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So who
are Hope? Well, they’re a
Swedish band featuring Henrik Thomsen on Lead Vocals and Bass, Imre Daun
on Drums and Mats Johanson on Guitars.
This is their first release and with the caliber of songwriting Henrik
Thomsen has come up with, I doubt it will be their last. Add in
contributions from Jim Jidhead and Dan Attlerud in the songwriting
department and you have top notch tunes to assail the ears.
Now this album does have it’s Bryan Adams connotations but listen hard
and you’ll here the Stage Dolls in there. Henrik Thomsen delivers a
fine Bryan Adams performance on here and guitarist Mats Johanson has the
Adams guitar sound to a T.
The songs all flow effortlessly throughout and take you back to the
Reckless era. Catchy choruses with great hooks and melodies, if a little
laid back, but the production is quality.
Songs like 'You Could Be Mine', 'See The Sign' and 'Come Alive' are all
reminiscent of Bryan Adams although the intro to 'Bring Down The Stars'
had me thinking I was listening to The Verve or Coldplay.
There’s not a bad song on this album and if you’re a fan of Bryan
Adams then I recommend you pick up a copy.
Review
by: Brassy
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