CINDERELLA — Night Songs (review)

CINDERELLA — Night Songs album cover Album · 1986 · Glam Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
Negoba
Great Gobs of Glam

Cinderella was an AC/DC styled glam outfit that was tapped by Jon Bon Jovi to open the enormous Slippery When Wet tour. Owing to that enviable slot, and delivering live, the band had a good run during glam's heyday.

Probably the strongest thing about this record is the songwriting and the fact that the bandmembers had been aroudn the block for a few years before breaking. Bandleader / guitarist / lead singer Tom Kiefer was actually a fair musician despite the hairspray and pouty lips, and his Brian Johnson - styled vocals were comfortable listening for rockers in 1986. The big singles "Nobody's Fool," "Night Songs," and the obviously derivative "Shake Me" made the listener want to get up and move.

Clearly, even in 1986, there was absolutely nothing new going on here. This was color by numbers rock and everyone knew it. But it was catchy, and the band delivered live. Not surprisingly, they've faded into history.

Bottom Line: Typical but energetic glam from the mid 80's
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