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Although mostly known as the lead singer for hard rock/glam metal band `Danger Danger' from the mid `90s to the mid `00s, it is arguably "Stick it in your ear" that launched the Canadian vocalist's career in the rock world. "Stick it in your ear" is the solo and recording debut of Paul Laine, originally released in 1990."Stick it..." is considered by both press and fans of the genre a classic AOR album and one of the greatest ever. Naturally the album borrows considerably from hair metal in thick guitars and stylish-at times macho-singing from Laine. For that matter the album is probably the most versatile vocal performance that Paul has expressed in his recording career. It moves from the angelic clean AOR vocals (which wood soon become the singer's trademark), to mature and rough tones (in the style of Coverdale and Winger) as well as making fair use of high pitched notes particularly during the choruses and backing vocals.The songwriting moves from pomp AOR, to glam metal, to acoustic and semi acoustic rockers in a way that challenges and promotes at the same time the amazing vocal abilities of the Canadian singer. Favorite tracks include "Dorianna", "Is it love", "We are the young" and "Heart of America".Overall "Stick it..." is a classic late 80s/ early 90s melodic rock album firmly establishing one of the greatest voices of the genre that would continue to grow artistically throughout the 90s. (The album was reissued in 1995, including the original 9 songs of the first edition plus four bonus tracks: "My hometown", "Only Your heart", "Keep on running" and "After the Rain".)
