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2 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointing Dec 21, 2007
I was pretty disappointed with this album. The guy is undoubtedly a killer guitarist but, why oh why, didn't he hire a lyricist? A parodist couldn't come up with lamer lyrics if he/she tried. As it is, the only song that really stands out is 'Fantasy' and I suspect that the only reason it stands out, for me, is that it brings back pleasant memories and associations. If you are a fan of solid, if somewhat cliched, guitar playing buy this album, listen to it a couple of times, and move on. If you are someone looking for strong melodies, solid hooks, well-written lyrics, and just plain listenability ... just move on.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 As awesome now as it was then Jul 05, 2007
I originally had the LP when it first came out in the early 80s. I was feeling nostalgic for good music since most of the current music played on the radio is not that great. The album is just as fabulous as I remember. The guitar playing, the lyrics, and the general energetic vibe beats this generic American Idol crap any day.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
awesome cd Jul 08, 2006
One of Aldo Nova's greatest album from the 80's, a must have for the 80's era or those that grew up in the 80's.
One of my favorites from the 80's...........................
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Aldo Is A Genius Jan 02, 2006
This album is pure pop/rock magic. Aldo Nova plays every instrument, wrote every song, and even produced the original album. Many consider him a sort of one hit wonder because "Fantasy" is the only song people really know. The song still gets played on the radio too. Every song is great, lyrically. His lyrics are very deep. Also, he can play a mean guitar. If you like bands like Triumph, you must buy this album.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Pop Metal Blueprint Remastered Jul 28, 2004
Aldo Nova's 1982 self-titled debut is a blueprint for the pop metal, or sometimes deridely called hair metal, music that would become tremendously popular throughout the 80's. The album is built around double tracked guitar riffs, sledgehammer drums and crisp melodies. The songs are either rocking anthems or power ballads. Mr. Nova spent three years as George Harrison in a Canadian version of Beatlemania, so he brought a strong sense of melody to the power chords. The album's open track and first single is the superb "Fantasy". The song opens to the sounds of helicopters and then kicks in with a searing guitar riff. The lyrics are pure 80's hedonism with talk of street girls and white powder. Mr. Nova was also one of the first artists to embrace MTV and his video for the song is a classic and peaked at number 23 on the charts. "Ball & Chain" and "You're My Love" are strong power ballads. "Foolin' Yourself" has a strong pop sound and was a small hit peaking at 65. "Heart To Heart" & "See The Light" heavily incorporate synthesizers into the mix. The album had a strong influence on Bon Jovi (whose cousin engineered the album) and he practically copies the album's format on his first few releases (Mr. Nova plays guitar on Bon Jovi's first hit "Runaway"). The album peaked at number 8 in early 1982, but Mr. Nova would never again crack the top 50 on the charts. He would later go on to big success as a songwriter and producer mostly notable for fellow French-Canadian Celine Dion for which he would win a Grammy for his production. This is a superb remastering of the album. The sound is a marked improvement over the original CD release which contained alot of hiss. Their is one bonus track, a demo version of the album's second single, "Foolin' Yourself", but the overall sound improvement is reason enough to buy th ealbum.
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