The band’s eighth studio album, and slightly heavier than the previous album Fanatical, and is pretty good trad yet modern hard rock. Nice to get something without that indie edge.
Yes it’s good, in places catchy, but nothing exceptional.
'Journeyman' is a good a rock song as most, although the mix of keeping the rhythm and lead guitars entirely separate channels doesn’t always work. That said there’s a touch of Morse-era Deep Purple to the sound, always a good touch.
Touches of Aerosmith and early 80s AC/DC is no bad thing either.
***** Out of this world | **** Pretty
damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly
