Several albums ago, former White Lion/ Freak Of Nature singer Tramp drew a line in the sand, vowing to only make music that was age appropriate. As a result, new album Maybe Tomorrow is easy on the ear, its singer/songwriter-style delights backed by an electric band. So-called hair metal it certainly is not, but Tramp’s latest hooks are deep, personal and memorable.
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