Native Tongue

Native Tongue

Track Listings

1. Native Tongue

2. Scream

3. Stand

4. Stay Alive

5. Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)

6. Body Talk

7. Bring It Home

8. 7 Days over You

9. Richie's Acoustic Thang

10. Ain't That the Truth

11. Theatre of the Soul

12. Strike up the Band

13. Ride Child Ride

14. Blind Faith

15. Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues

Tracks:

Native Tongue
The Scream
Stand
Stay Alive
Until You Suffer Some (Fire And Ice)
Body Talk
Bring It Home
7 Days Over You
Richie's Acoustic Thang
Ain't That The Truth
Theatre Of The Soul
Strike Up The Band
Ride Child Ride
Blind Faith
Bastard Son Of A Thousand Blues

Customer Reviews:

I was proud of the guys.......2007-07-26

I know it must have been such a shock for the guys in Poison to experience C.C.'s departure. Considering all the years they had been together! I was really proud of the guys for 'picking up the pieces,' moving forward and putting out this new album. I was attending college at the time and a local radio station broadcast the entire album live from start to finish. It was late at night but I still wanted to stay up to hear the new disc. Although "Native Tongue" Poison was certainly a different sounding band than their prior records, I was pleased with the results. Years later I am still fascinated with these songs, especially, "Bastard Son of 1000 blues," "Theatre of the Soul" and "Until You Suffer Some."

A worthy follow-up to Flesh and Blood.......2007-03-18

80s rock bands didn't have it easy in the 90s. With the overnight popularity of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, just like that, almost instantly, bands like Motley Crue, Poison, Warrant, Skid Row, etc, were suddenly completely passe. Most old-school rockers probably didn't even know what hit them, as they went from the arenas to theatres in just a few short years.

In 1990 Poison were at the top of their game. That year saw the release of their third multi-platinum album "Flesh and Blood" and their first headlining arena tour. Songs like "Unskinny Bop" and "Something to Believe In" dominated MTV and Poison were one of the most popular bands of the very early 90s.

Unfortunately for Poison, however, in the fall of 1991 the band suffered two major blows. First was the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind" which completely changed the landscape of hard rock, and second was the departure of lead guitarist C.C. Deville.

Knowing full well that Poison's brand of power-pop, anthem-laden hard rock was out-of-touch with the times; the band sought a new direction. Guitar virtuoso Ritchie Kotzen was brought in as Deville's replacement, and in early 1992, the band started work on their new album.

Old-school hard rock and metal bands reacted differently to the musical sea change in the early 90s. Some bands like Motley Crue tried to embrace a current sound, whereas others, like Arcade (Stephan Pearcy's post RATT band) and Vince Neil lived in a vacuum, not acknowledging that anything had changed. Poison, however, took a different path. Rather than try to jump on a bandwagon or remain stagnant, the band attempted to mature, while at the same time keeping many elements of their signature sound intact. In early 1993, Poison's new album "Native Tongue" was finally released.

In some ways, "Native Tongue" sounds like the natural follow-up to "Flash and Blood." Listening to "Flesh and Blood" you can see where the band was going, incorporating elements of blues into their sound, along with some mature themes. The three minute sex-laden anthems that had so defined the band's first two albums were eschewed, in favor of longer songs with greater musical complexity. All this was done fairly successfully, as "Flesh and Blood" came of as a sincere, non-pretentious attempt for Poison to grow as artists.

"Native Tongue" sees Poison delve further into the bluesy ballad/anthem territory that made its mark on "Flesh and Blood." Gone, however, with the departure of Deville is the power-pop styling that defined the band's sound on their first three albums. Kotzen, a far more technically proficient guitarist, gives the album rapid-fire riffs and solos, far more complex than anything the band had seen before. Kotzen's writing on the album is apparent, as the band's level of musical sophistication increased significantly. Many of the band's key signature elements are still in place, however, such as strong harmonies and sing-along choruses.

The album's title track, "Native Tongue" is a short drum instrumental with effects, and sounds like theme music from "King Kong" setting the mood of the album. Injustice is addressed in "The Scream," a would-be arena anthem which makes for a great opening song. The album's first single and minor hit "Stand," written around the time of the L.A. riots, is another attempt to look at prejudice and inequality. A soft-spoken balled with force and a church choir, the song is ambitious and effective. The mid-tempo "Stay Alive," is a pretty good rocker that keeps up the momentum. One of the album's strongest songs "Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)" is a balled that Bon Jovi could only dream of writing. The rocking "Body Talk" and "Bring it Home" are good, although the latter sounds a little flat. The album mixes it up a bit with "7 Days Over You," featuring a horn section, which works quite well. "Ritchie's Acoustic Thang" is a short instrumental that's pretty cool. Another very strong track "Ain't that the truth" is quite catchy and would have been a good choice to use as a single. The balled "Theatre of the Soul" sounds like a mature update of "Every Rose has its Thorn." "Strike up the band" sounds like a gritty remake of "Ride the Wind;" although not as good, it's still effective. "Ride Child Ride" is a good, if not great rocker. "Blind Faith," another more lyrically mature song about taking chances and having confidence, is another very strong song. The bluesy closing "Bastard Song of a Thousand Blues" is good, if not overly long.

Although "Native Tongue" was an earnest attempt to mature and stay relevant, the album unfortunately bombed. Kotzen was soon fired from the band for sleeping with drummer Rikki Rocket's girlfriend and the album was soon forgotten. Throughout most of the 90s "Native Tongue" sat in the cut-out bin next to Vince Neil's "Exposed," (1993) Motley Crue's self-titled (1994) album and David Lee Roth's "A Little Ain't Enough." Today the album is ignored by the band themselves, as they play only "Stand" live; and even then only occasionally.

While "Native Tongue" may not be a masterpiece, it's still a pretty good album, one that deserves to be heard. If you see a used copy lying around, give it a chance.

The best Poison album.......2006-03-03

This is Poison's 4 studio album and 5th album overall. This is my favorite of all of there albums. The lyrics are different and not as many of the songs focus on partying and girls. The album is bluesier than any other Poison album. This is the first album without C.C. Deville. The guitarist on this album is the then 20 year old Richie Kotzen who is an amazing virtuoso player who has a very unique style of playing.

1.Native Tongue- 8/10 A cool short simple drum intro. Nothing really goes on but I'll give it a 8 for what it is.

2.The Scream- 8/10 A cool song. This song reminds me of Lynch Mob. The chorus is good and really catchy. A great solo by Kotzen who plays a lot of bluesy licks and some great fast lines. A good song and it's much different from the Poison songs you hear on the radio.

3.Stand- 5/10 A decent acoustic song. This was Poison's last hit and the only hit off this album. Not a great song although Richie Kotzen's solo is excellent. I always skip this song.

4.Stay Alive- 7/10 Another good song. This song reminds me of Lynch Mob too. The chorus is good and Kotzen's solo is excellent too. Not a great song but it's enjoyable

5.Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)- 10/10 A great power ballad. The chorus is great and the solo is great and is played with a lot of feel. I like this much better than there other ballads. One of my favorite Poison songs.

6.Body Talk- 10/10 A great party type song. The lyrics are like Poison's 80's albums unlike most of this album. The riff and chorus are catchy as hell too. An awesome short shredding guitar solo too. Another one of my favorite Poison songs.

7.Bring It Home- 9/10 A good song that reminds me of Still Of The Night by Whitesnake. A a good chorus and an excellent solo with both bluesy licks and sweep arpeggios.

8.7 Days over You- 7/10 A good song with a 60's/70's rock feel to it. The chorus is good and Kotzen's solo is excellent as always. Not one of the better songs but still a good song.

9.Richie's Acoustic Thang- 10/10 An amazing acoustic guitar solo. That is as technically impressive as Spanish Fly or Yngwie's acoustic playing in Dreaming. A great display of Richie's virtuosity.

10.Ain't That the Truth- 8/10 A great arena rock song. The riff and chorus are great and Richie Kotzen's solos is excellent. This song reminds me of the Def Leppard song Slang.

11.Theatre of the Soul- 9/10 Another power ballad. This is a good power ballad and the solo is excellent. Not as good as Until You Suffer Some but still a good ballad.

12.Strike up the Band- 10/10 A great 80's sounding song. The chorus is great and the layered vocals are awesome. This song reminds me of Nothing But A good Time.

13.Ride Child Ride- 10/10 Another great 80's sounding song. This song also reminds me of Nothing But A Good Time. The chorus and riff are excellent too. The solo is excellent too.

14.Blind Faith- 9/10 Another good song. The chorus is great and the riff is good too. The solo is one of the best on this album.

15.Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues- 7/10 A good song. This song is different from the other songs and features a harmonica. The song is very bluesy and sounds like 60's/70's rock. This song also has a piano solo.

I think this is by far Poison's best album. This is there most diverse album too. If you like Poison's other albums as well as bands like Lynch Mob and the other bluesy hair bands than I suggest you get this album.

Bret Michaels- Lead Vocals, Rythym Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica
Richie Kotzen- Lead Guitar, Rythym Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Mandolin, Dobro, Piano
Rikki Rockett- Drums, Backing Vocals, Percussion
Bobby Dall- Bass, Backing Vocals

Not you typical poison album.......2005-11-23

The only Poison album I can listen to. All the songs are well written and played thanks to Mr. Richie Kotzen. In my opinion the only good poison albums are the ones without C.C. Deville.

Ultimate album!!.......2004-08-01

I love everything that this band has ever recorded. There is one exeption. Native Tongue, by far, exceeds any album ever written by this great band. I'm not saying that C.C. is not a great guitarist. Kotzen really lifted the band to a higher level of songwriting and maturity that disappeared when DeVille came back. This is without question, the best cd they have ever released!

Average customer rating:

Not Poison - Which is a good reason to like it.
A worthy follow-up to Flash & Blood
One of the Best
Wow. This isn't the party band from 1986!
Amazing and Fresh Sound

Native Tongue
Poison
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Crack a Smile... And More
Hollyweird
Open Up and Say...Ahh!
Flesh & Blood
Power to the People

ASIN: B00004YZT5
Release Date: 2000-08-14

Tracks:

Native Tongue
The Scream
Stand
Stay Alive
Until You Suffer Some (Fire And Ice)
Body Talk
Bring It Home
7 Days Over You
Richie's Acoustic Thang
Ain't That The Truth
Theatre Of The Soul
Strike Up The Band
Ride Child Ride
Blind Faith
Bastard Son Of A Thousand Blues

Customer Reviews:

Not Poison - Which is a good reason to like it........2007-05-19

Here's my thing: When you think of "Poison," you think of 80's glam/punk. This album is NOT from that, ummmm, idiom. The songs on Native Tongue are just damn good - meaningful lyrics, mature song structures, and loaded with hooks. The guitars are both blues-inflected and shred-era based, which makes Richie's style and sound both fresh and familiar at the same time. This album is NOT the Poison you may know and love, but then, for me that's a good thing.

A worthy follow-up to Flash & Blood.......2007-03-18

One of the Best.......2006-10-22

This is the best Poison album ever. I was worried when CC left the band, but after listening to this album, I was completely blown away. Richie is an awesome musician, and his contribution to this album is priceless. On this album, the Poison sound is taken to a new, more matured level, which I really liked.

Wow. This isn't the party band from 1986!.......2006-09-12

I hate to fall on the typical and say that this isn't "really Poison", but the truth is, it's just not. This album sticks out like a sore thumb in their catalog, but only because it so different from anything else they've done. In case you don't know, CC Deville had left the band and they picked up six string hero Richie Kotzen to replace him. Kotzen is an amazing talent and it really shows on this album. There is a great blues feel and maturity on this album that few other hard rock albums can touch.

The highlights on this fantastic album are `Stand', `The Scream', `Until You Suffer Some', `7 Days Over You', and the AMAZING `Theatre Of The Soul'. There isn't a weak track on the album, Richie Kotzen's presence shines through, the maturity of the song writing is undeniable and the rest of the band really stepped up to deliver something quite different from what they were known for prior. Just an amazing album, pick it up, you won't be disappointed.

Amazing and Fresh Sound.......2006-05-19

When you hear the first three albums of Poison with CC in it, you dont know when a song stops and when the next one starts. It all sounds the same. There are some cool party anthems but it gets pretty boring and highly predictable. Native Tongue is absolutely amazing. Ritchie Kotzen fires up the album with terrific Blues Influenced playing and his solos show his mastery of styles of Rock, Blues, Funk and NeoClassical. His playing is also so fluid and effortless than you begin thinking it's so easy to play unless you have a clue to how to play guitar. This one is a Master Piece.
Get it. Even if you have the Slightest Idea of the kind of player Ritchie Kotzen is, you will know that CC is nothing other than a bunch of happy tunes...

Average customer rating:

Native Tongue
Roland Chadwick
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FTB550
Release Date: 2006-01-31

Tracks:

Baby Don't Bring the Law (Down on Me)
Tango
Send the Girl Back Home
Muddy Water
I Feel Low
Jenny's Sunday
Do You Remember
Hey Little Sister
Ride Till I Die
Big Sky Woman
Walkin Blues
I Feel Low (Again)

Average customer rating:

This rocked
The music is awesome, but the singer is weak.sorry
The BEST band I've heard in five years!
This CD ROCKS!

Native Tongue
Native Tongue
Manufacturer: Monolyth
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0000061SW
Release Date: 1998-02-07

Tracks:

Intro-Release
Slide
Home
I Can't Feel
Ain't Nothin
Justify
Who Ate My Sucker
Five
Solitude
Million Miles
Freaks
Last Time
Killed The Shaman
The Friend Song

Customer Reviews:

This rocked.......1999-12-19

Saw these guys in Dallas. Awesome live show. Bought the disc and liked most of it.

The music is awesome, but the singer is weak.sorry.......1999-04-22

I'm from Lafayette, and hear these guys on Planet radio all the time. I did get to see them once at a local club in town called Shannahans and they were great live. Their drummer slams, and the two guitar players were totally shredding and energetic. My only problem was with the singers vocals. I couldn't tell what in the heck he was screaming.Raspy, soulful vox are cool...but his just weren't cutting it.

The BEST band I've heard in five years!.......1999-02-28

I saw these guys in Houston, TX on my 18th birthday last year and they blew me away! Loud guitars and awesome vocals. They sound like "Live" but with funky beats and soul. I heard them doing an interview on the radio and they were very funny also. The singer and bass player are so cute.

This CD ROCKS!.......1999-01-11

I think EVERYONE should buy this CD. My cousin Jon(the head singer) did a really awesome job putting this together. I know it took the group a really long time to get this all going. GREAT JOB GUYS!! (hi rachael)

Average customer rating:

Great Collection of Melodies!
Great Fusion!
Brilliant!
Wonderful Compositions and Great Players, a 5 star project !

Native Tongue
Kam Falk
Manufacturer: Falkreations Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Jazz | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005UN9Z
Release Date: 2001-12-01

Tracks:

Around the Bend
Shifting Sands
Pursuit
Bolivia
Zone 5
Welcome Home
BopStop
Katy's Song
One Summer
Journey's End

Album Description

After years of performing, recording and developing his craft with some of today's most respected musicians, such as Elliott Randall (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Delmar Brown (Sting, Miles Davis), and Gerry Brown (Stanley Clarke, Stevie Wonder), Kam Falk delivers his own brand of jazz with this debut offering entitled NATIVE TONGUE. Produced with no compromises over a ten-year span, Native Tongue is a cd with much to offer - ten songs with twelve special guests, along with a multimedia enhancement that includes a full-length video, liner notes, session photos and weblink to Kam's site.

Customer Reviews:

Great Collection of Melodies!.......2003-03-12

A beautiful collaboration of musicians makes for a timeless classic! An artistic journey of music.

Great Fusion!.......2002-12-13

Best debut cd I have ever heard, with great special guests...
The enhancement was also extremely entertaining, informative and well designed. Obviously a labor of love.
Congratulations, Kam

Brilliant!.......2002-03-22

Composer, bassist, keyboardist, and producer Kam Falk recruited many veteran musicians (Elliot Randall, Delmar Brown) as well as talented new rookies (Federico Himiob, Ricardo Mazzi) and created a an eclectic fusion-jazz cd. Brilliant melodies and grooves. Native tongue is a concept album. The future of this band looks bright!

Wonderful Compositions and Great Players, a 5 star project !.......2002-01-03

Native Tongue contains some of the most beautiful compositions I've ever heard. From the guitar melody driven "Zone 5", to the soothing "One Summer", this CD has it all. Elliot Randall,(ex Steely Dan) provides some nice guitar work, as does Delmar Brown, (ex Sting, Miles Davis ext.) on keys. The CD also contains some wonderful drum grooves provided by Stevie Wonder's drummer Gerry Brown, (ex Stanley Clark, Chick Correa ext.). Daryll Dobson's both electric and acoustic guitar playing will impress any listener. All in all Kam Falk, (who does a great job on both bass and keys)gives us a great CD. Native Tongue is a 5 star project!!

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Loudspeaker: Native Tongue
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Lunardisc Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005YLTQ
Release Date: 1997-04-11

Tracks:

Naked Heart of You
To Die of Love
Control
Ode to a Nightingale
Window to Summer
I Hate You
Tramfare for the Common Man
Bauhaus Night
15 Nuns Lie Floating
Who Drums?
Marina
Plain Lucky Jane
Excelsior

Average customer rating:

Native Tongue
Native Tongue
Manufacturer: Monolith
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005YH7W
Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

Intro-Release
Slide
Home
I Can't Feel
Ain't Nothin
Justify
Who Ate My Sucker
Five
Solitude
Million Miles
Freaks
Last Time
Killed The Shaman
The Friend Song

Average customer rating:

Native Tongue
Poison
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LWPWL4

Average customer rating:

Native Tongue

Manufacturer: Lighticon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAK026
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

In With the Good
Saving Angels
Sliding Again
Into You
Changes
The Maze
Contradictions
Crying Out
She Knows
Standardized (live)

Average customer rating:

Poison ; Native Tongue [Japan Import]

Manufacturer: CAPITOL
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007Z90QI

Product Description

1993, Toshiba-EMI Japan. Comes in a mini-boxset type case, which holds the regular jewel case,plus a second, extra thick glossy booklet!

Music Info:

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