- Audio CD (1 Jun 1991)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Warner
- ASIN: B000002IRR
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,428 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am a long time Foreigner fan who bought this album when it was released. I had no idea that Lou Gramm was not performing the vocals. In my opinion this really is worth listening to. Johnny Edwards vocals are very strong and I believe Mick Jones made a great choice. Sometimes it just doesn't work - here it does. And yes it does sound like a Foreigner album - probably because to me, Mick Jones IS Foreigner. He has proved it by reforming the band again recently, this time with Kelly Hansen on vocals. He is the mastermind of this group and the one who creates such a powerful blend of rock harmonies just as he's done on this album. Why not listen to some of the samples and make your own mind up - you won't be disapointed.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Unusual Heat is by far the worst Foreigner album since their stunning debut in 1977. It's even without foreigner's own frontheadmonster Lou Gramm! Foreigner had completely lost it's magic at this time. A magic you can heavenly feel on the first quartet Foreiger albums. After Agent Provocateur, or even with this album, the way downhil already started.
If You want to listen to Foreigner at his hights? Buy the first four albums. An extra plus is the very nice remastering from Rheino Records. The albums sounds more than good. Yes, I love Foreigner in their first Five years. It was a great band.
If You want to listen to Foreigner at his hights? Buy the first four albums. An extra plus is the very nice remastering from Rheino Records. The albums sounds more than good. Yes, I love Foreigner in their first Five years. It was a great band.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A good Foreigner release but not great
9 July 2002
Format:Audio CD
Let me say that I'm a big Lou Gramm fan and think his work with Foreigner is superb! The first release "Foreigner" is in my mind one of the best rock albums ever and a stunning debut. Lou is a main reason for such a fast start for the band.
"Unusual Heat" is a departure as Johnny Edwards took over from Lou. Johnny did a great job but by the time he hopped on board the Foreigner hit machine had slowed as well as the momentum. As a result, "Unusual Heat" appeared on the scene at a difficult time for the band.
Yet, it must be said that Johnny Edwards did a fine job singing and that this is a solid release from Foreigner. Most likely it's for diehard fans since it's available only as an import but, on it's own, "Unusual Heat" is a credible rock effort.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Have an open mind and you'll be pleasantly surprised...
15 Aug 2003
Format:Audio CD
Because this album doesn't feature Lou Gramm on vocals, a lot of Foreigner fans are quick to dismiss it. That's their loss.
No, this isn't the greatest Foreigner album you'll ever hear, but it is a GOOD album. Several excellent songs like "Lowdown and Dirty", "Safe in My Heart", "I'll Fight For You", etc.
I had the good fortune of hearing Foreigner touring to support this album and saw their opening show on the tour. Johnny Edwards was FANTASTIC on vocals that night (especially on the Gramm-era songs) and was clearly very nervous and seeking approval from the crowd. He got it by doing an excellent job, which you can also hear on this CD.
I just wish that Foreigner wouldn't basically ignore this CD and would start playing songs from it on their tours...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Foreigner's New Lead Singer Gets the Job Done
2 Aug 1999
Format:Audio CD
Foreigner's album "Unusual Heat" has the distinction of being the first Foreigner album not to feature Lou Gramm on vocals. Johnny Edwards (formerly of the Louisville, KY metal band Buster Brown) capably adds raw rock fervor to the Foreigner sound. Unfortunately, Mick Jones's songwriting isn't up to snuff on this album, as it seems that Mick was torn between writing power ballads and the rock anthems that made Foreigner famous. This is not one of Foreigner's best efforts, but I still enjoy the album on the whole.
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