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What If...

Mr. Big · 2010

52 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock harmonies blend with introspective lyrics and intricate musicianship, embodying a reflective yet powerful sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • introspective moments with powerful crescendos
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'What If...' marked Mr. Big's comeback after a decade-long hiatus, following their 2001 album 'Get Over It'. This album was significant as it featured the original lineup, reuniting guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, which revitalized their classic sound and appeal to longtime fans.
Stylistic neighbors
Extreme· Toto· Aldo Nova

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Undertow 4:49
  • 2 American Beauty 3:44
  • 3 Stranger in My Life 4:26
  • 4 Nobody Left to Blame 4:20
  • 5 Still Ain’t Enough for Me 3:04
  • 6 Once Upon a Time 4:03
  • 7 As Far as I Can See 3:55
  • 8 All the Way Up 5:12
  • 9 I Won’t Get in My Way 4:40
  • 10 Around the World 3:51
  • 11 I Get the Feeling 4:34
  • 12 Kill Me With a Kiss 5:58

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