AOR/Melodic Rock

Original 1997

Near Mint condition

Credits:

Chris Ousey (vocals)
Steve Morris (guitars & keyboards)
Chris Lloyd (keyboards)
Steve Gibson (drums)
Tim A. Duncan (bass)


Tracks:

1.Tomorrow Won't Wait
2.Castles In The Sand
3.Where The Pieces Fall
4.I Will Wait For You
5.Elena
6.Front Page News
7.Only A Heartbeat Away
8.Not 'Till Heaven Falls
9.Hardworking Man
10.Feels Like Magic
11.Still Got My Feet On The Ground
12.Don't Let The Fire Die

Heartland started out with a debut record released through Polygram back in 1990. Soon after that, the band was dropped by the label and singer Chris Ousey went into semi-retirement. A few years passed until Long Island Records in Germany put together a package of demo's and called it a second Heartland album. Chris returned to using the band name, although it was primarily just himself. The album contained good songs, but lacked the production, as they were mainly demo's. Another couple of years passed before the newly formed Escape music released Heartland 3, a full new album, with Chris joined by Ian Gillan guitarist Steve Morris. Together they form the nucleus of Heartland. "Bridge Of Fools'" is the strongest record since their debut, easily overtaking "Wide Open" and "III". Ousey demonstrates convincingly that he has one of the best voices in AOR. Morris's guitar work is great and the songs are as strong as they have ever been. That aside, if you like keyboard/guitar driven AOR, with a great singer at the helm, this album is a must.