[.ca] Head On Straight

From Amazon.com:
Los Angeles pop-rock trio Tonic's choice of Bob Rock as producer of their third disc is an odd one. Rock is a meat-and-potatoes studio man known for dialing up the thud quotient (see Metallica, the Cult, and especially, Veruca Salt), while Tonic is noted for its sweeping power ballads. With the release of Head On Straight, they still are. Certainly, there are some jagged moments: "Liar" absolutely pounds and opener "Roses" growls, lyrically and musically. But there's unabashed emotion in tracks like "On Your Feet," "Ring," "Count on Me," the title track, and the gently rocking "Let Me Go." And then there's "Irish," a rousing, historic jig where guitars mimic bagpipes, Big Country-style, and singer Emerson Hart manages a credible Irish lilt. Perhaps Rock's Maui base proved irresistible, but really, this is more of the same stuff Tonic gave us with Lemon Parade and Sugar--sturdy, wide-eyed power-pop with lyrics reaching for something grander than "ooh baby baby." Let's hope Tonic feels they got their money's worth. --Kim Hughes

outstanding:
usually you buy a cd for one song and find that it is the only song you like on the cd. THAT is NOT this cd. i am new to "tonic" but this is one GREAT cd and while i do not love every song ,10 OUT OF 12 is not bad.if you're a fan of Train ,Matchbox 20 ,The Calling ,Lifehouse ,YOU WILL enjoy this cd.

Tonic keeps on rocking:
I have to admit that I am a very loyal Tonic fan...I have never been dissapointed in any way with their music. I have both of their previous CDs: Lemon Parade & Sugar...which I have had to re-buy because I have worn them out from playing them so much. Tonic is one of those very few bands who has an amazingly consistent high quality with each album. This is one of those CDs you put on and play the whole way through. So why only four stars ?? The first two albums definitely deserve 5 stars..in fact, at least 6 out of 5...they are truly remarkable.With Head On Straight, they don't quite reach the same level of emotional rawness...but that is not necessarily a bad thing. They continue to have some of the best lyrics & musicianship out there today, always impressive. If you are a Tonic fan, this will reinforce that, if you are not, you will be after listening to them. With the first two albums, I was hooked from the get-go...completely addicted...took me a few months to even have any other CD in my player...with this one, not quite the same level, but after listening to it a couple of times, it definitely is just as great !! Bottom line : BUY IT

Take another shot, boy, I'm open!:
Though I could write a rather lengthy explaination as to why I like this album, I'll keep my praise brief. I enjoy every song on this CD, especially "Liar" because it sounds like a good kiss-off to a deceitful ex-lover. In short, whether the song is slow or fast, the music is highly enjoyable and if you like Tonic you'll be impressed with "Head On Straight".

Get Your "Head On Straight":
Tonic is one of the best rock groups around and they out do themselves once again with this spectacular CD. I can't promise you'll love every song like I do, but I'm sure you'll find yourself listening to this CD over and over again. My favorite song is "Do You Know". Along with that I really like "Roses", "Take Me As I Am", "Count On Me", Believe Me" and "Irish". I actually enjoy listening to thw whole CD. BUY THIS CD!

Can't get it out of my head...:
I have been a fan of Tonic's for years now, and have had the great pleasure of seeing these guys play live at least a dozen times. Hands down, one of the best live acts around and hands down, one of the most under-appreciated bands out there today. Emerson's voice is simply awesome, and both Dan and Jeff blend in their amazing talent in this album (as well as the other two). I definitely think HOS is my favorite of the three (and believe me, it was a tough choice), but I absolutely cannot get songs like Do You Know? and Let Me Go out of my head. And I love Roses and Liar---classic rock songs. I promise you'll listen to it over and over and over---and never get tired of it. Buy the album and then go see them live! You won't regret it.

• Roses
• Take Me As I Am
• Count On Me (Somebody)
• Do You Know
• Head On Straight
• Liar
• On Your Feet Again
• Come Rest Your Head
• Ring Around Her Finger
• Believe Me
• Irish
• Let Me Go