STONE ANGEL – Turning Point [20th Anniversary Edition] (2019)
STONE ANGEL was the very first band ever signed by reputed Kivel Records, and over the years their debut album ‘Turning Point‘ became out-of-print and collectible. Fans can now get this special ‘20th Anniversary Edition‘ CD with all the bells and whistles featuring an updated / new cover, and a refreshed mastered sound.
Stone Angels style is early US Melodic Hard Rock / AOR including acoustic instruments into the mix to make their sound more varied and melodic.
Stone Angel were a 5-piece NY based melodic hard rock band whom was approached by John Kivel when he was planning to create a record label. Titled “Turning Point” – the second CD released by Kivel Records in its beginnings – the album was the band’s only release and it’s a shame, as they delivered some fine late Eighties / early Nineties influenced melodic hard rock.
Stone Angel’s style brings to mind Canadians Triumph, and other acts of this ilk from the golden era of the genre. “Imagine Us”, “Hey You” and “In Your Eyes” are very good rockin’ melodious songs, then there’s “Feeling The Way” where the acoustics parts are cleverly interspersed.
The uplifting feel good vibe behind each lyric and every song are just as good as every bit of the music and vocals.
The recording was self-managed / low budget and at places it sounds like a polished demo, but enough to enjoy the strong songwriting and musicianship.
“Turning Point” resulted really nice collection of commercial flavored melodic hard rock inspired by the glorious days of the genre. For years out of print, it’s really cool to have this available again.
Be aware there’s fake copies floating around, this reissue has a modern mastering and sounds much better.
Highly Recommended
01 – Imagine Us
02 – Hey You
03 – Argument (As I Am)
04 – Turning Point
05 – O’ My Love
06 – Carry On
07 – In Your Eyes
08 – I Know You Live
09 – Feeling the Way I Do
10 – On Hold
11 – Hey You [acoustic]
12 – The Pill
Koz – lead and backing vocals
Greg Wolfe – guitar
Pete Bauer – guitar, backing vocals
Dave Twarog – bass, backing vocals
Craig Bjurke – drums, percussion
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