Manraze – Punkfunkrootsrock 2011

Manraze have found their sound on their sophomore album "punkfunkrootsrock." Their debut was a solid effort displaying a new formula and the introduction of the band. Phil Collen from Def Leppard shows off his front man qualities with a more confident approach this time around. Due for release on 8/2/2011, this is the Manraze album to get. Its not too terribly different from the first which is great for fans, but the band does define the album title with dignity. This 3 piece are Punk, Rock, Funk and Dub all in one.

The lead off single and album opener "Over My Dead body" showcases the path of the album. Cathy chorus, perfect toned guitars and the aggressive, vocal power of Phil Collen. The drumming is solid from Paul Cook and the bass strong from Simon Laffy. "I C U In Everything" is a rocker like "Skin Crawl" from the first and takes the band into new territory and shows their progression. "Closer To Me" shows off the dance vibe and the overall pop element that Phil Collen is known for and Laffy gets to go off a little on this one. This song has some flow that will get your groove going. In the middle of the album you will find a Hendrix cover of "Fire." This rendition snuck up on me and fits the band so perfectly. "Get Action" reminds me of the Lepp sound that Collen has patented over the years. You know Collen loves the guitar instruments as "Dogbite (Instrumental)" ends this album well.

Def Leppard fans, Pistols fans, Rock and pop fans will love this album. Its the culmination of what Collen does in his own take. One of the bet worlds I can describe this album is fun. When you put the album on you the band comes through just having a good time. This is fun, energetic music that will please a lot of fans. The band definitely found their sound this time around and we look forward to what the future brings.

Смешайте в равных частях выдающегося гитариста, прямолинейного рок-барабанщика и праведные ритмы басиста-забияки, и вы получите чертовски взрывчатую смесь. Бросьте в это варево опыт, который получают от продажи 75 миллионов альбомов, и мировосприятие лучших в своем роде деятельности, и вы получите MANRAZE. Эта лондонская альтернативно-нововолновая рок-группа была основана популярнейшим соло-гитаристом Филом Колленом (Phil Collen) из DEF LEPPARD. Также в ее состав входят первопроходец панка Пол Кук (Paul Cook) из SEX PISTOLS на барабанах и Саймон Лаффи (Simon Laffy), который играл на басу в старой глэмовой группе Коллена GIRL. Долгожданный второй альбом этих рок-революционеров получил название "punkfunkrootsrock" и увидит свет 2 августа на лейбле Rocket Science Ventures в США и Канада. Также диск выйдет в Японии на Nippon/Columbia и в Европе на Edel Music 27 июля. Кроме того, лимитированная версия альбома будет доступна для предварительных заказов в США уже с 1 июня.

1. Over My Dead Body
2. I C U In Everything
3. All I Wanna Do
4. Closer To Me
5. Lies
6. Get Action
7. Edge Of The World
8. Dreamland
9. Fire
10. I, Superbiker
11. Bittersweet
12. Dogbite (Instrumental)

Kyle Vincent – Kyle Vincent 1997

Kyle Vincent's eponymous debut album is an accomplished set of mature, singer-songwriter AOR, treading the border between refined power-pop and adult contemporary. Working with producers Gabe Veltri and Parthenon Huxley, Vincent comes up with an appealingly polished record; while it may be a bit too slick for pure pop fans, it nevertheless has enough winning hooks and melodies to qualify as a promising, endearing debut. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Arianne
2. Wake Me Up (When the World's Worth Waking Up For)
3. One Good Reason
4. It Wasn't Supposed to Happen
5. Other Side of the Rain
6. In the Worst Way
7. Next Time We'll Go Crazy
8. All Your Promises
9. I Used to Love the Girl
10. Austin Eyes
11. Happy Ending
12. Young Again

Personnel: Kyle Vincent (vocals, guitar, piano, electric piano, organ, keyboards, background vocals); Rob Miller (vocals); Tommy Dunbar (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, background vocals); Parthenon Huxley (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, tambourine, background vocals); Ken Berry (acoustic guitar); Chris Darrow (mandolin); Pavel Farkas (violin); Andrea Byers, Nick Grant, Israel Baker (viola); John Wang , Ron Strauss (cello); Jeffry Kaatz, John Acosta (French horn); Jim Lang (organ); Jamie Wollam (drums, background vocals); Gordon Townsend (drums); Billy Hulting (percussion); Ginger Freers, Gerry Beckley, Connie Nassios, Francisco J. Castillo, Robert Lamm (background vocals).

DRIVING FORCE – DEATH WIN MONEY SIN 2011

Исполнитель: Driving Force
Страна: Switzerland
Альбом: Seeing Eye Dog
Жанр: Hard Rock
Год выхода: 2011
Формат: MP3 Cbr 320 kbps
Размер: 126 МБ
Треклист:
01 Dirty Finger
02 Better Ways
03 Bullshit
04 On and On
05 Guilt
06 The Road
07 Eat It
08 Wounded Animal
09 Timebomb
10 As Long As I Live
11 I Hate You
12 Ask for It
13 Suck Me Out

Thomas Mathis: Lead Vocals, Guitar
Chasper Wanner: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Martin Frei: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Martin Roth: Drums (2011-)
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OUTLOUD - LOVE CATASTROPHE 2011

Исполнитель: Outloud
Альбом: Love Catastrophe
Жанр: Melodic Hard Rock
Год: 2011
Формат: mp3 CBR 320
Размер: 97.3 mb
Файлообменник: Depositefiles
Страна: International

 Новый Альбом от участников Metalium, Silent Rage, At Vance, Helloween, Talon, Nightfall, Septicflesh, Firewind. Не проходите мимо!

Треклист:

1. We Came To Rock
2. Falling Rain
3. Live Again
4. Waiting For Your Love
5. The Night That Never Ends
6. Someday
7. Underground
8. Isolation Game
9. Clean Hands
10. Love Catastrophe

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Chandler Mogel - Vocals
Bob Katsionis - Lead Guitar & Keys
Sverd T. Soth – Bass
Tony Kash - Guitars
Mark Cross – Drums

CHICKENFOOT – Big Foot (single) (2011)

Realese By  Sandford
"Big Foot" is the first single from the upcoming new album "Chickenfoot III", to be released Sep 27, 2011.
Great guitar work by Satriani and blasting vocals by Sammy Hagar.
The boys hit the ground running on this track, this is what Van Halen should sound like!
Big Foot [single version] 3:49
Sammy Hagar – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Joe Satriani – lead guitar, keyboards
Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals
Chad Smith – drums, percussion

ROB MANCINI – ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CIRCUS (2011)

01 - Carnival Of Fools
02 - Rock 'N' Roll Circus
03 - Edge Of A Broken Heart
04 - Everytime You Cry
05 - Running Up That Hill
06 - Lay Down The Law
07 - Weak As I Am
08 - Stranger In Paradise
09 - Too Late To Die
10 - United We Stand
11 - Time Stops For No One But You
12 - Edge Of A Broken Heart (Radio Mix)

Serpentine – Living And Dying In Hi Definition 2011

Occasionally I will put in a new CD without even really looking at who the band is, let alone who is in it; I just grab one or two new discs off the review stack, pop them in, and let them go.  Such was the case with Serpentine, a band that I had never even heard of.  I put the disc in, turned it on, and SWORE I had read the packaging incorrectly in my quick glance.  This HAD TO BE a new Shy CD that was titled Serpentine, because that is exactly what popped into my head when I heard the music, and especially the vocals kick in.  Of course, the reason for my initial reaction is because Tony Mills, the former singer for Shy (and also for Siam), and the current vocalist for TNT, is also the lead singer for Serpentine, and his voice is one that is unmistakable.  However, the similarities don't stop there.  This CD could very easily be mistaken for an updated version of Shy with modern production qualities, as the style of the music is uncannily similar: keyboard-fronted, yet still guitar-driven melodic hard rock with Mills' soaring tenor vocals and a solid rhythm section.

While I generally shy away (pun intended!) from albums that are this heavily keyboard laden, I have to admit to really liking this disc!  Yes, there are keyboards literally everywhere on this album, but they are mixed properly, not overpowering the rest of the band, which is key as the driving guitars are part of what keep this band and album from drifinting into the keyboard-heavy AOR territory that drives me bats.  This is not proggy or fluffy AOR...this is hard rock through and through....and it is performed exceptionally well.

The album starts off with, what else, a keyboard intro for the uptempo, melodic "Deep Down (There's A Price For Love)", and I will admit I was concerned, but once the drums and guitar kick in, and Mills cuts loose with his vocals, that Shy comparison just blasted me in the face.  "Philadelphia", one of the hardest rockers on the disc, continues in uptempo fashion with a solid drum-and-guitar intro and layers of vocals leading up to one of the catchiest choruses on the disc.  There is a Journey-esque quality to this song's melody that will leave a lot of listeners wondering if they haven't heard this classic feeling song before.  "Dreamer" has a galloping rhythm that carries it forward, again somewhat reminiscent of the more rocking moments of classic-era Journey.  Three tracks in and all three are solid rockers, much to my liking.

"Love Is Blue" is the first ballad on the album and it is a strong one with still more Journey mixed with Shy comparisons being evident here, with some very powerful lyrics similar in style to those you might find written by Shawn Pelata of Line Of Fire.  Excellent stuff here!

"Where Do We Go From Here" is a mid-tempo, somewhat proggy song that finds the band using some vocal phrasing that reminds me a bit of classic Queensrhyche, but not nearly as heavy and probably more keyboard influenced than the rest of the album.  There is a nice guitar hook in there, and an above average solo, but this song just gets too...lush is a good word...for me to really enjoy it.  It's not necessarily a skipper, but it really fades into the background for me.

"Cry" is a rocker that has Shy written all over it, with Mills really powering through the vocals on this one.  The keyboards are pushed back a bit and the guitars are allowed to come across as more aggressive and out front than on some of the other songs.  Excellent song that is one of the highlights of the disc for me.  "Best Days Of Our Lives" also sounds like it could have come out of the Shy catalog, as this mid-tempo rocker again showcases Mills' strong voice and a more melodic sounding guitar.  The same can be said of "Heartbreak Town" which, at first, deceives the listener into thinking this is going to be a very slow ballad before upping the tempo into a surprisingly driving rocker.

"Nuremberg" is a song that I am not really sure what to make of.  It is the darkest sounding song on the album and the chorus sounds a bit clunky to my ears, possibly because it sounds like the middle syllable of the word Nuremberg sounds like it is cut out to make it fit.  It's just odd to my ears.  Additionally, in such a rocking song, it is frustrating to hear a keyboard solo where a ripping guitar solo would have sounded so much more powerful.  Much like "Where Do We Go From Here", it is not a skipper per se, but it is not my favorite by any means.

The album closes "Forgotten Heroes", yet another hard rocker with a deceptively mellow, piano-based intro that once again has Shy fans perking their ears up in appreciation.  Gould rips through a particularly tasty solo near the end of the record that has emotion just dripping out of it, and I can't think of a better way to end a suprisingly great record.

This unexpected album may have wormed its way into my Top 10 releases of the year so far, and to say I am shocked would be an understatement.  Somehow I missed the boat on this band because after doing some additional research, I found out that this is actually the band's second album (Touch Of Heaven came out just a bit over a year ago).  Sadly, I have also read that this will be Mills' last album with the band, which is too bad because I honestly prefer this to the music that he has been making with TNT which has, thus far, been somewhat disappointing for me.  For now I will definitely be enjoying this CD...and hunting down their first...as Serpentine is a truly great melodic hard rock band with excellent songwriting and outstanding musicianship.  Hats off to these guys for Living And Dying In High Definition is one of the absolute gems of the summer...I am greatly impressed!

Rating:  Crank this shocker to 8.5, with just a couple of minor misses holding it back...