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Halestorm
Halestorm
Atlantic Records
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Although it is only May, this release is hands down
the best album of 2009 (and most likely the last 3 years that I
have heard). Halestorm's self-titled release fulfills
the promise of the long journey of the 4-piece band from Red
Lion, PA. Halestorm has successfully bridged the gap
between a classic hard rock / melodic heavy metal release with a
modern rock approach.
Of the 11 tracks on the CD version of the Halestorm release,
each song is dynamic, well- crafted and most importantly
infectious to the listener's ear. "It's Not You" leads the
charge with Arjay Hale's cowbell intro straight into sister
Lizzy Hale's stunning vocals. Having heard various
incarnations of the song over the years, the band is wise to
have seen to it that it appeared on their major label studio
debut. The live version on the live "One and Done" release
from several years is equally as potent. "I Get Off" is
the modern rock radio single that finds Lizzy weaving a most
risqué tale with a confidence that oozes from the speakers.
The soulful, emotive tones further continue on the tracks "Bet U
Wish U Had Me Back" (a killer power ballad), "I'm Not Angel",
"Better Sorry Than Safe" and "Love/Hate Heartbreak", which
structurally is an extremely intricate composition.
"Familiar Taste of Poison" is another inspiring ballad with
vocals which call to mind Liz Vandall of Sahara and the Uli Jon
Roth band. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the
frantic "What Were You Expecting?" with its gang call and
response chorus.
Closing tracks "Dirty Work" and "Nothing To Do With Love" finish
off the release with plenty of attitude and snarl all the while
maintaining a keen sense of melodic songwriting.
Halestorm will be touring all throughout the summer appearing on
various festival shows throughout the USA. The other bands
on these various need to be wary of Halestorm blowing them off
stage with the fine musicianship possessed by the band and the
amazing vocals of Lizzy Hale. With this selection of
songs, Halestorm are not a band you want to follow on stage!
Track Listing:
1. It s Not You
2. I Get Off
3. Bet U Wish U Had Me Back
4. Innocence
5. Familiar Taste of Poison
6. I m Not An Angel
7. What Were You Expecting?
8. Love/Hate Heartbreak
9. Better Sorry Than Safe
10. Dirty Work
11. Nothing To Do With Love
Homepage:
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