Avenue of Allies\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
ALYSON AVENUE makes a comeback after losing lead singer Anette Olzon to NIGHTWISH in 2007. Remeaining members song writer and keyboard player Niclas Olsson, guitarist Tony Rothla, guitarist\/bass player Thomas L\u00f6ysk\u00e4 and drummer Fredrik Eriksson have not only kept the band going, they also recruited a phenomenal replacement in Arabella Vitanc. Half a dozen guests wer invited, notably ex-vocalist Anette, the well-travelled Michael Bormann (ex. JADED HEART, BISS), guitarists Mats Edstr\u00f6m (SHIVA), Rob Marcello (DANGER DANGER), plus keyboard player Fredrik Bergh of STRRET TALK. The band may have a history since 1989, found their shape with Anette around the turn of the millennium and are in for a new and interesting chapter. <\/p>\n
The first half of the album is the better and more even. The sing along friendly \u201cLiar\u201d opens, followed by a fine succession of tracks. \u201cWill I Make Love\u201d, the title track and \u201cDon\u00b4t Know If Love Is Alive\u201d are all top notch. The first is a duet between Arabella and Michael Bormann, very AOR, but without being overly soft. The title track is written in co-operation with J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping\u00b4s own \u201cMadde\u201d, has a refrain that grows and a more rocking outline. The HEART-like \u201cDon\u00b4t Know If Love Is Alive\u201d works fantastically well with Arabella\u00b4s voice and the well-crafted refrain. There is more of HEART and catchy guitar work on the album. The straightforward \u201cInto the Fire\u201d is the closest to a five star track on the second half. The low level is high though, with only \u201cSomewhere\u201d feeling too pedestrian to pass with more than an \u201cok\u201d in the margin. ALYSON AVENUE has risen from what seemed like end, and have done so with a vengeance.<\/p>\n
Track List
\nLiar
\nWill I Make Love
\nChanges
\nAmazing Days
\nDon\u00b4t Know If Love Is Alive
\nFallen
\nInto the Fire
\nI Will Be Waiting
\nI\u00b4ll Cry for You
\nSomewhere
\nAlways Keep On Loving You<\/p>\n
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