TNT - All The Way To The Sun (2005)

TNT have been experimenting with their sound for a long time. While their last CD was a return to the more straight forward hard rock, I'd be hard pressed to call "All the Way to the Sun" hard rock, no less heavy metal. On first listen I was a bit disappointed, but upon subsequent listens it is apparent that "All the Way to the Sun" is one of those discs that grows on you. I will say that this album doesn't quite hold up to "My Religion" but doeskin contain some good songs. "A Fix" is a good opener and one of the more upbeat songs on the disc. Likewise, "Too Late" sounds like it easily could have fit with anything on "My Religion". "Sometimes" is another standout cut. The short guitar solo in the middle of this song reminded me of Brian May a bit, more because of the guitar tone than the playing. This song is a melodic ballad and one of the best songs on the disc. The cover of Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" is, uhhh...interesting and a bit of an odd inclusion. The title track is filled with layers of vocal harmonies and is another interesting song, although certainly not one of the album best. As usual, Tony Harnell's vocals are superb. He just has one of those voices that can do no wrong. Likewise, Ronnie LeTekro delivers some solid, albeit subdued guitar work. While there are some short guitar solos on this disc, it seems that Ronnie is following in the footsteps of many other modern bands and not shredding like we all know he can.

1. A Fix (4:06)
2. Too Late (3:48)
3. Driving (4:07)
4. Me & I (3:45)
5. Sometimes (4:11)
6. All The Way To The Sun (5:06)
7. What A Wonderful World (3:06)
8. The Letter (4:04)
9. Mastic Pines (1:26)
10. Black Butterfly (3:01)
11. Save Your Love (4:00)
12. Ready To Fly (4:36)