Lita Ford – Living Like a Runaway (2012)

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Delivering the first ‘Lita Ford’ album, as she has claimed, since her return back in 2008, “Living Like a Runaway” is an excellent musical journey to the past of Heavy Metal / Rock. Featuring ten super catchy and well-crafted songs, this release is probably one the few albums that we can say has no filler tracks and only features high-quality music.

Taking a very ‘back to the basics’ approach, the opener “Branded” delivers high-octane guitar riffing and catchy vocal lines. The structure of the music is very basic, and this makes it work even better by having that nice old-school vibe that traditional Heavy Metal fans like in their music. The guitar work is top notch and nicely enhances the overall sound with some subtle solos. In a more Glam-like approach, “Hate” has a super catchy chorus section that will have you humming it in your head for the rest of the week.

“Living Like a Runaway” is clearly the album’s first single having a very melodic nature and a nice vibe to it. The traditional power ballads come under the names of “Mother” and “Asylum”. “Mother” is a nice electro-acoustic piece that has great lyrics, powerful solos and a very emotional delivery; all of these elements makes it our favorite track of the album. On a more playful note “Love 2 Hate U” sounds like a typical chart topper from the 80’s, and we are sure that older fans of Lita will surely appreciate this song.

The funky “A Song to Slit Your Wrists By” closes this epic release in a high note. The sharp guitar work makes this playful song very engaging and fun to listen to. Overall, we have to say that “Living Like a Runaway” might be the best Heavy Metal / Hard Rock release of 2012. If you like the Lita Ford stuff, you are in for a treat with this one.

Band: Lita Ford Album: Living Like a Runaway
Label: SPV / Steamhammer Records

Release: June 19th, 2012

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Genre: Heavy Metal / Rock

Country: USA

Rating: 87/100
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