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 Tommy Shaw7 Deadly Zens [Bonus Tracks] Release Date: 1998 06 30 Label: Steamhammer Records Rating:  |
Returning to solo action after over a decade of rest and/or membership in Damn Yankees, Tommy Shaw came up with his best solo album to date with 7 Deadly Zens. Granted, that's not necessarily an earth-shaking accomplishment. While each of his albums had its moments, they were brought down by uneven songwriting and a canned AOR sound. With 7 Deadly Zens, he turned things around somewhat. While he didn't leave behind the arena rock, power ballads, and AOR crunch that made his name, he managed to refine the sound and, more importantly, turned in his best set of songs ever. There's nothing revelatory on 7 Deadly Zens -- just a sturdy set of hard rock that has effective, memorable hooks and riffs. If he does sound a little old for all this stuff, he makes up for it with his solid songs. It's a trade-off, but one that's worth making. [Steamhammer's 2008 edition included one bonus track and additional content on CD-ROM.] Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Ocean | Shaw | 3:33 |
| 2 | Stop Knockin' | Goldberg, Goffin, Shaw | 5:17 |
| 3 | All in How You Say It | Shaw, Goffin | 4:47 |
| 4 | What Do You Want from Life | Shaw | 4:37 |
| 5 | In This Night | Shaw | 3:55 |
| 6 | Half a Mind | Shaw | 3:57 |
| 7 | Straight Down the Line | Shaw, Blades | 5:01 |
| 8 | Diamond | Shaw | 4:24 |
| 9 | Inspiration (Mona Lisa) | Shaw | 5:55 |
| 10 | Who I Am (Need Water) | Shaw | 7:08 |
| 11 | Down on the Ground | Shaw | 5:53 |
| 12 | Place to Call My Own | Shaw | 5:40 |
| 13 | [Untitled] | Shaw | 4:47 |
| 14 | [CD-Rom Track] | Shaw |
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