REUBEN ARCHER (Stampede) – Play My Rock ‘N’ Roll (2013)

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Singer REUBEN ARCHER was one of the founder members of ’80s British cult act Stampede, who recently returned with the very good ‘A Sudden Impulse’ (2011) already featured here. Reuben is also fronting up the Paul Raymond Project and has had stints with Lautrec, Wild Horses and Lionheart.
After all these years, it’s time for his solo album, ‘Personal Sin’, to be released next August 18. Meanwhile Archer is presenting the double sided single “Play My Rock ‘n’ Roll” as advance.

There is many guest appearances in the upcoming album, including Dave Meniketti (Y&T), Neil Murray (Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Snakecharmer), Luke Morley (The Union, Thunder), Paul Quinn (Saxon), Paul Raymond (UFO, PRP), Derek Holt (Climax Blues Band), John ‘Rhino’ Edwards (Status Quo), and more.
For instance, “Play My Rock ‘n’ Roll” features Rocky Newton (Lionheart, MSG) on bass, and as you would suspect it’s an old-school hard rocker, however, very modern sounding thanks to interesting megaphonic distortions for some vocal parts giving to the track a wonderfully dirty, sleazy growl that crawls all over a riff lower than a snake’s belly. A kickin’ track.
On the other hand, “Lately” is a very classic British bluesy rocker with a great feeling, featuring Kevin Riddles (Lion, Tytan, Angel Witch) and the solid drumming of Gary Harry James (Thunder, Magnum, Snakecharmer), a song with a Snakecharmer vibe indeed.
High quality tunes with strong melodic and hard rock influences, propelled by a big, clean and accessible production.
Waiting for the full album with enthusiasm.

01. Play My Rock ‘N’ Roll (4:23)
02. Lately (4:23)

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