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Rock My World inspired me to dig out my old Poison albums and listen to them again—and it seems that Bret Michaels hasn’t changed much over the past twenty-odd years. Heck, he doesn’t appear to have aged in all those years, either. He’s still the same guy who sings about love, partying, and sex. But he sings with a deeper voice that’s distinctively his own and a glimmer of his old Poison days—which adds flavor to his latest solo CD, Rock My World.
It’s really no surprise that a lot of the lyrics on this CD are highly suggestive. For instance, in “Driven,” when he sings, “I like the way you grab my wheel and just kinda guide me baby,” I don’t think he’s talking about a car’s steering wheel. Other times, he comes right out and says what he means. In “Strange Sensation,” he sings, “We really went at it the other night, but you make me so horny when we fight.” Can’t get any clearer than that.
But my favorite songs on Rock My World are his tamer love songs, such as “Raine,” which is about loving that special someone through everything life throws at you. “All I Ever Needed” runs along the same theme—staying together when times get tough. And “Fallen” is about listening to your heart when those around you are telling you to let go or choose differently.
Rock My World covers a full range of emotions, from lust to heartbreak. Bret put a bit of his heart into this CD, which resulted in a crazy mix of music that had me blushing one minute and feeling all mushy the next.
However, there aren’t any truly memorable songs on Rock My World. If you were a Poison fan, you’ll enjoy this CD simply because it’s Bret Michaels singing, but I don’t believe he’ll pick up many new fans with this one. The lyrics hold no deep meaning—not like “Something to Believe In,” which I personally believe is the best song he recorded in the ‘80s.
I enjoyed Rock My World because I’m a child of the ‘80s—and I’m glad that Bret Michaels hasn’t changed his style in an outrageous way. There’s still a little Poison in him, which isn’t a bad thing at all in my book. And that’s what will make this CD a success among ‘80s rock fans like me.
