Frontiers Music [Release date : 27.3.26]
We’re cranking the machine back to 1986. Yes, sounding like every Desmond Child / Holly Knight/ Diane Warren penned AOR hit 40 years ago, the album launches with the title track, ‘Restless’. Only this time with a scantily clad Chez Kane up front, and Danny (Crazy Lixx) Rexon writing and producing.
Is that a bad thing? Well no. Originality is an elusive quality in the music business. Great backing vocals too, used sparingly and made more effective as a result.
Dance floor fillers ‘Bodyrock’ and ‘Personal Rock’n’Roll’ are hi-energy, infectious poprock anthems of the type that defined the 80s, recalling Kenny Loggins’ ‘Footloose’.
Comparatively, ‘Night Of Passion’ is a slick, sophisticated slice of Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, US chart aimed soft rock.
Rexon has layered the sound well, giving it depth and width.
Underpinned by keyboards and time stamped synths.
‘Bad Girl’ and ‘Street Survivor’ remind us of just how distinctive and dynamic this often derided style of melodic rock can be.
And that’s not easy when a well thumbed copy of the blueprint is all you’ve got to guide you.
Further evidence is provided by ‘Strip Me Down’s helter skelter melodic rock ride, a frantic dash for the finishing line. And by the Go-Go ish ‘Love Tornado’, which adds a golden glow to Kane’s/ Rexon’s trashy aesthetic, illuminated by a slice of deceptively simple, neon lit pop music.
Much of Reckless the album may now sound dated, but equally, it vividly evokes the era that defined melodic rock. ***
Review by Brian McGowan
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK
Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions,
Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio
Upcoming sessions:
April 12
David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast 1 March 2026.
UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). First broadcast on 3 March 2026
How to Listen Live?
Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.
More information and links at our radio website where you can listen live or listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com
Power Plays w/c 16 March 2026
THE DEVIL WEARS NADA Brat With A Baseball Bat (Eonian Records)
ARANDA You Don’t Wanna Know (indie)
MYRATH Breathing Near The Roar (earMUSIC)
DELBHOY KENNEDY Sky’s The Limit (Flip Flop Records)
ALL THEM WITCHES Starting Line (BMG)
HER FURY Use And Abuse (indie)
Featured Albums w/c 16 March 2026
09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Singer Songwriter)
Our occasional Newsletter signposts latest additions to the website(s). We also include a selection of recent top albums, based on GRTR! reviewer ratings. The newsletter is sent out a few times a year.
If you’d like to register to receive this occasional mailing please complete the form:
If using a smartphone/tablet please tap here or re-orientate your device
(Note that this registration is separate from site registration which allows you to leave comments and receive daily emails about new content. If you wish to register for this – in addition or separately – please click or tap here – for more information – the form is at the foot of each page. Please read our privacy policy when opting-in to receive emails.
Recent (last 30 days)
PDF - you can delete unwanted sections
