Description
Fighting Back is the eighth album by the British singer and songwriter Steve Flashman, independently released on SoapBox Music in June 1997. The album was produced, recorded, and mixed by John Russell of After The Fire fame and Dave Hyde at The Doghouse Studios in Surrey, England. All songs written and arranged by Steve Flashman.
The notes from Soapbox Music describe this album as “a statement of intent to take on the powers of darkness in a lost and fallen world, born out of Steve’s work through Soapbox Expeditions which specialises in taking people of all ages to make a difference in some of the poorest areas of the world.” A great strength of this album. Steve’s ninth, is his collaboration with the newly formed Warrior, a blend of four experienced musicians and four female backing vocalists. Steve is an innovative and thoughtful songwriter and arranger whose themes bring home the message with a freshness and infectiousness in each song. The 56 mins begin with two in-your-face celebration and praise tracks, then the title track has similar structure to Heartbeat’s «Voice To The Nation» from 11 years ago. exhorting action: “How long will we turn a blind eye in this land?” Two dance tracks. «Planet Holly wood» and «Totally Disconnected» follow, without missing out on strong lyrical content. On «Friendly With The Russians» there’s a simplicity in the point. “Love is the key that will set you free/ To be all that you’re meant to be.” As a pop album with varied style, this is outstanding. Among the things I like is the contribution of the four backing vocalists. The strength of their harmony shows particularly in the chorus of the simplest song on the album, «All I Want Is You» and in the reprise of the final song. «Warrior Of Love», which continues, “Fighting for your heart/ Challenging resistance, giving a new start/ Causing walls to crumble, giants start to fall/ Fear flies out in terror at the Warrior’s call.” If the hand can produce something like this sound at live concerts, they’ll be well worth seeing. [Alan & Angeline Chesters, Cross Rhythms, February 1998]
CD tracklist:
01. Celebrate The Day!
02. See How The Mighty Fall!
03. Fighting Back!
04. Planet Hollywood
05. Totally Disconnected
06. Turn Around & Face The Music
07. War Of Words (Ricochet)
08. Only A Heartbeat Away
09. Friendly With The Russians
10. All I Want Is You
11. Heavy Heart
12. Warrior Of Love!
Note: Available at Steve Flashman’s homepage : http://steveflashman.co.uk/product/fighting-back/
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