I too, started listening to FOREIGNER in 77. He was, "hands down", the best rock n roll singer during that time, period. He was "Da Man" (I'm now 56yo)
I consinder this to be one of the most underrated rock albums of all time. Every damn song on Inside Information is tight and solid, with a tight groove. The melodies are all excellent. The epitome of AOR...
@TheGoddessCaroline, the keyboards was MJs idea, not Lou's. that is why Lou split from Foreigner in '88. the music was going in a different direction and Lou wasn't onboard with it.
BTW, having made the comments below (& being a hardcore Foreigner fan right from the very start since 1977), I wanna state that I LOVE this track ('Face To Face') & consider it to be one of the three best tracks off this album, along with 'Say You Will' & the mighty & hardcore "The Beat of My Heart" which proved Mick's guitar could still cut the mustard ~ For some reason that 'gutsy' classic-track rarely gets a look-in.
It's been uploaded TWICE, yet, isn't currently around on You Tube (sadly)
Where is that edgy, sexy Foreigner? I guess this is that twinkly tuned over-produced 80's sound that so many bands did..ala keyboard. Still great singing but give me that gritty, dirty white boy!!!
@AORCrazy yes, you're right. That true, it's very good on so many levels. Thanks for challenging me with this. I gave it many listens. I do like it after I get my ear accustom to the newer sound. Love the singing and yes keys. I suppose tend to listen to much more heavy music more often even in jazz and classical. I guess I can start off light then go heavy but not so much the other way around just yet give me a few months to train myself.
Foreigner was something else with Lou Gramm their songs could really pierce the soul now they are just a mediocre tribute act trading of past glories . This was their last constantly good album. Still sends shivers to down the back just listening to this song.
@Runrome = if you think 'Inside Information' was their "last" constantly good album, then you aren't a 100% clued-in Foreigner fan coz you MOST OBVIOUSLY have never heard their truly superb 1994 Album "Mr Moonlight" which was their 8th Studio album & the LAST to feature Lou Gramm on lead vocals throughout.
The 1994 album Mr Moonlight is arguably pound for pound a consistently BETTER album overall than either Agent.P or Inside.I (taken in completeness) ~ for those not clued-in, check it out !
Yeah, Lou's commitment to the group was his priority, but he is a Rocker at Heart, and wanted to keep it going in that direction. That is why he left and formed Shadow King.
@tryithere I beg to DIFFER. Agent Provocateur was an awesome album and so was Inside Information. However, after Lou Gramm left the group was not the same.
Its funny but I thought this track was just okay at the time of release now I love it but after having to listen to some of the worst music with new hits this IS a masterpeice
Many great songs such as this one didn't chart or have a video. I remember this song from a cassette tape I had back in the 80's. Thanks for the song.
I too, started listening to FOREIGNER in 77. He was, "hands down", the best rock n roll singer during that time, period. He was "Da Man" (I'm now 56yo)
rogeratl55 22 hours ago
Lou Gramm was the backbone of the band....
TheBu2l 2 weeks ago
This song is pure AWESOME! Love Lou Gramm!!
rockintotheeighties1 2 weeks ago
@usnomad You got that right Lou & Paul ~ of yeah!
JennEssa2012 3 weeks ago
I consinder this to be one of the most underrated rock albums of all time. Every damn song on Inside Information is tight and solid, with a tight groove. The melodies are all excellent. The epitome of AOR...
groofoot 3 weeks ago
I would like to see "Foreigner" in the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME. (ATL)
rogeratl55 1 month ago
@rogeratl55 They are well deserving of this honor
rogeratl55 18 hours ago
Cool！
hiroyukiohn 1 month ago in playlist FOREIGNER
@TheGoddessCaroline, the keyboards was MJs idea, not Lou's. that is why Lou split from Foreigner in '88. the music was going in a different direction and Lou wasn't onboard with it.
54gravi 2 months ago
Yes i agree with you sad but true.
SuperMelita9 2 months ago
A great track from insde information.
astraman1960 3 months ago
this was a really great LP...
MAGNUM2F 3 months ago
A great song, Lou´s voice is so good, thank´s for sharing.
amab3010 3 months ago
This song reminds me of Nora
TheWheeliebandit 4 months ago
@hunstanton29- I agree with you.
54gravi 4 months ago
BTW, having made the comments below (& being a hardcore Foreigner fan right from the very start since 1977), I wanna state that I LOVE this track ('Face To Face') & consider it to be one of the three best tracks off this album, along with 'Say You Will' & the mighty & hardcore "The Beat of My Heart" which proved Mick's guitar could still cut the mustard ~ For some reason that 'gutsy' classic-track rarely gets a look-in.
It's been uploaded TWICE, yet, isn't currently around on You Tube (sadly)
Hunstanton29 6 months ago
Foreigner deserves to be in the rock of fame why isn't it?
SuperMelita9 7 months ago 2
@SuperMelita9 - I ask myself the same !!! probably since Lou Gramm is "separated" from Foreigner, this band lost HIS VOICE and HIS SAOUL !!!
feargal75 2 months ago
@SuperMelita9 Hall Of Fame? They've only sold 70 million. Otis Redding had a solid hit.
tryithere 1 month ago
@tryithere There was not a voice like that back in the 70's He was just simply incredible!
rogeratl55 21 hours ago
super obra maestra total!!
ROBERTVANJOVI 7 months ago
Where is that edgy, sexy Foreigner? I guess this is that twinkly tuned over-produced 80's sound that so many bands did..ala keyboard. Still great singing but give me that gritty, dirty white boy!!!
TheGoddessCaroline 7 months ago
@TheGoddessCaroline Oh come on, just because you don't like the sound of synths doesn't mean it's no good...
AORCrazy 6 months ago
@AORCrazy yes, you're right. That true, it's very good on so many levels. Thanks for challenging me with this. I gave it many listens. I do like it after I get my ear accustom to the newer sound. Love the singing and yes keys. I suppose tend to listen to much more heavy music more often even in jazz and classical. I guess I can start off light then go heavy but not so much the other way around just yet give me a few months to train myself.
TheGoddessCaroline 6 months ago
@AORCrazy It doesn't help.
tryithere 3 months ago in playlist Foreigner playlist
@AORCrazy Isn't that the definition of no good?
tryithere 1 month ago
gotz this album :)
FallOutBoyRulez1993 7 months ago
This is a good song, but I think it's basically a more poppy remake of "Head Games." :)
panettonea 10 months ago 2
Foreigner was something else with Lou Gramm their songs could really pierce the soul now they are just a mediocre tribute act trading of past glories . This was their last constantly good album. Still sends shivers to down the back just listening to this song.
Runrome 11 months ago
@Runrome = if you think 'Inside Information' was their "last" constantly good album, then you aren't a 100% clued-in Foreigner fan coz you MOST OBVIOUSLY have never heard their truly superb 1994 Album "Mr Moonlight" which was their 8th Studio album & the LAST to feature Lou Gramm on lead vocals throughout.
The 1994 album Mr Moonlight is arguably pound for pound a consistently BETTER album overall than either Agent.P or Inside.I (taken in completeness) ~ for those not clued-in, check it out !
Hunstanton29 6 months ago
Lou - best voice, along with Paul Rogers.
Foreigner - best group.
why can't people make music like this anymore?! Awesome song!!
usnomad 11 months ago 12
LIVE ON FOREIGNER - LIVE ON!
AJTAFFY 1 year ago
foreigner top 20 best bands of the 80s lou gramm has a great voice
gowestfanatic007 1 year ago
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usnomad 11 months ago
top 20??? Dude, read my post... where have you been... WAY better than top 20!!!
usnomad 11 months ago
Love Foreigner but most of their stuff after 4 sucked.
tryithere 1 year ago
Yeah, Lou's commitment to the group was his priority, but he is a Rocker at Heart, and wanted to keep it going in that direction. That is why he left and formed Shadow King.
54gravi 1 year ago
@tryithere I beg to DIFFER. Agent Provocateur was an awesome album and so was Inside Information. However, after Lou Gramm left the group was not the same.
SocratesTheGadfly 7 months ago
Its funny but I thought this track was just okay at the time of release now I love it but after having to listen to some of the worst music with new hits this IS a masterpeice
ViciousAlienKlown 1 year ago
Been listing to Foreigner since 1977. Best band ever!
TheYugoshooter 1 year ago 5
Great song. Another favourite of mine. Long live Lou Gramm.
Canadiana71 1 year ago
MASTERPIECE!
1razorblade 1 year ago
Lou Gramm has the best voice i ever heard.
He makes every song grandios.
I´m a Lou Gramm-Foreigner Fan since 1981.
amab3010 1 year ago 2
Lou's first solo album also came out in 1987-Ready or Not.
54gravi 1 year ago
LOU GRAMM IS SO AWSOME!!! HE IS A GIFT FROM GOD! SO PERFECT and all other 80s
mnauced1 1 year ago
many thanks for posting SO GREAT PLEASURE TO HEAR LOU GRAMM's SO MAGIC VOICE !!! (sorry can't see him)
feargal75 1 year ago
Many great songs such as this one didn't chart or have a video. I remember this song from a cassette tape I had back in the 80's. Thanks for the song.
onegiraffe 2 years ago 4
Thanks for uploading this track.. I've been looking for it for long time :)
mserry72 2 years ago
@mserry72 these guys couldnt put a foot wrong in my book any way
sex69er 1 year ago