Product Description

Love s Dying Wish is the follow up release to 2005 s self-titled debut album by Starbreaker, the New York based, all-star hard rock band. Starbreaker features the incredible vocal gymnastics of former TNT frontman Tony Harnell, the thunderous drumming of John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmsteen, James LaBrie, Arc) and the guitar pyrotechnics of Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen / Lande)

The sound is an appealing collision of hooks and raw power wrapped up in a dark yet beautifully melodic package. Produced by
Tommy Hansen (Helloween, TNT, Pretty Maids) The collective performances of these veteranse are both immediately electrifying and timeless.

Track Listing

1. End of Alone
2. Evaporate
3. Love's Dying Wish
4. Unknown Superstar
5. Hide
6. Building a Wall
7. Beautiful Disaster
8. Live Your Life
9. Hello Are You Listening?
10. Changes Me
11. The Day Belongs To Us
12. This Close

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #183998 in Music
• Released on: 2008-11-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Customer Reviews

Yes! They're back!
As much as I loved the first Starbreaker album, I honestly never expected to see another one. It seemed like a one-off project, and guitarist/songwriter Magnus Karlsson is pretty busy with Primal Fear, Allen/Lande, Planet Alliance, and several other projects. Fortunately the metal gods smiled on us all and brought Karlsson and former TNT vocalist Tony Harnell (plus former Ark drummer John Macaluso and producer extraordinaire Tommy Hansen) together for another album - 2008's Love's Dying Wish.

The songwriting on Love's Dying Wish may be better than the first Starbreaker album. Harnell and Karlsson make a great team, and the resulting songs combine the hard hitting hooks and killer melodies Karlsson is so well known for with some uncharacteristically dark lyrics (Harnell's work, I'm guessing). The album just sounds more mature and radio ready (not that that will ever happen, but still) than you usually find in this genre.

Karlsson's guitar work is first class as usual, and Tony Harnell deliver's an awesome vocal performance, full of power and emotion. Nobody really sounds like Tony Harnell, no matter how hard they try (cough*Tony Mills*cough). My favorite songs on Love's Dying Wish are "Evaporate", "The Day Belongs to Us", "Beautiful Disaster" and the title track, but there isn't anything on the album that I'd call filler. The whole album really works, and feels more like the work of a committed band than that of individual players doing their own thing. I'd love to see these guys hit the road and play some of these songs live.

Love's Dying Wish is one of the year's absolute best melodic hard rock releases. If you liked the first Starbreaker album, you should enjoy Love's Dying Wish as well. It's a must have for just about any fan of the genre, and those who follow Pink Cream 69, Jorn Lande, and Pretty Maids should absolutely love it.

This Is 100% Top Quality Rock&Roll!!!
I just have to give this band tons of credit! Their first album was a solid piece of powerful Rock, and their second Album release is also a winner. Few bands have the talent and ability of STAR-BREAKER. All of the songs are well written, with lyrics that actually make you think about the subject matter. Maybe the lead singer will write a book one day? Hell, I would read it if I had the chance! Most of all, there are no bad songs to be found. I am a real believer, and of course I have purchased both C.D.s by STAR-BREAKER. If you like White Snake or the Scorpions, then you will surely love STAR-BREAKER as well. Buy "Love's Dying Wish" and play it loud! You won't regret it.

They make it sound so easy!
The more I listen to this album, the more I hear. A great work from start to finish and by all members. Superb musicianship,composition and execution from all.It's refreshing to see lyricism that's positive and questioning instead of angry. Tony Harnell has been and is one of the most under the radar gifted singers around. He can do it all and make it sound so natural and easy that sometimes I just listen in happy wonder. Thanks for a great album guys.