When Seconds Count

by Survivor

Overview

After 1984's Vital Signs netted Survivor three Top 20 singles, the bandmembers knew that they would have to come up with something of equal or greater value upon their next release. Released in 1986, When Seconds Count gave the group its last Top 40 hit with the synth-driven "Is This Love" in November of that year. Only Jimi Jamison, Frankie Sullivan, and Jim Peterik made up the band at this point, and a handful of session musicians were hired in order to complete the album. The result was a harder, more streamlined approach to their music, shedding Survivor of their past pop/rock sound for the most part. Other than "Is This Love," cuts like "Man Against the World" and "How Much Love" sound the firmest, with the band focusing more on melody and on appealing song structures. Although Survivor opted for the more aggressive pop/rock avenue, the material on When Seconds Count doesn't exactly comply with the group's chosen formula, unlike the smoother-sounding Vital Signs or even 1983's Caught in the Game. The better tracks on When Seconds Count can be heard on Survivor hits packages. ~ Mike DeGagne

Product Details

Release Date:	07/26/2011
Label:	Plastic Head / Plastic Head Music / Rock Candy
UPC:	0827565057269

Tracks

1. How Much Love
2. Keep It Right Here
3. Is This Love
4. Man Against the World
5. Rebel Son
6. Oceans
7. When Seconds Count
8. Backstreet Love Affair
9. In Good Faith
10. Can't Let You Go
11. Burning Heart

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Survivor   Primary Artist
Tom Consolo   Vocals (Background)
Bill Cuomo   Synthesizer
Frankie Sullivan   Guitar,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jim Peterik   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Jimi Jamison   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Mike Moran   Synthesizer
Tom Kelly   Vocals (Background)
Tommy Shaw   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Stephan Ellis   Bass
Marc Droubay   Drums

Technical Credits

Jimmy Wachtel   Art Coordinator
John Baruck   Direction
Randee Saint Nicholas   Portrait Photography
Allen Abrahamson   Engineer
Stan Katayama   Engineer
Joe Gastwirt   Preparation
Frankie Sullivan   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Jim Peterik   Composer,Associate Producer
Julian Stoll   Engineer
Jimi Jamison   Composer
Ron Larson   Hand Tinting
Mike Clink   Engineer,Producer
Toby Wright   Engineer
Tommy Shaw   Direction
David DeVore   Engineer,Producer
Dan Harjung   Engineer
Ron Nevison   Engineer,Producer
J.L. Jamison   Composer
Steve Klein   Engineer
Phil Bonanno   Engineer,Producer