Fastball\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
HUMAN ZOO sure stands out. Not many hard rock bands employ a saxophone player these days, or ever before. The band history starts in 2004 and comprises two previous albums, their debut \u201cPrecious Time\u201d (2006) and the follow-up \u201cOver the Horizon\u201d (2007). The basic formula is simple but seemingly secure: They go for a steadfast 80\u00b4s hard rock sound, with the addition of the occasional sax. I think they have done well, sporting three albums in only five years, plus numerous gigs with the likes of THE SCORPIONS, AXXIS, KROKUS and U.D.O. The line-up has been a solid affair comprising of vocalist Thomas Seeburger, guitarist Ingolf Engler, Keyboardist Zarko Mestrovic, bass player Markus Ratheiser, sax player Boris Matakovic, and drummer Kevin Klimesch. <\/p>\n
This is one of those albums. I tend to come across ten to twelve a year. Apart from the in some circles obligatory short intro this is solid and retro in the right way. There is the lukewarm ballad \u201cEverything Changes\u201d, but apart from that there are no weaknesses in my opinion. Seven standout tracks is a hard feat to copy in 2011, while three of the remaining four are solid, but not eyebrow raising. \u201cThe Answer\u201d makes me wonder why GOTTHARD broke it big and not this lot, \u201cGimmie Your Time\u201d dares to sound like the best 25 years back in time and \u201cFall in Love\u201d is a deadringer fro the golden age of David Coverdale\u00b4s songwriting and Y&T\u00b4s best songs. The voice of Thomas paired with hit feeling and some (I didn\u00b4t think I\u00b4d ever say the words) well placed and sufficient sax parts. Congratulations, this one goes to the Best of 2011 list. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nAmy & Allison
\nThe Answer
\nGimmie Your Time
\nTo the Top
\nEverything Changes
\nEyes of the Stranger
\nFall in Love
\nWorld Behind You
\nHold & Care
\nWant It – Love It – Like It
\nWelcome to Paradise
\n10.000 Years Ago<\/p>\n
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