Whitesnake - Is This Love Edit

Review by Yunika Umar

Album Review: Is This Love Edit by Whitesnake (1987) Alright, let’s talk about Is This Love Edit by Whitesnake. Released in ‘87 under EMI in South Africa, this album is a solid slice of Classic Rock goodness. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel or anything, but man, does it hit the spot if you’re into that raw, guitar-driven vibe. First up, let’s chat about “Standing In The Shadows.” This track just slaps, you know? It’s got this moody, kinda mysterious feel to it—like you’re sneaking around some neon-lit back alley at midnight. The riffs are tight, and David Coverdale’s vocals? Dude sounds like he’s lived a thousand rock ‘n’ roll lifetimes. I remember this one because it feels like a hidden gem. You don’t hear people talking about it as much as other Whitesnake songs, but it’s got this gritty charm that sticks with you. Plus, the bassline is so smooth it practically melts in your ears. Then there’s the obvious standout—“Is This Love (Edit).” Yeah, yeah, everyone knows this one. It’s the edited version of their massive ballad, and honestly? It works. The shorter runtime keeps things punchy without losing the emotional punch. That opening riff? Iconic. And when Coverdale belts out those lyrics about love and longing, you can’t help but feel it deep in your chest. It’s cheesy in the best way possible, like a guilty pleasure you don’t even feel guilty about. I mean, come on, who hasn’t belted this tune in the car at least once? What’s wild is how this album came out in South Africa during a time when music was really starting to explode globally. It’s like Whitesnake didn’t care where you were from—they wanted to make sure you felt every note. The production might not be super polished compared to today’s standards, but that’s part of its charm. It’s real, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll. You know what’s funny though? Listening to this now makes me think about how much we’ve changed as listeners. Back then, an “edit” of a song was kind of a big deal—it had to fit radio play and all that. Now, we just stream whatever version we want without a second thought. Crazy, right? Anyway, Is This Love Edit isn’t perfect, but it’s got heart, soul, and enough swagger to keep you coming back for more. So yeah, give it a spin if you’re craving some old-school vibes. Just don’t blame me if you end up air-guitaring in your living room like a total goofball.

Artist: Whitesnake
Album: Is This Love Edit

South Africa

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Classic Rock

1987

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Track	Duration	Preview
Is This Love (Edit)
Standing In The Shadows

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Whitesnake Is This love (With Lyrics)

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EMIJ 2018477

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Hard Rock band (1978-1986, 1997-present) and Hair / Glam Metal (Heavy Metal) band (1987-1996) from London, England (United Kingdom). Line-up 2021-present: David Coverdale - Vocals Joel Hoekstra- Guitar Reb Beach - Guitar Tanya O'Callaghan - Bass Tommy Aldridge - Drums Dino Jelusick - keyboards, vocals Michele Luppi - Keyboard, backing vocals

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Steve Vai
Neil Murray
Cozy Powell
Aynsley Dunbar
Chris Frazier
Ian Paice
Jon Lord
Tommy Aldridge
Rudy Sarzo
Brett Tuggle
Reb Beach
Colin Hodgkinson
Bernie Marsden
Brian Tichy
David Coverdale
John Sykes
Micky Moody
Mel Galley
Denny Carmassi
Uriah Duffy
Dave Dowle
Adrian Vandenberg
Vivian Campbell
Marco Mendoza
Doug Aldrich
Timothy Drury
Brian Johnstone
Joel Hoekstra
Michele Luppi
Michael Devin
Tanya O'Callaghan
Dino Jelusić

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Here’s something cool: Whitesnake's *Is This Love Edit* album, released in 1987 in South Africa, features a shorter radio-friendly version of their iconic ballad "Is This Love." It’s wild how this edit brought the Classic Rock anthem to a broader audience. The album also includes "Standing In The Shadows," adding a raw edge to the tracklist. Funny enough, this gem came out under EMI, showing how even big labels tweaked songs for different markets back then.