The CD was inserted in the player and the melody of "On The Edge Of Glory" filled the room.
Beautiful keys, melodic guitars, crystal-clear vocals from Bill Champlin are the secrets of this song.
Excellent start for the album! Right after that comes "Pride Of Strangers". The vocals of Paul Sabu are
"passionate" and give an amazing melody to the song. Third track is "Closer To Zero" and here we're talking
about a Melodic Rock diamond! Rhythmic bass, drums, melodic guitars, and vocals with amazing variations
from David Forbes result in an amazing composition. Simply, an amazing track.
Right after that come "Once Off Guard", "Lost Souls Don't Cry", "Exiled In Sadness" and "Age Of Desire",
all of which are on the same musical quality levels as the previous tracks. "Circle Of Danger" is up next and has
amazing vocals by Tamara Champlin. Amazing melodic rock track.
The album closes beautifully and melodically with a ballad, "The Crystal Heart". Here we have vocals from Bob Harris.
The lineup of this album is excellent, having names in such as Tommy Denander, Bill Champlin (Chicago), Tamara Champlin,
Bob Harris (Axe), Philip Bardowell (Place Of Power, Unruly Child), Paul Sabu (Only Child, Kidd Glove), Jeff Paris and
David Forbes (Boulevard). It's an incredible project and yet another splendid release from Frederic Slama. Everything is
unbelievable in this album: the compositions, the musicians, the interpretations...they all synergize to create a unique musical
puzzle that you simply mustn't miss!
With 16.91$ which you'll find in CDs and 8.91$ in digital form, it's like getting it for free considering the quality of music it provides
you with! As for the score, nothing less than 10/10! Get it guys!
ALBUM LINE-UP:
Frederic Slama: Guitars and keyboards
Tommy Denander: All instruments
Bill Champlin: Lead and backing vocals
Paul Sabu: Lead and backing vocals
Jeff Paris: Lead and backing vocals
Sherwood Ball: Lead and backing vocals
David Forbes: Lead and backing vocals
Philip Bardowell: Lead and backing vocals
Bob Harris : Lead and backing vocals
Rick Riso: Lead and backing vocals
Tamara Champlin: Lead and backing vocals
Pete Newdeck: Backing vocals
Colin Rodgers: Guitars and bass
Pat Thern: Drums
George "Snaki" Lane: 10/10 "It's an incredible project and yet another splendid release from Frderic Slama. Everything is
unbelievable in this album: the compositions, the musicians, the interpretations...they all synergize to create a unique musical
puzzle that you simply mustn't miss! With 16.91$ which you'll find in CDs and 8.91$ in digital form, it's like getting it for free
considering the quality of music it provides you with! As for the score, nothing less than 10/10!
Get it guys!"
For BeRock Radio MiniZine (2014)