WHITESNAKE

DAVID COVERDALE &
WHITESNAKE
RESTLESS HEART (1997)

JAPANESE EDITION
320 KBPS

"Restless Heart" sounds more honest than the glam metal albuns that hit the big time in America during the late '80s. And it is so good to listen to Coverdale singing closer to the style of the old days of COME AND GET IT and READY AND WILLING. There's almost no high-pitched histrionics in this album. Coverdale doesn't need it. His bluesy, deep voice is what made the old Snake so special, together with the no-frills arrangements, and he rescued this legacy in this album.
The band is competent. Of course I miss the old guitar-players Moody and Marsden, but I have to admit Coverdale put together a line-up that played true to the spirit of bluesy hard rock.
People who expect an album like 1987 or "Slip of the Tongue" will be disappointed. But if you are a fan on the old 'Snake, "Restless Heart" is a satisfying experience. Whatsmore, the 3 Japanese bonus tracks add a little spice to it and, for sure, it doesn't spoil the experience one bit.

1. Don't Fade Away
2. All in the Name of Love
3. Restless Heart
4. Too Many Tears
5. Crying
6. Stay With Me
7. Can't Go On
8. You're So Fine
9. Your Precious Love
10. Take Me Back Again
11. Woman Trouble Blues
Bonus Tracks
12. Anything You Want
13. Can't Stop Now
14. Oi