Most people who know of Mr. Big "in America" know them for their popular ballad " To Be With You". However, through out the rest of the world they are a pretty popular band with many hits. Fortunately, with the metal resurgence of the mid 2000's and the fact that this band has great musicians, they have been able to reclaim some of their former glory in the U.S. and get more popular through out the rest of the world. One song that is starting to get more recognition their debut song "Green Tinted Sixties Mind".
Musically, this song is very good. That intro guitar riff that Paul Gilbert plays is very catchy and gives a great glimpse into the mans abilities as a guitar player. The main intro to the song sets up a great musical tone that is both hard rock and relaxing. This tone is maintained through out the song and it is executed very well. The guitar tone is balanced well and the vocal work in this song is amazing. Eric Martin is a very good singer and this song brings out some of his best. The back up vocal work of Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan should not be ignored either. They sound great and they do a good job when they are singing along with Eric. Some people have a problem with the music because it isn't technical enough. I understand that criticism, however, you have to remember that these guys didn't just want to showcase their musical abilities, they also wanted to prove that they could right good songs. While this song doesn't have a lot from a technical stand point. It still sounds good, and the band proved that they know how to write good music with it.
Lyrically, this song is not bad as well. While the message is a generic 80's rock message that is about a girl, the phrases and rhymes really make the lyrics pretty decent. For example, they have a couple of lines that go "you be lookin groovy, in a sixties movie" the way they tie those lines together with that rhyme scheme is very good. This plays a big part in making the song sound catchy and helps to keep the audience interested. While the message is nothing new or impressive, the band shows that they know how to write good lyrics.
This is without a doubt one of most underrated songs in rock. Part of the reason for this was that their timing wasn't good. By the time Mr. Big got big Nirvana was just around the corner. However, they are making a comeback and more of their music is getting the recognition it deserves. If you are a fan of 80's metal, or just looking for a good rock song, then I highly recommend Green Tinted Sixties Mind. I give this song a 4.5 out of 5.
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