Shock/Denial/Anger/Acceptance [Enhanced]

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It's hard to imagine that this album's bleak-spirited songs, grinding modern rock tack, and contemporary production aura are all the products of a musician who scored his first American chart hit in 1972, then was written off again a decade later after a string of MTV-fueled hits--including the classic "Jessie's Girl." But this is indeed the same Rick Springfield, his former bubblegum-rock incarnation belied by a tough musical stance that would be the envy of many a rocker half his age. But one doesn't have to dissect the slinky, eastern-inflected guitar hooks and fat, thumping bass of the wry "Jesus Saves" (chorus: "Jesus saves white trash, baby like you") very far to find that Springfield's songwriting instincts remain rock-solid. It's just as surprising to find that this self-produced album is the product of ears that have been anything but dormant in recent years, and savvy--or is it idealistic?--enough to turn a spunky, thrashed-up take of the Easybeats' 60's jewel "I'll Make You Happy" into a bridge across the generations. Cynical ears may mistake it all for a pose; if so it's an acting job the former soap opera star should be proud of. --Jerry McCulley

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Shock/Denial/Anger/Acceptance [Enhanced]

Average customer rating:

Different
Outstanding
reality music
OH YEAH!
A Pleasant Surprise

Shock/Denial/Anger/Acceptance
Rick Springfield
Manufacturer: Gomer Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001BS41A
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

Perfect
I'll Make You Happy
Will I
God Gave You
I Don't Want Anything
Jesus Saves
Beautiful You
Wasted
Shoot Your Guru
Alien Virus
Angels Of The Disappeared
Eden
Invisible Girl
My Depression
Psychopathic Mother
Wake Up Screaming
Open My Eyes

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It's hard to imagine that this album's bleak-spirited songs, grinding modern rock tack, and contemporary production aura are all the products of a musician who scored his first American chart hit in 1972, then was written off again a decade later after a string of MTV-fueled hits--including the classic "Jessie's Girl." But this is indeed the same Rick Springfield, his former bubblegum-rock incarnation belied by a tough musical stance that would be the envy of many a rocker half his age. But one doesn't have to dissect the slinky, eastern-inflected guitar hooks and fat, thumping bass of the wry "Jesus Saves" (chorus: "Jesus saves white trash, baby like you") very far to find that Springfield's songwriting instincts remain rock-solid. It's just as surprising to find that this self-produced album is the product of ears that have been anything but dormant in recent years, and savvy--or is it idealistic?--enough to turn a spunky, thrashed-up take of the Easybeats' 60's jewel "I'll Make You Happy" into a bridge across the generations. Cynical ears may mistake it all for a pose; if so it's an acting job the former soap opera star should be proud of. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Different.......2007-05-16

This disc is quite different from the "Jessie's Girl" phase (if you will) that I grew up with. That being said, I still love this disc and singer/songwriter very much. I'm sure that I will buy anything that he puts out in the future.

Outstanding.......2007-05-16

Yep, its all true. This album is awesome. It kicks! ThX for the tunes R.S.

reality music.......2007-01-06

Just listen and it will make you think about your life.On top of that it is well written and sounds superb.

OH YEAH!.......2007-01-06

Coming from a fan of well forever-I'm as old as he is and have been to his concerts and have everything he's ever done.Not all have been great and he even lost me with a few-those of you not into the spiritual "out there" stuff he's done will know what I'm saying. but this,this is like going to rock heaven. I was allright!!! He's back. If you are only into his softer ballads don't bother. If you liked most of rock of life get ready to rock some more!

A Pleasant Surprise.......2006-11-05

I have been a fan of Rick Springfield's since 1972 when I first saw him on "American Bandstand" it might have been his first American TV appearance. I then got his second album, "Comic Book Heroes". I have followed, on and off, his music since then.

After having not listened to anything new of his for a long time I got back into the groove and bought SDAA. I was surprised, pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this album is start to finish.

Gone is the pop of "Jessie's Girl" this a rock and roll album. Hard driving guitars and fantastic drum lines each song is better than the next. Even my husband who is lover of Hard Rock likes this album.

I find it to be a mature album from an artist who wanted to, no needed to grow up even at this late age. I HIGHLY recommend this cd! Play it loud!