ANDY ROCK (with David A. Saylor) – This Time [Japanese Edition + 2] Out Of Print

As a fitting tribute to the great David A. Saylor (RIP), here’s one of his last vocal appearance in the, by the way, excellent Andy Rock recent solo album “This Time“, in this Japanese Edition featuring 2 bonus tracks, now out of print
ANDY ROCK, founder member of AORsters Wild Rose, performed all instruments except the lead vocals and the drums, and wrote all of the songs on his “This Time” except 2 tracks in which Dirty Haris (Wild Rose) helped him with the lyrics.

Having the excellent David A. Saylor doing all lead vocals elevates “This Time” above the bar, additionally the presence of a ‘real’ drummer in Vaggelis Domanos (ex Wild Rose) results into an album with an awesome sound and a true ’80s AOR feel.
Just think a mix of Wild Rose and David A. Saylor solo albums… you can’t go wrong, this is quality stuff.

Such magical tracks as the first 3 of ‘What Does It Take’, ‘Give Me A Reason’ and ‘You’re Gone’ should be more than enough to put a big smile on your face, plenty of melodic riffs, synth atmospheres, smooth vocals and catchy choruses.

But honestly, the entire album is a pure AOR eargasm to die for.
‘Promises’ sounds like a lost Strangeways track, ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ comes straight from the FM / Overland book (the multi-layered chorus is amazing) while if you need a little melodic rock punch then ‘Once in a Lifetime’ will shake your Eighties body.

The Japanese bonuses are just more superb slices of AOR / Melodic Rock, being “Sleepless Night” a wonderful punchy tune with atmospheric guitars and smooth harmonies, and we have a sweet acoustic version of “Promises (Acoustic)” where David A. Saylor soars.

“This Time” is a pure ’80s AOR / Melodic Rock little gem with all the magic from the era but recorded 2016.
Yes, Andy Rock has created here an album that smells ‘future classic’ all over. I mean, it’s even better than the last Wild Rose, and that’s saying a lot. Additionally, you have / David A. Saylor last stupendous performance.
You need this one in your collection. Go and buy it with your eyes closed… and your ears wide open to enjoy this contemporary classy AOR pearl.
Mandatory Purchase

01 – What Does It Take
02 – Give Me A Reason
03 – You’re Gone
04 – Promises
05 – Don’t Say Goodbye
06 – Dreams (Instrumental)
07 – She’s Dangerous
08 – This Time
09 – Come With Me
10 – Once In A Lifetime
JAPAN BONUS TRACKS:
11 – Sleepless Night
12 – Promises (Acoustic)

Andy Rock – Guitars, Bass, Synths, Backing vocals
David A. Saylor – Lead & Backing Vocals
Chris Siloma – Backing Vocals & Choirs
Vaggelis Domanos (ex Wild Rose) – Drums & Percussion

Out Of Print
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