Audio Cassette review:
Firehouse - Firehouse

Firehouse - Firehouse

Band: Firehouse Title: Firehouse Rating: Release Date: 27 August, 1990 Media: Audio Cassette Tracks: 1: Rock on the Radio 2: All She Wrote 3: Shake & Tumble 4: Don't Treat Me Bad 5: Oughta Be a Law 6: Lover's Lane 7: Home Is Where the Heart Is 8: Don't Walk Away 9: Seasons of Change 10: Overnight Sensation 11: Love of a Lifetime 12: Helpless

Customer Reviews better than its best known songs This album is no exception; its clearly Firehouse's best work. It's not uncommon for the opening album to be a the pinnacle for a band, especially when it comes to hair metal. Strangely underrated, the hard rock numbers on this album are on par with similar offerings Dokken, Poison, Slaughter, etc, particularly on "All She Wrote" and "Helpless". "Oughta Be A Law", "Shake and Tumble", and "Lover's Lane" are the typical male-fantasy schmaltz, but the music is good and the production is solid. If you are missing your album from your 80's hair metal lineup, either because its a 1990 issue or for other reasons; pick it up. You can slide it in right next to "Tooth and Nail", "Out of the Cellar", or even "Dr. Feelgood". Ironcially, I find one of the band's best known tunes, "Don't Treat Me Bad", sticking out like a different production on this album. Nothing on this album sounds as polished or as punchless as that track. I happen to like the tune, but it really almost doesn't fit the rest of the lineup. Also, one reviewer said this band wrote great ballads. I'd have to disagree. The ballads on this album are pure sap; so sticky sweet you could have Aunt Jemimah flying a maple flag on the cover and not be sappy enough. "Love of a Lifetime" and "Home Is Where The Heart Is" are about as weak as you can get without dropping your pulse. These tracks are nowhere near the best power ballads of the era and are best avoided. This album would be five stars without them. Awesome Work. Song after song,the variety and richness of the sounds goes on and on. This is my personal favorite Firehouse album. Don't walk away gives you the chills,the way is sung is very intense. It is a must to have. . Typical 80's Hair Band If you like that type of music, then this is a must buy. This band is your typical 80's hair band. Outta be a Law is fantastic. They also throw in your typical ballad in Love of a Lifetime. Great 1st album followed by an average 2nd album. . You can see a complete list of all Firehouse discography, or go back to the Firehouse tabs