LABEL: POINT MUSIC/AOR HEAVEN
OVERALL: 81%
Produced by: Tommy Newton
OVERALL: 81%
Produced by: Tommy Newton
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LABEL: POINT MUSIC/AOR HEAVEN OVERALL: 81% Produced by: Tommy Newton | ||||
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I was pretty surprised by these guys, they really have a good sound here. This is totally European flavored hard rock, with a very minor touch of progressive thrown in. Not quite Dream Theater mind you, but plenty of twirling keyboards and a few good time changes to break songs up. There is also a healthy mix of US stadium rock in the guys sound. I am not surprised to see one of the AOR labels didn't pick this up, as they all have their stylistic niche - and this fits none of them. But I thought a label like USG might have. This is only Point Music and AOR Heaven's good fortune. For they have a strong release on offer here. Big traditional hard rock songs, with punching guitars, huge choruses and hooks a plenty fill this album. The vocals run the gauntlet from the low raspy drawl, to the traditional metal scream! | ||
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The songs vary themselves nicely also. For example Twilight Zone and Magic are hard rocking, progressive in feel and big guitar/keyboard tracks. Shake Me is a total guitar dominated rock anthem and Me & You is a great acoustic driven anthem-rock ballad. Lay Down The Law then returns to the progressive heaviness of the opening two tracks. I think I have said enough. You will need some degree of love for the European sound to fully appreciate this, but unlike some acts, that sound does not totally dominate. A little like how Europe crossed over in the 80's. These guys may not be the next Europe right now, but given some time, money and 3 ounces of good luck - they do have a chance of bigger things. | PRODUCTION: 80% | SONGS: 78% | VIBE: 82% | ATTITUDE: 82% | ESSENTIAL FOR: European style hard rock. Classic hard rock fans and some Europe fans. |