WITNESS - S/t (Released: 1988, Arista)

With help of some of the best musicians at that time (Neal Schon (Journey), Steve Smith (Journey), Brad Gilis (Night Ranger), Danny Chauncey (38 Special), Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Tim Pierce) and produced by Kevin Elson and Bill Drescher, these Georgia guys released their only effort back in '88. Witness sound is a mix of AOR and Hard Rock all built on strong keys and impressive vocals by Debbie Davis.
This album had everything to success so the only reason to fail probably would be chossing Do It 'Till We Drop as initicial single, one of the weakest tracks from this album specially because of boring chorus.
Anyway, a gem that represents quite good the 80's Melodic Rock... the only thing missed is a power-ballad.


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Do It 'Till We Drop (official video)

BIG HOUSE - S/t (Released: 1991, Boomtown-BMG)

These canadian guys released only one album through BMG back in '91 though the previous year they signed with Boomtown Records for an E.P. entitled Pretty Things. Recorded at Prince's Paisley Park Studio in Minnesota and produced by David Bendeth this album is mix of Hard Rock, Glam and even some pop all built on soft guitars and catchy riffs. Three singles were released, Dollar In My Pocket, All Nite and Baby Doll but despite some radio airplay none of them enjoyed any chart success.
This album should deserve a better luck but once again, due to changing times, it failed to success and the band soon split.






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All Nite (official video)