I, like many other fans, also want to see Foreigner get their new disc out as soon as possible. Believe me, its frustrating to know when they have about 15 - 20 songs in the demo stages that have been kicking aorund since 1996. And the smattering of new stuff that I have heard is some seriously good rocking stuff.....

....but it surely is a frustration for the band with all the things that have been going on to delay things -- most notably Lou Gramm's illness that he went thru in 1997, and is still recovering from (heck--he's lucky he's alive) and continued frustrations over securing the right domestic record label --of which again, Lou's illness threw a wrench into the works......

But enough dismal thoughts....LOL. FWIW - there is a good feeling of positiveness lately over Lou's recovery and performances that point towards getting the new CD out ASAP. Hopefully--I think they can turn this compilation CD (the publicity out of it) and an upcoming appearance on VH1's Behind The Music into a nice boost for the new CD.

I have no illusions that they will be back on top like they were in their prime (a la '4' & 'AP' era), but I think there is still some wonderful stuff waiting to be produced that the fans will love, and live -- they are still a nice bang for your buck to go watch on the summer tour circuit.

Melanie :)
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