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
Speedin'
Reckless Love Lyrics
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All night we will be out racing down the street
My miss mechanic baby, pump my fuel
Damn me for loving you
Got me speeding speeding
On the speed of light
Like a lightning strike
Supercharge my heart
I ain't gonna stop
Said now I'm supercharged
Hold tight, I'm coming fast baby power-slide
Oh my, I'm gonna crash into you tonight
M-m-my miss mechanic you're my gasoline
You're my adrenaline
Got me speeding speeding
On the speed of light
Like a lightning strike
Got me speeding speeding
Supercharge my heart
I ain't gonna stop
Said now I'm supercharged
I've been chasing you down the street all night
And so far, all that you've given me is a touch of your taillight
I'm gonna show you what the bumpers are made for
I'm gonna catch you once I kick my last gear in
Got me speeding speeding
On the speed of light
Like a lightning strike
Got me speeding speeding
Supercharge my heart
I ain't gonna stop
Now I ain't gonna stop
Now I'm supercharged
The lyrics to Reckless Love's song Speedin' are about a guy who is with a girl who he describes as a bit extreme. They spend their time racing down the street and he describes her as his "miss mechanic baby" who pumps his fuel. He expresses his love for her, despite the reckless and dangerous behavior that they engage in. The chorus repeats the phrase "Got me speeding speeding" and talks about the adrenaline rush that he experiences when he's with her. He compares their speed to that of lightning and says that she supercharges his heart.
The verse where he talks about chasing her down the street all night and only getting a touch of her taillight is a reference to the game of cat and mouse that they play with each other. He wants to catch her and show her what the bumpers are made for, but he still loves the thrill of the chase. The song ends with him saying "now I'm supercharged" which could be interpreted as him feeling invincible when he's with her.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2013 and quickly became a fan favorite. It wasn't until 2017 that it was released as a single and gained even more popularity. Another interesting fact is that the band Reckless Love hails from Finland and Speedin' was one of their first songs to gain international recognition. The music video for the song features a lot of cars and racing, which reinforces the message of the song. Overall, Speedin' is a high-energy track that celebrates the thrill of living in the moment.
Chords:
Unfortunately, the chords to Speedin' are not available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright I got a girl she's a bit extreme
I have a girlfriend who is wild and daring.
All night we will be out racing down the street
We will spend the entire night going fast on the roads.
My miss mechanic baby, pump my fuel
My girlfriend knows how to fix and fuel up cars.
Damn me for loving you
I curse myself for being in love with you.
Got me speeding speeding
You have me going incredibly fast.
On the speed of light
I am moving at an extremely fast pace.
Like a lightning strike
I am moving with incredible speed and force, like lightning.
Supercharge my heart
You make my heart race and pump faster.
I ain't gonna stop
I am not going to slow down or stop.
Said now I'm supercharged
I am energized and excited by you.
Hold tight, I'm coming fast baby power-slide
Hold on tight because I am coming towards you with great speed.
Oh my, I'm gonna crash into you tonight
I am so excited to be with you that it feels like I might crash into you.
M-m-my miss mechanic you're my gasoline
You are the fuel that powers me and keeps me going fast.
You're my adrenaline
You are the chemical that gives me energy and keeps me alert.
I've been chasing you down the street all night
I have been pursuing you all night long.
And so far, all that you've given me is a touch of your taillight
I have only barely caught up to you so far.
I'm gonna show you what the bumpers are made for
I am going to use my car to get even closer to you.
I'm gonna catch you once I kick my last gear in
I am going to reach you once I use my maximum speed.
Now I ain't gonna stop
I am still not going to slow down or stop.
Now I'm supercharged
I am even more energized and excited now.
Contributed by Chloe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andrewbaum5698
I need this album! Perfect workout music! Lol!
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かっこいい！
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Dirt Showdown got me here
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lmL :))