This album first came out in 2011, but this a Deadline reissue. I’m a huge fan of the George and he has become very prolific in the latter stages of his career releasing some killer work, both solo and in projects.
This album, although a solo album, feels like a band. First track in is the title track and man what a killer opening it is. Superb hook and chorus, and George is imperious best playing a killer solo and the riff and groove are superb. Done follows and has a wicked groove, and the guilt sound is awesome. Flys On The Wall is next, I really love the hook and chorus, and the groove is slightly different. Brand New Day starts with a slow groove, and the vocal is very 90’s in style. Wicked Witch is quite a laid back acoustic piece until they plug in to power ballad territory. Love that guitar intro to Voices In My Head, it’s the same vocal style by (I think) Will Martin, and the solo saves the day as it’s top drawer from George. Killer groove at the intro to Resurrect Your Soul, then when the main guitar kicks in its pure Dokken.
Rattlesnake opens up Side 3 and the hook and chorus are superb. Keith St John provides the vocals on this one, plus the George adds the sprinkles with another killer solo. It’s favourite track time next with Sun. A killer drum and guitar intro with Marq Torien on vocals. Such a great tune that stands out because of that weird, almost rockabilly intro. Man On Fire follows and that heavy blues guitar riff is awesome. My Own Enemy is a slower groove, but that solo is just superb. I’m sure everyone is familiar with George’s famous solo piece Mr. Scary, well this is an updated version, albeit with a slightly different main riff and the groove swings a lot more. Got it Alone closes out the album proper and this is pure LA Sunset Strip groovearama. I love that riff and guitar tone. There is a bonus track on this version: Someone You Loved, a cover of the Lewis Capaldi track.
Another solid album by George and I’m sure this year will bring some surprises.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
