ROADMASTER - Sweet Music [Rock Candy remaster] (2012)

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ROADMASTER was unquestionably one of the pillars in the Pomp AOR movement.
The band released five albums - all really good - but their second "Sweet Music" has regarded as arguably the high point of their career.

Certainly, "Sweet Music" is amongst the top Pomp Rock albums of all time, rubbing shoulders with the likes of similar work by Styx, Starcastle, Kansas and Trillion; the epitome of melodic AOR, with a touch of progressive rock thrown in for good measure.
Formed in the comparatively laid back environs of Indianapolis and featuring Steven McNally’s totally unique vocals, Rick Benick’s blazing guitar work and Michael Read’s dazzling keyboard flourishes, "Sweet Music" pushes the Pomp boundaries to the outer limits of the solar system.
We have ten majestic songs here, no fillers, all truly lovable, but if I had to mention favorites; title track "Sweet Music" is one of the finest Pomp tunes ever, and the synth / keyboard-driven festival of "Higher Higher" is to die for.

For many years "Sweet Music" remained officially unreleased on CD, and several bootleg editions floating around.
Finally, the Rock Candy remaster does justice to this much sought after album, with a superb 24-bit remastering from original source tapes.
Highly Recommended.


01 - It Doesn't Mean A Thing
02 - I Must Be Dreaming
03 - Ya Move Me
04 - Been Gone Too Long
05 - I'll Be Lovin' You
06 - The Swan Song
07 - You Come See Me
08 - Higher, Higher
09 - Circle Of Love
10 - Sweet Music


Stephan McNally - vocals
Rick Benick - guitars
Michael Read - keyboards, synthesizers
Toby Myers - bass
Bobby Johns - drums




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