This album followed on the heels of the superb Vanishing Race, released in 1993. News From Nowhere not only matches the beauty and strength of that album, it surpasses it.

While many may write Air Supply off as 80's relics, they overlook the fact that the band is now producing the finest music of their career. Air Supply was never at a loss for great melodies, but with "News", as well as its predecessor, a new sophistication is unearthed. The arrangements are rich and haunting, especially on such tracks as "Heart Of the Rose" and "Just Between the Lines". The romantic element is everpresent, but it is paired with a sense of introspection. "Can't Stop The Rain" is a perfect example of this.

The album has a wonderful flow to it, with balance between mid-tempo numbers and ballads. "Unchained Melody" provides a mix of faithful rendition and new sonic clarity, not to mention a superb Russell Hitchcock vocal. Graham Russell gets many a chance to shine, not the least on the album's most adventurous track: "Primitive Man". Like "The Vanishing Race", this track explores a world/ethnic sensibility, compelling and hypnotic. Lush orchestrations and the wonderful piano of Guy Allison complement the material, transcending the ordinary.

News From Nowhere is a testament to a band hitting its stride, in spite of trends and flavors of the day. Good News, and great music, can come From Nowhere!

I have purchased this CD, and I really enjoy it. I especially enjoy their version of Unchained Melody. If you are a constomer and unsure about this CD, take this advise, (From one Air Supply Fan to another) this is one of their best CD's they put out. BUY IT! You won't be disappointed. Oh by the way, they put on a spectacular concert.

The masters of the love song return with this memorable '95 outing. Their unrivaled ability to evoke emotions and memories in the listener are as strong as ever in tracks such as Someone and Always. Their distinctively smooth harmonies make the title track shine. Heart of the Rose and Spirit of Love are powerful songs that we should all take to heart. The Aussie duo even did a masterful job of remaking the Righteous Brothers' classic Unchained Melody, giving it their own distinctive flavor.

I've always enjoyed Air Supply, but they've really outdone themselves with this magnificent recording. The title track and 'Spirit of Love' are my personal favorites, but the entire album shines! If you've never given this group a listen, then start with this CD. They will be hard pressed to surpass it for sheer beauty and feeling.

Air Supply is one of those enduring bands that never seems to go away...and that's a good thing. When their commercial heyday had run its course they didn't throw in the towel and fade away. Instead they kept on going, and produced, in my opinion, some of the best music they had ever done. New from Nowhere is one of those albums that makes you say "Gee, I didn't know they had it in them". Well, it's good, this album, and Air Supply is still going strong. They may not be the biggest thing in America anymore but the rest of the world seems to appreciate them. Give New from Nowhere a good listen. If you aren't moved by Heart of the Rose, check your pulse. Feel for your Love is another good one. Russell Hitchcock said in an interview that Air Supply is more of a rock band in concert than people would think, and I believe it. Anyway, give this one a listen and open your mind. Air Supply didn't die when "Making love out of Nothing at all" fell off the charts, they are still very much alive.
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