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
Fight
Reckless Love Lyrics
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Gonna wrestle with her till the morning light
Tonight there's gonna be a fight
Such a classic clash of sexes in the night
Baby tonight, I will lose control
Is it just me or does chaos turn you on?
Baby tonight, just because I like
I will start a fight, oh yeah
Tonight she will knock me out
Body-slamming me until I hit the ground
Tonight I will start a fight
I wanna see that passion burning in her eyes
Baby tonight, I'm out of control
I will make her scream like no one else before
Baby tonight, just because I like
I will piss her off and I will get her vile
I will start a fight, oh yeah
Baby tonight, I will lose control
Is it just me or does chaos turn you on?
Baby tonight, just because I like (just because I like)
I will piss her off and I will get her wild
I will start a fight, oh yeah
Tonight I'm out of control (I'm out of control)
I will make her scream like no one else before
Baby tonight, just because I like (just because I like)
I will piss her off and I will get her vile
I will start a fight
Start a fight
Ooh, come on!
The song Fight by Reckless Love is a hedonistic, sexually charged track that portrays the dynamics of a volatile and potentially abusive relationship. The male narrator adopts an antagonistic role in his interaction with his partner, stating that he will start a fight and wrestle with her until the morning light. He seems to derive pleasure from chaos and seeking out her passionate response, stating that he will make her scream like no one else before. The lyrics depict a classic clash of the sexes, with the male instigator portrayed as dominant and the female partner portrayed as submissive. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase “Baby tonight, just because I like,” suggests that the singer’s behavior is self-indulgent and motivated by his own desires.
The lyrics to Fight are controversial and have been criticized for glorifying aggression and violence in relationships. Some have argued that the song promotes toxic masculinity and trivializes the serious issue of domestic abuse. However, others have defended the song as an exploration of consensual power play between partners.
Overall, Fight can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener’s perspective. Some may view it as a fun, rebellious anthem that celebrates the thrill of the forbidden, while others may find its themes problematic and harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I will start a fight
I am intentionally going to instigate a fight with her tonight.
Gonna wrestle with her till the morning light
Our fight tonight will likely carry on for a long time.
Tonight there's gonna be a fight
We will definitely be fighting tonight.
Such a classic clash of sexes in the night
We are falling into a stereotypical pattern of arguing between genders.
Baby tonight, I will lose control
I expect to lose my temper and act recklessly tonight.
Is it just me or does chaos turn you on?
Do you also find it exciting when things get tumultuous?
Baby tonight, just because I like
I am doing this simply because I find it enjoyable.
I will piss her off and I will get her wild
I will intentionally irritate her and provoke her to react strongly.
Tonight she will knock me out
I expect her to overpower me physically.
Body-slamming me until I hit the ground
She will use physical force to take me down.
I wanna see that passion burning in her eyes
I desire to see her intense emotions directed towards me.
I'm out of control
I have lost my ability to regulate my emotions and actions.
I will make her scream like no one else before
I will deliberately cause her to yell or shout more than anyone else ever has.
I will get her vile
I will prompt her to exhibit unpleasant or vulgar behavior.
Start a fight
I will initiate a confrontation with her.
Ooh, come on!
I am eager to commence our fight and see how it turns out.
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.