Originally released in 1995, World on Fire was the second album from New York-based melodic rockers Tour de Force. Despite being active since the mid `80s, the popular circuit band wasn't able to release an album until grunge had already taken over, so they remain one of the melodic rock scene's lost treasures.
Tour de Force played the kind of arena rock that was so prevalent towards the end of the `80s - full of catchy guitar hooks, irresistible melodies, soaring vocals, just enough keyboards and of course plenty of love songs. It's simple, straightforward, feel-good melodic rock, and on World on Fire the band delivers it very well. Throughout the album you're reminded of bands like Giant, Tyketto, Roulette and even Sammy Hagar era Van Halen.
Tracklist
1. Tonight 00:00
2. Back to You 04:05
3. World on Fire 07:35
4. Coming Home 12:04
5. Hold On 16:47
6. If It's Over 20:22
7. Sweet Adeline 24:58
8. Stranger in the Night 28:46
9. Cruise Control 33:03
10. Shot Down 37:33
11. Rough Boy 41:14
12. Runaway 45:43
13. One More Time 50:37
14. Wing and a Prayer 56:16
15. Lady Midnight 1:01:09
16. Got to Know 1:06:57
17. Forgotten Heroes 1:11:05
Tour De Force
Alex Salz – Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Billy Froehlich – Bass
Billy Pauly – Drums, Percussion
Chali Cayte – Lead Vocals
Christian Palladino – Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
