* 1/2 Alias, “Alias,” EMI.: <i> Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). : </i>

The debut release from this band of former Heart and Sheriff members is slickly crafted heavy pop a la Foreigner, Journey, etc. It’s rendered with skill, but no freshness or individuality except for a couple of tracks infused with a smidgen of spirit.