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April 2021
- Robbie LaBlanc: Double Trouble
- Icon Of Sin: Icon Of Sin
- The Treatment: Waiting For Good Luck
- The End Machine: Phase 2
- Temple Balls: Pyromide
- Sweet Oblivion Featuring Geoff Tate: Relentless
- Screamachine: Screamachine
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- Nad Sylvan: Spiritus Mundi
March 2021
- Odd Dimension: The Blue Dawn
- Silent Winter: Empire Of Sins
- George Tsalikis: Return To Power
- Christian Liljegren: Melodic Passion
- Animal House: Living In Black And White
- Lunar Shadow: Wish To Leave
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- Sunstorm: Afterlife
- Secret Sphere: Lifeblood
- Ronnie Atkins: One Shot
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February 2021
- Magnus Karlsson's Heart Healer: The Metal Opera
- Gary Hughes: Waterside
- Chez Kane: Chez Kane
- Black Diamonds: No-Tell Hotel
- Walk The Walk: Walk The Walk
Houston: Houston
Houston: Houston
AOR/Melodic Rock
4.5/5.0
Rocket Songs/Sound Pollution
www.myspace.com/houstontheband
www.rocketsongs.com
Review: Craig Hartranft, 09.06.2010
Sweden's Houston says their music is inspired by the great 80's music. Actually, I think you can step back another five to ten years into 70's AOR, melodic rock and, more than likely, the indefatigable West Coast sound. Houston (the duo of Hampus "Hank" Erix and Freddie Allen) offer a breezy platter of tightly woven melodic rock. That's the canvas and its painted with beautiful melodies, rich vocal harmonies, strong infectious choruses, and an airy comfortable feel that immediately puts you at ease. However these two disciples of all things 'old school' AOR came to their craft, the path was perfect and their craftsmanship is more than sound. (And I find it interesting that this 'sound' is finding its greatest proponents in Scandinavia: consider State Cows.) While there are few other current examples of bands doing this style, Houston is clearly one of the best going. Best tracks include Truth Slips, Hold On, She's a Mystery, and 1000 Songs. Houston's debut is accurate and entertaining AOR/melodic rock. It's definitely worth your attention if you love this classic style.
In Short
Houston's debut is accurate and entertaining AOR/melodic rock. It's definitely worth your attention if you love this classic style.
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