Bad Boy Troy, Lessmann/Voss, Sandgaard, Taste

ALBUM REVIEWS

Rock The World Bad Boy Troy MR Records

Review by Ken Morton

Troy Tipton has played guitar for the likes of Sly Fox, Dave Evans, and Tommy Heath of Tommy Tutone. His namesake band Bad Boy Troy is signed to MR Records and are ready to rage across the universe with the dynamic new album Rock The World. Kicking it all off with a fiery cover of the Pink Floyd mega-hit Another Brick In The Wall, Bad Boy Troy unleash this one hard rock style and it’s absolutely brilliant. And their own compositions reign supreme, with selections such as Bad Ass Boy, You Really Knock Me Out, and I Like It Like That destined to be played all over the classic rock radio airwaves. Seventeen shows how wondrously effective Bad Boy Troy is with presenting an absorbing acoustic ballad. And the spiritual side of Bad Boy Troy is revealed in the final moments of Rock The World with the unveiling of the spectacular God Is Good. Bad Boy Troy has released an inspiring album that will surely Rock The World and well beyond!

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Rock Is Our Religion Lessmann/Voss Atomic Fire Records

Review by Ken Morton

Lessmann/Voss is the brilliant collaborative effort of Claus Lessmann (ex-Bonfire) and Michael Voss (ex-Mad Max), going above and beyond their much-revered Phantom V project and creating a rock and roll album for the ages. A perfect dozen tracks are unveiled within the auditory world of Rock Is Our Religion, and it’s an album music fans will cherish for a lifetime. From the opening sonic remedy of Medicine Man to the heartfelt reveries of Smoke Without A Fire, a carefree trip through Runaway Days and more, Lessmann/Voss present a banger of an album! In addition to all of the exceptional original songs, Lessmann/Voss unveil a stunning cover of America’s Sister Golden Hair! Also in the mix is the solid drumming of Vincent Golly, who holds his own quite well with the two legendary namesakes. Fans of Bonfire and Mad Max will be thrilled to discover the Lessmann/Voss debut as Rock Is Our Religion is jam packed with absolutely timeless songs that soar into the stratosphere!

https://www.facebook.com/P5Fanclub On My Way EP Sandgaard Sandgaard Music

Review by Ken Morton

Thomas Sandgaard is best known for being on the frontlines in the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic with The Sandgaard Foundation, as well as being the proud owner of the mighty Charlton Athletic! And now with the unveiling of the Sandgaard debut EP On My Way, you could add arena rock to an already impressive resume. Sandgaard shreds into the stratosphere on guitar, and is joined by bassist Rich Ross, drummer Goose Lapoint and Warrant singer Robert Mason. Produced by Scott Humphrey (Mötley Crüe/Rob Zombie), On My Way unleashes four thunderously solid tracks that will remain in your head for the rock and roll ages ahead. Powerhouse selections such as Believe and Breathe Into Life will make you want to raise your fist high in the air while singing along as loud as you can, ready to take on the world. Thomas Sandgaard has been such an inspiration to many, and the songs featured within On My Way envelope the senses and dare you to live your dreams. Fans of classic rock need to invest into the richly rewarding Sandgaard!

https://www.facebook.com/SandgaardRock Fighting Gravity Taste MR Records

Review by Ken Morton

Taste are legends in Australia, best known for wickedly bombastic rock anthems. And with the upcoming album Fighting Gravity, the band has released their most fully realized, introspective album to date. Opening with the rapturous refrains of 22 Summers, Taste unveils 13 selections of sonic magic and intrigue. The title track Fighting Gravity presents Taste at their most poignant and reflective. (We All) Stand Up imagines us all as shooting stars, and is nothing short of an all-out revelation. Hello Hello is a standout, rich in lyrical romanticism and auditory delight. Extraordinary Day is a grand celebration of this strange and wonderful life we all experience together on this wayward planet. And be sure to listen to the very end for the very wonderful 2020’s Gone, looking back at one of the most harrowing years the world has ever faced - where the nightmare has come to an end and rock and roll has truly saved the day! Fighting Gravity presents Taste in their finest hour! Expect this one to show up on 2022 Top 10 lists worldwide!

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