Premonition

Survivor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Volcano
• ASIN: B00005OAJA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,659 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered edition of this 1981 album from the AOR/Melodic rockers. Recorded in Los Angeles, the band was allowed to self produce, thus further enhancing the likelihood that a rougher, more immediate sound could be captured. Premonition didnt disappoint, showcasing the band in an upbeat and, dare we say it, far more aggressive mood, harnessing a sound that leaps out of the speakers and wrestles you to the floor with little room for pleasantries. Naturally, the bands greatest asset was still very much in focus; quality songs with hooks and melodies to die for. Tracks such as 'Summer Nights', 'Light Of A Thousand Smiles' (inspired by Journey), 'Poor Man's Son' and the balls-out rocking of 'Chevy Nights' all contain a magical mixture of streamlined efficiency and brutal honesty, resulting in a sound that virtually defined the musical climate. It certainly turned heads; most notably that of Sylvester Stallone who requested the band write a theme song for his upcoming Rocky III movie. No prizes for guessing what came next. Rock Candy. 2010. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sly must of had a Premonition., August 26, 2004

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S. C SCARDINA - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Premonition (Audio CD)

When Sylvester Stallone was looking for a new song for ROCKY III
he listened to this album. Survivor had finally made the top 40 with "POOR MAN'S SON." I'm sure he had no idea just what would happen when he asked them to write the theme song. So I guess you could say that if not for this album, the words "EYE OF THE TIGER" would be nothing more then words form a script.
What we have here is a great album of rock. From the opening riff of "CHEVY NIGHTS" to the b-side of "EYE", "TAKE YOU ON A SATURDAY", this album was self produced by the band,(just look at the album cover) which means no "CORPORATE ROCK" here.
Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan wrote all of the songs. Every one of them finds way to tug at your heart. The haunting "HEART'S A LONELY HUNTER" (which by the way is my favorite) to the rock n roll fantasy "LIGHT OF A THOUSAND SMILES" (which is something everyone of us has done at least once in our lives) not to forget the homecoming tear jerker "RUNWAY LIGHTS" this album will make you feel good when you listen to it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survivor at their Best, December 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Premonition (Audio CD)

"Premonition" is Survivor's second album and, by far, their best. In their first three albums, Survivor's music was more of a driving guitar rock sound. This changed with the release of 1984's "Vital Signs" album when the band fell more into a "glamour rock" type of style. With songs like "Runway Lights" and "Chevy Nights", this album is a must for every rock fan.

A+

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars grossly overlooked, January 18, 2006

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G. Moore "no talent at the grammies" (pt. neches tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Premonition (Audio CD)

This was one of my favorite 80's cds. Just a great feel good effort. Great melodies and vocals from Dave Bickler. I felt like Survivor went bubblegum after he left. This one had at least 4 potential radio hits and never got any air play. That sort of thing started happening alot after MTV cranked up and injected cancer into the american music scene. This cd rocks. You definitely won't be sorry you bought it. Their first cd is very good as well.