RADIO DRIVE
"SHE COLORS MY WORLD"
2018
HORIZON - The first track of the album gives you a bright start to your
listening pleasure. A strong 80s vibe is captured here, in the style
of a U2/Simple Minds hybrid while encompassing a great Electronic Rock
sound. It's a mid tempo track but its one of those songs that would be
awesome in a huge arena, anthemic Rock at its best.
A NEW START - Almost Psychedelic with a little Progressive Rock, this
track gives us guitars in a medieval stye. The ambience of the echoes
and effects give a real 70s feel. As with most of Kevin's songs this
has a surprising diversion, at around 2 minutes 40 there is a small
instrumental interlude has a distinctive Electronic Synth Pop element.
SWEET THING - A light, lilting song in a slow almost Folk Blues style
is a very nice, relaxing listen. At 1 minute 40 comes another surprise
as there's a move into early 70s Classic Rock before easing back into
the song's usual style. Nice harmonies make this an enjoyable cool
Summer track.
FOREVER I DO - A sweet Rock ballad with heartfelt lyrics and emotive
guitar parts and vocals. A nice sing along chorus gives the song
another "hit" contender nomination and it also reminds me of the band
Yes.
EVERY ROAD - More anthemic epic Rock with the U2/Simple Minds style as
the 80s Pop Rock infuence can be heard as with the opening track
"Horizon". Oh and yes there is another Kevin Gullickson surprise in
this track too. At 2 minutes comes a segment where you think its going
to end in a crescendo but then it stops as quickly as it came in and
returns back to the song's original composition to finish. Such a tease
are Radio Drive!
HEY BULLDOG - This is a cover of The Beatles' track and as I was
unfamiliar with it I looked it up. This is a great cover version, if
not better than the original purely for the better production. It
certainly takes you back to the 60s beat groups era. The guitar solos
within the song sound alittle heavier to me, which is probably why I
like it. More Rock than the original.
TIME TO RISE - Great Electronic Rock song with elements of Psychedelic,
Classic and Progressive Rock. My favourite on the album and could be a
massive hit as well as a little of a Rock anthem! The echoes on this
track give it a great "live" feel and pure sound, the guitars sound
amazing. A 60s style hippie interlude is also included at around 2
minutes 20 just in case you miss the Radio Drive surprises!
LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE - A piano led slow Pop Rock ballad with a little
guitar solo at 3 minutes 11 thrown in for good measure. Has a 60s and
70s feel and a very stylish, cool track. It also reminds me of the 80s
bands The Adventures and The Icicle Works, with great emotive vocals and
an intellectual Rock feel. Great song!
WAITING - Ambient sounds merge into a great Pop Rock track, with all
the elements of the previous tracks. Many genres included in just this
one song and it kind of sums up the whole album. With all the effects,
echoes and vocal harmonies this is great to end the album. Basically,
what you just heard is a bit of everything, a creative tour de force.
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