A grower!
by Todd C.
This review was more of a challenge for me; typically I listen to a Phil Vincent release and I am INSTANTLY in love with the music on hand. On this his 6th release, I actually listened to this several times before I had a strong opinion which to this point has never happened. Only one other release even had a song that didn't grab me the first time I heard it; this one had the usual outstanding production job, great vocal work, superb guitar work, in short musically it was a normal Phil Vincent masterpiece. What was not as obvious at least at first were the melodies and hooks, a person had to give this a second and third listen to be properly rewarded. What became apparent when it did click, is that this is again a very good CD, I just like the songs in a different playing order. Song 3 would have been my lead track on the CD since it is a turbo charged rocker with a great riff and a pretty good hook. Track 4 would be a great 2nd track, and So Sad (track 5) is the best song on the CD and one of his best ever. It is a perfect mid paced track with loads of melody and hooks to burn not to mention some great guitar fills. Tracks one and 2 are very solid tracks as well but they seem to fit me better in the middle of the CD, and Life is a Game is re-worked and though it has a slightly different feel it remains a personal favorite. I like the original just a little better(I believe it is a little longer and the hook is more obvious) but that is a common theme on this CD. After repeated listenings the songs stick with me just like any other Phil Vincent release, which is to say it is one that must be owned and played loud/often! Give it a shot if you love melodic rock, it will not let you down.
