THE ANSWER - Revival [bonus tracks] (2011)

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THE ANSWER, for those of you who don't yet know, is a hard rock Northern Irish band. Frontman Corman Neeson has the unruly mane of a young Robert Plant, Paul Mahoen plays guitar, Micky Waters plays bass and James Heatley keeps the beat frantic on drums.
Since forming in 2000 they've have had massive success with debut album 'Rise' and an incredible amount of endorsement from the highest echelons of rock royalty.
Voted as Best Band by several magazines, they've supported The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Deep Purple, The Who. Jimmy Page is a fan, having turned up at one of their gigs.

Their sound is old school stomping rock with powerhouse numbers that reference the best of the '70s / '80s.
But on their brand new album "Revival" the band has updated their style and although based on the classic mould, this new material sounds really late eighties / earlier nineties.
That's clear on the catchy opener "Waste Your Tears", a hard rocker which somehow remembers House Of Lords circa 'Demons Down' era.
"Use Me" is another contagious rock piece with a melodic line and fat bass / blasting drumming.
"Caught In The Riverbed" is one the best tracks on the album and really sum up what The Answer is all about. It's a fast paced hard rocker and when the chorus kicks in it really takes your head off. There's a shining Les Paul-driven 25 bar long guitar solo that really rocks.
Another good one is the sing-along "Vida (I Want You)", a song with great hooks every turn of the way. Very catchy riff combined with tasty melodies.
"Can't Remember, Can't Forget" would shake manes with Bon Jovi for out-and-out unabashed radio rock. This is the most commercial song here, with a strong single potential.


With their previous 2 albums, The Answer was tagged as vintage retro-rock.
Forget that now, "Revival" is a very rocking and modern sounding album, with an '80s / early '90s spirit yes, but fresh and vibrant.
They offer here some of their strongest songs to date, with genuinely commercial hooks, killer Les Paul-driven riffs / solos and some awesome melodies.
Mahon's guitar technique is noticeably improved, as his excellent solos on tracks such as "Nowhere Freeway" and "Waste Your Tears" demonstrate. Cormac Neeson now really sings in his full potential reinforced by very well arranged backing vocals harmonies.
Remember, this is not a '70s retro band anymore, this album sounds fresh, hooky and '80s hard rockin' melodic.
"Revival" will burst the group into the album charts. Is that good.
Highly Recommended.


"Revival" press version with bonus;

01 - Waste Your Tears
02 - Use Me
03 - Trouble
04 - Nowhere Freeway
05 - Tornado
06 - Vida (I Want You)
07 - Caught On The Riverbed
08 - Destroy Me
09 - New Day Rising
10 - Can't Remember, Can't Forget
11 - One More Revival
12 - Lights Are Down
13 - Piece By Piece (bonus track)
14 - Can't Remember, Can't Forget [live acoustic] (bonus track)


Cormac Neeson - Vocals
Paul Mahon - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Michael Waters - Bass, Backing Vocals
James Heatley - Drums



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