I would have thought that Jorn Lande needs no introduction by now, as the Norwegian has been producing consistently strong melodic rock and metal albums for some years now, and why should 2017 be any different? He put together quite a new band from those that appeared on his last album, with only keyboard player and co-producer Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Revolution Saints) still there from ‘Heavy Rock Radio’, and together they have brought in bassist Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner, Kiske/Somerville), drummer Francesco Iovino (Primal Fear) and guitarist Alex Beyrodt (Primal Fear, Voodoo Circle). Yes, all the new guys are from the same band, although Francesco only joined in 2015, so perhaps it is no surprise that they know what they are doing together.
Apparently Jorn is Norway’s biggest musical export since A-Ha!, and this album again shows just why that is the case. He has a voice that reminds the listener of Coverdale, yet he can sing in a higher register, always with plenty of emotion and breadth. In many ways, this does remind me of the classic ‘1987’ album, with similar production and approach, and like that this has classic after classic with little room for breath. It is a great album, and the only thing left to do when it has finished is to turn it up that little bit more, and play it again. If you enjoy heavy AOR, or melodic metal then this is an album to savour.
