7Hard\/SG Records\/Cargo<\/p>\n
Eight years ago they were called EXODIAIN and played covers of DREAM THEATER, DEEP PURPLE, PAIN OF SALVATION, ANGRA etc. Since 2007 SILVER LAKE is a band in their own right, plus augmented by guests like Simone Mularoni (EMPYRIOS, DGM), Gabriele Ravagliaand and Michele Luppi (VISION DIVINE, KILLING TOUCH). Are they ready to acquire fans?<\/p>\n
Italians the American way, that sounds like a spaghetti western movie. But that is definitely not the sound of the keyboard tinged \u201cBefore the Storm\u201d. Davide Bertozzi\u00b4s voice is quite light and, yes, Italian. The general feeling is that of the eighties, soft and pleasant. The production may not be top-notch, but it is perfectly alright. There is a resemblance to JOURNEY in \u201cHelp Me to Fight the Rain\u201d, but the returning muffled speaking voice provides the band a certain character. As is often the case with Italians they are good musicians, I note inspired bass lines from Luigi Rignarese and ubiquitous keyboards from Riccardo Fabbri in the instrumental \u201cBreak\u201d. Michele Luppi\u00b4s track \u201cLife\u201d has his trade mark and is quite catchy. I appreciate that they have a go at SKID ROW\u00b4S \u201cSlave to the Grind\u201d, a track that takes a couple of minutes before you recognize it. But that is the meaning of a cover, a track that interpret your way \u2013 not something that you simply repeat. Unfortunately these two tracks have the most character on the album. SILVER LAKE seems a bit too ambitious and able for the happy-go \u2013lucky sounding music. They need more material in the vein of the self-titled \u201cSilver Lake\u201d and less nonsense 80\u00b4s style. But I believe in their ability, and they seem to have time to develop after this, in spirit, promising debut. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nBefore the Storm
\nHelp Me to Fight the Rain
\nBreak
\nLife (Feat. Michele Luppi)
\nSlave to the Grind (SKID ROW Cover)
\nHoly Affinity
\nMeet You Again
\nSilver Lake<\/p>\n
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