RELEASED 23.8.2010
Benefitting from a well received if slow burning debut album, Chicago based four-piece Survivor were given the opportunity to re-enter the studio for album number two. Their song writing skills had never been in question but, it must be said, they were still searching for a sound of their own and the hope was that they would dig deep and expose a gritty underbelly that would unlock their true potential. Recorded in Los Angeles, with a slightly reshuffled line-up, the band was allowed to self produce, thus further enhancing the likelihood that a rougher, more immediate sound could be captured. Premonition, originally released in 1981, didnt disappoint, showcasing the band in an upbeat and, dare we say it, far more aggressive mood, harnessing a sound that leaps out of the speakers and wrestles you to the floor with little room for pleasantries. Naturally, the bands greatest asset was still very much in focus; quality songs with hooks and melodies to die for. Tracks such as Summer Nights, Light Of A Thousand Smiles (inspired by Journey), Poor Mans Son and the balls-out rocking of Chevy Nights all contain a magical mixture of streamlined efficiency and brutal honesty, resulting in a sound that virtually defined the musical climate. It certainly turned heads; most notably that of Sylvester Stallone who requested the band write a theme song for his upcoming Rocky III movie... No prises for guessing what came next.
Special Limited Collectors Edition 24 BIT audio remastering Bonus Track 16 page full colour booklet, 4,000 word essay, new artist interview, memorabilia and rare photos
TRACKLIST--- 1. Chevy Nights 2. Summer Nights 3. Poor Mans Son 4. Runway Lights 5. Take You On A Saturday 6. Light Of A Thousand Smiles 7. Love Is On My Side 8. Hearts A Lonely Hunter Bonus Track 9. Summer Nights (Extended version)