HARDLINE leaving the end open KICP1376
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Artist = HARDLINE
Title = leaving the end open
Label = NEXUS
Catalog# = KICP1376
Barcode = 4988003370169
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2009
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
12trk, the third studio album by american hard rock band hardline, featuring vocalist johnny gioeli. the album blends melodic rock with powerful hard rock, marking their return after a seven-year hiatus. the japanese edition includes a bonus track.
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Melodic Rock Resilience: Hardline’s ‘Leaving The End Open’ (KICP 1376)
Today’s entry spotlights the third studio album from the American melodic hard rock band Hardline. We are looking at the 2009 Japanese pressing of “Leaving The End Open,” released on the Nexus label (King Records) with the catalog number KICP 1376. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released on May 27, 2009, this album features original vocalist Johnny Gioeli leading a revamped lineup that includes guitarist Josh Ramos (The Storm) and drummer Atma Anur. While the band originated in the US, fans have noted that this album possesses a sense of melody and melancholy that feels more European than American, likely influenced by Gioeli’s long tenure with German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell.
The album is a showcase of high-quality AOR and hard rock, featuring Gioeli’s powerful, emotive vocals and Ramos’s skillful guitar work. Tracks like “Falling Free” are praised for their perfect “night drive” atmosphere, while the overall tone is described as settled and rich. A notable highlight for video game music fans is the guest appearance of Jun Senoue (Gioeli’s partner in Crush 40), who provides the guitar solo on the track “Before This.”
As is customary with King Records releases, this Japanese edition offers exclusive value to collectors. It includes a bonus 12th track, a remix of “She Sleeps In Madness.” KICP 1376 is a solid entry in the Hardline catalog, capturing a mature band delivering a melodious and emotional rock performance.