I've had this disc in the car for some time now, and I have to say that it really rocks. I do not go out of my way seeking out this style of music these days. Heck, I'm 60 years old, I should be getting into Montavani!
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But really, of course I grew up with Black Sabaath and all of the commercial '70s rock and loved it back then, so I still have a part of me that loves to crank it up and listen. This disc is so good, I can't really believe it. I mean, everytime I put this in to listen for a few mintues, I listen to the whole thing.
As I said before, the vocals are terrific. You cannot ask for a better vocal style and range for a release like this. The guitars are exposed and superb, and the licks and hooks are very catchy. It is a very accessable album on its own.
The surround is excellent as well. Hits you over the head at times, when it's needed, and subtle when it's not. It's a very immersive mix, and a tremendous job by Quadro-Surround.
As I said in a previous post that it really needs to be cranked up to enjoy, as it seems to lack a "full power" blast unless it's loud. Probably, as 'ogrequad' has posted, it's because the stereo mix was split apart for surround. I almost want MORE GUITARS when I'm listening.
So, I give this a 10, and before some of you go nuts proclaiming that 'every new release gets a 10 around here', well, this one gets one from me. Go through the effort and seek out this disc if you like this style of music.
Dietrich is bending over backwards to make his label work, and if you don't like salsa music, or dixieland band music, or folk music, well here you go. A Quadro-Surround Rock release.
GO GET IT!!