RED BERTOLDINI – Red Bertoldini (2014)
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RED BERTOLDINI is well known name in central Europe as the drummer of cult metallers Dark Lord and later became vocalist for bands such as Mary Rose and hair metal glammers Foxy Lady and Rebel Toys.
Between 1991-92 Bertoldini recorded a bunch of Melodic Hard Rock songs by his own with the intention to launch himself as solo artist, but with the musical climate changing, all these tapes were shelved.
Now DeFox / Heart Of Steel Records has announced the never published debut album from Red Bertoldini.
These, are in fact, pre-production demos to show the material at record companies. But the sound and mix are really good with an analogue feel which make the songs even more interesting.
Bertoldini’s pipes are quite powerful, soulful and blues-infused in a Coverdale vein, while the musicians involved include the talented guitar virtuoso Alex Masi.
Solid original compositions like the groovy Lynch Mob-like “Strong Emotion”, the pumping “Lay Down” recalling John Sykes’ Blue Murder (one of the highlights) and the catchy melodic rocker “Red Car” are really good numbers.
“Restless Soul” is a midtempo driven by strong acoustic riffage with a Kingdom Come feel, “Make it Sure” akin Van Halen (thanks to Masi influences), while “Back In Town” takes a Cinderella bluesy path.
Bertoldini also wanted to show his capable throat on two hard-to-cover classics; an energetic version of Whitesnake’s “Fool For Your Loving” sung with passion and accompanied by a tight instrumentation, and a good take on Zepp’s”Rock’n’Roll”.
“Red Bertoldini” it’s a very nice addition to your collection, one of these kind on ‘rare, lost recordings’ that really worth to listen.
1 – Strong Emotion
2 – Lay Down
3 – Red Car
4 – Restless Soul
5 – Make It Sure
6 – Back In Town
7 – Fool For Your Loving
8 – Rock’n’Roll
Red Bertoldini – Vocals
Alex Masi – Guitars, Bass
Tonii T. – Drums
Add. musicians:
Cristian Olivieri – Bass
Sergio “Bolla” Bollani – Bass
Alberto Stevanato – Guitars
Mario Dei Rossi – Guitars
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