TOKYO MOTOR FIST Release Second Studio Album ‘Lions’
July 10th, 2020
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New Jersey-based melodic rock group Tokyo Motor Fist issued second full-length studio album Lions on July 10th, 2020 through Frontiers Music Srl.
Lions was written and produced by Steve Brown, mixed by Bruno Ravel, and mastered by Maor Applebaum.
The album’s title track features a guest keyboard solo from Dennis DeYoung (ex-Styx), while the song ‘Sedona’ contains a guest saxophone contribution from Mark Rivera (Billy Joel).
On the making of the new album, guitarist Steve Brown said: “From day one when I put together Tokyo Motor Fist, I knew that this was a genuine rock group, not a fake cash grab project, a so-called super-group or imaginary band that makes one record and never plays live… Tokyo Motor Fist is the REAL DEAL! Our debut release proved that, our live shows cemented that fact, and the worldwide response and success to the debut was so overwhelming that a follow-up record was a sure thing.
“Here we present you with Lions…next level stuff for the band, as you will hear. It’s a great feeling after 30 years of making records to be at the top of my game as a writer, singer, player, and producer. So proud of my band… Ted [Poley, vocals], Chuck [Burgi, drums] and Greg [Smith, bass] all delivered incredible performances and took my songs to a higher ground.
“I brought in my rock ’n’ roll brother, the great Bruno Ravel, to mix Lions. He is without a doubt one of the most talented all around musicians / producers I know. His expertise and ears took this album over the top. It was mastered by Maor Appelbaum, who did a fantastic job. It sounds brilliant! Lastly, we are on the best label in the business, Frontiers Records! My friend, Serafino Perugino allowed Tokyo Motor Fist the extra time and the support needed to make the record of our dreams.
“I can’t wait for you all hear this. Tokyo Motor Fist Lions is the positive and feel good record the world needs right now. It’s gonna Blow Your Mind!!!”
Ted Poley added: “Couldn’t be prouder to be a part of such an amazing band! The new album is absolutely stunning! Steve Brown’s songwriting has hit a new high. Lions contains some of my favourite songs that I have ever sung on in my career. The Tokyo Motor Fist rhythm section of Chuck and Greg are an unstoppable dream team. This record should come with a warning label because you will be singing along with it for days! The hooks just keep coming! And we hope that you will too!”
Meanwhile, Chuck Burgi stated: “Our new album Lions is by far and away the best album I’ve ever had the pleasure to play on! Each and every song is outstanding and this new record reaches new sonic and songwriting heights yet achieved in my career! A-a-a-a-and you can quote me on this!!!”
Finally, Greg Smith commented: “I absolutely loved our first album, but this one is a game changer for this band! The songs, playing, and soul of this group are definitely captured on this record. It was an absolute pleasure to be there when the legendary Dennis DeYoung recorded his cameo on the album’s namesake tune, ‘Lions’. He took an already great song to the next level. I can’t wait to perform these tunes with my Tokyo Motor Fist brothers in the hopefully near future! I hope you all enjoy this album as much as I did playing on it!”
The track listing is as follows:
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01. ‘Youngblood’
02. ‘Monster In Me’
03. ‘Around Midnight’
04. ‘Mean It’
05. ‘Lions’
06. ‘Decadence On 10th Street’
07. ‘Dream Your Heart Out’
08. ‘Blow Your Mind’
09. ‘Sedona’
10. ‘Look Into Me’
11. ‘Winner Takes All’
Tokyo Motor Fist’s line-up is as follows:
Ted Poley (vocals, Danger Danger)
Steve Brown (guitars and vocals, Trixter)
Greg Smith (bass)
Chuck Burgi (drums)
A music video was filmed for the track ‘Youngblood’. In addition, an official animated lyric video was created for the song ‘Around Midnight’. Both clips can be viewed below.
Tokyo Motor Fist’s self-titled debut studio record was released in February 2017 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Promotional photograph by Ron Akiyama.
