The most successful Danish band made their debut way back in Sep 1991. The name suggests rock but they belong to the Pop genre often called as soft pop because most of their songs are slow paces mushy numbers.
Bryan Adams, John Bonjovi, Elton John amongst others have deep music and every songs have power lyrics; same goes with MLTR and you would not like to skip a single track once it start playing.The band comprises of drummer Kare Wanscher, the singer and keyboard player Jascha Richter (the eldest of three) and guitarist Mikkel Lentz.
The hit which changed their fortune is The Actor followed by the Sleeping Child from the second album. Then arrived 25 Minutes and Out of the blue which created sensation. In the year 2000 their bass guitarist Saren Madsen left them to seek his own fortune.
This album we are talking about i.e Strange Foreign Beauty was released May 10, 1999 in South East Asia and Japan. The Japanese version also contains the tracks: Wild Women and Something Right
01. Strange Foreign Beauty ****
One of the slowest tracks of MLTR gives you an illusion of walking behind a beautiful sultry woman on a beach while the sun sets in the background. Jascha Ricter excels when it comes to singing and I believe he has a great voice like Bryan Adam or Savage Garden. MLTR justify their continued presence in the big league with the Strange Foreign Beauty track.
02. Sleeping Child (special remix) **
Well you cant make a remix of such a melodious track in that way. Thats simply throwing the charm away. Seems like a selling gimmic but still this track from album Colours has its beauty in the lyrics which remains untouched. But my question is why on earth to try a remix version as it turns out to be highly trendy and breaks the pleasure of an already hit number.
03. The Actor *****
The song begins on a smashing note as and you can say all the acoustic guitar lovers will love this track which has some youthful, fresh https://lyrics.
I’m not an actor I’m not a star
and I don’t even have my own car
But I’m hoping so much you’ll stay
that you will love me anyway
04. Complicated Heart ***
Jascha get the groove going with title as Complicated heart but song with plain and simple https://lyrics.
Even if you want to go alone
I will be waiting when you’re coming home
if you need someone to ease the pain
you can lean on me, my love will still remain
05. I’m Gonna be Around *****
The wait was over with this smash hit romantic & poetic song. This song has been well worded and is a winner amongst light & romantic lovers. It has got a distinct shade which shows how MLTR have changed themselves after all these years. This is undoubtedly one of the best tracks from the band. Trust me, with those simple accent and simple lyrics you actually start humming it along while it is played for the first few times. Great chorus inclusions here and a master guitar piece. I like the following words sung together by Jascha Richter, Oli Poulsen & Ashley Mulford
Catch you when you fall
Hold you when you’re down
Sharing every moment
I wanna show you all I do
I believe I’ve found a miracle in you
06. Something You Should Know ***
This one may not be unique one or a song that would break new grounds but anyway its worth listening as it has mindblowing https://lyrics.
Drifting back to a time gone by
she was in my life
Now I’m watching her from my car
Someone bought her rollerskates
God am I too late?
Did somebody else take my place?
07. That’s Why (you go away) *****
A tragic scene is what you imagine on listening to these touch words with ear friendly musical arrangements will just run in your brain and then flow to the heart from the veins. 5 stars on the singing capability in terms of class & quality because the song rises all of sudden ’i wont forget the way...’
08. Forever And A Day ***
The funk of this song lies in the lyrics and the singing capabilities of Jascha Richter & Ashley Mulford.
When I walk alone
through an empty home
I just can’t stop thinking of you
do you feel the pain
Could it be the same
are you missing me too
09. Someday *****
This song moves at a slow pace but it is a good fusion of rock and pop. This is the song that comes to you like a cool breeze and it slowly converges into the world of melody.
Someday someway
together we will be baby
I will take and you will take your time
We’ll wait for our fate
cos’ nobody owns us baby
We can shake we can shake the rock
10. Breaking my Heart *****
It escalates slowly and gradually after it has begun on a near silent note and all you get a track for broken hearts. Just read on....these touchy words.
I’m on the floor
counting one minute more
Noone to break the silence
Staring into the night
all alone but that’s alright
It’s the feeling deep inside I don’t like
Chorus:
There is no excuse my friend
for breaking my heart
breaking my heart again
11. I’m Gonna Come Back ***
Jascha and Ashley rocks! Great chemistry shown in this track. Inspite a soulful song on a war theme it remains firmly rooted to melody.
I’m gonna come back when the war is over
when you’re ready to make amends
Fill up the cracks and find the pieces
then put them all back again
I’m turning my back as the walls are falling
staying away till the dust is gone
I’m under attack and a voice is calling
better stay away something’s wrong
12. Nothing To Lose ****
This song that has an reflective edge to it. Its the title track of the album Nothing to lose released in 1998. Sweet-n-simple lyrics: -
Nothing to lose
your love to win
hoping so bad that you’ll let me in
I’m at your feet
waiting for you
I’ve got time and nothing to lose
13. Romantic Balcony ***
Good use of guitar here! Worth a hear for the https://lyrics.
But a pain inside my chest
wakes me up
The truth is slowly spreading on the
smokey battlefield
I am bleeding from my heart and I...
I feel so tired
I guess I have to rest for a while
14. Sleeping Child *****
This brings the album to a lively closure. What a great chapter to close the book! Surely a winning score from a winning team and MLTR is reliable for these kinda mellow tunes. Grab a copy if you havent heard this track.
If you are Bryan Adams, Savage Garden, Boyzone lover add this album to your piling up collection of meaningful songs.