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Loveless Fascination
Rock · 2013

Loveless Fascination

Starship

A surprisingly heavy return, trading eighties synth-gloss for gritty hard rock riffs and Mickey Thomas's unmistakable, soaring vocal power.

September 17, 2013 · Loud & Proud Records

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Loveless Fascination is a muscular, guitar-driven record that marks a significant departure from the neon-soaked synth-pop of Starship's most famous era. Influenced heavily by producer Jeff Pilson, the sound is grounded in a gritty hard rock foundation that feels more like Foreigner or Dokken than a pop radio play. It is an album that prioritizes riffs and rhythmic weight, providing a sturdy platform for the high-register acrobatics that Mickey Thomas is known for, though here they are delivered with a more mature, weathered intensity.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the heavy, distorted bassline in the title track anchors Mickey Thomas's still-piercing tenor during the chorus.
The transition into the soaring, cinematic bridge of 'You Never Know' which recalls the band's melodic peak.
The surprisingly aggressive guitar solo on 'It's Not the Same as Love' that signals the album's harder edge.
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How does Loveless Fascination sound next to the rest of Starship's catalogue?

Love Lost+1.4σ

The writing leans notably further into love lost than the rest of the catalogue.

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