MR. BIG – What If…

Releasedate: 21-01-2011; Label: Frontiers Records
By: Nina Mende

Mr. Big is a hard rock group that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1988. The band is a quartet composed of Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Pat Torpey (drums); Mr. Big also included Richie Kotzen, a reputable blues-based guitarist who replaced Gilbert in 1999. The band is noted especially for their musicianship, and scored a number of hits. Their songs were often marked by strong vocals and vocal harmonies. Their hits include “To Be With You” (Billboard Hot 100 number one single in 15 countries for weeks, in 1991) and “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind“.They broke up in 2002, but after requests from fans reunited in 2009; their first tour was in Japan, in June 2009.

Now their new album has finally arrived. “What If …” includes eleven new tracks. Their music still has the same sound they used to have in the early 90s. Soft rock that is very emotional yet still rocking. The rhythm is very catchy and great. The slow melodies get stuck in your head easily. Slow and a little faster music take turns throughout all eleven tracks. “What If …” is a wonderful album by a band that is almost a rock legend, only because it has been around for so long and everyone knows at least “To Be With You”. Enjoy the new release of Mr. Big “What If …”.

Line Up:
Eric Martin – lead vocals
Pat Torpey – drums, percussion
Billy Sheehan – bass guitar
Paul Gilbert – guitar

Tracklist: 01. Undertow 02. American Beauty 03. Stranger In My Life 04. Nobody Takes The Blame 05. Still Ain’t Enough For Me 06. Once Upon A Time 07. As Far As I Can See 08. All The Way Up 09. I Won’t Get In My Way 10. Around The World 11. I Get The Feeling

Links:
MR. BIG Official