Foreigner was one of the first rock bands I ever got into when I was pre teen, Jukebox Hero I thought was greatest song ever written ( granted I was only ten) than as I got older I discovered cooler bands such as AC/DC, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and later thrash bands such as Slayer and countless other bands and deceided that Foreigner were too lame and purged them from my collection.
Now years later I have come around and started listening to the old albums that I picked cd on a whim and thought that these guys aren't so bad, Lou Gramm is an excellent vocalist, there songs are very catchy, so I am just being nostalgic or are Foreigner really a good band I unfairly dismissed? Any thoughts?

Foreigner are a SUPERB band. Lou Gramm is such a underrated vocalist. I love all their stuff. Even Unusual Heat with Johnny Edwards.

Johnny Edwards was on King Kobra's III album.

What I have heard of Foreigner with Kelly is great. I'm a Hurricane fan, so its a given. I hope they make a full length record sometime soon.

I like Foreigner, especially the early stuff - the first four or so. Saw them live back in college. Wish I could remember the show...

The S/T is my favorite by far. I also really enjoy the Lou Gramm vehicle "Shadow King" which also featured Vivian Campbell.

I got Shadow King from Uncy Sax not too long ago. Great stuff. I also love both on Lou's solo albums. I'm interested in hearing Mick Jones' solo album he produced in the early 90's.

They're a classic rock staple.

I like them - Lou is an underrated singer (as previously mentioned). I swa the latest incarnation when they opened for Def Lep and they were awesome - Kelly Hansen has done a GREAT job taking over for lou, plus they have Pilson from Dokken on bass and Bonham on Drums.

Thanks for reminding me of Shadowking, I bought that shortly after it was released as a cut out and it has been years since I throw that one on for a spin.

toho, that lineup has been around for a few years now.

They played on the Today show a couple of weeks ago. Note how Kelly doesn't miss a note. Pilson does pretty wonderful background vocals as well. Also, don't miss Jason Bonham rockin out on the tambourine. Say You Will is one of my favorites.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26055824#26055824

Wow, I must be out of the loop.

I really like their first two albums. After that they got a bit spotty. After "4" I am not really all that familiar with anything they have done.

Mick Jones is the only original member now. But then it always was his band.

Bonham and Pilson makes an awesome rhythm section, IMO. I wish they would play for every band.

Awesome group. I recently purchased the first 4 Foreigner cd's on rerelease and they sound great. Couple of good bonus tracks too. Peace.