Magna Carta\/Border <\/p>\n
A band consisting of a progressive metal band\u00b4s vocalist, a renowned blues rock guitarist and a former drummer of a latter day American progressive rock band, would that suite anyone? Why not, as it is dUg Pinnick, Eric Gales and Thomas Pridgen who are at work. All members seem to have had their say in creating this album, and I very much like their individual styles. The info sheet promises a mix of KINGS X, THE ERIC GALES BAND and the MARS VOLTA, serving as a bas to attract fans of as diverse acts as CREAM, STEVIE RAY VAUGHN and TOOL! <\/p>\n
Opener \u201cCollateral Damage\u201d is seventies groovy blues which is intriguing and has a distinct black sound to it, but it still only serves as a teaser of things to come. The sheer beatof \u201cAngels and Aliens\u201d could keep a boat steaming over the Atlantic! I ike the guitar effect, I love the refrain and the arrangements are highly enjoyable. But \u201cFor Jasmine\u201d feels like an underdeveloped idea of a standard jam, and \u201cWishing Well\u201d is only a NIRVANA variety, albeit a fine and unique take. The surprises have only begun though. \u201cLascivious\u201d is a bang ob black blues with a straightforward refrain and a pinch of stoner added. The slightly Indian touch added to \u201cBlack Jeans\u201d moves into a pretty dirty blues that increases in intensity as the song progresses. The bass line of \u201cBeen So High (The Only Place to Go Is Down)\u201d has a seventies junkie theme and a formidable bass line. All songs are like individuals, perhaps with the exception of the JIMI HENDRIX cover \u201cSunshine of your Love\u201d \u2013 which has all the black features you can ask for. It is demanding for ach track to stand out on this disc, and few does, but those are true \u201cblack diamonds\u201d. \u201cAngels and Aliens\u201d, the soul-infused seventies blues of \u201cHang On, Big Brother\u201d and the lighter blues variety of the very groovy and catchy \u201cThe Greatest Love\u201d. I could go on all day. They even surprise me with the closing track \u201cFrightening\u201d, as it has a pulse! This is no fuss, this is a masterpiece. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nCollateral Damage
\nAngels and Aliens
\nFor Jasmine
\nHang On, Big Brother
\nWishing Well
\nHate Crime
\nLascivious
\nBlack Jeans
\nSunshine of Your Love
\nBeen So High (The Only Place to Go Is Down)
\nMe and You
\nThe Greatest Love
\nFrightening<\/p>\n
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