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OK, my last post in this thread- I've said my peace, hopefully they will get the recognition they deserve. My review of the CD, and then I'm out: Most Helpful Customer Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Trick's Latest and (Possibly) Greatest, June 23, 2009 By Daniel J. Dorotik - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Cheap Trick has outdone themselves on their latest recording "The Latest." At times criticized for being a "fun" band without substance, Cheap Trick sets out to prove to the critics and naysayers that they are capable of producing an exceptional piece of deep, meaningful music- while still rocking out as much if not better than the numerous younger bands they've influenced along the way. Starting off like "Sleep Forever," a beautiful, almost too-short elegy, Robin Zander demonstrates that he is hands-down one of the greatest vocalists in rock and roll history. It's nothing like you've ever heard before from the Rockford gang, and just when you're captivated by this exceptional song, Bun E. Carlos kicks up a blast-from-the-past, ELO Kiddies-based drum march into... "When The Lights Go Out," a cover version of the 70's song from Slade. Nielsen's guitar work, as it is through much of the recording, is fluid and uplifting. The glam-rock feel, the soaring vocals, and the foot-tapping charm of this song hearken back to an era when music was about "the beauty of the melody," as Chuck Berry aptly described it. "Miss Tomorrow" is power pop music as its best, the type of song that CT is best known for throughout their underappreciated career. "Sick Man of Europe" is the type of song that makes you scratch your head and go, "How can these guys be rocking this hard at this stage in their career?" THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE BEST SINGLES RELEASED SO FAR THIS YEAR. It is worth buying this CD for this song alone. I could go on and on, but you get the point. Look out particularly for the songs "California Girl," "Everybody Knows" (a tour-de-force if you've ever heard one), "Alive," "Times Of Our Lives," and "Closer." The recording demonstrates a distinct Beatles/Lennon influence, particularly on songs like "Miracle" with its explicit reference to Lennon's "Mind Games" and "Everybody Knows" that recalls bits of "I Am The Walrus." Cheap Trick even recalls their classic "Dream Police" in the song "Alive." But rather than exploit these influences and songs from the past, the band uses them sparingly and tastefully as if to acknowledge the past without being trapped by it. It's high time that Cheap Trick is recognized for being one of the most influential, talented, and creative bands in rock and roll history. Their songs don't just satisfy, they captivate and move listeners like very few bands have been able to do, through uplifting anthems like "Surrender" and heartfelt ballads like "Shelter." Robin, Bun E., Tom, and Rick- you've done it again. On behalf of your countless fans worldwide, I extend a heartfelt "thank you" for making music that matters.
