Mega Force [IMPORT]

707

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 17, 2004)
• Original Release Date: July 27, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Nl Distribution
• ASIN: B0001YNK02
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #207,473 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album and a complete surprise, October 15, 2004

By	Keen Anthony (Scottsdale, AZ) - See all my reviews

I stumbled across the original vinyl of this album with just a vague memory of the band, 707 - a band which by all account, was a highly respected live act that drew large crowds to famous music scenes like Whiskey A-Go-Go with their melodic keyboard and guitar rock.

The fidelity of the original vinyl blew me away, so I am betting that a remastered digital release of Mega Force will please other music fans who appreciate solid production.

This is circa 1982 rock music with progressive rock influences and a riff and synth powered style made popular during the early 80s by bands like Yes and Rush. It's easy (and fair) to wonder whether this album will sound dated given that it is more than 20 years old. For me, this album doesn't have the stale taste of old Journey and Night Ranger albums, and I do not feel compelled to lump this album into the "classic rock" category. On the contrary, this album sounds surprisingly fresh. The themes are universal: songs about young love and youthful rebellion.

About the sound... Mega Force was intended to provide theme music for a B-Movie sci-fi flick of the same name. The music isn't corny enough to be the soundtrack to a cheesy sci-fi movie, but in truth, the album's tracks do sound as if they could have been used in any number of 80s B-movies. Perhaps that's part of the album's charm. The musical style reminds me a little of Journey and REO Speedwagon, so if you enjoy either of these bands with a little extra keyboard work, then you'll likely enjoy 707.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT 80'S MELODIC ROCK, February 15, 2005

By	Doctor Music (Front Royal,Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

THIS IS A GREAT HARD TO FIND CD FROM 707 WHICH ORIGINALLY CAME OUT IN 1982. THIS WAS THEIR 3RD ALBUM AND I LIKE IT BETTER THAN THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS FROM 1980 AND 1981. MEGA FORCE WAS A HIT SINGLE AND IT ROCKS. 707 INCORPORATED MORE SYNTHESIZERS INTO THEIR SOUND ON THIS ALBUM AND IT WORKS GREAT. THE CD IS SOLID FROM BEGINNING TO END AND I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE POWER BALLAD "OUT OF THE DARK" WHICH IS TRACK 4. THE 5 BONUS TRACKS ARE GREAT ROCKING TUNES AS WELL. THIS WAS 707'S FIRST ALBUM RECORDED WITH KEVIN CHALFANT ON LEAD VOCALS; WHO WOULD LATER BECOME THE LEAD SINGER FOR THE STORM IN 1991.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars At Last !... No better feeling!, June 16, 2004

By	Jeff T. Jesmorh "Jeffrey" (Mexico City.) - See all my reviews

Jun 16, 2004.

1982 was the year for a glorious begin of the 707 band. It was really a smashing hit for the rock listeners. Here down in Mexico, we heard the Megaforce song a lot by FM radio stations. The recording is a straight, heavy and rhythmic hard rock in the same way of groups like Survivor or AC/DC (You have to hear to understand friends!). The Band was formed by Kevin Rusell on Guitars & back up vocals; Tod Howarth on Keys/rhythm gtr & back up vocals; Phil Bryant on Bass/back up vocals; Jim McClarty on Drums and Kevin Chalfant on Lead vocals (he reminds me the high toned voice of Steve Perry of Journey).
Superb recording with tons of sheer emotion. Highly recomended! Just give it a try...It's a shame that the band delayed sixteen years to see the light again with the Second Album (1998), plus two more for Trip to Heaven (2000). MEGAFORCE is one of those isolated jems that are hard to find like Coliseum Rock of Starz (1978) or Alias of Alias (1990) unless you have the opportunity to hear them sometime, somewhere...So Go for it! because there is "No better feeling" for this... Good Luck!