I feel the need to agree with those before me who have heard
MACH 22; if you like
LED ZEPELLIN and
LENNY KRAVITZ, it is extremely likely you will love the hell out of this band. Rocking out of Philadelphia, handpicked out of 3000 bands as a favorite of
SLASH, listening to them will introduce to you a uniquely embellished brand of Hard Rock chock full of wacky melodies and a unique vocal delivery.
"Constant Denier" is a proper top choice for an album opener, beginning with a seething build-up that explodes into a heavy riff steeped in solid, thick grooves. This is adapted upon as the song progresses, the half-smooth half-aggressive tones of vocalist
Lamont a surprisingly effective and infectiously catchy accompaniment, by fusing hard-hitting Rock deliveries with smooth and silky soul nuances.
"Go Ahead" was an obvious choice for the album's single, a quaintly radio-friendly, jive of a piece with memorable and expert guitar work, bursting full of catchy vocal hooks. If
MOTORHEAD were to be fronted by
Lenny Kravitz…
"Made to Love" is a delicious groove, brought to the forefront by prominent, liquid bass-playing, building foundations and decorating the music almost on its own. This track had an enticing uniqueness about it above the rest, which is saying something. In parts,
Lamont diverts from a funk-filled delivery to a more aggressive rasp, strangely similar to
Paul Di'Anno.
"Nevermind" was one of my absolutely favorites, for putting out a glorious reimagining of classic hard rock, embellished by
Lamont's loveably contemporary delivery of the lyrics, culminating in an uplifting track full of feel-good.
I have always been a fan of
Lenny Kravitz, and to hear a vocalist not too unlike him front a new, fresh Hard Rock band, it is no wonder
Slash took particular interest in them.