JON STEVENS (Noiseworks) - Changing Times (2011)

Jon Stevens has lead a varied and remarkable career in the entertainment industry, standing strong through the successes and trials that have earned him a place as a much loved singer, songwriter and respected veteran performer.
Jon's remarkable career spans over 20 years, during which time he has enjoyed many achievements; including ARIA chart-topping success as frontman of legendary Australian bands Noiseworks and INXS from 2000–2004 after the death of its lead singer Michael Hutchence.
After starring the leading role in 'Jesus Christ Superstar', the most successful musical in Australian box office history, Stevens released two solo recordings during the past decade, one R&B oriented and an acoustic.
Now he will release his first rock solo album ever.

If you like Melodic Rock surely you'll remember Noisework's first 2 albums and the major hits 'Take Me Back' and 'Touch'.
Well, his new disc "Changing Times" is more classic rock oriented but giving a look back to his first band.
First track "One Mistake" is an open rock with a classic chorus, driven by clean guitars. Cool and simple, but effective.
"Acid Tongue" and "These Are The Days" both have a more modern approach but prescinding technology, just the typical guitar-bass-drums format.
On "Living The Life" the blues-rock takes the leading sound in the style that Richie Sambora did in his 2nd album.
"No Surrender" and the semi-midtempo "Just A Man" have some reminiscences of Noiseworks, with nice melodies and vocal harmonies.


"Changing Times" is a gentle straight rock album, melodic and easy to the ears, much in the vein, to say, as the last John Waite album.
Short songs, simple and classic rock arrangements and an organic sound, 'real' instruments is what you'll find here.
The central scene on this recording is, obviously, Jon Stevens' vocalization.
His inflections, his particular way to perform these simple rock tunes is what makes the difference with a standard singer. Take a more deep listen than the casual on some of the harmonies featured here, and you'll discover a vocalist with real personality and distinctive style.
Good one.
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01 - One Mistake
02 - Acid Tongue
03 - Living The Life
04 - Maybe Baby
05 - Just A Man
06 - These Are The Days
07 - Stare
08 - Kamikaze Pilot
09 - No Surrender
10 - Closer To God
11 - Changing Times


Jon Stevens: Vocals, Guitar
Session Musicians: not listed



Release Date: TBA