this is the Bad Reputation Records remastered reissue of Aussie CHOIRBOYS 1988’s second album “Big Bad Noise“, including as always a bunch of worthy bonus tracks. Written and recorded between 1986-87 make no mistake the songs on offer here are pure Eighties.
Co-produced by the band, Peter Blyton (Avion, The Radiators) and Brian McGee (The Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper) “Big Bad Noise” sports that glossy, pristine sound design from the era. The album was a hit in Australia and sold well worldwide, with the band supporting Bon Jovi and even touring America.
There isn’t a weak song here – the album includes their most popular song “Run to Paradise” – all feel-good melodic tunes. CHOIRBOYS’ sound is quite unique, as being a Melodic Rock / AOR act they don’t use keyboards, creating the lush melodies with smooth vocal harmonies and sweet guitars to deliver the song’s cool choruses.
1. “Run To Paradise” — CHOIRBOYS
2. “Struggle Town” — CHOIRBOYS
3. “Boys Will Be Boys” — CHOIRBOYS
4. “Struck By Lightning” — CHOIRBOYS
5. “Guilty” — CHOIRBOYS
6. “James Dale” — CHOIRBOYS
7. “Big Bad Noise” — CHOIRBOYS
8. “Brave New World” — CHOIRBOYS
9. “Like Fire” — CHOIRBOYS
10. “Fireworks” — CHOIRBOYS
11. “Gasoline” — CHOIRBOYS
12. “One Hot Day” — CHOIRBOYS
13. “Last Night Of My Life” — CHOIRBOYS
14. “Run To Paradise” — CHOIRBOYS
15. “We Can Dance” — CHOIRBOYS
16. “When You’re Young” — CHOIRBOYS
17. “Let’s Party” — CHOIRBOYS