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Single Review of Chris Bones: “Look in My Eyes”

Twisted Rose lead axeman Chris Bones takes a little solo spin with single “Look in My Eyes.” The opening notes recall the heyday of melodic hard rock ballads. You’ll think Poison, Warrant, and similar bands. The song title will recall Firehouse’s “When I Look Into Your Eyes,” though “Look in My Eyes” is acoustic versus the rich production of the Firehouse number.

Guitarist Bones showcases a raw, powerful voice, with a edge that’s suitably anguished for this sort of ballad. I mean, Caro‘s voice is the vocal heart of Twisted Rose, but Chris has some serious vocal chops, too. The lyrics, too, are as dramatic as many of the best ’80s/’90s ballads – “Standing here, I still can’t believe it’s true. My thoughts flying high, without you I would die.” And, of course, like any kickass power ballad, there are stretches that’ll make the hair on your neck stand on end.

In any case, if this is your genre, this song belongs in your collection, something new to sit alongside favorites like Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” Warrant’s “Sometimes She Cries,” or Kix’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”