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Today I will be
reviewing this fine album by Michael Orlando entitled ''Sonic
Stomp''. Well I can tell you that this album is pretty darn amazing
both technically and musically blending styles together to create a
monster of a rock shred album.
This is definitely a hard rock shred album but with elements added
including lots of funk and the whole album grooves really well. A
hell of a lot of shred is present, played at a phenomenal speed with
your typical shred techniques such as speed picking, sweep picking
and tapping all done very well. This is feel good hard rock which
you can bang your head too and air guitar your hands away...
The shredding blends in really well with the music, being used when
needed, creating tension and excitement and all sorts of chaos
sounding mayhem, but Orlando has a bucket load of melody in his
songs which are also used right and it makes for a very enjoyable
listen. There are a few great, emotional ballads on here as well,
which give your mind a little relaxation in between all of the heavy
crazy shred mayhem (that's if you need it!), and they are really
very well done.
I enjoy all the tracks on this album but I'd have to say my personal
favourite out of the bunch is the opening track ''Wheels In Motion''
- now if you love your 80's melodic hard rock, this ones a treat for
you - amazing harmonies and melodies and just a great vibe from the
song will have you air guitaring all over your room in no time.
This is definitely a recommended album from shredaholic.com, if you
like the sound of what I've said above or like shred music in
general check this CD out, you most probably won't be disappointed.
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