even an overview on how many instruments were available in each of the years the music was recorded.

So, throw away your Hugo Montenegro Man From Uncle CD, this is the REAL thing.

International Music:

1. Novo Millennium: Jovem Guarda [Import]
2. Ok Italia [Import]
3. Os Grandes Sucessos Das Duplas Sertanejas [Import]
4. Overdose de Amor [Import]
5. Paladar [Import]
6. Pauliceia: Obras Para Trompete Solo [Import]
7. Pegadas Na Areia: Musicas Para a Alma Sonhar [Import]
8. Pra Voce [Import]
9. Prophete Cartouche Ramatoula
10. Racines [Import]

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