Call Me Stranger [CD]

Thowsen - Call Me Stranger [CD]

"Call Me Stranger" is the debut album, released in 1986 by Norwegian AOR duo Thowsen. The project brought together drummer Pål Thowsen, known for his work in jazz and fusion, and vocalist Tor Endresen. The album blends polished 1980s AOR with elements of West Coast rock, drawing comparisons to bands like Mr. Mister, Rick Springfield, and Toto. Call Me Stranger features lush arrangements, smooth vocals, and a polished production typical of mid-1980s AOR. The album's sound is characterized by it's melodic hooks, layered instrumentation, and a blend of rock and pop elements. Notably, the track "Black Rain" was considered as a potential theme for the James Bond film The Living Daylights.

 * DEBUT ALBUM BY THOWSEN, RELEASED IN 1986
 * A MIX OF 80'S AOR AND WEST COAST ROCK
 * RICH ARRANGEMENTS, MELODIC VOCALS AND A POLISHED PRODUCTION
 * ''BLACK RAIN'' WAS CONSIDERED AS THE THEME SONG FOR THE JAMES BOND FILM THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS
 * PERFECT FOR FANS OF CLASSIC 80'S ROCK WITH A TOUCH OF POP AND SOUL

 TRACKLIST:
 1. Call Me Stranger
 2. Young Americans
 3. Black Rain
 4. Man On The Run

 5. Running On Fire
 6. Tonight
 7. Given It Up For Love
 8. Andrea Doria