Ginger is back with a new solo album, although not a double like 2006's 'Valor Del Corazon'. Unlike that album though this one has a lot going on musically from string sections through top horn sections and even tubular bells on the very catchy 'When She Comes'.

Ginger really is one of the world's best tunesmiths as he keeps on producing great tunes regardless of whether it is in the Wildhearts, silver Ginger 5 or solo.

Highlights are many from the pop rock gem 'Siberian Angel', the harmony filled 'Holiday' and 'Jake' which verges into power ballad territory! The strings and keys on the later are simply stunning.

Bernie Torme (GMT/Gillan) guests on a couple of tracks as well including 'His Bed Is On Fire', one for airplay that's for sure. Check out the guitar solo halfway through the track, classic stuff.

Another great solo effort and with a Wildhearts album to come very soon 2007 is shaping up to be a vintage year for all things Ginger. If you're a fan buy it and if you're not, why not?

****½

Review by Jason Ritchie

***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly