Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is
What the hell is this? This isn't metal...
So I've enjoyed the song "The Way It is" for a while now, but haven't ever heard the rest of the album it was from, nor anything else by Bruce Hornsby. This is mellow piano-driven folkish music similar to Billy Idol or umm... who's the guy that sings American Pie? Ahh yes, Don McLean. Thank you google. From the info on Bruce's website, this album was released in 1986 and appears to be his first recording.
It is very, very rare that I actually enjoy this type of music. The vocals, piano, and bluesy guitars create some memorable tunes. Even the lame drum machine fits the music and doesn't detract from the music. I'm not willing to reach much more into my sensitive side to talk about the love tones of the songs, so I'm just going to call this commentary done.
The title track is so good; its just waiting to be covered and redone as a hard rock or metal song.
So I've enjoyed the song "The Way It is" for a while now, but haven't ever heard the rest of the album it was from, nor anything else by Bruce Hornsby. This is mellow piano-driven folkish music similar to Billy Idol or umm... who's the guy that sings American Pie? Ahh yes, Don McLean. Thank you google. From the info on Bruce's website, this album was released in 1986 and appears to be his first recording.
It is very, very rare that I actually enjoy this type of music. The vocals, piano, and bluesy guitars create some memorable tunes. Even the lame drum machine fits the music and doesn't detract from the music. I'm not willing to reach much more into my sensitive side to talk about the love tones of the songs, so I'm just going to call this commentary done.
The title track is so good; its just waiting to be covered and redone as a hard rock or metal song.
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