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
Hot
Reckless Love Lyrics
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It's getting hot, so hot
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
It's a time of year I got my toes in sand and the sun is here
Got a drink in my hand,
Heat is messin', my head is messin'
It's getting hot, hot hotter than
It's getting hot, so hot
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Well I'm goin' blind, cause I got no shades
I can't close my eyes because of that babe
Running on the beach and baby when she hits on
Whoa! Penis sign for my sunrise
You don't know, you don't know
Yeah you don't You don't know What's up if you have
See this girl she will heat up the room I know,
She's hot, she's hot like California
It's getting hot, hot hotter than
It's getting hot, so hot
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
In the midnight sun, on a perfect night,
Have a perfect bomb, and a perfect tan line
Gonna lose my mind now sex is getting navity
In bikini, smoking and sinning
It's getting hot, hot hotter than
It's getting hot, so hot
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
The song Hot by Reckless Love creates a vivid picture in the listener’s mind of a sweltering summer day. The first verse describes the feeling of being at the beach, with the sun beating down and a drink in hand. The second verse takes on a more risqué tone, with the singer losing their inhibitions as a result of the heat. The chorus repeats the phrase “hotter than hell”, conveying the almost unbearable intensity of the temperature.
Throughout the song there is a strong emphasis on sensory experiences – the feeling of sand between toes, the brightness of the sun, the taste of a drink. The lyrics also hint at sexual themes, with references to “losing your mind” and “smoking and sinning”. The song has a carefree, hedonistic vibe that encapsulates the spirit of summertime.
Overall, Hot is a song that celebrates the joys of summer and encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. It’s a catchy, upbeat track that is sure to get people dancing and singing along.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting hot, hot hotter than
The temperature outside is rising rapidly.
It's getting hot, so hot
The heat is becoming unbearable.
Yeah It's getting hot Hot hotter than hell
The weather has become extremely hot and uncomfortable.
It's a time of year I got my toes in sand and the sun is here
The singer is enjoying the summer season by relaxing at the beach and soaking up the sun.
Got a drink in my hand,
The singer is holding a beverage to cool off from the heat.
And the future's clear I'm goin' crazy from the heat,
Despite having a positive outlook on the future, the extreme heat is causing the singer to feel anxious and restless.
Heat is messin', my head is messin'
The high temperature is negatively affecting the singer's mental state.
Well I'm goin' blind, cause I got no shades
The singer forgot to bring sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun.
I can't close my eyes because of that babe
The singer is distracted by an attractive person they are with, preventing them from relaxing fully.
Running on the beach and baby when she hits on
The singer is engaging in flirtatious behavior with the aforementioned attractive person on the beach.
Whoa! Penis sign for my sunrise
This line is unclear and its true meaning is open to interpretation. It can be seen as a crude reference to the singer's arousal caused by the attractive person or an attempt at humor.
You don't know, you don't know
The singer is emphasizing that the other person listening does not understand.
Yeah you don't You don't know What's up if you have
The other person is unaware of the situation at hand.
See this girl she will heat up the room I know,
The singer believes that the attractive person they are with has a noticeable impact on the atmosphere around them.
She's hot, she's hot like California
The singer is again describing the other person as attractive and using a simile to make the comparison.
In the midnight sun, on a perfect night,
The singer is describing a serene moment with their companion at night.
Have a perfect bomb, and a perfect tan line
The singer is enjoying their time with the other person, a drink and a good suntan.
Gonna lose my mind now sex is getting navity
The singer is getting increasingly aroused and impulsive as the night progresses.
In bikini, smoking and sinning
The singer and the other person are engaged in risqué or taboo behavior.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ILKKA WIRTANEN, OLLI KOSUNEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NoeliaMartinez33
"shes hot like california!" singing with my best friend in a bar from Cordoba, Argentina
@NicolasT94
vamos los pibes
@johnstarace8369
Omg, did I just wake up in the 80's with the TV on MTV, LOL. This is awesome, I love it. Good ol' 80's rock.
@that-_-guy1668
Been listening to this song for 2 years now and I still love it. Glam metal at its best!
@MisterGoose100
I just discovered the other day that music like this still exists in Scandinavia and have been listening to these guys nearly non-stop since then. If they came to ANYWHERE in North America I would drive great lengths to see them live.
@itsmesia2469
..... and I found about them NOW and I am a finn..... (but don´t live in Finland)
@shay3663
These guys are everything of 80s hair metal rolled into one package not a bad song on any album 🤘 just need a Canadian tour boys
@johnmcgovern4566
We need this music in the USA now! Please come.
@eleniblue
I agree!
@agony664
US Tour Please, with Santa Cruz and Shiraz Lane. My Dream Concert.