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Even if Chris Laney is active for many years, many won't know the Swedish musician. He is one of the leading producers in Sweden and a multi-instrumentalist. Even if he's a good songwriter, some songs on Pure are co-written by Bruce Kulick, Mats Levén and Lennart Östlund - among others. Lennart Östlund owns the legendary Polar studio - built by the ABBA members - and co-produced Laney's solo album.
The opening track is called Situation and after a few moments you know that glam metal is back! The heavy rocker reminds me of the early 90's and bands like Trixter, Firehouse and Steelheart. Heavy riffs and catchy hook lines - that's all it needs to have a good time, if you like this kind of music. The song sounds fresh, even if this style isn't the latest trend - but as every thing is going in circles it's coming back. Btw, the solo at Situation was played by Vic Zino (Hardcore Superstars). The following I Dunno is a Lepard-ish track, even if the vocals are a bit raspy and darker then Joe Elliotts. Quite heavy is Make You Cry where Rob Love (Zan Clan, Dynzty) and John Saphyre (Dynazty) added the solos. A heavy ear catcher!
A balladesque rocker is The Stranger In You, but with a heavy punch. Btw, drummer J. Koleberg and bassist Nalle Grizzly Pĺhlsson are responsible for the heaviness, the rhythmic playground for Chris Laney. At Get U Down Anders Ringman plays the solo and is doing backing vocals. This one has a sleazy touch... A bit like Def Lepard meets Faster Pussycats... Slightly symphonic kicks off Make My Day, but becomes a heavy rocker with sharp riffs and cool vocals. Another ear catcher! Btw, Mats Levén is doing backing vocals at this one! The piano-based power ballad Skin On Skin is sounding familiar... Anyway, in my opinion a bit too bombastic, it can't touch me... But well, beside that the album is fun... has several ear catchers and no real fillers... Quite good for a solo debut! ;)
Everybody who loves glam metal should check out the solo album of this Swedish multi-instrumentalist! And Def Leppard fans who loves Hysteria will love Pure! Nothing new, but Pure fun!
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