Friday, November 16, 2018

CD REVIEW: OUTLAW SON by Jerome Mazza




OUTLAW SON by Jerome Mazza
(Escape Music)

Singer, Jerome Mazza's (Angelica/Pinnacle Point) highly anticipated debut release, 'Outlaw Son', will have your undivided attention once you hit play. The songwriting is outstanding and the message is clear. This release has an edge to it with solid guitar work, but it is still sprinkled with moments of driving keys and of course the blessed and powerful vocals of Jerome Mazza.  Backing him up are a group of seasoned musicians, Tommy Denander (guitar, keyboards) Steve Overland (backing vocals), Brian Anthony (bass) and Chris Metzger (drums). There are a fine bunch of songs that will hook you from beginning to end. I am amazed at the quality and consistency in the song writing and the production. Highlights include, "Neverland", "The Dark Side", "The Last Goodbye", "Undercover Love", "Calm Before The Storm" and the adrenaline pumping title track. It is music as it's meant to be; moving, telling stories that stir up your emotions and take you on a journey. The bottom line here isi f you like Jerome's work with Pinnacle Point or his work with Steve Walsh, this debut outing is a must. A album that is perfectly produced and a pleasure to listen to, start to finish. Thank you Jerome! - Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society

Friday, November 2, 2018

CD REVIEW: RESILIENT HEART by REECE




RESILIENT HEART by REECE
(Mighty Music)

'Resilient Heart' the latest release from veteran rock vocalist, David Reece (Accept/Bonfire) is a sledgehammer that hits you smack in the face once you hit play!  Providing David with the musical firepower are a group of gifted and seasoned players, guitarist,  Marco Angioni and Martin J. Andersen, Malte Frederik Burkert on bass and drummer, Sigurd J. Jensen. Together serving up a combination of hard rock songs laced with melodic overtones that sound oh so good and beg to be cranked to maximum volume and making for one hell of a listening experience! A mix of great guitar work and powerful vocals and great songs with high quality arrangements and melodies. From rockers like "Anytime At All", "Wicked City Blues", "Karma" to crunching hard rockers like "Perfect Apocalypse" and "Live Before You Die". Overall, 'Resilient Heart' is an album that is made up of great rock songs and impressive performance by all involved. And great sounding production. Just like what David Reece has done in past projects, he's come up with a winner! Hands down one of the best Rock albums this year! - Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society