RTZ – Return To Zero [Rock Candy remastered] (2016)

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Now it’s time to feature here one of my favorite albums from the last twenty-five years; RTZ “Return To Zero“, brilliantly remastered by Rock Candy Records. This record, simply put, it’s a Melodic Rock Heaven.

There is no question that Boston, the band, pretty much re-wrote the rule book when it came to defining the sound of melodic (hard) rock. Their self titled debut album established a blue print that provided a touchstone for every similar act that came in its wake, paving the way for numerous artists to carve out successful commercial careers for themselves; Foreigner, Journey and Survivor spring immediately to mind.
After attaining huge success and experiencing all the pressures that such achievement often brings, Boston, understandably, started to fracture, with leader Tom Scholz taking complete control of his vision.

Guitarist Barry Goudreau was the first member to strike out on his own, issuing a well received solo album in 1980, followed by the formation of Orion The Hunter, who released a stellar record in 1984 (featured HERE).
Looking to further build on his reputation, he reunited with his former Boston colleague vocalist Brad Delp, the duo founded RTZ, a brand new project.

Anyone travelling up and down AOR boulevard during these unseemly times would’ve been highly intrigued by a new project involving two fifths of Boston, notably the ‘voice’ Bradley Delp and guitarist Barry Goudreau.
Issued in 1991, RTZ “Return To Zero” took the Boston blue print one step further, writing songs very much influenced by the sound of their previous outfits, but also injected with the spit and polish of the late ’80s.
And this is why I love this album so much: apart from the excellent songs and performances, I-Love-The-Sound on this album, that ‘glossy’ late Eighties paint.

Recorded in Los Angeles by the great Chris Lord Alge, the album boasts some of the most arresting melodic hard rock that has ever been crafted. Every song is a true winner, with Brad Delp excelling beyond our wildest dreams.
Overlooked at the time, primarily due to the arrival of the grunge movement, this album is actually amonumental sonic achievement.
None, I repeat, none Melodic Rock / AOR collection is complete without this gem.
Terrific remaster by Rock Candy.
A MUST HAVE

You’ve seen it first here, at 0dayrox

01 – Face The Music
02 – There’s Another Side
03 – All You’ve Got
04 – This Is My Life
05 – Rain Down On Me
06 – Every Door Is Open
07 – Devil To Pay
08 – Until Your Love Comes Back Around
09 – Livin’ For The Rock ‘N’ Roll
10 – Hard Time (In The Big House)
11 – Return To Zero

Brad Delp: lead and backing vocals
Barry Goudreau: guitar, backing vocals
Brian Maes: keyboards, backing vocals
Tim Archibald: bass
David Stefanelli: drums, backing vocals

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