Okay, now here are 3 bands that I can in all honesty give my opinion on, because I have (almost) all their albums. The only ones lacking are DD's "Gildersleeves" and "Dawn", the former of which I still want to obtain, and the latter of which I traded away (after having received it in a trade), and also Warrant's 'Latest & Greatest' or what was it? And the 'Cockroach' albums.

Firehouse: I like everything they've done so far (haven't got O2 yet but the soundbytes are promising), even the acoustic stuff & Category5, though I must say I like their first 3 discs best... so far. s/t is a classic.

D2: I thought their s/t & 'Screw it' were good fun rock discs, still play'em regularly.
'Dawn' sounded a bit too 'down' for me. '4THW' is simply AWESOME.

Warrant. Have it all, like it all, with 'Dog Eat Dog' up front. They remained melodic throughout their whole career, and JL is indeed one hell of a songwriter.

As for Bulletboys, Faster Pussycat, Tora Tora & the likes...
I liked TT's song "Amnesia" but that was about it for the whole album....
Heard Cinderella's 'Heartbreak Station' album but wasn't impressed.
I have 'Za-za' (BB) and 'Whipped!' (FP) for trade ... anyone takin' ??

Afterthought: I wouldn't say Firehouse, DD and Warrant are that much alike...

And a good day to y'all !!
Sven.