Escape\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
Paul Bonrud returns with his self-titled melodic rock project. Produced by Keith Olsen (OZZY, SAMMY HAGAR etc.) Paul, all guitars, Rick Forsgren, vocals, and Paul Higgins, drums also utilizes the keyboard talents of Richard Baker (SAGA etc.), Eric Ragno (GRAHAM BONNET etc.) and Dave Gross. A lot of time has apparently been invested in this release, what have they achieved?<\/p>\n
\u201cWe Collide\u201d opens the proceedings. The song works without a clear refrain focus and I quite like the riff and the rhythm. The best effort on the album, \u201cBullet in the Back\u201d has a lot of positive energy and the right style continues in \u201cAmerican Dream\u201d. The title track rocks as well, and there is a fair bit of character in Rick\u00b4s voice. Perhaps they get a bit too exciting in songs like the complex \u201cLiquid Sun\u201d or the SPRINGSTEEN-esque \u201cYou\u00b4re the One\u201d. Because the middle part of the album leaves the easy does it playfulness of the excellent beginning. \u201cTorn Apart\u201d is a welcome change, and album closer \u201cEnd of Days\u201d has some hit potential, and is one of the very finest tracks. There might be a bit too much of musical ability built in at times, as well as a wish for more advanced structures than the genre needs. Or perhaps some of the tracks were not as meticulously conceived as the best ones? We will never know, but this is a solid effort with some adventurous features\u2026or flaws. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nWe Collide
\nBullet in the Back
\nAmerican Dream
\nSave Tomorrow
\nLiquid Sun
\nI\u00b4d Do Anything
\nLast Sunrise
\nTorn Apart
\nBlinded
\nDominoes
\nYou\u00b4re the One
\nEnd of Days<\/p>\n
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