FREDERIKSEN-DENANDER: Baptism By Fire

Cover	Release	Style
	2007-06-08	melodic rock / AOR
	Label
	Frontiers
	Website
	Frederiksen - Denander
	Contact
	-
	Playing Time	Cat. N°
	53:38	FR CD 335
	Review by / Translated by	Rating
	Edwin	9/10
nederlands	Review
Dennis “Fergie” Frederiksen’s name will always be associated with TOTO’s Isolation album, although his work with LE ROUX, TRILLION, ANGEL and FREDERIKSEN-PHILIPS shouldn’t be underestimated. He’s worked together before with Tommy Denander on the Swede’s RADIOACTIVE project, but this is the first full-album collaboration. And what an album it is… One or two tracks might be a bit reminiscent of TOTO, but on the whole, it is especially JOURNEY I am reminded of. The songwriting is terrific – not exactly a surprise if you know that a.o. Ricky Philips (BABY’S, STYX) and Jim Peterik were involved. Still, the standard of songs is very high and I can’t find any fillers on this album. My favourites include ‘Let Him Go’, ‘Crossing Over’, ‘Silver Lining’ and ‘My Saving Grace’. Pure melodic rock/aor heaven. The title track is an absolute cracker. This might be one of the very best melodic tracks of the year so far. What a song! ‘Baptism By Fire’ is an album that has it all: fantastic songs, brilliant musicianship, a great production and even quite interesting cover art to boot. Fergie Frederiksen is absolutely awesome on this album. Now that JOURNEY is without a vocalist again, the band might want to keep him in mind.
Musicians
Fergie Frederiksen: Lead vocals Tommy Denander: Guitars, keyboards, bass & loops Guest Michael Thompson: Guitar Steve Porcaro: Hammond Eric Z. Daniel: Drums Thomas Vikström: Background vocals Jan Johansen: Additional background vocals
Tracklist
Let Him Go Right Heart, Wrong Time Silver Lining Crossing Over Written In Stone My Saving Grace Baptism By Fire Can’t Get Enough Never Try To Love Again Dead End Keep A Light On Left With Nothing
Discography

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