Slavetrade
The Lies That Bind
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
This group of bondslaves cranks out their tunes in the hard rock vein of Bride, with melodic leanings a la Angelica. While ranking as little brothers to their Louisville influence, they still capture a pretty good attitude. The production sonics and vocal melody lines keep this quartet in the minor leagues, though.
The tune "Lonely Road" is a great idea (musically along the lines of a Skid Row ballad), yet Troy Rowell's lead vocals aren't strong enough to carry it over the top.
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