White Lion's "Pride" – The Cry Metal Chronicles Begin | Full Album Deep Dive with Robert & Gary

In this packed and passionate episode of The Audiomover Rock Show, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella go deep into White Lion’s Pride—the 1987 glam-metal classic that delivered hits, high hair, and heartbreak. Is it a hook-filled melodic masterpiece or just a glorified delivery system for Vito Bratta’s guitar heroics? And what’s the deal with all the crying?

💿 From standout tracks like Wait and When the Children Cry to the understated album art that doubles as a Rorschach test, this episode covers it all—style, solos, and soaring vocals. Robert admits to missing the White Lion wave in the '80s, while Gary defends the album as a product of undeniable talent—even if it leans a little too hard on Vito's fretboard fireworks.

🔥 Along the way, you'll hear:
🎸 Is Vito Bratta more tasteful than George Lynch? (Debated!)
🦁 Why Mike Tramp might be the emotional king of Cry Metal
🤘 Was this album just poor man’s Dokken?
🧴 And yes… Mike Tramp now has his own protein powder.
💥 With vintage reviews, band history, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor, this episode blends musical analysis with personal memories and sharp insights.

⏱️ NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS
00:14 – Robert admits to never owning the album back in the day
01:20 – Album stats: 2 million copies sold
02:15 – Band lineup breakdown
03:36 – Comparing Vito Bratta to Eddie Van Halen
04:56 – Gary claims Vito is “next level”
06:00 – Robert notices Tramp’s David Lee Roth-like stage moves
07:16 – Robert compares White Lion’s sound to Dokken and Scorpions
10:00 – “Meat Tornado” metaphor for Vito Bratta
14:00 – “When the Children Cry” solo called one of the best ever
29:00 – The lyrical breakdown: 14 uses of “cry”
32:00 – “Cry Metal” is officially born
33:00 – White Lion once opened for KISS and Striper
36:00 – Vintage reviews: “Not altogether unpleasant”
42:10 – Hook formulas and '80s gang chorus clichés
47:00 – Praising Mike Tramp for aging gracefully
48:00 – Open invite to Mike Tramp (and other rock stars) to visit the studio

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