Freak of Nature was an American hard rock band formed in 1992 by former White Lion co-founder/vocalist, Danish singer Mike Tramp. The band was formed after White Lion broke up and the follow-up was significantly darker and harder than White Lion. The band released three albums and then disbanded in 1996. Following Freak of Nature, Mike Tramp released several solo albums and also reformed White Lion with a new lineup.
In September 1991, just days after White Lion played their last gig, Mike Tramp met up with longtime friend Oliver Steffensen who was an original member of the pre-White Lion band Danish Lions. The pair spent weeks in Tramp's house in Santa Monica, California, resulting in several songs which were later released under the moniker "Mike and Oliver". The album was titled Brothers for Life and was Tramp's progression from White Lion to Freak of Nature. Three songs from the same sessions later ended up on Freak of Nature's debut album. Ex-Lion bassist Jerry Best joined the pair shortly after, as did ex-Strike Twice guitarist Kenny Korade. The band used programmed drums and another drummer up until drummer Johnny Haro joined the newly-formed band. After six months of rehearsals, Tramp and Steffensen had an argument resulting in Steffensen leaving the band to return to Denmark. In 1992, ex-House of Lords guitarist Dennis Chick was brought in to replace Steffensen, and the band was finally official.
Freak of Nature is the self-titled debut album by American hard rock band Freak of Nature, released on March 29, 1993. The band features former White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp who formed Freak of Nature following White Lion's last album release The Best of White Lion in 1992.
The album was produced by Phil Kaffel and recorded at the Plant Studios in Sausalito, California and although the record, released through Music For Nations, did not shift in large quantities Freak of Nature's relentless work ethic brought in many admirers. The band toured for eight months in support of the album, playing a mixture of headlining shows, mainly in Britain, including gigs at the Roskilde Festival on July 2, and support slots for Helloween in September and Dio in November.
"Rescue Me" was released as the lead single for the album and "Turn the Other Way" was also released as a promo single. Both singles featured music videos.
"Possessed" and "Are You Ready?," were co-written with original guitarist Oliver Steffensen before he left the band and was replaced by Dennis Chick. Steffensen and Tramp had written four other songs, "Blame It on the Fool," "One Love," "Disturbing the Peace," and "Back Where You Belong," which were later released on Outcasts.
Tramp remarked that the producer Phil Kaffel "captured the raw energy" of the band perfectly and recorded them entirely live in less than a week, which he said was a very different way of producing than his work with White Lion.
A concert from the supporting tour was released on DVD in 2004 titled "Freak of Nature: Live in Japan 1993".
The album is dedicated to Tramp's son Dylan and Thin Lizzy vocalist Phil Lynott.
Tracklist:
- Turn The Other Way ターン・ジ・アザー・ウェイ 4:03
- What Am I ホワット・アム・アイ 3:45
- Rescue Me レスキュー・ミー 5:16
- '92 5:30
- People ピープル 4:11
- World Doesn't Mind ワールド・ダズント・マインド 4:29
- Possessed ポッセスド 6:38
- Where Can I Go ホエア・キャン・アイ・ゴー 4:57
- If I Leave イフ・アイ・リーヴ 5:28
- Love Was Here ラヴ・ウォズ・ヒアー 3:19
- Are You Ready レディ・トゥ・ゴー 5:23
Released in standard jewel case with black tray and a 12-page booklet.
Booklet includes lyrics.
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