Tag Archives: pop metal

Mr. Big still does it big with ‘What If …’

April 7, 2011 | princep | 0

Mr. Big pretends it’s the 1990s all over again with “What If…” — the band’s first studio album with the original four members in 14 years. ►

The ’80s poised to be the next ‘big thing’ in music memorabilia

September 1, 2010 | princep | 0

If there is a music collectibles category that is increasingly demanding high prices, it is the ’80s, especially hard rock. ►

Triumph ‘Greatest Hits’ more pop than plop

July 23, 2010 | princep | 0

The 13 Triumph classics now pop with previously unheard clarity, thanks to Rich Chycki’s remix. But Chycki also took unnecessary liberties by tweaking vocals and adding instrumentation, and the results can be disconcerting. ►