House Of Lords - Big Money (2011)

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2011 album from the melodic Hard Rock veterans. The album starts with the trademark vocals of James Christian and crashes into the title track, a Power Rock classic that you will not forget after the first listen, followed by in a song that Christian describes as the band's ''best work to date'': 'One Man Down'. Each song has its own distinct quality as you would expect from The Lords and once again the album is full of soaring choruses, awesome guitar work and songs that grab you from the first listen and don't let go. James teamed up again on the songwriting with long-time friend and partner Mark Baker along with the other band members Jimi Bell and BJ Zampa.

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House of Lords is a hard rock/AOR band from Los Angeles, California.

House of Lords was formed in 1987 by former Angel member and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria from his solo project Giuffria. After listening to demo -originally for Giuffria's third record- a record deal with Gene Simmons' company Simmons Record was agreed, on Simmon's condition that the band's name was changed (to House of Lords) and a new lead singer recruited. James Christian thus replaced David Glen Eisley, after Christian was suggested by bassist Chuck Wright, after having worked together in L.A. Rocks.

House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988, featuring a heavier sound than Giuffria with a lower keyboard mix. The album received critical acclaim and the band toured with both Cheap Trick and the Scorpions in 1989.

The album featured one major hit, "I Wanna Be Loved" (Hot 100 #58). The Stan Bush penned "Love Don't Lie" was the second single but despite MTV airplay failed to chart. After touring, original guitarist Lanny Cordola left in 1990, replaced by ex Shark Island's Michael Guy.

Their next effort was 1990's Sahara and featured a list of guest musicians. Other notable contributions to the album came from Doug Aldrich, Rick Nielsen, Chris Impellitteri, Mandy Meyer, David Glen Eisley, Robin Zander, Mike Tramp, Steve Plunkett and Ron Keel. Deliberately more guitar-orientated than the debut, the album hit #120 on the charts and in the wake of the successful single "Can't Find My Way Home" (a Blind Faith cover) was certified platinum in 1991. The single & video also did well on Album Rock radio peaking at #10. The second single "Remember My Name" was a bigger hit hitting #72 on the Hot 100 and a Top 5 regular on DIAL MTV. Soon after bassist Chuck Wright and drummer Ken Mary left the band.

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