Pride

by White Lion

Overview

Pride was White Lion's breakthrough album, thanks to the Top Ten hits "Wait" and the gentle ballad "When the Children Cry," but the rest of the album is also well-constructed pop-metal, with little of the over-the-top, testosterone-heavy posturing of their peers, as well as a low sleaze factor. In addition to the socially conscious "Children," there are positive-vibes anthems like "Don't Give Up" and "All Join Our Hands," and you wouldn't catch Bret Michaels or Axl Rose bowing on their knees before the "Lady of the Valley." Of course, nice-guy attitudes won't be as major a selling point for many hard rock listeners as Vito Bratta's showy Eddie Van Halen imitations. Although these border on obsessive at times, Bratta's interesting acoustic guitar work keeps the sound varied, and he displays a welcome penchant for melodicism. All in all, one of the more overlooked '80s pop-metal bands. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	08/21/2015
Label:	Rock Candy
UPC:	5055300386250

Album Credits

Performance Credits

White Lion   Primary Artist
Vito Bratta   Guitar
James LoMenzo   Bass
Greg d'Angelo   Drums
Mike Tramp   Vocals

Technical Credits

Vito Bratta   Composer,Group Member
James LoMenzo   Group Member
Marc Salata   Musician
Pat Calello   Logo Design,Design
Danny Muro   Art Direction,Design
Dan Muro   Art Direction,Design
Garth Richardson   Assistant Engineer
Greg d'Angelo   Group Member
George Marino   Mastering
Mike Tramp   Group Member,Composer
Michael Wagener   Producer,Engineer,Mixing