Dig it waveriders.
I've got this totally radical collection of tunes to tell you about! It's this ace album called Striker and it was released earlier this
year. Coincidentally, the band that
produced this gem is named Striker
as well. Wicked, right? I know!
So let me explain why you should be interested in this music.
Do you remember the 1980s?
Striker does! In case you don't recall the 80s witnessed
the rise of glam metal, the emergence of thrash metal, the latter stages of the
NWOBHM, etc. Essentially, there was a
lot going on in the realm of heavy metal.
Striker distills elements
from all across the metallic landscape of that decade into a fine mash
engineered for maximum potency. One
song, maybe two? You're over the legal
limit and flying high!
Songs like album opener "Former Glory", "Born
To Lose", and "Shadows In The Light" draw heavily from the book
of glam. These tracks revel in their
hearty melody lines and devilishly catchy hooks. Those listeners more interested in songs
which will ceaselessly pummel their eardrums should look no further than
"Pass Me By" and "Curse Of The Dead". Their pitiless thrash elements cannot be
denied. If you want more traditional
metal or favor the sounds of the NWOBHM the one-two punch of "Rock The
Night" and "Over The Top" will be your premiere listening
destination. Special mention also goes
to "Freedom's Call" and closing track "Desire". These two compositions show the full range of
what Striker is capable of
delivering, connecting the dots of all their influences to form powerfully compelling
songs.
Waveriders you don't have to be a die hard fan of 1980s
heavy metal in order to appreciate Striker. The music they create is downright infectious
and overflowing with vitality. On the
other hand, if you are someone who loves the metal of the 80s and haven't been
exposed to Striker until now then my
friend your ship has come in!
Listen. Enjoy. Support.
-Penfold
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