Gabor Kleinbloesem editor of Strutter'zine HOBBIT 'LOST AND FOUND' (AF PRODUCTIONS/USA IMPORT) We reviewed 4 HOBBIT CDs in the past and mainly these concerned AOR/Pomprock orientated releases, but with their new album 'Lost and found' they go in a slightly different direction, aiming for a pure 80s US Melodic Hardrocksound, including 80s DOKKEN guitar riffs and some BOSTON material as well (listen to the BOSTON "Don't look back" soundalike "Sadie"). 10 songs are included and the difference with other HOBBIT CDs is the less prominent keyboards and a much harder guitarsound, ending up sounding also like TRIUMPH, RAIL, very early EUROPE, a bit 80s RIOT ("Burnin") and Q5 ("Tie the noose", although the high pitched vocals are not of that high level), yet at times also with a poppier mood, such as in "Sadie" (sax) and "Rocky was a spaceman" (hello STYX' "Too much time on my hands"). All together this makes 'Lost and found' a rather interesting release, with some really great tunes, such as the Melodic Rocker "Ticket to the other side" (strong chorus), "Easy to say" (best song, PICK OF DESTINY is reached here, very AORish with a SURVIVOR touch, also reminding a lot of HEAD EAST), "Too much to say" (strong pure 80s chorus a la RAIL) and the midtempo "Competition" (early EUROPE meets TRIUMPH). Surprising release and a recommended release, originally recorded 25 years ago, now sounding crystal clear and available through: www.Hobbitband.com (Points: 8.3 out of 10)

Once again a fantastic CD from Hobbit. Heavier than before and it kicks ass from start to finish. Buy it, buy it, buy it!!! You'll love it!!

Outstanding set of tracks from these Texas legends! Kicking off with an ogre saying "Let's just rock n' roll!", that's exactly what these guys proceed to do, with chunky riffs, killer leads, swirling keys, and excellent bass and drum work. This is Hobbit as you've never heard them before! This is not the Tolkien-themed 'Fantasy Rock' they are known for, this is hard-driving 80s rock with style. With tracks such as Ticket To the Other Side, Sadie, Rocky Was A Spaceman, Burnin', Competition, and the rest, you're missing out if you don't pick this one up and give it a spin!

As always...you guys truly rock! Impressive work. Thanks for sharing your music with us. C~