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EMERALD RAIN
Age Of Innocence |
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Hailing from
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, Emerald Rain's "Age Of Innocence" is a
melodic hard rock release featuring the rich, deep vocals of Murray
Daigle. Lead cut "No Saviour" would sound right at home on an Axel
Rudi Pell or Jeff Scott Soto project release.
As the CD progresses, an influence of the harder works from fellow
Canadian's Harem Scarem comes through. While Daigle's powerful voice
does not sound like Harry Hess, the phrasing and backing vocal
delivery are quite reminiscent especially on "Don't Tell The Rain".
Tracks like "Desperate Heart" and "Sleeping In The Fire" are very
catchy without huge overblown hooks. The CD isn't instantly
accessible and thus it grows on you with multiple listens and
rewards the listener with well structured arrangements and solid
songwriting.
While many releases in the melodic hard rock genre feature higher
ranged vocalists, Daigle's lower range delivery is a welcome change.
Guitarist Mike Dmitrovic's style is very enjoyable and never wonders
away from the rest of the band in terms of overplaying. Dmitrovic's
playing shines bright on the title cut "Age Of Innocence" featuring
intricate fills. "The Method" comes out like a chugging train
gaining steam then cutting off into a mid tempo time change. The
ballad "Come Clean" features the band's strong vocal harmonies.
If you are a fan of melodic hard rock that relies on musicianship
over flash, Emerald Rain may be just the kind of band for you.
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