Stonebolt - Juvenile American Princess (1982)

Stonebolt is a rock band from Vancouver, Canada. They first formed in 1969 under the name Perth Amboy, and after adding a vocalist and keyboard player, they changed their name to Stonebolt in the early 1970s. They remained a local attraction in Vancouver until 1977, when they landed a recording contract with Parachute Records.

"Juvenile American Princess", the band's fourth and final album, was released in 1982 and went virtually unnoticed in the states. Canada, however, was a different story as numerous singles came and went with modest success. The next year was spent touring and promoting the album but by the end of 1983, the members amicably laid Stonebolt to rest. "Juvenile American Princess" is a decent addition to the band's repertoire, though the material is notably more lightweight than much of their previous output. I would compare this release to their debut, with a less varied approach to the music. There are plenty of hooks to be found here, as evidenced by the compact tightness of tracks like "Slow Dancin", "Are You Listening?" and the title track. Though the band's sense of melody hasn't left them here, many of the songs collapse under the weight of their predictability and MOR tendencies.

Track listing

01.  Goin' Through The Motions Of Love  - 3:34  

02.  Outrun The Sun  - 2:47  

03.  Slow Dancin'  - 3:39  

04.  To Love Somebody  - 3:15  

05.  Can You Tell Me  - 3:45  

06.  Juvenile American Princess  - 3:34   

07.  Rollin' Down The Highway  - 4:03  

08.  Never Come Home  - 3:58  

09.  Are You Listening  - 4:00  

10.  It's So Different Here  - 2:37

Released:  1982

Label:  RCA Viktor

Genre:  Rock

Length:  35:12

Producer:  Stonebolt

Personnel

Danny Atchinson - Bass

Brian Lousley - Drums, Background vocals

Lewis Nitkman - Keyboards

Ray Roper - Guitars, Vocals

David Wills - Vocals