STATION – Station (CD version)
The great new single from STATION presented in our last Adv. Releases sampler caused that many of you asked for the must have CD version of the band’s self-titled full length album. New York Melodic Rockers STATION debuted with an awesome EP (featured on this blog) produced by legend Michael Wagener.
Then after touring extensively North America and sharing the stage with rock greats such as Pat Benatar, Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe), Bret Michaels (Poison), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Jake E Lee and more, STATION released by themselves their awesome, ‘back to the ’80s‘ album “Station” for fans of the genre rejoice.
“Station” is an awesome slice of pure American late ’80s influenced Melodic Hard Rock plenty of classy melodies, killer choruses and rockin’ hooky riffs.
These young dudes of Station really nail how this genre should be played: sharp melodic layers of guitars, round fat bass lines, kickin’ drums (with that big-boom sound) and an lots of harmony vocals in the song’s chorus.
Singer Patrick Kearney has the right vocal register for this type of lovable music recalling Kevin Chalfant, Joe Elliott or Sammy Hagar at moments, sometimes Warrant’s Jani Lane. His performance is incredibly matured and professional throughout the entire recording.
From the opening bars of “I Don’t Want to Know Your Name you can’t stop to tap your foot, raise your fists and play air guitar all day!
“Everything” continues this party off with a great drum beat and then frontman Kearney jumps in with his clear, yet powerful vocals. The chorus kicks in, and I’m having flashbacks of Poison and the first Cinderella.
The more heavy “Dressed to Kill” (with some Skid Row), the kicking “More Than Enough” (Ratt anyone?), the killer “No Way Out”…. in fact all tracks here are fantastic.
There’s 15 songs total, seems too much, but you want more and more… believe me.
Station also delivers fine ballads, just check the mid-tempo “Are You Sleeping Alone”, and the classy power ballad “Waiting for You”.
I have to say I’m sold. I am in love with Station. They are each talented individuals, and together they fit together seamlessly. Their debut “Station” is pure Melodic Hard Rock Heaven plenty of catchy songs very, very well produced.
The band pay much attention to details, and have shot quite professional video clips like it used to be in the MTV golden years.
If today’s youth ever wanted a first-hand lesson of what Melodic Hard Rock music was all about in the ’80s, this is the perfect place to start.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
01. I Don’t Want to Know Your Name
02. Everything
03. Dressed to Kill
04. Are You Sleeping Alone
05. True Believer
06. With Me Tonight
07. Bitter With the Better
08. More Than Enough
09. No Way Out
10. Waiting for You
11. Never Say Never
12. I Can’t Live Without You
13. Wildest Dreams
14. Shot of Life
15. One and Only
Vocals – Patrick Kearney
Guitar – Chris Lane
Bass – Mike Anderson
Drums – Justin Ryan
BUY IT !
www.stationband.com/news/album-out-now
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UNH1IYW
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