Cost: $1.00
I knew Loudness' Minoru Niihara was Sly's vocalist, but I didn't realize that Munetaka Higuchi was also in the band, as well as Earthshaker's guitarist and Blizard's bassist. Sadly, it's far removed from the classic material of those bands and more in a groovier, less metallic '90s vein. There are even some touches of progressiveness (particularly in the opener "Mankind's Children"). I'd still say the overall album qualifies as metal, although admittedly there are often strong rock influences and a couple of tracks are definitely more in a '90s hard rock vein. Oh yeah, strangely enough, the opening riff from "Sleeping Dogs" very much reminds me of Sabbath's "Zero the Hero," even though when hearing it I realize there are only basic similarities.
Not really my thing, but it's well played (to be expected, given the pedigrees of the members), and there are enough interesting parts on here ("Magic Blood") to make it worth the buck.
Not really my thing, but it's well played (to be expected, given the pedigrees of the members), and there are enough interesting parts on here ("Magic Blood") to make it worth the buck.
No comments:
Post a Comment