HIGHER GROUND 'A Thousand Pieces' AOR Heaven (2004)
Second album by this Swedish band and it’s a modern melodic rock album
verging into Westcoast territory at times, like the mid-tempo ‘Speechless’
or the ballad ‘Cry’.
The upbeat ‘I Feel Alive’ stands out as an album
highlight, along with mellow piano led ‘Believe’ (sound wise it could easily
have be written by Elton John). The musicianship is top draw and vocalist
Peter Lindberg has a good, soulful range and particularly shines on the
slower numbers.
Not a bad album but not one that really has you coming back for repeated
plays.
***** Out of this world | **** Pretty
damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly
