Mick Jones remained by its own account as if paralyzed in inaction, the remaining band members departed thence. Finally, the Umschau began for a new voice and Jones met with Kelly Hansen. Hansen had it in spite of his undeniable talent never really managed to assert themselves in the scene. Mostly he had lent his voice acts that never went beyond the status of an insider: HURRICANE, Unruly Child and TIM DONAHUE.
In 2005 the time had come. It is the only original member of Jones Hansen recruited as a singer and now have Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN) and Thom Gimbel established as more solid band members after the drummer Jason Bonham (BONHAM) is temporarily joined in the new Classic Rock Hope Black Country Communion.
One could be skeptical about how much FOREIGNER in this formation actually still stuck. Jones bill is likely to be, however, risen. Hansen proved to be more vocal successor and not a mere substitute gram, which quickly also impressed by his agility on stage and his entertainer qualities the fan base. Pilson and Gimbel are excellent musicians, what you could do, especially on such occasions as the SWR3 unplugged concert 2010 image.
Since the reactivation of foreigners however, it is also so that you will be swamped by the number of publications and various editions of various albums and DVDs:
No End in Sight-Very Best of
Rockin 'At The Ryman
Can not Slow Down
Can not Slow Down (Special Digipak Edition / 2CDs + DVD)
Can not Slow Down ... When It's Live
Alive and Rockin '
Alive & Rockin '(+ audio CD) [2 DVDs]
Extended Versions
Extended Versions II
Now the lemon is squeezed again and on 'Acoustique' the hits are this time presenting the acoustic garb. Jones should be careful because that he not overstepped the mark slowly. However, the man is experienced enough to know that such publications should always enriched with a few extra delicacies to even the fan who already has one or radio recording of last year's Radio Unplugged concert series, on sale this new disc motivate.
With 'The Flame Still Burns' is a new song that Jones had written for the film 'Still Crazy' for the fictional band 'Strange Fruit', and with 'That's All Right' one as I donated my excess Elvis Presley Cover , It was also 'Juke Box Hero', that has not been played in the German unplugged gigs, offered. However, this song was recently to have on the CD insert the magazine ROCKS.
Hansen also here completely convinced and it is amazing how much substance is in the old tracks, because they work extremely well even in this economical instrumentation. Those who want something quieter or has heard of the conventional versions sick get here definitely first-class, handmade music offered.
'Acoustique' will also appear as a limited edition with an additional CD and a live DVD. In the US, the package 'Feels Like The First Time' will be called, in Europe 'Acoustique & More'. The other CD the boys do then something true of the Hansen had said not even that long ago, that he would see no sense in it: you have rerecorded the classic hits with Hansen on vocals. The need now - mainly because of the inflationary live releases with Hansen on vocals - really no one. But again, the rascal Jones brings the very loyal fans in a quandary: With 'Save Me' he intersperses another new studio song. Sixteen then confidently call rip-off.
The DVD will contain a proper playback of 13 pieces of a concert of the band in March of this year at Arcada Theater in Chicago, two live acoustic versions of 'Double Vision' and 'In Pieces', recorded in the HR1-Lounge at the Schlosshotel Kronberg and an interview with the band. Given the DVDs listed above I can the real value of these additional publication, however, not to recognize.
Because you still can watch the Web in image and sound the HR1 concert, arises despite the undoubted quality of the acoustic CD whether you 'Acoustique' really needs. Damage does not in any event, most of the purse.
