Michael Schenker is a very well know German guitarist in the Rock & Metal scene. He has been known from his works in
UFO, early
SCORPIONS and his solo band.
”Blood Of The Sun” is a compilation with a tribute to some of the greatest Rock songs ever created and was released by
Collectors Dream Records. On the album one would be listening such artists as
Sebastian Bach (ex-
SKID ROW),
Tommy Shaw (
STYX) and
Robin McAuley (
THE MCAULEY-SCHENKER GROUP) and also members from
JUDAS PRIEST,
IRON MAIDEN,
DEEP PURPLE,
BLACK SABBATH and
Ozzy Osbourne.
Perfect rhythm section & amazing quality of
Schenker's guitaring could be traced on
“Out In The Fields”, especially the soloing that is magnetic, these made this cover special and played very well, vocalist
Gary Barden sounds fabulous with the choir on the chorus.
“Doctor Doctor” felt similar to the original version but with the killer vocals of
Jeff Scott Soto. The song shared extra melodic heavier riffs, melody, spirit of 80’s rather than the 70’s vibe of the original, perfect vocals & guitar riffs of
Schenker amassed the perfect mix that I adore so much. Impressive opening solo on
“Save Yourself” is an amazing triumph for this powerful track hurdling a feeling of the 80’s along with the melodic singing by
Robin McAuley.
“Blood Of The Sun” rallies the same qualities of guitar wizardry, but with
Leslie West at the front for further enrichment.
“Money”, a cover of
PINK FLOYD, was more than just appealing, the crew made textbook work for it along with
Schenker's special guitar treatment conjuring the wills of the saxophone.
“Finding My Way“ is totally excellent with
Sebastian Bach screeching at the helm. Also quite profound is
“Politician” sailing with fine bass work and tremendous solos.
“I'm Not Talking” and
“All Shook Up” drifted on Rock N’ Roll, slipping the Metal taste for the good of a Rocking Blues and Country mystique.
This is necessary purchase for fans of
Michael Schenker, Hard Rock of 70’s and 80’s with enough crunchy Metal and heavier riffs. Furthermore, this is also a fantastic journey to discover new beauty of covers of legendary Rock tracks following
Michael Schenker’s astonishing career.