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Raine
Peace
MTM Music
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Raine is a melodic / AOR
hard rock band consisting of former members of Rainmaker (Ben Powell and
Nick Horne) and Montana Screams (David Lindland and Rennie Xosa).
The band
signed to MTM Music and King Records (Japan) in March 1999 and decided on the
name Raine. Raine's debut CD "Peace" was released in June 2000.
Leading off the "Peace" CD is the track "Rainmaker", a
gradually building melodic rock piece that features the vocals of David Lindland
and some very impressive harmony vocals from the other band members and guest
background vocalists. "Rainmaker" actually sounds similar to Von
Groove. (Who coincidentally have a CD and song called
"Rainmaker").
"I Am" is a slightly faster paced song in the vein of "Haunted
Heart" by the melodic Canadian band Alias. "2 AM (Hang Out
Here)" is a catchy, mid-paced rocker with a high harmonious chorus that
hooks you in after only one listen.
Lindland's vocals are favorably comparable to Mickey Thomas (Elvin Bishop,
Jefferson Starship, Starship) and Fred Curci (Sheriff, Alias).
The songwriting throughout the album is solid and the ballad
"Miracles" is a beautiful composition featuring the keyboards of Kasey
Smith (Danger Danger).
Raine's
"Peace" is definitely recommended for fans of polished AOR /
hard rock with plenty of hooks and big choruses. The higher
pitched vocals are a welcome change from the lifeless vocals of most
radio bands in 2000.
Raine is:
DAVID LINDLAND (Lead Vocals / Acoustic Guitar)
NICK HORNE (Guitars/Backing Vocals)
RENNIE XOSA (Bass, Backing Vocals)
BEN POWELL (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals) |
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