Release Info:
RLSDATE: 2026/10/10 RTLDATE: 2026/08/28
GENRE: Hard Rock SiZE: 647 MB
SOURCE: CD RUNTiME: 1:14:35
RiPPER: EAC 1.8 ENCODER: FLAC 1.5
DRiVE: ASUS SW-16D1X-U ORiGiN: Italy
MATRiX: IFPI LN13 2607/2017-0002 DZCD123
with log/cue/nfo/m3u/sfv/300 dpi scans.
SpillMagazine (dot) com adds . . .
Night Ranger is a misunderstood band. Since their debut album in 1982
(Dawn Patrol), they have released 13 studio albums. But perhaps because
they best known for their hit single "Sister Christian" (from their second
album Midnight Madness released in 1983), they are not viewed as the rock
band they are. From the beginning, there was always much more to the band.
Again, possibly because of their frustration to be seen in a different
light, by the end of the 1980s and early 1990s, they called it a day. But
then, due to many factors, Night Ranger was reignited in the mid 1990s, and
although there have been member changes, the band continued to produce hard
rock with a toe in prog until this day.
This album, Best Of, is exactly as the title would indicate. It is a
compilation of songs from their albums over the years with a few surprises
and rarities thrown in for good measure. What it does is give a brief
overview of the band's history and one can hear the influence of hard rock
and how good the band is at producing some serious heavy music. While they
can write a rock ballad, and do it successfully, their real drive is to be
seen as a hard band.
They are excellent musicians, and it is easy for their harmonies and vocals
to be overlooked. Night Ranger knew how to arrange the vocals for a song.
The bottom line is that this is a talented band that does not necessarily
get the respect they deserve. Again, most likely because of their earlier
hit singles.
Over the years, they have produced a cohesive sound featuring very melodic
music with a definite edge. It is not pop nor power pop, but rather more
like Alice Cooper or Van Halen or even Deep Purple. "Somehow Someway," for
example, is hard driving music, excellent playing and strong vocals. The
lyrics are strong and the band worked up a classic rock song. Best Of does
not just cover the hits, but rather fan and band favourites. But they could
write and record stunning ballads, such as "Only For You Only." A moving
and brilliant song.
There are a couple of interesting additions, a live version of "Hole In The
Sun," a different version of "Wasted Time," and "Feliz Navidad." While
diehard fans will enjoy these bonus tracks, the album does want to serve
the larger audience, not cater to the collectors. The songs don't distract,
but they also do not add a great deal.
The songs collected on Best Of have been remixed and remastered and as a
result sound incredible and sharp. It sounds great and the songs, some
dating back from the 1980s, have aged remarkably well. Night Ranger has put
together a solid compilation album, showing their many sides. Although this
is not their first collection, it is the only one that incorporates a great
deal of the music they released in the 2010s Best Of goes a long way in
proving that there is so much more to this band than casual fans may be
aware. Dig deep into this album, and maybe their entire catalogue. There
are many rewards awaiting.
Ripper's Notes:
Odd review. It mentions the live version of "Hole In The Sun" that was to
be included on the yet to be released Japanese version of this album. Even
more odd, the review is from Canada, and neither "Wasted Time" nor the
unwanted, unnecessary "Feliz Navidad" appear on that release. They are
only on the vinyl, and (this) Italian CD pressing. If you grabbed my
"Ultimate Edition" release a coupla years back, (or the Record Store Day
7" it was originally released as), you already know "Wasted Time." As for
"Feliz Navidad," well, I try to forget that Jack's first professional band
was gospel rock (shudder).
Regardless of the bonus tracks, this was a smart release. It showcases
that the band is much more than their hits, and they continued to put out
quality rock'n'roll for the better part of the last 45 years.
The 2026 tracks are re-recordings, with the current band. The rest of the
tracks, already with the current line up, are remixed and remastered.
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