"I'm Back" by Brian Howe

Brian Howe took over vocal duties after Paul Rodgers left Bad Company in 1986. After a string of hits in 70s, Bad Company was losing steam and Brian Howe breathed new life into the band with his raspy vocals and melodic songwriting. Previously, in 1983, Howe sang on the Ted Nugent record "Penetrator."

After four successful albums with Bad Company, Howe left in 1994 and pursued a solo career. He released "Tangled In Blue" in 1997, a marked turn towards more adult contemporary fare that went nowhere. In 2010, Howe returned to melodic rock and released "Circus Bar," which is one of the most enjoyable records from the genre that year.

Kicking off the record is the aptly named "I'm Back," and it showcases how Howe's powerful vocals hadn't changed a bit. I wish this record would have given Howe the comeback he deserved.