Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Rise / The Answer (2006)


1. Under the Sky
2. Never Too Late
3. Come Follow Me
4. Be What You Want
5. Memphis Water
6. No Questions Asked
7. Into the Gutter
8. Sometimes Your Love
9. Leavin' Today
10. Preachin'
11. Always

The Answer is a band from Northern Ireland. I define them as "the Resurrection of Old British/Irish Rock in Modern Heavy Sound." When you listen to them, it reminds of many old British and Irish band, yet they are also very original. They are very skilled musicians.


Even before they release their first major debut album, they opened a gig for Deep Purple. Following their debut, they opened for Paul Rogers, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, and many other big names. They are one of most recognized rock band in England and Ireland.


The reason why I picked them is because I do not think they are receiving the recognition that they deserve here in U.S. Their music is very riff-oriented. If you like 60's/70's British Rock, you would probably love this band as well. I really hope they will become more popular in the U.S. Their second album is pretty good too, but this first album is my favorite. I need to buy their third one!!

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