Avenue of Allies\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
Not perhaps the most well-known in Westcoast, DAVID ROBERT has still created some mighty fine songs, for himself, and others. He has contributed songs to the likes of HOUSE OF LORDS, BAD ENGLISH, LEE AARON, etc. He may not be the most frequent solo artist, with 26 years between releases, but he is still a most active musician. This album was released back in 1982, and features top-notch musicians like Steve Lukather, Jeff and Mike Porcaro, plus Jay Gradon. The list could go on\u2026 \u201cAll Dressed Up\u201d was like a day time project for the TOTO guys while recording \u201cToto IV\u201d by night. One of the tracks actually ended up on a DIANA ROSS album. As you can expect, this is not metal, but soft Westcoast. <\/p>\n
The refrain of opener \u201cAll in the Name of Love\u201d could make a grown man cry, and other musicians too probably. It\u00b4s a great opener, slightly rockier than the average song on offer, but still unmistakably soft and melodic. There is understandably a lot of TOTO vibes, sharp refrains, and, of cause, a razor sharp ballad. The latter being album closer ”Another World”. The sound is absolutely flabbergasting mostly being engineered in the early eighties. Yoshiro Kuzumaki has obviously done well remastering for this reissue too. The only song that gets on my nerve is the ancient sounding \u201cMidnight Rendezvous\u201d, which feels outdated and aimed at a much older audience than the rest of the album. Otherwise five out of ten tracks are awarded the highest rating in my margin notes. The main low level here is a good cut above average, and firmly seated in the Westcoast tradition. One filler only, probably a slip not to annihilate the competition back then. I have no choice but to give in and note a 5\/5 review. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nAll in the Name of Love
\nToo Good to Last
\nSomeone Like You
\nBoys of Autumn
\nThat\u00b4s My Girl (She\u00b4s Still Mine)
\nWrong Side of the Tracks
\nMidnight Rendezvous
\nAnywhere You Run to
\nNever Gonna Let You Go
\nAnother World<\/p>\n
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