Tonight and the Rest of My Life

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Veruca Salt were a band torn between catchy pop hooks and arena rock dreams. Producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crüe) tried to help them realize the "big" sound with mixed success. Now, he's helping former Veruca Salt singer-guitarist Nina Gordon turn away from "big rock" and toward the lush power pop championed by musicians like Aimee Mann. The title track, "Now I Can Die," and "2003" feature stacked harmonies and a carefree gait that recall the melodic renaissance of early-'80s new wave, with the additional bite of modern-day production values. Hammond B-3s, pedal steels, Mellotrons, and Chamberlins add somber texture to "Horses in the City" and "Hold On to Me" without sacrificing the straight-ahead rock feel. Producer Rock adds a bit too much gloss here and there, but in any case Gordon's a power-pop diva in waiting. --Rob O'Connor

Tonight and the Rest of My Life,Nina Gordon,Warner Bros / Wea,Alternative Pop/Rock,Hard Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Tonight and the Rest of My Life

Average customer rating: Excellent! Come for the Veruca Salt, stay for the Aimee Mann nothing much different here, move along Really good! "I could leave but what for?"

Tonight and the Rest of My Life Nina Gordon Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bleeding Heart Graffiti Eight Arms to Hold You American Thighs IV Resolver ASIN: B00004TTGF Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

1. Now I Can Die
2. 2003
3. Tonight And The Rest Of My Life
4. Badway
5. Horses In The City
6. Hold On To Me
7. New Year's Eve
8. Fade To Black
9. Number One Camera
10. Got Me Down
11. Too Slow To Ride
12. Hate Your Way
13. End Of The World, The

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Veruca Salt were a band torn between catchy pop hooks and arena rock dreams. Producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crüe) tried to help them realize the "big" sound with mixed success. Now, he's helping former Veruca Salt singer-guitarist Nina Gordon turn away from "big rock" and toward the lush power pop championed by musicians like Aimee Mann. The title track, "Now I Can Die," and "2003" feature stacked harmonies and a carefree gait that recall the melodic renaissance of early-'80s new wave, with the additional bite of modern-day production values. Hammond B-3s, pedal steels, Mellotrons, and Chamberlins add somber texture to "Horses in the City" and "Hold On to Me" without sacrificing the straight-ahead rock feel. Producer Rock adds a bit too much gloss here and there, but in any case Gordon's a power-pop diva in waiting. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!.......2007-07-26

I, too, am a fan of Veruca Salt. Nina Gordon makes a departure from what I expect much of Veruca Salt's music to sound like. But, overall, this is a great first solo album. I purchased it very soon after its release. I enjoyed it then and I still enjoy it now. I believe this album reflects a certain degree of musical maturity that Nina Gordon has developed.

Come for the Veruca Salt, stay for the Aimee Mann.......2007-06-08

I was a fan of Veruca Salt, so I just had to get Nina Gordon's first solo album. It has a lot of the pop sensibility of her old band, but her songwriting and singing seem to have grown quite a bit. I realized, however, that so much of what I like about the album comes from a very strong Aimee Mann influence (particularly the early 90s I'M WITH STUPID). If I remember correctly, there's even some personnel or a producer in common. The stand-out tracks are "Fade to Black" and "New Year's Eve."

nothing much different here, move along.......2007-03-04

First off, as qualifiers, I am a big fan of Veruca Salt. I am also interested in lots of different female vocalists ranging from 'kill all rock stars' grungy to highly produced Avril. There is a point in listening to the highly produced stuff when you ask yourself a couple of questions: "what is unique about this song/album/style" and for me especially is there any "catch song"--one that stands out on the first listen, that you want to listen to over and over, and holds your interest into the rest of the album. Avril had "complicated", Juliana Hatfield had "my sister", Veruca Salt had "seether". Sometimes these songs are the released singles, sometimes they are not. I listened to this album twice looking for the song. It is not here. Like a previous reviewer, I guess I liked "badway" the best, and the album did seem to pick up a bit near the end---but not enough to move it over to my ipod. MY general opinion of this is "produced to the point where there is nothing unique left". I paid a penny for this album, so I don't feel put out. And- I also purchased Nina's second album... which at least from my 30 sec listens, I will probably find more to my liking.

Really good!.......2006-10-24

Catchy/melodic songs. Great lyrics. Great singing - Nina's pitch is perfect, as well as her vibrato, no matter what the dynamic is. She can rock out or do a 180 and tap into her sweet, feminine side. Stacy Jones on drums, no need to say any more. Oh, and I love Veruca Salt too!

"I could leave but what for?".......2006-05-14

Nina Gordon's Tonight and the Rest of my Life is former Veruca Salt's first solo record and it is great! Standout tracks include: Hate Your Way, Now I can Die, Hold on to Me, Badway, Number One Camera, New Year's Eve, and the title-track. Gordon's voice and songwriting is incredible, but how come she hasn't released a new album in the last six years? Please Nina, we want a new album from you! This album is produced by Bob Rock, he also produced Veruca Salt's second album, Eight arms to hold you. Defintely get this gorgeous and profound album, Nina is a goddess!

Average customer rating: The Perfect CD

Tonight and the Rest of My Life Nina Gordon Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000506SP Release Date: 2000-08-09

Tracks:

1. Now I Can Die
2. 2003
3. Tonight and the Rest of My Life
4. Badway
5. Horses in the City
6. Hold on to Me
7. New Year's Eve
8. Fade to Black
9. Number One Camera
10. Got Me Down
11. Too Slow to Ride
12. Hate Your Way
13. End of the World
14. Back and Blonde [*]

Album Details

Japanese version featuring an exclusive bonus track: Black & Blonde

Customer Reviews:

The Perfect CD.......2000-10-23

If you liked Nina while she was in Veruca Salt then you will love her new solo cd. The songs range from slow to rockin. Defintetly check out "Hate Your Way," "Got Me Down," and "Too Slow to Ride." Also, "Black and Blonde" is a cool song featuring a line from a previous recording, "Earthcrosser." There is a song on here for everyone.

Average customer rating: The Real Thing Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!

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