Since Winger was marketed largely on the looks of lead singer Kip Winger, and since their sleazy rockers and lovelorn allads cover the same old pop-metal territory, the band's high-quality musicianship tended to get overlooked. Guitarist Reb Beach earned wide praise from other musicians, and he, ex-Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein, and keyboardist Paul Taylor bring a distinct progressive metal influence to many of the tunes on Winger. Even if the lyrics are standard issue, the album is impeccably composed, crafted, and played, with melodies, riffs, and guitar solos taking off in unexpected directions and keeping the listener slightly off balance -- no easy task in the cookie-cutter hair metal genre. The only misstep is an overdone, tight-assed, totally misguided recasting of "Purple Haze." Otherwise, Winger is a surprisingly accomplished debut.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winger#AlbumsCLICK ABOVE HistoryWinger was formed in 1987 by Kip Winger (vocals, bass), formerly of Alice Cooper's band and Reb Beach (guitars). Paul Taylor (guitars, keyboards) was also a natural recruit for Winger, having also played with Alice Cooper's band. To round up the line up they recruited former Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein. The band's first choice...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winger#AlbumsCLICK ABOVE HistoryWinger was formed in 1987 by Kip Winger (vocals, bass), formerly of Alice Cooper's band and Reb Beach (guitars). Paul Taylor (guitars, keyboards) was also a natural recruit for Winger, having also played with Alice Cooper's band. To round up the line up they recruited former Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein. The band's first choice...
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| 1 Madalaine |
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| 2 Hungry |
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| 3 Seventeen |
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| 4 Without the Night |
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| 5 Purple Haze |
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| 6 State of Emergency |
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| 7 Time to Surrender |
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| 8 Poison Angel |
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| 9 Hangin On |
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| 10 Headed for a Heartbreak |
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| 11 Higher and Higher [*] |
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