TPRS Spotlight Bands

Emerald Rain

Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, Emerald Rain's "Age Of Innocence" is a melodic hard rock release featuring the rich, deep vocals of Murray Daigle. Lead cut "No Saviour" would sound right at home on an Axel Rudi Pell or Jeff Scott Soto project release.

As the CD progresses, an influence of the harder works from fellow Canadian's Harem Scarem comes through. While Daigle's powerful voice does not sound like Harry Hess, the phrasing and backing vocal delivery are quite reminiscent especially on "Don't Tell The Rain". Tracks like "Desperate Heart" and "Sleeping In The Fire" are very catchy without huge overblown hooks. The CD isn't instantly accessible and thus it grows on you with multiple listens and rewards the listener with well structured arrangements and solid songwriting.

While many releases in the melodic hard rock genre feature higher ranged vocalists, Daigle's lower range delivery is a welcome change. Guitarist Mike Dmitrovic's style is very enjoyable and never wonders away from the rest of the band in terms of overplaying. Dmitrovic's playing shines bright on the title cut "Age Of Innocence" featuring intricate fills. "The Method" comes out like a chugging train gaining steam then cutting off into a mid tempo time change. The ballad "Come Clean" features the band's strong vocal harmonies.

If you are a fan of melodic hard rock that relies on musicianship over flash, Emerald Rain may be just the kind of band for you.
 

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