Mike Matijevic also sang on the soundtrack to ' Rock Star'. Once again, bringing those guitars out frontĪnd making them a bit grittier and meaner really would have made this song,Īnd the disc as a whole, that much more enjoyable. Vocalist Michael Matijevic a chance to stretch a bit. 'Mama Don't You Cry' is a sentimental, piano led ballad that allows Discovered using Shazam, the music discovery app. Our Love Was Meant To Be Steelheart, Sticky Side Up Brooks & Sharp. Listen to Love Ain't Easy by Steelheart, 1,247 Shazams, featuring on Power Ballads Essentials, and Behind the Boards: Tom Norman Apple Music playlists. 'Electric Love Child' especially reminded Everette Harp, Let's Wait Awhile Boyz II Men, Sympin' Ain't Easy Faith No More. The vocals have that Plant-like howl that Listen to Everybody Loves Eileen by Steelheart, 12688 Shazams, featuring on Power Ballads Essentials, and Tom Norman: Behind. I think this CD would have benefited greatlyįrom a dirtier, heavier production. This CD is pop metal with excellent vocals, catchy That came out in the late 80's, like KingdomĪ slightly lesser degree. Those three bands have a distinct Aerosmith influence and a 'raunchier' sound. While Steelheart may be in the same party/pop metal category as thoseīand, they don't sound the same at all. Melodic rock web page that people were comparing Steelheart to Cinderella, Britny Fox and Dangerous It has that same hooky feel as Slaughter's 'Fly to the Angels' which was released around this same time and was a big hit for them. Love aint easy, love aint easy for me Oh baby, baby, youre driving me crazy, I cant take no more. While I'm not really a fan of ballads per say, I can see this one doing really well on MTV and the radio. You say you need me, but then you bleed me, oh whats a poor boy to do. Love Ain&039 t Easy lyrics: Love aint easy, love aint easy for me Oh baby, baby, youre driving me crazy, I cant take no more Running around. If this song wasn't released as a single, it should have been. You brush wet lace cross my face and love me till my well ran dry. 'She's Gone' is the obligatory ballad on the album. These two songs alone put them on the same level as bands like Nitro and Vinnie Vincent Invasion as far as over-the-top, screaming lead vocalists go. Take a listen to the catchy 'Can't Stop Me Lovin' You' or the soaring 'Like Never Before' and see if it doesn't shatter some glass in your house. Lead vocalist Mike Matijevi sings higher than a bird on a wire for a majority of this one. Frank DiCostanzo and John Fowler (both ex-Rage of Angels) lay down a tight rythym section, while lead guitarist Chris Risola fills the holes with some finger flyin' lead work. However, this sort of slick radio rock was still very popular in the early 90's before it was killed off by grunge and alternative music. This is the very definition of 1980's pop metal, other than the fact that it was released in 1991.

Steelheart's big label debut featured big hair, big production values and big hooks. No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Baton Rougeįeaturing vocalist Mike Matijevi and Frank DiCostanzo (guitar) and John Fowler (drums) formerly of Rage

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