Work Force - Work Force (1989) [Japanese Edition]

Founded by the Henry brothers Rick (Bass, Guitar, Background Vocals), Ralph (Guitar, Keys, Bass, Background Vocals) and Scott (Drums), Work Force had its origins in the CCM rock scene, however they were signed by Scotti Bros Records who asked for a secular material / lyrics.
With a sound & style oriented to mainstream melodic radio-rock of the era, the Henry bros found in Ron Kimball the proper frontman, a known vocalist for contributing backing vocals / harmonies for several bands / records for the genre.

“Work Force” overall sound is hard hitting AOR with a melodic / hard sheen and clean vocals. The sound production is quite bombastic, especially that huge drums and keyboard accents so 1989’s.

“Work Force” is a great slice of 1989 trademark US melodic hard rock / AOR in classy fashion.

Tracks:

01. I’m A Mess
02. Hold On Tight
03. Restless
04. Memory Of You
05. Rockin’ To Win
06. Love The Hard Way
07. Somethin’ For Nothin’
08. Give It All You Got
09. One More Tomorrow
10. Higher Standard

Personnel:

Ron Kimball – Lead Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Rick Henry – Bass, Guitar, Background Vocals
Ralph F. Henry Jr. – Guitar, Keys, Bass, Background Vocals
Scott Henry – Drums, Percussion
Chris Holmes – Keyboards, Background Vocals
Rich Mello – Guitar, Background Vocals
guests:
Mark Antoine Adams – Lead Guitar
Jimmy Lyon (Eddie Money) – Lead Guitar