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| Topic Started: Oct 30 2009, 10:33 AM (81 Views) | |
| zeitgeist | Oct 30 2009, 10:33 AM Post #1 |
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Bitches Sin vs. Chasing Pandora BITCHES SIN - The Sound Of Silence  Bitches Sin were one of the second division bands of my NWOBHM* obsessed youth. Everyone in my world had heard of them, but no-one actually bought their records. They tried to transform themselves into a more melodic rock band called Flashpoint, but I doubt anyone would have expected guitarist Ian Toomey to put together a new lineup in the 21st century, who released a new album in 2008. And now they've released a follow-up single. A cover version of SImon & Garfunkels 'The Sound Of Silence'. Yes, really. I'm not inventing Tapisms here. Now imagine how bad you might think a heavy, power metal cover of that song might sound. Then double it. Which is a shame, because their own songs are pretty good. 'What Loving Means' is a fine piece of mid-tempo power metal and 'Red Skies' charges along in fine fettle. One-time metal producing legend, Chris Tsangarides has twiddled the knobs (and played guitar), recreating the eighties metal world well. As an attention grabbing release, it does the job. Here's hoping people get past the opening track. http://www.bitchessin.co.uk *ask yer Dad. CHASING PANDORA - Running In Circles  Well, it took some effort to get past the boak inducing, none more hippy front cover. But once I get there, it was worth it, as "Malta's greatest ever music phenomena" have plenty to offer. Essentially a duo comprising singer Melissa Portelli and multi-instrumentalist Keith Anthony, their simple folk-pop tunes take on a new dimension through some adventurous and interesting arrangements and instrumentation. The title track is the sole new number, with the others having been culled from their début album "Mocking The Mocking Bird". It's also the best, which suggests they're still improving as writers and performers. However, for some reason. it was the simple and affecting 'I Know' which made me catch my breath with delight. Live video for 'Memories' below; http://www.chasingpandora.com |
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