Tall Stories - Tall Stories (1991; HQ Full Album)

Self-titled debut effort from the New York band, who are most notable for featuring lead vocalist Steve Augeri, who would later go on to front Journey from 1998 to 2006, as well as briefly replace Danny Vaughn in Tyketto during the mid '90s. 320kps rip from my copy of the CD (EK 47145).

1. Wild on the Run (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 0:00 - 4:17
2. Chain of Love (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 4:18 - 8:45
3. Crawling Back (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian, Magrus Borges) 8:46 - 13:49
4. Sister of Mercy (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian, Terry Thomas) 13:50 - 17:57
5. Stay with Me (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian, Magrus Borges) 17:58 - 23:17
6. Somewhere She Waits (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 23:18 - 28:03
7. World Inside You (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 28:04 - 32:01
8. Restless One (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 32:02 - 36:05
9. Never Enough (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 36:06 - 40:05
10. Close Your Eyes (Steve Augeri, Jack Morer, Kevin Totoian) 40:06 - 46:45

Steve Augeri - lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars
Jack Morer - guitars, backing vocals
Kevin Totoian - bass guitar, backing vocals, co-lead vocals (2)
Tom DeFaria - drums, backing vocals

Tom Mandel - keyboards (5, 8, 10)

Produced by Frank Filipetti

[baja]

Album start to finish is one of the best ever - Sooo underrated and without recognition. and not available on spotify!

[gnrnando]

Augeri's best work by far....with all respect to his Journey contribution. Amazing vocal melodies!

[CrimsonThorns]

This debut release sadly went unnoticed and only recognized by the lucky ones who found this hidden gem.
Im one of those lucky ones and i cherish this little 💎

[godoftone]

One of my favorite melodic rock bands from the 90's. Nice to re-live all the great times I had with this album playing loudly in the background. Thanks so much for posting!

[rubiconentertainment]

If this had been released in the mid to late 80's it would have undoubtedly been a smashing success. I can see this band expanding on this debut and becoming a huge Arena Rock sensation. Unfortunately for them, they came out in the midst of the Nirvana Revolution of the 90's and were largely ignored. Sad, because it is truly a Melodic Masterpiece and Steve Augeri's vocals are nothing less than amazing. Journey's first outing back in 2001 with SA on vocals was equally impressive and it's downfall was more a label that spent the $$$ to produce and record the CD, then when it came time to push it on Radio and in the marketplace, they abandoned the band because in their words, it wasn't Steve Perry Journey. Even though the common excuse is Napster. Either way, Steve Augeri's presence in Journey from '98 to '06 revived the band and began bringing in a new generation of fans, who have just grown ever since. Thank you Steve, for everything you gave to Journey for almost a Decade. Without you, the band may have well died at Steve Perry's hip injury. Instead, we were blessed with a rejuvenated Journey and the second coming, Arnel Pineda. You were much more than a bridge in between. You are a true talent and a gentleman. I can say that because I had the pleasure of meeting you in Rochester, NY during the joint Styx/REO/Journey Tour.

[davidwhite]

Saw them open up for Mr. Big at the Park West in Chicago. Went out and bought the cd the next day. Good times, great band

[DBroce]

I did an in store with this band in 1991 in Dallas TX. I had never heard of them, but we played the album all day to get ready. Everyone who worked there was given a promo copy and we all loved it. Still have my signed copy to this day.

[ryanwood]

Bought this on Import in the uk back in the day. I remember a review saying how they managed to make a top notch AOR record with no ( or virtually no) keyboards. Unheard of at the time. Brilliant.

[slowemm]

Fantastic album, can't believe I never heard it before! Thanks for uploading this gem.

[johnschomer]

Loved these guys from the moment I heard ( Wild on the run ). Awesome singer Steve

[rodrigocesarinoiahn]

This is one of the most underrated and best albuns of the 90s for sure!!

[DavidSush]

I remember this album from my music magazine days in Cleveland in the early 1990s. Definitely hear the Steve Perry/Journey influence. No surprise the singer would go on to join Journey for a while. It's been a while since I listened to this, still have the CD somewhere, and now you can hear the whole album on Youtube for free. Times have changed. Everybody wants everything for free now.

[billyhodges]

Along with diving for pearls and Strangeways one of the greatest underrated AOR albums of all time

[Waggie]

Literally one of the greatest albums ever made. From start to finish there isn't one dud. Steve Augeri is a fantastic frontman and I would have given my left nut to have had a successor (in the early 90's timeframe) to their self-titled debut. Can remember coming across this in about 2015/16. One of the best summers of my life!

[robdomduff]

I loved this album I bought it twice..honestly..!!..one of those rare albums where every song on it is brilliant..no fillers..brilliant ..!!

[TheRealMusicObserver]

Brilliant glistening melodic rock. And Augeri is fantastic on this.

[Snowdog]

An absolute pearler of an album...they deserved so much more success.

[jasonsmouse]

Saw them play in a little club in Savannah when this album came out. They were great! My buddies and I left saying if Journey ever needed a new singer, Steve could do it. This was years before he actually joined. I still play this CD occasionally.

[stustauffer]

I really like this album. I wish I could find it on Spotify or Amazon Music.

[charvelguy]

Simply a great rock album which unfortunately went into the sunset and just faded away. Really not a 'bad' or 'dull' tune on this release. The production was very well done - Steve sings with emotive emphasis, the rest of the band drives and backs the vocals with zest and zeal.