Description: New Line Records just released Original Broadway Cast Recording of five-time Tony Award nominated “Rock of Ages.” Rock of Ages is the Broadway musical starring American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis (he is such a cutie). Set in 1987 in a legendary Sunset Strip rock club, a small-town girl meets a big-city dreamer and they fall in love to the greatest metal songs of the 80’s. The musical is an arena-rock love story told through the classic 80s hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and more.
Review: I was born in the 1970’s, so I was a teen during the later part of the 80’s. This album brings back of flood of memories of a decade of excesses, ratted-out hair, big makeup, crazy bright clothes, all those hair bands and that raucous rockin’ music. This was a fun, energetic album and it was great fun to hear these songs along with it’s endearing storyline of love conquering all. The song “I Wanna Rock” and Constanine’s voice was a standout for me and I would love to see this broadway show live. I did get to see a segment of Rock of Ages on this year’s Tony Awards back in June and it was great fun (except for the last part where Poison’s Bret Michaels got hurt by part of the scenery as he was leaving the stage after his high-energy performance). Anyway, overall, I really enjoyed hearing this album and would highly recommend it for your listening pleasure. It would be especially fun to listen & sing along to on a road trip. I Wanna Rock!
You can purchase “Rock of Ages” HERE.
Tracklisting:
Just Like Paradise / Nothin’ But A Good Time
Sister Christian
We Built This City / Too Much Time On My Hands
I Wanna Rock
We’re Not Gonna Take It
Heaven/More Than Words / To Be With You
Waiting For A Girl Like You
Wanted Dead Or Alive
I Want To Know What Love Is
Cum On Feel The Noize / We’re Not Gonna Take It (Reprise)
Harden My Heart / Shadows Of The Night
Here I Go Again
The Final Countdown
Any Way You Want It / I Wanna Rock (Reprise)
High Enough
I Hate Myself For Loving You / Heat Of The Moment
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Can’t Fight This Feeling
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Oh Sherrie
The Search Is Over
Don’t Stop Believin’
Thanks to One2OneNetwork for the cd to review this album.
