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Toto-Inspired Galactic Project

susumu-5 | Japan | 03/25/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Suppose you love TOTO, Chicago and want them to be a bit harder what sort of music would come about?



Tommy Denander from Sweden has the answer.



Indeed, the third album collaborated with classic rock superstars, you name it, Bobby Kimball, Jim Peterik, Ingswei Malmsteen, Neal Schon and a lot more.....is such a dream come true. Radioactive previously made super albums such as CEREMONY OF INNOCENCE, YEAH but this third one is a lot better than these.



ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS



STRONGER THAN YESTERDAY: Must-add for AAA stations. Reminding me some of prime-time Chicago songs.

TAKEN: Bobby Kimball can have such hard-rock vocal! Unmissable for Toto fans.

PREMONITION: Collaborated with melodic rock legend Jim Peterik, another essential for AAA stations.

LOVE IS ON YOUR MIND: That's what Radioactive is! Catchy and uptempo sing-along song.



Verdict: Impeccable AOR album.

Rating: 96 out of 100

Recommended for: Journey, TOTO, Survivor, Chicago, Fergie Frederiksen, Pride of Lions fans."

AOR All Star Album!!!

Stuart M. Tysinger | Johnson City, TN | 12/14/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Radioactive - Taken is essentially an AOR All-Star Band. It includes: Neal Schon (Journey), Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Steve Geroge (Mr. Mister), Jim Peterik (Survivor), Michael Landau (Richard Marx), Michael Thompson (Faith Hill), Bruce Gaitsch (Richard Marx), Tom Keane (Chicago), Johan Fahlberg (Jaded Heart), James Christian (House Of Lords), Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Greg Phillinganes (Eric Clapton), Jeff & Steve Porcaro (Toto), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Steve Lukather (Toto) & Fergie Frederiksen (Toto). But at least all the different singers & musicians mesh well together. If you are a fan of AOR, Toto, Chicago, Foreigner, Journey then this is the CD for you.

Songlist:

1. C.O.W. (Instrumental)

2. Taken

3. Stronger Than Yesterday

4. Hit Her Where It Hurts

5. Easy's Getitin' Harder

6. This I Promise You

7. Forgiveness

8. Shattered

9. Premonition

10. Carry On

11. Love Is On Your Mind

12. Sinner

13. Never Gonna Let Her Go"

Outstanding production as usual!

Michael | Australia | 02/16/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Tommy Denander is a modern day musical hero. His series of albums under the Radioactive name are all brilliant and this CD continues the tradition of high quality music. Yet again he's written a whole album of great songs and he's managed to maintain his trademark awesome production technique. I love how he makes his albums sound - very loud and very polished. As usual, he's got lots of great musicians helping him out. My favourite song is Taken with its excellent vocals from Toto's Bobby Kimball. This song is out of this world with its intense guitar riffs, cool synth sounds and wicked panning of background effects. You can't go wrong with any Tommy Denander release so check out all the Radioactive titles!"