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Title: Detour
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Category: AOR
Year: 2003
Label: MTM Records (Germany)
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Ove Lundqvist guitars
Thomas Lassar lead vocals, keyboards
David Persson bass
Fredrik Larsson drums
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Existing comments about this CD
| From: Paul J Smith |
Date: June 6, 2003 at 19:15 |
| A wonderful melodic feast from beginning to end. A wonderful surprise and well worth owning if you are into high quality scandi melodic rock. There is not a bum track to be heard. Fabulous!!
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| From: Rycheage |
Date: June 15, 2003 at 1:22 |
| “Detour” is the comeback of CRYSTAL BLUE which is superb melodic-rock and combines the finest elements of hard rock, catchy melodies and strong song arrangement in the style of TREAT, SWEDISH EROTICA and early CASANOVA!
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| From: Pier |
Date: June 16, 2003 at 21:30 |
| I heard this album and I think this will be one of the best of 2003 .... did anybody have the bonus track of the japan release? If yes please tell me at pcerna@hvsac.com
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| From: raqenrol |
Date: June 29, 2003 at 10:01 |
| I got the Japanese edition of this Cd and the bonus is worth an additon and also very good. So if you don't have this Cd, better get it now. You won't be disappointed.
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| From: Chris |
Date: July 6, 2003 at 20:54 |
| This is an album of pure undiluted, sweet harmony filled AOR. This album took a few listens to get into the groove, but once you do, you will find a very strong collection of Scandinavian AOR. It has an 80's feel to it, but not in the bad dated way. This is a very enjoyable and pleasant album, featuring sweet harmonies and light and fluffy songs. A solid production and crisp clean mix gives the album a commercial feel, which is dominated by guitars and to a lesser extent keyboards.
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| From: Gary |
Date: July 30, 2003 at 21:54 |
| Paul has said it all...awesome! Wish I could find the previous releases!
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| From: melodic blue |
Date: October 5, 2003 at 1:49 |
| A band that is surely to become a mainstay in melodic rock.
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| From: xavieskay |
Date: December 20, 2003 at 13:54 |
| sin duda alguna el mejor album de hard melodico del 2003, geniales canciones, muy buena voz y produccion cojonuda. No os lo podeis perder!!!
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| From: koogles |
Date: December 22, 2003 at 12:24 |
| Probably my favorite CD of 2003 that was released in 2003. (Final Frontier came out in late '02). This one grew on me, whereas FF hit me between the eyes from the beginning. I can honestly agree with Paul Smith- there is an incredibly consistent release with no throwaway factor. Very polished & reminiscent of the glory days of Scandi AOR/hard rock. A classic that ranks alongside your favorites by Europe, Treat, Da Vinci, Dalton, Bad Habit, Alien, Talk of the Town, Easy Action, 220 Volt & Harlot.
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| From: Bill |
Date: January 6, 2004 at 18:15 |
| If you like Treat, Skagarack or Europe this will be your AOR/Melodic Rock album of the year 2003!!! BUY IT!!!
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| From: malko |
Date: January 15, 2004 at 17:26 |
| Sweet piece of AOR that holds an enormous capacity in catchy choruses and addicting drums, creds for all of the band and their teamwork in creating structural songs that keeps you easily amused. The opening song is an absolute 10-pointer that just keeps the mind flow with an sweet melody, the record as a whole needs some lift from the high low-standard. thus 7.5p
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| From: jayglam@hotmail |
Date: February 5, 2004 at 9:43 |
| Great melodic hard rock release, this reminds me of Europes prisoners in paradise especially the vocals which is not a bad thing. For an album of this quality and greatness to come in in 2003 in fantastic. You guys are awesome. 9 out of 10. Jay from Australia.
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| From: luis aormaniac |
Date: February 14, 2004 at 21:14 |
| when i first listen this album i said to myself.....i have to own it..thomas lassar sound pretty much like joey tempest and in general terms...they sound like great sweden bands like europe, treat...with someone i fell in love with this album.....powerful song.....all the album is good...perfect harmonies....good rhythm and awesome vocals make this one a must.....sometimes i think...what do sweden musicians eat to be such great players...hahahahaha....pier...i'm also searching for the japanese t
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| From: BETO |
Date: July 13, 2004 at 0:00 |
| QUE BUEN ALBUM MIS PREFERIDAS SON LAS 2 Y LAS 3. AMANTES DEL BUEN HARD ROCK MELODICO A LO EUROPE,TREAT,GLORY,BAD HABIT NO HAY PIERDE.BUENOS COROS BUENA PRODUCCION,LO UNICO QUE FALTA ES QUIZAS UN POQUITO DE MAS VARIEDAD Y SI SOY UN POCO MAS CRITICO EL CANTANTE NO ESTAN BUENO COMO JOEY DE EUROPE PERO SIGUE SIENDO BUENO .GRUPOS COMO JADED HEART,FRONTLINE,ON THE RISE, FULL MELODIA ES LO QUE HAY QUE APOYAR ASI VALE LA PENA
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| From: Gábor |
Date: August 11, 2004 at 9:36 |
| One of the best music I have heard so far! Recommended for everyone!
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| From: Wotty |
Date: August 11, 2004 at 13:06 |
| What a CD,one my personal faves from 2003.Quality AOR from a band who deserve more recognition than some of these nu-breed bands.
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| From: TIM (2) |
Date: August 12, 2004 at 4:21 |
| If you love Scandi pure AOR as much as I do you need this album. In the same way as the recent efforts from Wig Wam and House of Mirrors, this one recaptures the days of big curly blonde hair-do's and parping keyboards. 'Someone' and 'Believe Me' are my two favourites, but the consistency is very high. Very reminiscent of Skagarack (albeit not quite matching any of their magnificent albums) and Dalton this one came right out of the blue. Excellent. 8.5/10.
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| From: Wotty |
Date: August 12, 2004 at 12:14 |
| Hey Tim[2],we may disagree on FM and Dare,but when you talk about CRYSTAL BLUE and STREET TALK we are on the same level.Quality stuff, keep the AOR flowing.Also AOR FREAKY knows the score.
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| From: Jez |
Date: August 26, 2004 at 8:19 |
| Just got this this morning - Very good indeed even after a couple of spins, and on par with some of the great scandi releases of yesterday. Ironic that when i was having my 'discussion' with the Freak earlier, this was blaring out of the speakers. Wotty - give me your email and i will send you my list of discs, you can see what i'm into 7 likewise for you. Any discs you want to offload , you may want to do some trades.
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| From: Geoff |
Date: August 26, 2004 at 8:23 |
| Yeah, this one is excellent. Much better than 'Caught in the game', I feel. A more solid and fuller sounding collection of AOR. The first half of the CD thrills me in a very fine way! Great CD!
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| From: Wotty |
Date: August 26, 2004 at 8:39 |
| Hi Jez and Geoff.I have been championing thid CD since its release.I am glad you think like me its the dogs.....
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| From: Harald |
Date: September 3, 2004 at 19:51 |
| Without a doubt my album of the year in 2003!!! ..... 'Back On Track' what a giutar/keys intro duel....
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| From: Wotty |
Date: September 3, 2004 at 20:06 |
| Harald,we seem to be the only two posting anything,but we both agree on this classy album.I have posted previous glowing reviews of this....
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| From: larry |
Date: September 4, 2004 at 21:58 |
| i havent bought any cds since boulevard (canadian!)from the early 90,s. i checked the clips of this cd on nehrecords & said to myself, finally some music worth buying, & almost all the songs on this cd are fantastic! you will not be disapoined! also see alyson avenue, two great new bands, enjoy!
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| From: Sergio |
Date: November 27, 2004 at 16:23 |
| Este fue para mí el mejor del 2003, lejos, lejos. La canción MOVE ON es la perla del año. El vocalista canta exactamente igual que TEMPEST, y los teclados son totalmente OUT OF THIS WORLD. EXCELENTE. Acabo de saber que ese tecladista/vocalista estará en el próximo de LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM, junto con J.BORGER y M.JACOB. Ojalá la música sea tan buena como los músicos.
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| From: Tom |
Date: January 2, 2005 at 9:50 |
| The best album i've heard for a long long time: just perfect!
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| From: Harald |
Date: February 4, 2005 at 15:09 |
| Still my favorite classic AOR album of recent years, every song is a winner.
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| From: oliver |
Date: February 5, 2005 at 7:09 |
| excellent melodic rock, near to perfect. not a single filler to find. 9,5/10
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| From: stryper |
Date: July 20, 2005 at 10:39 |
| great album.they seem to get better and better.cool scandi rock.a must have imo....
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| From: juan carlos |
Date: September 7, 2005 at 14:50 |
| si, es un excelente cd de aor. no es perfecto en mi opinion pero hay canciones buenisimas. la 2 y la 3 son bellas, pero el comienzo no me gusta, hubiesen sido unas joyas si hubieran tenido otro tipo de entrada pero cuando entra el coro es otro cantar. la 4 aceptable, la 5 es descaradamente europe 'Believe Me' 'You and I' si que son temazos asi como 'Why' 'This Is the Time' 'Sylvia' que van en un segundo rango. en general, es escencial tenerlo, sobretodo porque hay 3 joyitas:la 6,7 y 8. 8.5/10
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| From: Swazi |
Date: December 19, 2005 at 10:04 |
| Nothing more to add. Just f*****g GREAT !!!
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| From: the rocker |
Date: February 9, 2007 at 16:26 |
| the singer sounds like joey tempest. that is a good thing. good cd.
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| From: Rafo Phoenix |
Date: March 31, 2007 at 10:04 |
Very Good Melodic Rock/AOR album, otro muy buen trabajo mas melodicos que sus anteriores trabajos si escojo cortes que rayan la perfeccion en su totalidad son sin lugar a dudas  Damage & Never Say Surrender gustos de un Inmortal 'Someone, Back on Track, This Is the Time' son otras delicias pero les falto un pelo para ser perfectas si te gustan Europe de su mejor epoca esta es tu banda y mas aun por el timbre de voz de Ove Lundqvist 100% Tempest Recomendado 8.5/10
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| From: shoemaker |
Date: January 7, 2008 at 13:16 |
| Fine! It´s all said.
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| From: DanDare |
Date: October 23, 2010 at 4:18 |
| Sweeping, majestic keyboards aplenty, harmonised vocals and a stinging, wailing guitar solo somewhere in the middle. Just as it should be. There are better albums, but this is great, nonetheless and well worth your time, effort and money.
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| From: gypsymoth |
Date: December 3, 2010 at 5:32 |
| 'Someone' and 'Believe me' are good tracks.All that i ve to say!
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| From: 123charpenay |
Date: April 10, 2014 at 12:43 |
| great scandi a o r.this record is not extraordinary but it is very consistant and very solid.no fillers.the ballads track 7 and 11 are exceptional.the rest is great,melodic and a little soft scandi a o r.nevertheless no hits in this album.i recommand the japan import cause the bonus track is strangely the best track of the record!!!!
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| From: 123charpenay |
Date: April 11, 2014 at 11:37 |
| a little add to my previous comment:it s important to say that this time they have recruted a very great singer.
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| From: covergirl |
Date: August 6, 2023 at 18:14 |
| Close to perfect scandi melodic (hard) rock. No fillers can be found here. Although released 20 years ago it's still sounding great + fresh. 92%
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