WHAT IF - What If (1987)

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Tommy Funderburk has been one of the most hired main / background singers since the early 80's ; Airplay, Boston, Stan Bush, The Cult, Tim Feehan, Richard Marx, Van Stephenson, John Waite, Whitesnake and more and more...

Around 1983 Tommy met drummer Bob Wilson from the group SEAWIND, they formed THE FRONT and recorded a cool self titled album in '84 that was followed by a U.S / European tour in 1985.

By 1987 Funderburk and Bob Wilson reformed the band and brought in Larry Williams on keyboards and saxophone, changed name to WHAT IF and released this gem on a major label.

What can I say about this great album... I am Funderburk's unconditional fan.

His high multi-tone vocals, perfect modulation, turns into gold everything it touches. Tommy's performance here, as usual, is perfect.

"Perfect World" written by Glen Burtnik (and later recorded by ALIAS / Freddy Curci solo) is a winner of course, but there's much more on offer here.

Just listen "One Look" vocalization... WOW

"Ride The Hurricane" has an awesome guitar work and "Love Is A Fire" beats you with a killer tempo, even the sax is great and strong.

All tracks are outstanding and production First Class.

Add to the package the 'who is who' in the AOR session world: maestros Michael Landau and Dann Huff on guitars, Larry Klein (pumpin' bass sound!), Casey Young, Paulinho Da Costa, Bill Champlin, Bob Carlisle, etc.

Ripped from the japanese CD (brilliant sound) @ maximum quality.

Highly, Highly Recommended.

01 - What If

02 - If This Is Love

03 - Perfect World

04 - One Look

05 - Ride The Hurricane

06 - She Rocked The World

07 - Love Is A Fire

08 - When Right Is Wrong

09 - Turn And Walk Away

Tommy Funderburk : LEAD Vocals

Larry Williams : Keyboards, Sax

Bob Wilson : Drums

Michael Landau : Guitars

Dann Huff : Guitars

Jakko M. Jakszyk : Guitars

Larry Klein : Bass

Paulinho Da Costa : Percussion

Casey Young : Synthesizer

Eric Persing : Synth, Programming

Bill Champlin : Backing Vocals

Bob Carlisle : Backing Vocals

WHAT IF

thanks Lostryder for the re-up