Dangerous Dog Records\/Border<\/p>\n
Scottish band STRANGEWAYS formed in the early eighties and did three albums in six years that made them hot; the self titled, \u201cNative Sons\u201d and \u201cWalk in the Fire\u201d. The band name might have been aptly since they seem to have been ripped off my managers and record companies alike, but still returned for two more obscure albums in the nineties. The 21ct century opened with a new album, \u201cGravitational Pull\u201d, and nothing more until they returned on Frontiers Records with \u201cPerfect World\u201d in 2010. Now they\u00b4re on their own label and united in full; vocalist Terry Brock, guitarist Ian J. Stewart, bassist David Stewart, keyboard player David Moore and drummer Jim Drummond. Still eager not to be pinned down in a certain genre you never know what to expect. Hopefully the old departing vocalist problem will not arise again\u2026<\/p>\n
Now, lay back and sedate. This is STRANGEWAYS, not your ordinary screechy metal band but distinguished and soothing music close to AOR. \u201cThe Sentinel\u201d opens along that description. It is somewhat anonymous but still a mighty fine track with the right style for the band. \u201cRun\u201d emphasizes that feeling, and has a better refrain still. The voice, the compulsion to raise a lighter in the air, the cozy guitar and the sensitive lyrics all work like a charm. \u201cCall\u201d even evokes some magnificent Scottish atmosphere, in spite of the American at the mike. And \u201cEnd of the Day\u201d does nothing to harm their chances of a triumphant return. But hold it, there is more. \u201cAlive Again\u201d has a ring of MAGNUM meeting up with TOM PETTY, the pace is well suited and this track will be talked about. The album has more Scotland in it, something like a Scottish U2, some nineties rock and solid musicianship. Compared to their previous Frontiers effort this is more solid. No doubt an album that grows on you. The only threat is the standard anonymity of the soft adult rock that sometimes rears its ugly head\u2026<\/p>\n
Track List
\nThe Sentinel
\nRun
\nPlayin\u00b4 It Over
\nAs We Fall
\nCall
\nEnd of the Day
\nAlive Again
\nSilver Moon
\nFrozen
\nLong Road<\/p>\n
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