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Artist: Chris Laney |
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One
album that really made its mark on me in 2009 was Chris Laney’s first
solo album ‘Pure’, a real balls to the wall rock album. Now in
2010 he returns with another stunning release in the shape of ‘Only Come Out At
Night’ which takes over where 'Pure' left off. Again
it's a ballsy gritty rock opus with Laney not only bringing his superb
metal vocals to the table, but also a great guitar sound, some percussion
and also keyboards. Laney also brings in the talents of Brian
Robertson, Conny Bloom, Ian
Haugland (Europe), Zinny Zan (Shotgun Messiah, Zan Clan), Nalle 'Grizzly'
Påhlsson (Therion, Treat, Randy Piper’s Animal) and a few others
to play on the album as well as the inclusion of writing credits with
Bruce Kulick. The
album takes over where 'Pure' left off and shows
Laney is just oozing with talent, not just behind the desk but in
front of it as well. The album continues with ‘Love So Bad’ again
big riffs thrown around a great chorus a real kick-ass rock track. Speaking
of kick-ass rock, one of my favourites off the album has to be
‘Rockstar’, a more anthemic a rock track you’ll not hear all
year. Big gritty riffs all on a bed of a monster rhythm section provided
by Haugland and Påhlsson
on drums and bass respectively. This one will just rock your world from
the off, mark my words. This
album just keeps getting better and better each time I listen to it, with
great tracks like ‘B4 It’s 2Late’, a more sedate rock ballad and
the thumping bass ridden tones of ‘Eyes Out Poppin’, a balls to
wall rock with more edge than a bucket of razor blades and another firm favourite of mine. There
is switch mid album with ‘One Kiss Tonight’, not as savage a rocker,
just more melodic than the previous tracks, but still a great track and shows
Laney’s diversity that was previously highlighted on 'Pure'. But
it's soon back to the all out rockers as the riff fuelled majesty of
‘Gotta Run’ is unleashed. A great Hard Rock track this is full of
Scandinavian swagger and rocks big style. Then it’s time for another
of my favourite moments from this great album, ‘Playing With Fire’.
This is a melody rich slice of rock that just sweeps you away on a magic
carpet of great guitars and Laney’s great vocals. Laney
even puts in a little old school charm with ‘Crush’. There's a sleazy vibe to
this one that is what the Swedes are producing hard and fast these days
and it’s easy to see why Crazy Lixx chose Laney to produce their 'New
Religion' album, this has that same high octane vibe about it. The
album doesn’t falter one iota and continues to impress right till the
last track, but before that there is still the fantastic ‘I Had Enuff’,
with the final track ‘Day Dream’ wrapping up another superb album
from Laney. I am so impressed with this album that I’m making it my album
of the month for April 2010, but don’t take my word for how great this
album is, check it out for
yourself. |
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Track list: 1. Only Come Out At Night |
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