SPV\/Playground<\/p>\n
Dutch long-standing rock outfit VENGEANCE makes another go at fame and fortune. This time with Leon Goewie as the sole remaining original since original guitarist Jan Somers passed away. The rest of the band are absolute aces; Keri Kelli, guitars (ex. ALICE COOPER), Chris Glen, bass, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP), and drummer Chris Slade (ex AC\/DC). A tour has been scheduled by the many sougt after musicians may be had to keep occupied with one band only. Contributions from Arjen Lucassen, of cause, and even Tony Martin makes for enjoyable listening\u2026or?<\/p>\n
The voice, the tight band, the return to their bluesy AC\/CD sound makes for an album that is no \u201cArabia\u201d. Depending on your preferences this is an album to treat in many ways. From the engaging opener \u201cMe and You\u201d until the sketchier but unmissable \u201cJan\u00b4s End Piece\u201d this album has its ups and downs, power ballads and gritty Aussie rockers etc. I tend to favor \u201cmy\u201d VENGEANCE songs like \u201cBarbercue\u201d, heedless and 80\u00b4s to the core. I can always put on the original band (AC\/DC) if I want stuff like \u201cBad to the Bone\u201d or \u201cShock Me Now\u201d. But the Tony Martin penned \u201cWhole Lotta Metal\u201d shines, as does the VENGEANCE trademark power ballad \u201cPromise Me\u201d and the yesterday ringing \u201cDesperate Women\u201d. What a title\u2026 But the style, the occasional over-strained voice, the number of only ok songs, can\u00b4t be lauded too much. No matter how I tried to find more positive things to say this is the honest judgment. This is an ok album with strong moments, no more, and definitely no less. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nMe and You
\nBad to the Bone
\nBarbeque
\nShock Me Now
\nFive Knuckle Shuffle
\nDesperate Women
\nWhole Lotta Metal
\nPromise Me
\nCrystal Eye
\nMissing
\nJan\u00b4s End Piece<\/p>\n
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