#Foreigner records plus

Dome calls Starrider a 'beautifully developed, introspective tale of aspiration,' even though it doesn't sound much like Foreigner and its lyrics 'come across as 50s pulp sci fi.' Ultimate Classic Rock critic Eduardo Rivadavia also rated two songs from Foreigner among the band's 10 most underrated вЂ“ 'Fool for You Anyway' at #6 and 'Long, Long Way from Home' at #2. Graff described 'Headknocker' as a 'gritty, stomping rocker.' Д¬lassic Rock critic Malcolm Dome rated two songs from Foreigner as being among Foreigner's 10 most underrated вЂ“ 'Starrider' at #7 and 'Long, Long Way from Home' at #4.

#Foreigner records plus

ДЄllmusic critic Andy Hinds said that for suburban teenagers in the 1970s the 'immaculate rock sound' on Foreigner 'was the perfect soundtrack for cruising through well-manicured neighborhoods in their Chevy Novas,' and praised the band's 'pure rock craftsmanship.' Д«illboard reviewer Gary Graff rated four of the songs from Foreigner (the three singles plus 'Headknocker') among the ten greatest Foreigner songs. But there is far too little point of view to make any of it commanding.' Hartford Courant critic Henry McNulty said 'There's something good beginning here, and the sooner you get in on it the better.' Annison Star reviewer Mike Stamler felt that most of the songs were 'sanforized, sanitized and safely sterilized into three basic chords' with 'immature lyrics,' leaving little variety on the album, and suggested that more instrumental solos would have been beneficial.

Los Angeles Times critic Robert Hilburn summed up his contemporary review of Foreigner saying 'The production work is crisp, the melodies are serviceable and the vocals are eager.