When it comes to listing bands that represent the powerful, melodic rock of the early 90s, Mr. Big is right at the top. The Californian band is still in the ears of many people today through their radio-driven ballad classics “Wild World” and “To Be With You”: However, Mr. Big has its origins in the harder tones and the musicians play their instruments with real virtuosity The self-titled debut album from 1989 shows that they know how to play. The opener “Addicted To That Rush” comes with full force and technical expertise and opened the way to a long career. Eric Martin's rough yet fine voice comes into its own, especially in the complex ballads “Had enough” and “Big Love”, while Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan show the world's guitarists what it's all about. In their genre, Mr. Big's musicians are almost unrivaled in terms of their mastery of their instruments; It's a shame that many people just put them in the ballad drawer. Let the rest convince you too!