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With the
re-emergence of some of the classic 80's - 90's rock bands seemingly in
full flow, Burn can add their name to the list with the release of this
classy heavy yet melodic rock album, a more "in your face" offering than
past attempts from this band from Leicestershire.
Along with the
power-chords, driving riffs and a thumping rhythm section, Jeff Ogden's
powerful voice gives life to each song, but this is definitely not a
light-hearted album and I think someone in the band may have been watching
a lot of BBC24 news to get the inspiration for some of the songs with
tracks like 'Shadows Of The Satellites' and 'Dangerous Times' edging on
the eco-political theme, and what "love" songs there are aren't the usual
boy meets girl and falls in love, but the grey area of lost love and lack
of trust as in 'Forgive Me', all something the average easy going rock fan
may find hard to swallow.
There's
definitely a hint of Bon Jovi on a couple of the songs mainly due to the
keyboards, like on 'Pray For Rain' and especially 'Give Me Tonight', the
most radio friendly song on the CD and has single written all over it, so
it's just a pity that the way radio and the media is being run these days
there wouldn't be a chance to hear it over the airwaves, but it's a fine
way to finish off a cracking album that deserves to (hopefully) sell well.
* Review by Bob.
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