Winger--In the Heart of the Young

Winger--In the Heart of the Young (1990) Rating--6.0

The band had some slick little riffs on its debut, and absolutely crunch on 'Pull,' but on this release there are just too many keyboards, as the dollar signs are irresistable for the boys. The result is that otherwise sharp distortion is masked and not allowed to breathe, and possible rockers are turned too popsy.
"Can't Get Enuff" and the title track both have attitude, and the flowing chorus of "Easy Come Easy Go" shows the songwriting strength of Kip and Reb. Other decent-to-good cuts include "Loosen Up," "In the Day We'll Never See," "Little Dirty Blonde," and "You Are the Saint." However, the overall production/layout sound is just too much for the band to completely overcome. Grab the next one, kiddies. It's worth it...
TRACK LIST: Can't Get Enuff/Loosen Up/Miles Away/Easy Come Easy Go/Rainbow in the Rose/In the Day We'll Never See/Under One Condition/Little Dirty Blonde/Baptized By Fire/You Are the Saint, I Am the Sinner/In the Heart of the Young

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