PINK CREAM 69 – Headstrong (2017)
To be released by Frontiers Music next November 10, 2017, “Headstrong” marks the 30th anniversary of German hard rockers PINK CREAM 69, and what better way to celebrate than by adding yet another gem to their already spectacular discography!
With a sound & mix handled by bassist (and renowned producer) Dennis Ward, “Headstrong” sees the same line-up from 2013’s well-received Ceremonial album return to deliver fans another hard rocking set of quality songs, their 12th studio album overall.
And as a special treat, the new release includes a bonus CD featuring live songs from across the band’s catalog.
“Headstrong” is another kick ass record from these veterans who’ve been banging out killer albums since forming in 1987. It’s plenty of great tracks ranging from hard rock to melodic metal, and even a slowed down ballad as found with “Vagrant Of The Night”.
The album is filled with insane guitar riffs and waning solos. The hooks throughout many of the songs will have you taking another listen like in “Bloodsucker”. Bass lines that are at times forceful like in “Whistleblower” while at other times melodic and soft.
David Readman‘s vocals are spot on throughout the album and placed against fun and singable lyrics. Then kicking the tracks wide open and alive are the killer drum beats.
As if the studio album isn’t enough, they’ve tossed into a bonus CD some classic Pink Crean 69 songs performed live. It’s an incredible experience to listen to as well.
They sound so great live you will be questioning if this is indeed a live recording. It’s awesome to come across a band that sounds just as great live as they do on their studio albums. I can’t imagine a better bonus album to add to this new release. It’s a real treat for Pink Cream 69‘s fans.
I know that, even at this point with band celebrating its 30th anniversary, many of you never heard about Pink Cream 69, nor any of their albums. You better correct that, ‘cos this is a killler band in all departments. If that is the case, “Headstrong” is a perfect place to start.
Pink Cream 69 is back with just a monster of an album: powerful, melodic, plenty of attitude, with superb songwriting and a tight as hell musicianship.
It’s that kind of albums you never get tired to listen to, and you’ll find yourself humming some of these melodies later this year when you make your ‘Best Of the Year’ list.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
CD1:
01. We Bow To None
02. Walls Come Down
03. Unite And Divide
04. No More Fear
05. Man Of Sorrow
06. Path Of Destiny
07. Vagrant Of The Night
08. Bloodsucker
09. Whistleblower
10. The Other Man
CD2:
01. Special (live)
02. Talk to the Moon (live)
03. Break the Silence (live)
04. Do You Like It like That (live)
05. The Spirit (live)
06. Livin’ My Life for You (live)
07. Wasted Years (live)
08. Welcome the Night (live)
09. Shame (live)
Dennis Ward – Bass (Unisonic)
Alfred Koffler – Guitars (Missa Mercuria, D.C. Cooper)
David Readman – Vocals (Voodoo Circle)
Uwe Reitenauer – Guitars (Place Vendome)
Chris Schmidt – Drums (ex-First Signal, ex-Sunstorm)
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