PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
Excellent album of Gothic tinged Rock, a real ‘must listen to’ record.
Formed in Finland a couple of years ago, this album actually represents the bands second full length release in that very short period of time. ’Back To The Zone’ however, is a lot heavier than its predecessor and a much more melodious affair as well.
I immediately latched on to the late 80’s vibe evident here, even reminding me of Tears For Fears in the odd passage or two but this is without doubt a Rock record in every department, fair brimming with killer solos and riffs. The Gothic tinged vocals of Pasi Crash are a formidable tool with which to front the bands music, packed with dark melody and feeling. ’Salvation’ is a really good example of Pasi’s vocal delivery, a beautifully atmospheric number with some solid drum and bass work, driving the song onwards and upwards to a thundering chorus which just begs to be sung along to.
As a collection of songs the album works well, no mean feat, as it is quite varied in its composition. Songs such as ’Off Road Shoes’ are not the easiest songs to get into straight away, technically good but just not one of those tracks you can jump up and dance to. Which, of course is no bad thing, the band could have played safe and written songs along the lines of opener ’Are You Ready’, a rousing crowd pleaser in the making there but instead have demonstrated a high level of thought and guile and come up with some quite progressive and forward thinking compositions.
Production wise, the album is presented to its fullest potential, a full on sound with percussion at the fore of everything, ensuring a real foot tapping affair throughout. An album that demands to be listened to.
My own personal album favourite, for what it’s worth, is the wonderful ’All The Best For You’, a track bursting at the seams with passionate melodies and atmosphere, performed with a misty eye and a heavy heart, it represents the very best of what the band can offer in terms of writing and performing.
All in all, I would recommend you try this band and album out, I was more than impressed with what they have achieved here and for that they deserve much applause. For fans of Gothic Rock and Metal.
Rating 8/10.
Track Listing.
1. Are You Ready.
2. God Has No Style.
3. Salvation.
4. Off Road Shoes.
5. All The Best For You.
6. Another Low Flying C*nt.
7. Live A Lie.
8. Back To The Zone.
9. Dirty Rodriguez.
Hayley’s Royal Whores are;
Pasi Crash – Vocals and Guitars.
Mike Terror – Guitars.
Alex North – Bass.
Teme Schnaps – Keyboards.
Kuha Spears – Drums.
Out now via Noisehead Records.
http://www.hayleysroyalwhores.com
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http://www.noiseheadrecords.com/
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