After two singles (One More Time, Beautiful Bomb) the band is ready to release it's much anticipated debut album early 2010.
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Kuopio, Finland isn't exactly Hicksville, Indiana and Helsinki sure ain't no West Hollywood but with Reckless Love the analogies are obvious. This bunch of rockers dropped out of school, moved to Helsinki and chose to scrape by whatever menial jobs available to chase their rock n' roll dreams. Having scored a recording deal with a major label, Universal Music, as the 2nd glam rock band during the last decade or so, Reckless Love show that, if nothing else, the guys master whatever lessons they've ever taken in the subject of hard rock.
Reckless Love's debut album features a plethora of influences audible to the listener, and as knowledgeable as the band seems to be of its musical roots, it's their own take on hard rock that makes the album so extremely exciting. Sure, hard life can teach you stuff, but in Reckless Love's case it has taught them to teach people stuff. The lesson here is: there's not a whole lot crap that cant' be healed with a good song and a smile. And because the songs are so good, smile you will - after you get a load of this. Reckless Love extends sonic hails to the greats of hard rock ranging from Kiss to Van Halen to W.A.S.P. to Warrant to Poison to Guns N' Roses and everything in between, with a heartwarming, sunny disposition able to melt the gloomiest of cynics.
The party starts with Beautiful Bomb, One More Time, Love Machine, So Yeah!!, Feel My Heat and Born To Rock. With subject matter dealing dominantly with the over-enhanced sexuality of a young straight male (i.e. women, or the lack thereof), the songs have a boisterous, energetic, fun, freewheeling party attitude, combined with swaggering, outrageous and sometimes, downright silly lyrics. It's all packed in a top-notch modern, yet adequately retro sound that strongly reflects classic 80's hair metal heroes. Not reducing to a one trick pony, the album also has it's darker, rawer, heavy metal side. Aggressive and theatrical Wild Touch, Badass and Romance have a rowdy, rebellious bite to them. Iced with slick choirs, these cuts include heavy guitar rifforama and some of vocalist Olli Herman's nastiest Vince Neil snarls. This is where the band's Judas Priest, Ozzy, WASP and Ratt influences shine. The album also contains the super slick ballad Sex, which gives away the fact that under the disguise of hell-raising party animal machismo lie sensitive guys wearing their hearts on their sleeves. Predominantly guitar driven, melodic and beautiful the album also portrays the band's classy touch to keyboard arrangements. Featuring the whole arsenal: big choirs, clean high vocals and fragile single voice melodies, almost whispering at times, vocally the album is a wonder to behold, and in what might come as a surprise, the band can also display a striking lyrical depth, almost coming down to philosophical level in Back To Paradise.
While maybe dropouts in regular school, there's not a page in the book of hard rock these guys haven't taken to heart. In the hair metal school tables turn and Reckless Love are the teachers. And the class will only be dismissed once thoroughly entertained.
Reckless Love‘s released 'InVader' in 2016. Their next album 'Turborider' is due via AFM Records on February 25, 2022.
In Jan 2024, Reckless Love have announced that they are taking a break from touring and recording until further notice given that lead vocalist Olli Herman is now part of the Finnish rockers Popeda. Reckless Love consisting of Herman, guitarist Pepe Reckless and bassist Jalle Verne have also parted ways with drummer Hessu Maxx.
Official website: http://www.recklesslove.com.
Members:
Olli Herman - Vocals (ex-Crashdïet).
Pepe - Guitar, backvocals
Jalle Verne - Bass, backvocals
Hessu Maxx - drums, percussions
Badass
Reckless Love Lyrics
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Oh it's a dirty better make your confessional
I like the way that you look at me
I bet your body moves like a professional
I love the way you dress in leather and lace
I love the way you blow the smoke on my face
I like the way that you challenge me
Keepin' me to daze then amaze with your pretty little face!
(Look out!)Ain't you such badass baby
You walk the wire and you play with fire
(Look out!)Yeah you sexy badass baby
The stakes are higher when you play with fire
Ready to fight light up the night! (Badass!)
You got the thighs and you got appeal
And everybody finds it so unconventional
You got the eyes and I can't believe
That anybody could deny the sensational
I love the way you blow the others away
I love the way you're walking right in my face
I like the way that you challenge me
Messin' up my pace in your chase
Gonna put you in your place!
(Look out!)Ain't you such badass baby
You walk the wire and you play with fire
(Look out!)Yeah you sexy badass baby
The stakes are higher when you play with fire
Walking on wire higher and higher
Ain't you such a badass baby
Ready to fight light up the night! (Badass!)
A lotta lies and the mystery
A lotta liquor and the lips of a lunatic
A lotta soul in your secrecy
It says it all and you know that I'm lovin' it
I love the way you blow the others away
I love the way you blow the smoke on my face
I love the way that you challenge me
Messin' up my pace, the chase!
(Badass!)Ain't you such badass baby
You walk the wire and you play with fire
(Look out!)Yeah you sexy badass baby
The stakes are higher when you play with fire
Ready to fight light up the night! (Badass!)
Ain't you such badass baby
You walk the wire and you play with fire
(Look out!)Yeah you sexy badass baby
The stakes are higher when you play with fire
Walking on wire higher and higher
Ain't you such a badass baby
Ready to fight, light up the night! (Badass!)
In "Badass" by Reckless Love, the singer expresses his admiration for a woman who exudes confidence and sexuality. He likes the way she challenges him and keeps him on his toes, making him both dizzy and amazed with her pretty little face. He finds her unconventional and sensational, with her leather and lace attire and her habit of blowing smoke in his face. The singer also comments on the mysterious aspect of her personality, with her liquor and secrecy adding to her allure.
The lyrics center around the idea of being a "badass," someone who walks the wire and plays with fire, taking risks and pushing boundaries. The stakes are higher when you play with fire, but the singer is drawn to this dangerous aspect of the woman's personality. He admires her ability to blow others away and mess up his pace in the chase, but he also promises to put her in her place.
Overall, "Badass" is a song about attraction to a powerful and confident woman, but it also touches on the danger that comes with this type of personality. The lyrics suggest that being a badass requires walking a fine line and taking risks, but the payoff can be worth it for those who are willing to take the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the way that you lick your teeth
I enjoy the way you move your tongue across your teeth
Oh it's a dirty better make your confessional
This behavior may be considered sinful or inappropriate, you should confess
I like the way that you look at me
I enjoy the way you gaze upon me
I bet your body moves like a professional
I have a feeling your body moves as if you're experienced in pleasing others
I love the way you dress in leather and lace
I'm fond of the way you wear clothes made of leather and lace
I love the way you blow the smoke on my face
I enjoy the way you exhale smoke towards me
I like the way that you challenge me
I appreciate the way you encourage me to be better
Keepin' me to daze then amaze with your pretty little face!
You stun and then impress me with your attractive face
(Look out!)Ain't you such badass baby
Beware, you are a rebellious and daring individual
You walk the wire and you play with fire
You take risks and live dangerously
(Look out!)Yeah you sexy badass baby
Be careful, you are an alluring and adventurous individual
The stakes are higher when you play with fire
The dangers and consequences are greater when you take risks
Ready to fight light up the night! (Badass!)
You're prepared to face any challenge and make your presence known
You got the thighs and you got appeal
You have attractive thighs and are appealing in other ways
And everybody finds it so unconventional
People consider your behavior to be unusual and different
You got the eyes and I can't believe
Your eyes are captivating and I find it hard to believe
That anybody could deny the sensational
That anyone could resist your charm and appeal
Messin' up my pace in your chase
You disrupt my routine because of your pursuit
Gonna put you in your place!
I'll show you who's in control
Walking on wire higher and higher
Taking risks that get increasingly dangerous
A lotta lies and the mystery
There are many deceptions surrounding you
A lotta liquor and the lips of a lunatic
You consume lots of alcohol and exhibit crazy behavior
A lotta soul in your secrecy
There is a lot of character and depth in your hidden side
It says it all and you know that I'm lovin' it
Your behavior represents all of who you are, and I find myself enjoying it
(Badass!)Ain't you such badass baby
You really are a daring and rebellious individual
The chase!
The pursuit of you
Walking on wire higher and higher
Taking risks that get increasingly dangerous
Ready to fight, light up the night! (Badass!)
You're prepared to face any challenge and make your presence known
Contributed by Madelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Evgeniyashcherba
Am I the only one who thought these guys were old? I had no idea they started the band in 2001. Wow. Great music!
bradhamerstrat
awesome song but i get a kick out of videos as i am sure he is using a talk box on the lead solo but i could be wrong.nice to see band's like this again it's like i stepped back in time to my 80's hair band days
Małgorzata Woroch
swietny videoclip oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol reckless love
1983mrjosh
Great song. Saludos desde mexico. Se animaran a venir para aca???!!!
klapsznita
@mmentalbeat i can't hear any same rhythms or voices but imo both songs ar pretty good
nightbyrd73
I'm addicted to these guys now. Too bad this style of music isn't poplular in the states. Would love to see these guys live.
Davy J
Scandinavia joined the 80's in our millennium thank god for Scandi keeping the memories alive..
Oliver Closeoff
i like this alot but it sounds really modern i wish they had a more vintage sound
Mary Betti
really really good!
IzzyStorm1996
sounds a little like axl rose..these guys are awesome