They had this energy playing that legendary stage and venue and you could feel their hunger and love of what they were doing. One such show was at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen there. They had something that a lot of bands out during that time were lacking and that was true substance. I saw them a couple times during this album run and they were an awesome live band. So when their album finally came out, needless to say I was excited and it didn’t disappoint. I remember first getting a 2 song cd sampler which had the songs “Fly From The Inside” and “No More Love.” Those two songs were awesome and it set me on the path of anticipation for their album. It had all the right parts of heaviness and melody along with a singer that could actually sing. When I first heard the band back in 2003, I thought to myself that this band could be the one to really bring back “rock music.” Their debut album Leave A Whisper was powerful and rocking. One band I’d like to discuss this happening to is Shinedown. Remember “It’s Been A While?” That song catapulted the band to new heights and brought in a whole different audience. So many bands still have “that one song” that can hit the mark with a specific audience.
Back in the 80’s at the height of the “hair metal” era, the “power ballad” was a way to break into the mainstream and cross over to a different audience. There is something that happens to rock bands though that leads them down the wrong path and they wind up losing their way. Rock music is alive and well but certain people and radio will lead you to believe that it isn’t. From bands from the 60’s all the way till today, there is no denying the impact rock music has had on me and the rest of the world. As far back as I can remember rock music has been for me.
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