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    Slavetrade

    The Lies That Bind

    (1994)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

    Discogs
    Label Moonlite RecordsHeaven's Metal #50November/December 1994
    hard rockmelodic metal

    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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