BARRY GOUDREAU’s ENGINE ROOM – The Road (2021)
Just about five years since formed, BARRY GOUDREAU’s ENGINE ROOM continues to operate at maximum efficiency, and that is quite apparent listening to the band’s awesome second album “The Road“.
Former BOSTON / ORION THE HUNTER / RTZ guitarist Barry Goudreau has glued a tremendous Classic Rock band including experienced musicians like himself, and a new blood of young, talented players.
The new album title pays homage to the ‘The Road’ as BARRY GOUDREAU’s ENGINE ROOM have been touring all over America before the pandemic.
The band has the same line up since formed, including Barry’s RTZ bandmates Brian Maes (lead vocals & keyboards) and Tim Archibald (bass), plus drummer Tony Depietro and three great female vocalists, whom also perform some leads.
All that time together on the road resulted in a palpable chemistry for the group, and “The Road” sounds cohesive and strong, with Goudreau dropping some terrific solos.
Close to his Seventies, Goudreau proves he’s vital and energetic as ever, and still inspired to wrote some killer songs / riffs. “The Road” has something for everyone, from bluesy rockers to melodic ballads, and confirming BARRY GOUDREAU’s ENGINE ROOM is at peak level and running on all cylinders.
HIGHLY Recommended
01 – Love Will Lead the Way
02 – Las Vegas
03 – Word to the Wise
04 – Old No. 7
05 – Shade
06 – The Rhythm Won’t Stop
07 – Edge of a Knife
08 – The Camel’s Back
09 – What They Say
10 – The Road
11 – Come a Time
12 – Love (Reprise)
Barry Goudreau – guitars
Brian Maes – vocals, keyboards
Tim Archibald – bass
Tony Depietro – drums
Mary Maes, Terri O’Soro, Joanie Cicatelli – lead & background vocals
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