What If...

Mr. Big | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: February 8, 2011
• Label: Frontiers Records
• Copyright: (c) 2010 Frontiers Records
• Total Length: 50:47
• Genres: Rock/Oldies & Retro
• ASIN: B004GP3DTK
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,928 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #63 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Rock > Oldies & Retro

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to the hype, February 23, 2011

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Allister Fiend (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What If (Audio CD)

Prior to the release of What If..., I must've read 3 or 4 glowing reviews on different sites extolling this as a top-notch effort, a "return to form" for one of the best (if somewhat unsung) bands of the '80s. In truth, I agonized over whether I should just download the album (which was available online 2/8) or wait an extra week to get the actual cd/dvd package (solely to see the "Making of What If..." part of the dvd).

I opted for the cd/dvd package. Honestly, the documentary is only about 10 minutes long, so it's hardly worth twice the asking price of the MP3 album...but I don't even care. Why? Because the glowing reviews I'd read were spot-on. This album is solid, from beginning to end.

Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert are about as good as it gets in the bass/guitar categories for rock bands, and they do not disappoint here at all. Being a drummer myself, I was also impressed with Pat Torpey's playing. And Eric Martin sounds EXACTLY the same as always...something that can't be said for very many (if any) other frontmen of his era.

Congrats to the guys in Mr. Big for putting together an excellent album.

21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr Big is back!!, December 28, 2010

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RichieKotzenRules!!! (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What If (Audio CD)

I not gonna make this a long review..I'm just gonna say that this is the best Mr. Big cd IMO Paul's and Billy's playing are GREAT on this new cd..The band sounds great and I gotta say that every song on hear is AMAZING..The Japan release has a different song than the Europe version both are very cool tunes..Make sure to add this to your collection for 2011..Great job guys on the new cd.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mr Big is back!, March 10, 2011

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Apollo (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: What If (Audio CD)

Much to my (incredibly happy) surprise I happened to notice this title and, yes, Mr Big is (surprisingly) back, after disbanding several years ago, and with the original line up of Martin, Gilbert, Sheehan & Torpey.

Is it a good surprise? Well, (mostly) yes and no.

Anyone who knows the band knows that they are arguably the most talented rock act currently producing albums (there is no need to bore you with their individual technical prowess) and, on average, they probably get to flex their considerable musical muscle more on this release than any other....but this does not mean it's their best work to date. In terms of recent releases I would rate this as a significant improvement over the last Paul Gilbert album (Hey Man) but, regrettably, not as good as either of the Ritchie Kotzen albums.

Thankfully, although a Frontiers production, the (sound) quality appears to be above average albeit still shy of previous titles. In terms of song selection, there is not a (complete) dud on display, and as always for me, I'll like it the more times its played; top tracks are 3, 9, 10 and in particular, 1 & 7.

Glad to see the boys back together, and on this showing hope that it sells enough units to get them doing more; nice to see Paul Gilbert back and, comparatively, he does shred a little more here than usual (perhaps the reason he left in the first place?) but my favourite Mr Big guitar solo is still 'The whole world's gonna know' (from Bump Ahead).

If you like their previous albums then this should have something you'll enjoy.....and when the talent/ability is this good then it should have some merit for anyone with an interest in rock; executed by 4 guys who really know how to play.

Happy listening!