SANGE MAIN MACHINE - Ready For The Show (2011)

Many vocalists pursue solo albums and some leave their bands to do so (for whatever reason).
Luigi 'Sange' Sangermano appears to have left (but this is unclear from the promo sheet) Italy's Tarchon Fist, a fine classic hard 'n heavy band to strike out on his own.

His first solo album, "Ready For The Show" offers a fine blend of classic melodic hard rock with some heavy overtones.
After a short crowd intro, the first three numbers offer some exciting music. "Hate Sower", "The Demon Inside", and "Master Of Grief" are truly good melodic hard rockers, songs that show craftsmanship and allow the musicians to excel.
One of the highest points of the album is the power ballad "Goodbye", starts slowly and then develops to the climax.

"Wake Up Call" has a very '80s smell, with razor guitars and a shouting chorus.
The title track sounds pretty americanized, the riff and the solo reminds me the earlier Dokken and Vicious Rumors.
"Overturned By Nature" is another highlight. Interesting lyrics and very well built in the music, with two guitar solos that alternate and are clearly illustrated by the impeccable production.
"Thank You" has a rocking groove and a cool chorus. Specially on this track the rhythm section is tight (big drums) and the guitar solo very retro.
"Another Day" is a simple and friendly song, just vocals and acoustic guitar. Very nice.


"Ready For The Show" offers good songs in a creative melodic hard rock package.
There are two basic concepts that underlie the creation of Sange's first solo effort. The first is just that, with a little patience, you get what you want.
The second is the common thread between the songs, which they imagine as a message of peace and hope brought by the inhabitants of a fictional world parallel to Earth (in fact the songs are twelve, like the twelve zodiac signs, take a look at the cover art), of which Sange becomes the spokesman.
Much of "Ready For The Show is made palatable by Sange's backup which, curiously, includes members from his old band Tarchon Fist. But isn't it true that a vocalist is only as good as the songs and players that support him?


01 - Let The Show Begin
02 - Hate Sower
03 - The Demon Inside
04 - Master Of The Grief
05 - Goodbye
06 - Wake Up Call
07 - Too Late For The Show
08 - Shock Down The System
09 - Photograph
10 - Overturned By Nature
11 - Thank You
12 - Another Day


Luigi Sangermano: Vocals
Lucio Martelli: Guitar
Fabrizio Gangemi: Guitar
Tiziano DeSiati: Bass
Beppe Montuori: Drums







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