In fact, much of this disc shares quite a bit in common with Black Label Society. Then again, the ballad "Left Behind" sounds like it could be a Traffic outtake. It's obvious these guys know what they're doing and enjoy their task. Guitarist Rick Wartel founded the legendary band Trouble and started this band at Trouble's demise. One thing is bloody obvious: they rock live.
Enough reviews for now. You should have enough here to keep your ears more than occupied. One thought on PR: as I mentioned above, I deal with a great PR guy, Roland (and his team), who does whatever is best for both the bands and his reviewers. Why can't other PR people take as much care? Is it that hard to make sure people on your list get into gigs and receive their proper CDs?
Anyway, much thanks to Roland for a cracking evening of first class rock & roll.
I'm off to see Reculver tonight, so expect a review in next week's column. If you have stuck it out this long, thanks for reading. Hope I get your peepers next week for another edition of Marty's Musical Meltdown.
Article comments
1 - Aaman
Cool - Escapi Records seems to be producing all the good stuff this year in hard rock
Most PR guys are dealing with a volume of reviewers and bands, and perhaps they just get overwhelmed pushing, pushing, pushing...