In the 80's, a band called Winger was on top of the glam metal world. With front man Kip Winger, his namesake band released three albums in seven years selling more than four million copies. They were the darlings of the metal fan magazines with color pictures and interviews in nearly every issue. Then alternative grunged out of Seattle, and the Winger-like bands hit the canvas.
Winger's death blow came from the unlikely source of the Beavis and Butthead cartoon show. A dorky character named Stewart was added to the show. Stewart, forever uncool and out of it, wore his Winger t shirt proudly. The band's sales plummeted even further, Kip Winger begged out of his contract, and Winger was history. The man who once played bass for Alice Cooper, fronted his own band, decided to leave for New Mexico where he would build his own recording studio and rebuild his career.
This Conversation Seems Like A Dream is Kip Winger's first solo album. It's in the pop/rock genre, and it's a beauty. Music is by Winger exclusively; so are the lyrics with a collaboration here and there. The man has a beautiful voice that conveys the emotion in the lyrics. Winger says his influences now are Bowie, Thomas Dolby, The Beatles, Gabriel and Sting. The lyrical complexity and beauty are certainly reminiscent of Sting, and the music leans more towards adult contemporary. It this musical style is a favorite of yours, then you'll want this album. From the first track, "Kiss of Life", you know you are into something special. Other personal favorites are "Monster" and "I'll Be Down". Possible singles leap out all over the track list.
Winger did a short March tour in support of This Conversation Seems Like A Dream and it's hoped he will agree to a longer one. This album deserves promotion. It's a lovely pop/rock album from the former glam metal posterboy. You can see more on Kip Winger at his record company site: www.domo.com. He's a talented musician who's remaking his image - Kip Winger is on his way back.
