Pretty Maids
Planet Panic
Massacre Records
2002
Too many come backs this year huh? Well, this is a dynamic one. I have in my hand this CD for more than two months now, but I was reluctant to listen to it, as I thought that it would be a boring old-fashioned album.... and now I feel so embarrassed!!!
Goodness, Pretty Maids can blow your brains out with this album. I feel so awkward for neglecting it for so long. Fresh and vigorous, the tracks of the album grab you from the neck and leave you in a state of panic! I cannot distinguish if this is hard rock or heavy metal. I think it is hard rock played by HEAVY guitars with thunderous riffs. I have to mention that the production of the album is modern, making the songs sound fresh and heavy. No, don’t even thing about any nu-metal elements here. We are talking about heavy music, fast melodic, with catchy refrains, loads of variety between the tracks, great ballads. Ho-ho this is a CD with huge balls my friends! You definitely have to listen to this.
My only objection is the cover of the album which is so unoriginal (Van Halen and Savatage have used this cover in the 80s), that might mislead someone... and it would be such a shame! It’s unfair to mention only 2-3 songs from this album, as all of them are very good. But if you need to listen to only one to just have a taste of what you are going to buy... then try “Playing God”... and you will definitely go to the cashier!!!
Goodness, Pretty Maids can blow your brains out with this album. I feel so awkward for neglecting it for so long. Fresh and vigorous, the tracks of the album grab you from the neck and leave you in a state of panic! I cannot distinguish if this is hard rock or heavy metal. I think it is hard rock played by HEAVY guitars with thunderous riffs. I have to mention that the production of the album is modern, making the songs sound fresh and heavy. No, don’t even thing about any nu-metal elements here. We are talking about heavy music, fast melodic, with catchy refrains, loads of variety between the tracks, great ballads. Ho-ho this is a CD with huge balls my friends! You definitely have to listen to this.
My only objection is the cover of the album which is so unoriginal (Van Halen and Savatage have used this cover in the 80s), that might mislead someone... and it would be such a shame! It’s unfair to mention only 2-3 songs from this album, as all of them are very good. But if you need to listen to only one to just have a taste of what you are going to buy... then try “Playing God”... and you will definitely go to the cashier!!!