I love Bob, but he (as with all os us) has gotten a bit older.
But Rock and Roll never forgets

I found out about Bob Seger after I came back from Viet Nam, and I was pretty wild and wanted nothing to do with the establishment and "society". All I wanted was a big motorcycle, a willing woman, a bottle, good friends, and to never call anyone "sir" ever again. Among those friends I found Seger on the speakers and he pumped my brain full of fire and soul. We were the "live to ride, and ride to live" crowd, and "Horizontal Bob" was almost a life style. Well, all I can say is that I changed, and so did Bob. We both weathered the years, became respectable, and rounded off the rough edges. When Bob did a duet with Martina McBride behind a black piano, I thought it was over. But, with FACE THE PROMISE Bob Seger has opened a door to the past, and let is some fresh air amongst the sillyness that passes for rock and roll these days. He just turned 62 the other day, and a comic radio jock said, as I was commuting (yes, sometimes I feel like I've had a sex change operation) to work that "Bob had lost the lead in his pencil". Well, that radio "personality" has obviously never heard FACE THE PROMISE. If you are over 40 (or like me over 50), and want that hard driving sound and entrancing lyrics that do not have to be hidden behind shredding guitar, buy this album. Of course, you may find yourself buying a motorcycle, wearing black leather to break the wind, and heading for the promised land.;-P If this is your first Bob Seger, his catalog is available, and you have a world of serious and true rock and roll to experience. Rock on!

Thank you Bob...It's a great comeback...I'm looking forward to even greater performances for the future.

As another reviewer wrote, this was worth the wait! Seger has lost none of the edge in his voice or the message in his songs. I can't add much to what the other reviewers have written except to say; buy it, you won't be disapointed!

This is a good decent middle America rock and roll effort by a true to your roots original. I saw Bob Seger in 1975 when he had flowing black hair mid way down his back and he could really work it brother could he. He tapped into some energy like all over the place in yo face get down dude. I had never heard of him before I saw him at the University of Montana and a girl from Detroit, Michigan had to tell be to go check him out. Was I glad I did and how. If waiting years at a time to get new Seger product is what we have to do then alright Bob...no wine before it's time man.

This is probably the best CD I have ever purchased. I was buying it for one particular song, but after receveing it I was very happy to realize that 10 of the 12 songs were just as good as the one I bought it for. I even bought another copy for a friend that is a big Seger fan anyway and she has enjoyed it just as much.

Sometimes the "comeback" cds are a disappointment----this one isn't! That raspy voice sounds just as strong as ever---just like it did in the 70's! The title song is vintage Seger---Rock 'n Roll!!!! Makes you want to head for the dance floor. The duet with Kid Rock is surprisingly good; I crank up the car sound system like old times!
I do miss the Silver Bullet Band, though, even though the musicians are great.
Welcome back Bob!

Bob Seger has outdone himself again. This is not just a Seger album, it is a Seger course on life. Its not "forty years ago when I was young" its forty years later and Seger is a sage and continues to be an awesome songwriter. I don't know what it takes to wear out a CD but I'm trying--you should love this!

In all of Bob's songs, his soul comes shining through. This CD is no exception. He is a true poet/warrior. His quest for freedom and the ideal remains, but has become even more sophisticated. The addition of strings was brilliant. But then that is what Bob is. Sophisticated, sensual,
passionate, and brilliant. His music, depending on the song, makes you
want to either jump up and dance or answer with your own soul! Superb!

Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band-Face The Promise *****


"The Boys Are Back In Town" just about says it all don't you think? When you think of rock n' roll what do you think of...tattoos, leather jackets, Elvis Presly...no no no....Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band is the epitime of rock n' roll, they live and breath it and im so glad that the boys are in fact back. Growing up a Detroit boy you are raised on Seger and the boys. If you don't know every word to 'Turn The Page' you cant call yourself a native to Michigen. The fact that he waited so long to release this album only made the first listen even sweeter. I wasted no time in buying two copies of this album one for me of course and one for my dad who introduced me to the man. On first listen I thought, "man he's still got it." After about 100 spins in the player since I first bought the album my thought is now, "man, he's still got it."

Face The Promise is maybe the second best Seger album. But at times it could be the best, possibly second only to Night Moves. He took ten years to work up his songwriting chops and guitar playing to make the best album he could being as this will more tehn likely be his last. Songs like the title track 'Face The Promise' 'Wreck This Heart' and 'Simplicity' show that Bob as well as the boys have lost nothing. If anything they are better then ever. For a sixty plus year old man he can still belt like the best of him. Ya still got some mighty fine pipes Bob! 'Wait For Me' and 'The Answers In The Question' showcase his incredible writing skills as a lyricist.

As if he needed it Bob Seger decided to bring in a couple artists for collaberations. Kid Rock, another native to Detroit who I could not stand until he recorded 'Real Mean Bottle' for this album. One hell of a track. Seger also brought into bluegrass legend Patty Loveless for 'The Answers In The Question.' Another great song that seems a little out of Segers vocal range but he manages to pull it off because he is amazing like that. These songs do add to the over all greatness of the album but it would have been just fine with out them, because Seger is more then capable of carring the entire album himself.

For those who have been hesitent to buy the album because of what ever your reasons are, dont wait any longer this album is a must own in any rock n' roll collection and anyone who calls themself a Seger fan cant be a true Seger fan and not own this album. Welcome back boys!

the greatest he still is the same after all this time very strong

picked up right were he left off like he never missed a day

I was expecting hard driving rock-n-roll and what a got was a bit washed out and soft coming from Bob Segar and the silver bullet....
so if you want a bit of more introspective playing and technical feat then you will enjoy but if your looking to get back to the Hollywood nights or see a dancer in a club downtown go dig out the old stuff cause this one (like uncle joe)is afraid to cut the cake.

Cant understand why it wasnt released in Australia. Keep it up Bob good to see you back again.

Simply an awesome CD from Mr. Seger. I don't think he has missed a beat. "Wait for me", "Face the promise", "Simplicity", and "No matter who you are" are my favorites. He can still rock with the best of them, and that is what this CD is --- straight rock and roll. I bought 4 copies just to give to friends. AWESOME!!!!!!!

I think it is the a very good album. It is so nice to hear Bob Seger again. All the songs are wonderful

Then of course you'll love this new CD. Bob doesn't sway too far away from the rock formula that has made him one of America's true rock icons.

This is Bob Seger as he has always been- not an aging rock star updating his music to the current trends.
Thank you Mr Seger!

Having been a fan of Seger since the 70's, I was so excited to see him on TV and hear he had a new CD. It was worth the 20 year wait!!

Wow. After 11 years of silence I wasn't really expecting much from this CD, but wow. If you could still do this all along where have you been for 11 years Bob Seger? "Face the Promise" is as good as anything he put out in the prime of his career. Lyrically, melodically and musically the songs here all work, from rockers like "Wreck This Heart" and "Between" to ballads like "The Answer's in the Question". While his rough-edged voice has lost a little of its thunder it's still strong enough to belt these songs out. The production is excellent and not overly slick. I don't know why it took so long, but it's good to have Bob Seger back.

I'm a huge Seger fan, and was thrilled to hear he had a new CD. I was a little disappointed. A bunch of his old songs are still played regularly all over the radio, but I don't see any on this CD jumping out and having a life like that. It's still Seger, and it's still good, just not great, like a lot of his old stuff.

EXCELLENT CD. BRAND NEW CONDITION, AND BOB SEGER IS THE MAN. WELL WORTH THE LONG WAIT.

I didn't give it 5 stars because it isn't quite all original new sounding, but then that's why we get music by our favorite artists, isn't it? Because we like their sound :)

Bob Seger is back and you won't forget it after hearing this CD it is what "Back In Black" is to AC/DC."Face The Promise" is Bob Seger's Back In Black.I have been waiting for this album which he has had brewing up inside for years and it was worth the wait.If you don't own this and you loved Bob Seger back in his "Against The Wind" days you are depriving yourself, because rock n'roll never forgets and Seger remembered everything and more.Go out and buy it now.CLASSIC SEGER updated and fresh.This lion has come back and he IS King of the Jungle the way he roars through these songs with such raw energy, hungry for more.

Not his best release ever, but a very admirable effort from this classic rocker who has been away too long.

this album is the antithesis of "easy listening". don't expect to sit back in your armchair and take a ride. the lyrics and the edgy beat have something to say and you have to pay attention to make this music work for you. his "no more" speaks to a generation of anti vietnam war crusaders and who want to say it again to this new war. thanks bob, for coming back.

Saw Seger in concert in January 2007 at the Palace in Auburn Hills! He was amazing! His new cd is definitely reflective of his brilliant abilities as a performer - age has not slowed him down one bit! If anything, he looks like he's having more fun on stage now than he did in his 20's and 30's. I highly recommend "Face the Promise" to any Bob Seger fan, you will not be disappointed.

I got this with a gift certificate. I don't regret having it, but I wouldn't purchase it unless I could afford to get something good but less than stellar. I'm living on a lower middle class salary so am very selective with my music purchases. I'm a Seger fan and he was the soundtrack to my youth. No one can touch him with rock anthems and the essence of Midwest urban/rural working class/lower middle class musical expression. He was a road horse early in his career. Obviously he ruined his vocal chords. It all makes sense now, listening to what he did then and what he can't do now. His lyrical, musical and stylistic sensibilities are still golden, but his voice is rust. I could barely make it out. Now I was playing this on my car stereo, so nothing fancy I can do to change the sound. Seems like nowdays there are things you can do with technology to compensate for some vocal deficiencies. Also compensate with arrangements and mixing. Doesn't seem to have worked with this album. I miss Bob, and only John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty come close to touching him in my book. Wish there was an answer to this voice thing, but I know many other singers who have suffered the same fate and I know it is rough. Still, even with a shot voice you can still convey something, aka Warren Zevon's "The Wind." With all it's flaws, I loved hearing Bob again, he's been sorely missed.

I read a lot of reviews before I decided to purchase this CD. I felt slightly obligated to buy it since I am constantly complaining about how artists of the last 15 years lack a fraction of the originality, creativity and enthusiasm of the artists making music from the mid 70's thru early 90's. Since I feel that time period produced the best music, I always support those artists by purchasing their later releases, including recent efforts by Billy Idol, Eddie Money, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynrd and others. The majority of these, other than the Mellencamp garbage, have been very good and a considerably better than anything that today's artists are providing yet I find myself still pulling out the old stuff when I really want to listen to great music.

Now that you know where I stand, I will give my two cents on the new Seger. Firstly, I think "Are You" is phenomenal but much like Skynrd's "Red, White and Blue", it will never garner the earned acclaim that is deserves because of the staid musical climate that we now live in. "Wreck this Heart" and "Face the Promise" are both quite good and definitely would have fit in with any of the classics on older albums.
I also think "Simplicity" and "Between" are very worthy efforts.

"No Matter Who You Are" barely makes the cut and "Real Mean Bottle" would be okay if it was the only cover/duet on the CD. Unfortunately, this is where I run into problems with the CD in that I get the distinct impression that the decision was made to try to appeal to other segments by both crossing over to country and by enlisting the help of Patty Loveless. Maybe I'm at fault here in that I am no more a fan of country than I am of rap and I think Bob Seger's music is strong enough to stand on it's own without Loveless or Kid Rock.

I don't care anything at all for "Wait for me", "Won't Stop", "The Answer's in the Question" and "The Long Goodbye". As far as the anti-war anthem, "No More", I find it dull and contrived and I skip it just like the others that I don't care for.

One other thing, "Simplicity" has a horrible static throughout the song. I exchanged the CD for a new one and it has the same problem. Too bad that the static was on one of the better songs instead of on one of the lesser songs. Nonetheless, their is enough great and good music on the CD to earn Bob a grammy in my opinion. I said that after the first time I listened to the CD and I still feel that way even though I only listen to six or seven of the tunes with any regularity.

Just like the Billy Idol, Eddie Money and Skynrd CD's I bought, I would rather have just had eight solid efforts rather than to add any filler but I don't regret purchasing any of them. By the way, I'll be thrilled to see Bob in Rupp Arena again on March 8th...Turn the Page!!

Bob is as great as he ever was, one great song after another Bob don't be a stranger!-- we love you and your new cd!

Here in the UK, Bob Seger does not have the populist fan-base he has in America, evidenced by the fact that I had to get my copy of the album from AmazonUSA.........IT WAS WORTH THE TROUBLE !!!!......I have waited for years for this album, and it was definitely worth it !....Not one track to dislike, this is vintage Seger with a twist !!....The more I play it, the more every track seems to become another Seger classic....If the man has mellowed with time, the voice has not !........'Like a Rock'!!!

I am a big Bob Seger fan. I have many of his older albums (yes, vinyl) and CD's and enjoy them frequently. So I wanted to enjoy this one also. Unfortunately this outing is definitely not up to par with most of his other material. The songs are, on the whole, lackluster and forgettable. The melodies are uninteresting and repetitive and the lyrics predictable. As other reviewers have pointed out, Bob's voice sounds tired and strained throughout. There are only one or two songs that rise (slightly) above the level of mediocrity that the rest of the CD is mired in. Sadly, it seems that Bob's best songwriting years are far behind him. I expected better from this rock and roll legend.

This CD does not dissapoint, despite the fact that it's been around 20 years since his last album. Seger's style, as always, is refreshingly honest, and includes his trademark raw vocals. Well worth the wait!

After listening to the CD, it is very apparent Bob Segar has lost quite a bit of vocal range compared to years past. But, if you purchase the album knowing that ahead of time, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to find the songs are solid both in lyrics and melody.

I've loved Seger from way back.

Saw him in concert in the late 70's. Magnificent talent!

After reading the reviews here, went out and bought the new album and listened to it on the drive to the beach.

Sad to say it "never got out of 1st gear". Songs ALL had a very homogeneous sound to my ear. Very plodding....almost put me to sleep at the wheel.

REALLY don't want to say that. I was hoping for much better.

Spend your $$$ on the early work if you don't already have it.

I just spent $250 on tickets to see him in concert. Hope he can still crank it up with his classics.