FIKE – THE MOMENT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR (2012)

Posted on April 11, 2012 in Rock by Alex F
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Last year, I went to the National Worship Leaders Conference in Kansas City. As a songwriter, I always take advantage of the songwriting critique panels they offer. They usually consist of artists and record company people who give their thoughts and opinions of your song. Last year, a guy named Richie Fike was on the panel & critiqued one of my songs. It’s kind of a coincidence that now I sit here critiquing his songs. He gave me a great review, so hopefully I can return the favor here. 🙂
Fike is not just Richie Fike. It’s Richie and Dana Fike, husband and wife, worship pastors at Vanguard Church in Colorado Springs, and Integrity Music new artist and writers. That’s a mouth full.
One of the first things that grabbed me was Richie and Dana’s vocals. Very smooth and distinct. They mesh very well and easy to listen to.
My favorite track is probably Glorious You Are. Just a beautiful song of worship that will work corporately.
For me there was also a standout lyric on this album that really struck me and stuck with me. It’s the opening line on the song Wait:
“It never goes like I thought it should, and that’s a real nice thing, because the Lord is good.”
I just thought that was a really profound and beautiful way to express that message. Great writing!
The other standout songs for me were Jehovah (also great lyrically), Be Still, and the title track, The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For.
Not all the songs are corporate worship friendly, but there’s a lot of heart and beauty in this album. I really enjoyed listening through it. Great job Fike and Integrity!

Artist: Fike
Album: The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For
Label: Indie Extreme
Genre: Christian rock
Year: 2012
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 130 Mb

Tracklist:

01. The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For (05:07)
02. Grace (04:53)
03. Jehovah (04:57)
04. Wait (02:57)
05. Song Of Sacrifice (03:47)
06. Glorious You Are (04:03)
07. Behold Our God (04:12)
08. My Savior Lord (03:42)
09. In This House (04:37)
10. Be Still (05:04)
11. Outshout The Lies (04:31)
12. Chosen (04:40)
13. That’s Why I Praise (04:34)

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T.I.R. (Total Inferno Rock) – Heavy Metal (2011)

Posted on April 8, 2012 in Heavy Metal |Power Metal by
T.I.R. (Total Inferno Rock) - Heavy Metal (2011)

Artist: T.I.R. (Total Inferno Rock)
Album: Heavy Metal
Country: Italy
Style: Heavy Metal
Quality: VBR
Size: 85 mb

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Tracklist:
1. Satan’s Ride
2. Dark Rebel
3. Heavy Metal TIR
4. Vai
5. Il volo delle aquile
6. Fire Sword
7. Nell’anima
8. Shout
9. Metal in My Life
10. Hidra
11. Roma

Total Rock Inferno, or T.I.R., is an Italian veteran metal band. While formed in 1980, they only released their debut album in 2011.

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Dreamcatcher – Emerging from the Shadows (2012)

Posted on April 8, 2012 in Heavy Metal |Power Metal by
Dreamcatcher - Emerging from the Shadows (2012)

Artist: Dreamcatcher
Album: Emerging from the Shadows
Country: France
Style: Heavy Metal
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 93 mb

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Tracklist:
01. The Soul Can’t Rest
02. TRUSTN01
03. Into The Light
04. How Much I Miss You
05. People Of Darkness
06. No Way Out
07. Fire & Ice
08. I Will Spit On Your Grave
09. How Much I Miss You (Acoustic Version)
10. Redemption

Their album is atmospheric in the way that the SAVATAGE album used to be. If you like your heavy metal with some progressive touches in its structure, then give a chance to DREAMCATCHER.

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Apotheosis – Nothing’s Sacred [EP] (2012)

Posted on April 8, 2012 in Progressive Rock by
Apotheosis – Nothing’s Sacred [EP] (2012)

Artist: Apotheosis
Album: Nothing’s Sacred
Country: UK
Style: Progressive Metal
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 45 mb

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Tracklist:
01. Paradise Lost
02. Summoner’s Circle
03. Divine Intervention
04. Fated Reprisal
05. Scales of Anubis

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King Salmon – Lucid Nightmare (2012)

Posted on April 7, 2012 in Progressive Rock,Rock by
King Salmon – Lucid Nightmare (2012)

Artist: King Salmon
Album: Lucid Nightmare
Country: USA
Style: Progressive Rock / Post Rock
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 105 mb

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Tracklist:
01. Fruits
02. Afrogasm
03. Vagina Dentata
04. Ahoy There Leviathan Beware His Mighty Shadow
05. Jupiter
06. Lucid Nightmare

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American Hollow – Screaming Into The Void (2012)

Posted on April 6, 2012 in Progressive Rock,Rock by
American Hollow - Screaming Into The Void (2012)

Artist: American Hollow
Album: Screaming Into The Void
Country: USA
Style: Progressive Rock
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 80 mb

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Tracklist:
01. Resurrect Dead on Planet Jupiter
02. Last Dream Before Dawn
03. Say, Is It Really True?
04. Mandragora Mechanism
05. Bonfire of Myth: Prophecy
06. Bonfire of Myth: Tableau
07. Bonfire of Myth: The Sum Total of Creation

This is the second official release from American Hollow. It is an EP, and it was written entirely after “Whisper Campaign”.

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Valhalla – Deathless [EP] (2012)

Posted on April 6, 2012 in Heavy Metal |Power Metal,Progressive Rock by

Artist: Valhalla
Album: Deathless (EP)
Country: USA
Style: Progressive Metal / Folk Metal
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 58 mb

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Tracklist:
01. Live On
02. Self-Imposed Hell
03. Vortex
04. Rain
05. Deatless

The ultimate shred-fest of guitars and keyboards. VALHALLA fits squarely in the progressive metal genre but yet has a completely unique sound. The band formed in mid-2011 and has since recorded a very nice EP and will be rocking profusely at venues near you. Keep an eye out, VALHALLA will rock your face!

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Heroik – Heart Of Battle (2010)

Posted on April 1, 2012 in Heavy Metal |Power Metal by

The year 2010 has been something of a metal epiphany for myself in that I’ve discovered that Quebec is an absolutely incredible place for metal talent. Granted, I’m specifically targeting the power metal scene with that statement, but from what I’ve heard it extends into the folk, black, heavy, and death genres as well. Heroik is another of several Quebecois debut artists releasing their first album this year (along with newcomers Viathyn and Instanzia), and are the most symphonic of the trio, relying heavily upon choirs and synths to deliver their epic sounding power metal.

Band Heroik
Info: Heart Of Battle
Info: Canada
Style: Symphonic Power Metal
Years: 2010
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps
Info: 101 Mb
???????Years: 10
????? Tracklist: 46:44

Tracklist:
1. Heroism 01:04
2. From My Latest Fall 05:05
3. Stormseeker 05:20
4. Goodbye My Friend 04:25
5. Heart of Battle 04:52
6. Chapter 1: Grief 05:39
7. We Will Fight 05:07
8. Lost World 04:20
9. Wings of Time 04:36
10. Until the End 06:16

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Sahaj – Another Minute (2012)

Posted on March 30, 2012 in Rock by Alex F
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Daniel “Sahaj” Ticotin (born April 5, 1969), is an American musician, vocalist, record producer, and member of the rock band, Ra.[1] Sahaj was born to a Puerto Rican mother and a Russian-Jewishfather, the brother of motion picture and television actress, Rachel Ticotin. During a pilgrimage to India in 1992, he studied meditation and was given the name “Sahaj”. He currently lives in Tarzana,California where he produces and composes for various artists.

01. To Make You Stay
02. Your Eyes, Your Eyes
03. I Fall Down
04. Another Minute
05. Come What May
06. The Willows Weep
07. She’s All You’ll Ever Need
08. If Only
09. Please Tell Me
10. A Hand On One Eye
11. A Lonely World
12. A Cool Fire
13. Walk Around The Sky

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JORDAN LOVE – UNCOMPLICATED (2012)

Posted on March 29, 2012 in Rock by Alex F

Jordan Love is a new Christian music artist from Miami, Florida.  Jordan writes, plays, and sings her own songs and leads worship at her church.  Jordan’s first album, “uncomplicated”, was independently released on January 8, 2012 and includes some great new worship tunes.

Jordan’s website includes the following quote from her bio, “When she travels, she shares God’s love through Jesus and encourages youth to stand, uncompromising!”

Band Jordan Love
Info: Uncomplicated
Info: USA
Style: Christian Rock, Pop Rock, Female Vocal
Years: 2012
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Info: mp3
??????? Time: CBR 320 kbps
Info: 103 Mb

Tracklist:

1. Psalm 1 (3:39)
2. But God (4:50)
3. In Between (4:22)
4. Crazy In Love (3:36)
5. Beauty In Me (4:05)
6. Drops of Rain (5:02)
7. Only In You (4:16)
8. Believe (4:45)
9. Leather Soul (5:15)
10. Uncomplicated (3:11)
11. Little Voice Inside (6:06)

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Oli Brown – Here I am (2012)

Posted on March 28, 2012 in Blues,Hard Rock by

2011 has been a fantastic year for British Blues star Oli Brown. After a successful solo tour early in the year he finished by supporting the legendary John Mayall on a full UK tour. In between he managed to collect 2 awards in the 2011 BRITISH BLUES AWARDS – Best Band and Best Album (Heads I Win Tails You Lose) as well as
Runner Up: Best Male Vocalist, Runner Up: Best Guitarist and Runner Up: Best Young Artist.

Band Oli Brown
Info: Here I am
Years: 2012
Style: Hard Blues Rock
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps
Info: UK
Time: Ruff
????? Tracklist: 51:30
Info: 120 Mb

Tracklist:
1. Here I Am – 4:07
2. Thinking About Her – 3:48
3. Manic Bloom – 4:01
4. All We Had To Give – 3:41
5. You Can Only Blame Yourself – 4:32
6. Start It Again – 3:44
7. Devil In Me – 4:30
8. I Love You More You’ll Ever Know – 7:05
9. Remedy – 4:20
10. Mr. Wilson – 4:04
11. Like A Father – 3:56
12. Solid Ground – 3:35

Oli Brown: guitar and vocals
Scott Barnes: bass
Wayne Proctor: drums and percussion
Joel White: hammond and rhodes
Dani Wilde: guest vocals
Paul Jones: guest harmonic

 

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Robbie Dupree with David Sancious (2003)

Posted on March 28, 2012 in Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F
This very intimate and rare production released in 2003 features a duo between Robbie Dupree on vocals and harmonica and David Sancious on acoustic piano. They perform a collection of some of Dupree’s most memorable songs minus the hit “Steal Away”, which surprisingly does not appear on this production. These are well crafted renditions of Mr. Dupree’s repertoire simplified in instruments but enriched with re-harmonization, beautifully performed by Mr. Dupree’s silk vocals and Mr. Sancious’ smooth yet fierce playing. The mood of the whole collection makes it a pleasure to listen to even if you’re not a fan of Robbie Dupree and even if you have never heard these songs before. The is an artist exclusive release.

David Sancious is one of the most talented and sought after keyboard players in the music industry. Just off a recent tour with Sting, David is back in his studio completing his ninth album entitled “The Treehouse Sessions”.  His other most recent recordings include “9 Piano Improvisations”, “Cinema” and “Live in The Now”.

David has always been inspired and motivated by the composing aspect of music. He thinks of himself as a composer who plays well, rather than a person who is proficient on a given instrument. His recordings have attracted the attention of artists the world over.

Since his first big break as a member of the original Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band in the 70’s David has also worked with Peter Gabriel, Eric Clapton, Santana, Jeff Beck, Seal, Yousou Ndour,  Zucchero, Francis Dunnery, Aretha Franklin and many others over the years, David is admired and referred to by many as a ‘Musician’s Musician”. David has used his talents as a pianist, synthesist, guitarist, arranger, and producer on recording sessions and concert tours, playing an eclectic and diverse range of music.

Track Listing:
1. Carried Away
2. Month of Sundays
3. Walls Come Down
4. This is Life
5. Return to Her
6. Wings
7. Desperation
8. Real Life (sampled above)
9. Sunny Day
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OSI – Fire Make Thunder (2012)

Posted on March 27, 2012 in Progressive Rock by Alex F
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For those of you who don’t know O.S.I. (shame on you!), they could easily be considered a supergroup of prog metal masters. Featuring Kevin Moore (ex-Dream Theater) and Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) as the two staple members, their albums have seen appearances from Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Mikael Akerfeldt (OpethBloodbath), Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), and several more. With credentials like that, this is a band that practically demands notice.

I’ve personally been a fan of this band for several years. That’s why I was so excited when I heard that a new album, Fire Make Thunder, was set for release. Now that I have it, does it live up to my expectations?

Let me describe the sound of O.S.I. for you real quick, as it’s unfair to just label them a prog rock band and leave it at that. Yes, they have some odd time signatures here and there. Yes, they do amazing mixtures of mellow and heavy. But there is also something very industrial about the band. I’m not referring to the electronic subgenre either. It’s more that I envision steel factories when listening to O.S.I.. Grimy smokestacks rising up, a dark smog cloud hanging overhead. That’s how I feel when I listen to O.S.I. and I like it.

With Fire Make Thunder, that same feeling washed over me as soon as I hit ‘Play’. It was a cold, mechanical welcome that I felt very comfortable embracing. Now, that’s not to say that the album feels harsh or overly digital. There are definitely moments of gentle warmth and beauty, such as in Winds Won’t Howl. There are also times when the band hits you hard, like in the instrumental Enemy Prayer.
This album doesn’t feel as heavy as previous releases, but that’s not what is important about O.S.I.. Listening to one of their albums is like embarking on a sonic journey where new and amazing tones and sounds assault you from all sides constantly. Crassly put, it’s an audiophile’s wet dream. It sounds fantastic and I truly enjoyed listening to it several times.
The Final WordFire Make Thunder only reinforces my love for O.S.I.. It’s a beautiful, harsh album that I’ll be returning to many times in the future.

Artist: OSI
Title Of Album: Fire Make Thunder
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Metal Blade
Genre: Progressive Rock, Metal
Country: USA
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR248 kbps / 44.1kHz / Joint Stereo
Total Time: 43:10
Total Size: 78 MB

Tracklist:

1. Cold Call 7:10
2. Guards 5:03
3. Indian Curse 4:42
4. Enemy Prayer 4:54
5. Wind Wont Howl 5:05
6. Big Chief II 3:04
7. For Nothing 3:18
8. Invisible Men 9:54

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