An intense acoustic journey that at times touches on Days Of The New, with hints of Dirt-era Alice In Chains, some Temple Of The Dog dynamics, and a kaleidoscope of '70s icons like Rush, Zeppelin, James Taylor and even some vintage Heart from their Dreamboat Annie days. Highlights for me were: "Promised Land" - The lyrics & melody remind me of the great '70s singer/songwriters like Cat Stevens (one of my personal faves) and Elton John. But with a distinct "modern" and very original feel. "Fortune Lies Freedom" -Reminds me a tiny bit of a song from the first CD by Snow Patrol in chord progressions. I love the way the guitars/verses build in intensity
- very Jimmy Page-esque (think of songs off Physical Graffiti and Presence like "Achilles Last Stand"). Also reminds me a tiny bit of Farewell To Kings-era Rush for some reason. "Temptation" - My favorite overall. It's so heavy & intense,like "No Quarter" or "Wish You Were Here." I think this one showcases the layered guitars, vocals, lyrics & songwriting perfectly and it's a great way to end the CD because it sums up all the feelings of the other songs like a final chapter in a book you're sorry to be finishing.
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IDK| Posted May 19, 2008
Shawn asked me to review this cd for him, and I said that I would. After receiving the cd in the mail, i listened to it. Now i don't know, and maybe it's just me, but I didn't like this cd. But i'm guessing that It's just not my style of music.
growing on me| Posted October 15, 2007
mr harris asked me a couple of weeks ago if he sent me a copy of his cd if i would review it. i told him that i would. i got it today. the first song that i listen to ... let's just say that i did not like it much. however, the more i listen to the cd the more i like it. mr harris' voice is very different than what i normally listen to. this could be why i did not like the first song much. that being said, i love the guitar on this album - esp the beginning of 'Keeping Hope Alive'. several of the songs remind me of johnny cash. they have a somewhat country feel to them. other songs have a darker sound to them. all in all i enjoy the album. it is growing on me.
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