Bang! - Thunder

Robert Johnson's Tombstone - Thunder

opening and title track, “Robert Johnson’s Tombstone”. A gentle opening soon gives way into a stomping mid-tempo rock track with a blues undertone, which has very much been a Thunder trademark over the last two decades, although this does perhaps have more of a nod towards blues-rock than the rock-pop sound fans might be used to; maybe edging towards the more blues influenced sound of Luke Morley’s solo album, “El Gringo Retro”. “Dirty Dream” is perhaps a little closer towards the Thunder sound, being a little more up-tempo and a little more towards the pop-rock side of things. Lyrically, this has a nod towards Whitesnake but the song is unmistakably Thunder, ...

Robert Johnson's Tombstone - Thunder

opening and title track, “Robert Johnson’s Tombstone”. A gentle opening soon gives way into a stomping mid-tempo rock track with a blues undertone, which has very much been a Thunder trademark over the last two decades, although this does perhaps have more of a nod towards blues-rock than the rock-pop sound fans might be used to; maybe edging towards the more blues influenced sound of Luke Morley’s solo album, “El Gringo Retro”. “Dirty Dream” is perhaps a little closer towards the Thunder sound, being a little more up-tempo and a little more towards the pop-rock side of things. Lyrically, this has a nod towards Whitesnake but the song is unmistakably Thunder, ...

The Magnificent Seventh - Thunder

In the Spring of 2003, Thunder released their first studio album in four years. For three of those four years, Thunder didn’t technically exist, making the album one of their most eagerly anticipated releases. As throughout their career, Thunder didn’t disappoint, announcing their return in traditional fashion; with some great pop-rock tunes and the underlying sense of humour that always made listening to Thunder such fun. After so long away, it’s essentially “difficult second album time” for Thunder again. The first time around, their second album was less catchy than the first, but musically and lyrically better. Perhaps the same will be true this time around, ...

The Magnificent Seventh - Thunder

In the Spring of 2003, Thunder released their first studio album in four years. For three of those four years, Thunder didn’t technically exist, making the album one of their most eagerly anticipated releases. As throughout their career, Thunder didn’t disappoint, announcing their return in traditional fashion; with some great pop-rock tunes and the underlying sense of humour that always made listening to Thunder such fun. After so long away, it’s essentially “difficult second album time” for Thunder again. The first time around, their second album was less catchy than the first, but musically and lyrically better. Perhaps the same will be true this time around, ...

Giving The Game Away - Thunder

This album shows the great strides that Thunder made during their career. There is a much greater maturity in both the music and the lyrics here, as compared to previous albums. The backing vocals have greatly improved from 1995’s “Behind Closed Doors” and the sound is a lot smoother than on 1993’s “Laughing on Judgement Day”. However, maturity in music, as in life, comes with a price. With a couple of exceptions, a lot of the fun seems to have gone from Thunder’s music. There are still some great tracks, and there is still a little humour present, but this is a release that should have allowed Thunder to progress properly ...

Giving The Game Away - Thunder

This album shows the great strides that Thunder made during their career. There is a much greater maturity in both the music and the lyrics here, as compared to previous albums. The backing vocals have greatly improved from 1995’s “Behind Closed Doors” and the sound is a lot smoother than on 1993’s “Laughing on Judgement Day”. However, maturity in music, as in life, comes with a price. With a couple of exceptions, a lot of the fun seems to have gone from Thunder’s music. There are still some great tracks, and there is still a little humour present, but this is a release that should have allowed Thunder to progress properly ...