I’m very wary of Frontiers’ project bands as a lot of them are very hit and miss, they just churn out the same generic sound. But, when three ex members of Danger Danger come together, then you have to pay attention.
This is album number three from The Defiants and I’m pleased to announce that it’s a very good record indeed, and all but one of the songs have been written by Paul and Bruno. Be prepared to sing along when you least expect it as these song just get stuck in your head. The big hook and chorus is king here as every song is so infectious you would be forgiven for thinking this was 1986.
I’m all for progression in music but just because somebody decrees that your music is no longer fashionable, it doesn’t make it bad music. Thankfully some melodic rock artists kept banging away, so we can still have great records like this today.
There are so many good songs here it’s hard to pick a favourite, but I’m going for the album opener Hey Life. It sets the tone perfectly with a killer riff and groove, and massive sing-a-long hook and chorus. Honourable mentions go to Against The Grain and A Night To Remember, which are both equally as good songs.
If you love 80’s melodic rock and are looking for something to cure that itch then you should really empty the wallet for this beauty.
9.5/10 from The Grooveman.
