“In The Eye Of The Storm is not going to rub shoulders with the classics.” Foreigner’s new album is a pleasant souvenir with almost zero atmosphere

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“In The Eye Of The Storm is not going to rub shoulders with the classics.” Foreigner’s new album is a pleasant souvenir with almost zero atmosphere

Louder · 2 hours ago

Foreigner have released "In The Eye Of The Storm", a live album that serves as the soundtrack to a concert film of the same name, marking the band's 50th anniversary since forming in 1976 under guitarist Mick Jones. The five tracks were recorded on Ellis Island in New York in September 2025 during a thunderstorm that nearly disrupted filming, though the reviewer notes the finished product is far calmer than its dramatic backstory suggests, and unlikely to stand alongside the band's classic-era work.

The current line-up features no original members, though legendary vocalist Lou Gramm and original keyboardist Al Greenwood make guest appearances alongside long-serving singer Kelly Hansen and newer guitarist Luis Maldonado. The setlist leans on early hits including Double Vision, Feels Like The First Time, Hot Blooded and Long, Long Way From Home, plus I Want To Know What Love Is. The review praises the performances as passionate but criticises the production for presenting songs as discrete tracks with almost no audible crowd noise, leaving the record feeling atmosphere-free despite its live billing.

  • Foreigner release live album "In The Eye Of The Storm" for their 50th anniversary
  • Recorded on Ellis Island in September 2025 during a thunderstorm
  • Reviewer says it lacks atmosphere due to minimal crowd noise

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