On this day October 13 1989, Lou Gramm, best known as the powerful voice of Foreigner, released his second solo album Long Hard Look. The record continued to showcase his distinctive vocals while offering a polished mix of rock and pop that perfectly fit the sound of the late 1980s.
Long Hard Look featured standout tracks such as Just Between You and Me, True Blue Love, and Hangin’ on My Hip. The album balanced arena ready rock anthems with heartfelt ballads, reflecting Gramm’s versatility as both a frontman and solo artist.
The album performed well on the charts and cemented Gramm’s reputation as one of rock’s finest vocalists, capable of carrying both emotional depth and powerful delivery.
80s insight: Long Hard Look captured the confident, radio friendly sound of late 80s rock, proving that Lou Gramm’s voice remained one of the era’s most iconic.
Long Hard Look featured standout tracks such as Just Between You and Me, True Blue Love, and Hangin’ on My Hip. The album balanced arena ready rock anthems with heartfelt ballads, reflecting Gramm’s versatility as both a frontman and solo artist.
The album performed well on the charts and cemented Gramm’s reputation as one of rock’s finest vocalists, capable of carrying both emotional depth and powerful delivery.
80s insight: Long Hard Look captured the confident, radio friendly sound of late 80s rock, proving that Lou Gramm’s voice remained one of the era’s most iconic.
