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Against Everyone’s Advice
Neon Knights
2004
OK, this a bit late to present here, as it was released in late 2003, but the company just sent us the promo and it does worth making the review. So, by listening to the CD without having read anything about the band you can bet that it comes from the States. Wrong! This is a German band that plays hard rock in the American way and does it really well! The thing is that the more I listen to the album the more I like it! It must be this amazing work on the guitars, with the imaginative solos and bridges that make it distinct from other similar releases.
Straight hard rock in the path of bands like Skid Row, Pretty Maids and Pink Cream 69 (of the old days). And to be honest I like this CD much more than the latest works of the aforementioned bands. Another plus for the group is the amazing production by Tommy Newton. Ah by the way I should also mention that the singer here is Markus Jurgens (x-Brainstorm).
I strongly suggest you to listen to the whole album and not only a couple of songs – it’s a really good one. The CD is full of “on the road” feeling and when taking into account that this is a debut, I should tell you that this band has potentials.
Straight hard rock in the path of bands like Skid Row, Pretty Maids and Pink Cream 69 (of the old days). And to be honest I like this CD much more than the latest works of the aforementioned bands. Another plus for the group is the amazing production by Tommy Newton. Ah by the way I should also mention that the singer here is Markus Jurgens (x-Brainstorm).
I strongly suggest you to listen to the whole album and not only a couple of songs – it’s a really good one. The CD is full of “on the road” feeling and when taking into account that this is a debut, I should tell you that this band has potentials.