MELODIC ROCK
I think the first thing I noticed about this album was the big guitar sound and just how crisp and clear it is. The guys have a nice little sound here, mixing old school American hard rock (Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, Ratt) with more updated contemporary influences (Nickleback, Foo Fighters, Shinedown). The vocals of Michael Ahlstrom have that modern rock drawl, yet the driving rhythm section is more in line with what you might hear on Motley Crue. The riffs come thick and fast and the songs are really quite accessible.
The guys have great energy here and credit to the guys for capturing a raw, live feel in the studio and retaining a high quality production sound. The Morning Show and Levitate both have the swagger and modern rock credibility to be heard on radio just about anywhere, plus have cool choruses to draw in the listener. This stuff is far better than any Nickleback, Creed or even Jet perhaps. Let's Go has a punky rhythm LA Guns might deliver and Ghost In The Machine rocks hard. I think the quality drops a way a little on the last few tracks at least as far as the chorus and melodies go. The tracks themselves still rock.
The Bottom Line
One for fans of old school American hard rock with a touch of sleaze, but also a strong modern influence. Very commercial in relation to what is on modern rock radio today, but this still has one foot planted firmly in the past, making it quite a crossover release.
Score: 83%
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