If Stryper did biker rock, perhaps this would be Krush. A much grittier vocal, and more laid-back 80's metal instrumentation may also lend itself worthy to fans of Fire & Love era Guardian. Though Phil Castillo's guitars downright rock and Dave Meriwether sings like he means it, a lot of this is a little dated, since most bands today refrain from lyrical clichés like the term "lock & load." But then, maybe Krush isn't trying to be like most bands. Check out the band's song, "Beside Me," on this issue's Hard Music Sampler CD, and decide for yourself.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Jeremy ChoiWhen one hears the words "hard rock" in describing a record these days, it usually spells the kiss of death for an album. Images of cheesy 80's arena-rock bands come to mind, as well as bands who fit the stereotypical hard rock/metal image many of us have come to find difficult to take seriously. Still, "hard rock" is the only term that can be used to describe Krush's latest album, Lost. But…
