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Matthew & Gunnar Nelson are back with their latest
album, Life, and it's pretty amazing. While not as heavy or guitar-driven
as their previous U.S. release, Imaginator, Life features some of
the most melodic, well-written songs of the 90's. Life is a very
mature record that really shows how the Nelsons have evolved as
musicians, songwriters, and producers. As a result, the Nelsons
hit you with an onslaught of hooks, catchy choruses and strong songs,
in other words, Melodic Hard Rock Heaven.
Here's the track by track review:
1. A Girl Like That - A very catchy opener, this one has
"hit single" written all over it. Great vocal harmonies!
2. I Would If You Want Me To - A melodic, hook-driven, mid-tempo
rocker, ear candy for AOR fans.
3. Life - The title track is a melodic, Beatlesque, Rick
Nelson composition that never saw the light of day. As a tribute
to their legendary father, Matthew & Gunnar recorded their version
of it, string section included. Oh, and it sounds very powerful.
4. She Sheila - Probably the "poppiest" song on the record,
this one's a tad heavy on the keys, but it still has a catchy chorus
that carries the tune.
5. Someone Like You - (MetalGod's
Pick) A beautiful piano ballad with beautiful vocals
and awesome guitar solos and fills.
6. Everybody Cries Sometimes - Another "hit single", a very
cool melodic song, filled with catchy hooks. The awesome vocals
make the song.
7. Let's Talk About Me - The hardest rockin' track of the
album, this one starts with a great guitar riff and hooks galore.
The lyrics are really cool, tongue-in-cheek.
8. She Said She'd Be Mine - Mid-tempo rocker with very cool
vocals and a great bridge. Check out the versatility of Matthew
and Gunnar's voices as they go from low to high. Very cool. Also,
check out the string section.
9. The Hunger - A melodic, catchy, rocker with a smokin'
guitar solo.
10. Is That How It Is? - Awesome lyrics on this tune, a great
way to close the album. Amazing song and some extremely melodic
guitar work.
Once you pick up this album, you'll be singing along, and you'll
want to play it over and over again. I know I do.
What can I say? Experience Life, enjoy Life, and live Life, for
Life is bliss, Melodic Bliss!
-MetalGod
Order Nelson's
Life at http://www.thenelsonbrothers.com
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