TYGERS OF PAN TANG – Majors & Minors (2021)
UK legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG are set to release a new compilation, ”Majors And Minors’‘, featuring songs from the past thirteen years and with excellent vocalist Jacopo Meille, plus some previously unreleased tracks.
“Only The Brave” and “Destiny” kicks off the fifteen songs with strong crunchy guitars and a tight rhythm section leading into the chorus and hook. One of the qualities that set Tygers apart and different from their peers in the ‘80s was the attention to the melody. Well, many of the bands had it, but Tygers approach was even more melodic, like AOR rock.
“She”, exclusive for the CD, is a mid-tempo rocker that would have fit on the 1982’s album The Cage. Few current acts combine so well ‘the old with the new’ like TYGERS OF PAN TANG.
There’s not a weak moment throughout the 15 tracks of “Majors & Minors”
“Never Give In”, “Let It Burn” are raucous rockers in the spirit of the band’s early ‘80s albums. “Worlds Apart” and “White Lines” from the last album are punchy and show how Tygers has aged well like a fine wine. Always a great balance between edge and melody.
Regarding the new songs, The orchestral mix in “Spoils Of War” adds an interesting dynamic, subtle dimension which fits the song very well, and should absolutely be checked out by fans of the band, even if you have the original.
‘What You Say’ has a catchy hard rock riff and absolutely belongs on an album that could be considered a Greatest Hits package. ‘Plug Me In‘, a previously released B-side, has a boogie vibe similar to Y&T and is just as essential.
HIGHLY Recommended
01 – Only The Brave
02 – Destiny
03 – She
04 – Never Give In
05 – Worlds Apart
06 – Glad Rags
07 – Let It Burn
08 – White Lines
09 – The Devil You Know
10 – Keeping Me Alive (Live)
11 – Hot Blooded
12 – Damn You!
13 – Spoils Of War (Orchestral Version)
14 – What You Say
15 – Plug Me In
Robb Weir – guitar, backing vocals
Gavin Gray – bass, backing vocals
Craig Ellis – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Jacopo “Jack” Meille – lead vocals
Francesco Marras – guitar
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