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Mr Big

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Looking over the other reviews caused me to think something is missing from the perspective. All the reviewers have different expectations from what I had when I first heard it. Supposedly the Mr.Big foursome were all hard rock demigods, but as a kid I had never heard of Racer X or David Lee Roth--I didn't know who Mr.Big was either! I've learned since then, but my first impression remains. My first impression was their album "Lean Into It."

If that sounds like you too, listen up.

I went back for this album after "Lean Into It" and "Bump Ahead." I couldn't get enough Mr.Big. You might say I was "Addicted to that Rush," and couldn't wait for the next one to come out, so I went in reverse. If you're thinking about buying this now, you're looking at this CD the same way I was.

The meat of this album is in the middle. 3-4-5-6 are what you've come to expect from Mr.Big. Merciless (the hot girl.) Had Enough (end of the line ballad--Eric is amazing!) Blame It... (devilmaycare rock&roll) Take a Walk (signature funky punch--awesome rhythm!)

Other than that, the leadoff song is a GREAT start...so aptly named for kicking off the Mr.Big career. #9 is very Eric Martenesque...an almost too slow ballad, but still hangs in there on a lonely night. Honestly, as much as I love this band, you can flush the rest of the CD.

If you're a fan, stop reading this review and buy the CD--this is not a debate when it costs less than $10!!! Otherwise, do what I did: start with the "train" and the "stoplight." If you're addicted then, come back for this one. You'll appreciate it more after you've acquired the taste.

Mr. Big is a metal band that had the perfect recipe for success, rather than mere failure. Made up of 4 great musicians including vocalist Eric Martin, bassist Billy Sheehan, and axe master Paul Gilbert, this hair band never got quite as "big" as their name. It's a mystery why, because once you hear their songs, you'll think the same thing.

This album consists of some great songs including "Had Enough", a slow rocker with great musicianship overall. The ballad "Anything For You" targets your soul with the right blend of everything. And arguably the best track on this album "How Can You Do What You Do" is a heavy hitter with a great beat, and very similar to their other great song "Shadows" (not on this album). Mr. Big is all about magnificent guitar work, beat, bass, and of course incredible singing from E. Martin, which comes together to form a great array of songs in all their sets.

Mr Big is worth a listen. If you like bands such as Ratt, Def Leppard, Motley Crue etc. You'll love Mr Big.

This is a great release. Think about it, you've got probably the most gifted bassist of his era (Billy Sheehan of Talas and David Lee Roth) and a guitar virtuoso (Paul Gilbert of Racer-X). Do I have to say more? I'd consider this more hard rock than metal and that's no slam either. A very talented band and a very cool release.

This album is way ahead of its time. The lyrical geniuses of Mr Big are a force to be reckoned with. You will never.....never find a musical group with the finely honed razor sharp talent of Mr Big. If you think I am lying give this album a listen.

The expectations were great when the four superstars comprising this group united for their first album,yet they've failed to disappoint, creating something extremely musical,sounding big,a la Van Halen,even striking the right balance between virtuosity and accessibility,without sacrificing either.This first Mr.Big album is probably the heaviest of them all,leaving the listener thirsty for more.

I am kicking myself for not knowing who Mr. Big was before buying the Tak Matsumoto Group album and wondering who the singer was. I thought he was a young kid but no, he's a year older than me and been around for the eighties and nineties rock roller coaster. I couldn't afford the one "Actual Size" that isn't on MP3 list but I now own all the other studio albums. I am enjoying the great vocals and fun rock songs. Eric Martin is now my favorite rock and roll singer! He just has a great range and power that just electrifies the songs. I hope that "What If..." is not the last album for this awesome band!

If you happened to come across Mr Big's debut when it was released in 1989, well it sounded rather too "progressive" for a hard rock album. The ballads "Big Love," "Had enough," and "anything for you" sounded like the only straightforward, listenable songs. However, songs like "blame it on my youth," "wind me up" "addicted to that rush," "take a walk" grow on you like a rock and roll infection and prove this album to be the most original and complex hard rock record since the seminal Van Halen albums of the 1980s.

Those who got into Mr Big with the more melodic "Lean Into It," when they retrospectively visited the debut wondered "what Mr Big were thinking." They will enjoy the superbly crafted ballads, but, in time, this album may surprisingly infect them with its rockers too.

They have a blues sound, and the lead singer has an amazing voice. The best song is Anything for you! But there isn't a bad song on this CD...buy it you'll listen to it all the way thru.

Mr. Big is a great band. They do not have the shredding sound I think a lot of people are expecting or wanting, but they are great. They are like fine wine. They are an acquired taste. I personally haven't found a bad song from them yet. They show all sides of metal, and they do it with class.

in '89 these guys came out with all guns blazing.a minimal of ballads(2)more chops here than a butcher shop.check out the out solo on "rock and roll over".the last great 80's band.after this they put out too many ballads.the talent here is undeniable.billy sheehan is from david lee roth's band and talas and whatever planet he comes from,they all play bass there.paul gilbert is probably the most underrated guitarists around and played in racer x.