: Volume One () : Disc 1: Anthems (Male Vocal) () 1-1: Dying By The Golden Rule (3:52) 1-2: Brave New Love (4:09) 1-3: Save A Little Piece (4:36) 1-4: Back In My Life (4:54) 1-5: Dirty Tears (4:14) 1-6: Close Enough For Rock N Roll (4:59) 1-7: Freedom Man (4:27) 1-8: Every Time I See You (3:59) 1-9: Self Defense (3:33) 1-10: Word For Word (3:55) 1-11: Velvet Glove (4:21) 1-12: If We Call It Love (3:52) 1-13: You're Gonna Need Someone (3:47) 1-14: Piece Of The Night (Acoustic) (4:36) : Disc 2: Anthems (Female Vocals) () 2-1: Don't Say No (4:09) 2-2: The Thunder (4:20) 2-3: Without A Touch (3:19) 2-4: Long Last Look (4:05) 2-5: Easy For You To Stay (3:58) 2-6: (You Are) The Thunder (4:12) 2-7: Earthly Powers (3:31) 2-8: You'll Never Get Out (3:33) 2-9: Lean A Little Closer (3:53) 2-10: Earthly Power (3:20) 2-11: We Knew This Love (4:09) 2-12: Love Hostage (4:41) 2-13: 2 Wrongs (3:09) 2-14: Bedrock (3:00) 2-15: What Do You Need From The Night (3:39) : Volume Two () : Disc 3: Acoustic & Pop & Bonus Rough Demos () 3-1: 2 Of A Kind (4:31) 3-2: Can This Be Love (3:28) 3-3: Ashes Of Love (4:58) 3-4: Shadowlands (4:50) 3-5: Cold Cruel World (3:54) 3-6: Northern Lights (4:37) 3-7: Party In My Bed (3:53) 3-8: Rocket In My Pocket (3:22) 3-9: Show Of Faith (4:19) 3-10: Start This Thing Up (3:58) : Bonus Tracks () 3-11: Ballad Of The Rose Tattoo (Rough Demo) (5:18) 3-12: Drive She Said (Rough Demo) (4:10) 3-13: Love In Vain (Rough Demo) (4:45) 3-14: Wings Of Fire (Rough Demo) (3:28) 3-15: Lovepoint (Rough Demo) (4:22) 3-16: Restless Nature (Rough Demo) (4:24) 3-17: Secret Skin (Rough Demo) (4:03) 3-18: Flesh And Blood (Mono) (Rough Demo) (3:08) : Disc 4: Fake I.D. Remastered () 4-1: Above Beyond The Call Of Love (3:54) 4-2: Heartbreak Moon (4:26) 4-3: Nothing Next To You (4:54) 4-4: Tied To The Mast (3:39) 4-5: Half A Heart (4:19) 4-6: Even The Strong (3:54) 4-7: Tears Don't Put Out The Fire (4:22) 4-8: Hearts Break Like Promises (4:14) 4-9: Go Easy (3:46) 4-10: I'm A Fighter (3:21) : Bonus Tracks () 4-11: Tied To The Mast (Mark Free Vocal) (3:43) 4-12: Even The Strong (Stan Bush Vocal) (3:44) 4-13: Tears Don't Put Out The Fire (Rob Tro Vocal) (4:31) 4-14: I'm A Fighter (Mark Free Vocal) (3:53)
Description:
"Our Restless Nature (Songs Of Barlow & Minto)" is a melodic rock CD that celebrates the sophisticated songwriting partnership of Barlow & Minto. Rooted in classic AOR and hook-driven rock, this album focuses on strong melodies, emotional vocals and finely crafted arrangements rather than sheer volume or speed. Expect polished guitar work, warm keyboards and sing-along choruses that recall the golden era of melodic rock while still sounding fresh and contemporary. Lyrically, the songs explore themes of longing, resilience and the inner restlessness that pushes us forward in life, giving the record a cohesive emotional thread from start to finish. Fans of classic yet refined rock songwriting will find a collection of tracks that reward repeated listening and reveal new details with each spin. The artists Barlow / Minto stand for high-quality, song-oriented rock that puts composition and storytelling first. Their work is characterized by tasteful musicianship, clear, expressive vocals and a strong sense of dynamics, moving effortlessly from intimate, reflective moments to big, anthemic choruses. This project highlights their strengths as writers and performers of timeless melodic rock. The CD is released by Melodic Rock Classic, a label dedicated to preserving and promoting classic-inspired rock and AOR. Specializing in carefully curated releases, Melodic Rock Classic focuses on albums that emphasize strong melodies, craftsmanship and a deep respect for the classic rock tradition. Collectors and genre fans appreciate the label for its consistency in sound and style, as well as for its passion for keeping this timeless musical aesthetic alive. With "Our Restless Nature (Songs Of Barlow & Minto)", the label once again underlines its commitment to quality melodic rock releases that appeal both to long-time fans and newcomers to the genre. Whether discovered by dedicated AOR collectors or curious rock listeners, this CD offers a cohesive, melodically rich listening experience that fits perfectly into any classic rock-oriented collection.