• Nothing Left To Say
• When You're Gone (1 Minute soundsample)
• One Thing Left
• Love Goes On
• Ready To Fly
• Again
• Colder
• Everything Good
• The Other Side
• Someone Special (1 Minute soundsample)
• Suspicion
• Falling
• Endless Summer Nights (Live Version) Japan Bonus Track

"My Own Best Enemy" is an album that brings back the rock and roll style of Richard Marx. The debut single "When You're Gone," that includes guitar and background vocals by country artist Keith Urban, is a strong first release for the singer/songwriter/producer. Marx also shows his darker more cynical side with a bit of irony on the melodic rock tune "Everything Good". Songs like "Colder" jump into the pop/rock sound similar to the Goo-Goo Dolls, while "Again" gives a straight ahead nod to bands such as Coldplay and Travis. This album also sports differently crafted ballads with songs like "Falling" with it's beautifully arranged string section and the deeply inspirational song "Ready To Fly". Those who have thought that Richard Marx was done with being an artist or was just painted as an 80's pop star, will see a new and fresh side of this wonderfully talented musician. This is an excellent CD and a strong comeback for one of the most classic and timeless songwriters of this generation.

Denise, I agree with you as for R.M. being one of the most timeless songwriters of this generation! Though I do like the song material of this album, I don´t like the production at all. It´s neither for those who grew up with the 80s sound nor does it fit into nowadays sound. What a pity.

This Richard Marx album is his seventh and the first one in 4 years. As usual he delivers high quality pop/rock numbers with nice melodies and lots of emotions. Also as usual he has a number of interesting guest musicians on his songs. Long time friend Fee Waybill co-wrote one song. As the case was with “Days in Avalon” Richard seems to mature with every CD and the same applies here. The songs feel a little more personal and at the same time very familiar. Old fans will recognise themselves and they will not be disappointed, since this is an artist who never releases poor quality. A very good pop/rock album for anyone who loves good music and a real feast for the fans.