Winger - Better Days Comin'

Winger are one of the few bands from the 'big hair' era of the late 1980s/early 1990s to have survived not only with their reputation still intact but also their integrity in terms of their viability as a relevant and vibrant rock act in the second decade of the 21st century. While most of their contemporariesWinger are one of the few bands from the 'big hair' era of the late 1980s/early 1990s to have survived not only with their reputation still intact but also their integrity in terms of their viability as a relevant and vibrant rock act in the second decade of the 21st century. While most of their contemporaries have been content to survive and rest their laurels on past glories, playing tribute shows and all-star 'rock cruises', Winger continue to attempt to justify their ongoing presence in the world of modern rock 'n' roll by producing new material at an albeit intermittent rate (this is only their sixth studio album and their third since their 'official' reunion in 2006). The problem with this latest offering is that it is as intermittent as their recorded output: indeed, it could be compared to some recent football matches – good in the first third/half and then playing safe once the result has been more or less assured. Indeed, to paraphrase a certain football pundit of yore, this is very much an album of two halves… except it doesn't even reach half time without the referee sending the players for an early shower. Proceedings start well [...]

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