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BRASS KITTEN
Across America
Nightmare Records |
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Listening to Brass Kitten’s “Across America” CD recently
released on Nightmare Records, I just shook my head. Here is
another band from the late 80’s / early 90’s who should have
made the big show but were instead overlooked for the awful
White Trash, Kingofthehill and Slammin Gladys’ of the world.
“Across America” is a melodic hard rock / pop metal release full
of memorable songs with strong riffs. According to the band bio,
Brass Kitten toured from 1988 through 1992 playing almost 300
shows a year
”Can’t Hold Back The Young” is one of the best compositions of
this style that I have heard in years. Definitely, a good time
summer driving song. Opening cuts Crossfire” and “Sweet Love
Affair” are also fun, sing-along rockers with strong harmonies.
In terms of comparisons, try a hybrid of Skid Row, the first
Wildside and Hardline. Steve Philbrook’s vocals are very similar
to Sebastian Bach and fit the music perfectly. Kellie Roulette
(Bass) and Sid (Drums) are currently playing with Stevie
Rachelle’s latest incarnation of Tuff.
Brass Kitten is a great example of all that was positive in
regards to the hard rock / pop metal scene. The influences of
many of the better bands of the genre are apparent. Nightmare
Records is to be commended for issuing this CD. A reissue of the
band’s debut release “EZ – N Pretty” would be most welcome. |
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