SILVERTIDE – Show And Tell [Japan Edition +1] *EXCLUSIVE*

One of you requested SILVERTIDE‘s album “Show And Tell” in this rare, hard to find Japanese edition including an exclusive bonus track that really worth the CD price.
Although this came out in late 2004, it wouldn’t have had that hard of a time passing for a hard rock album of about 30 years earlier. In places the sound is very much in the vein of Aerosmith (for whom they’ve opened for on tour), and Walt Lafty’s vocals often ring with the influence of Robert Plant.
The enduring popularity of that classic rock sound has proved there will always be a market for new bands doing the same thing, even young-member acts like SILVERTIDE that weren’t born when many of their influences were in their heyday.
“Show And Tell” rocks greatly, driven by aggressive yet melodic riffs, soaring vocals and melodies galore.

Hailing from Philadelphia, these retro-rockers have always always thought of themselves as outcasts. In the late 1990s, most teenagers were kept on a steady musical diet of the infamous pop acts from the close of the 20th century.
The members of Silvertide, however, were drawing upon a deeper well of musical talent. With influences ranging from the Seventies to Eighties classic, arena-ready swagger rock n’ roll , Silvertide’s members always were regarded as outsiders by their peers.

To the rock clubs of Philadelphia, however, Silvertide were anything but. It may have been shocking to more than a few to see boys in their late teens appear on a stage blasting out ballads in the vein of Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin or Aerosmith.
Silvertide would go on to make quite a name for themselves in Philly’s rock scene, but also Europe and Japan.

Eventually, these accolades led to a record deal with J Records / BMG. Silvertide would go on to release an EP titled American Excess in 2002. Soon after, they were touring with everyone from Shinedown to Van Halen.
In early June of 2004, Silvertide released their first full length album ”Show and Tell”.

‘Ain’t Coming Home’ is a great way to start of an album of this nature. Powerful drumming leads into gritty guitar lines that surround you in a powerful rock n’ roll bliss. The lyrics have good synergy with the music. Everything clicks on this track, but the album gets even better.
‘Devil’s Daughter’ is a very fun song. Arguably the most well known song on this album, it’s easy to see why. This song recalls the ‘bad boy’ image of most long haired rockers of past decades. This song is always an enjoyable listen and I’ll say this: Once you learn the lyrics, you will sing along. Trust me.

‘California Rain’ combines great lyrics with excellent instrumental work. It’s a great love song that fits right in with the vintage sensibility of the album. This is among my favorites.
‘She’s the kind of girl you bring home to your mother/she looks good in blue jeans/ even better under covers/she’s a devil in bed, between the sheets/ask her if she’s a saint and she’ll get down on here knees and pray’. That’s how ‘Blue Jeans’ begins. Some of the catchiest lyrics on the album are showcased on this track.

The first ballad on the album, ‘Heartstrong’ shows off Lafty’s ability to right some damn good lyrics. Not only is this song catch and a nice change of pace, it shows that Silvertide can be mature.
‘You Want It All’ delivers more rockin’ hooks. The instrumentation on this track – and the entire album – is excellent, as are the soaring vocals. This truly is the pinnacle of Silvertide’s ability to sound hard and fun at the same time.

The second ballad, ‘Nothing Stays’ feature the best songwriting and arrangements ”Show and Tell” has to offer. The music is slow and soft and compliments the exceedingly well-written lyrics. One of the best songs on this album, as well as a personal favorite.
”Show and Tell” ends with a real bang. ‘Foxhole Jesus Christ’ (known as Foxhole J.C. on the album), gives a real impression of frustration. You can feel the emotion in the vocals and instruments on this song as it goes through several tempo changes.

And this Japanese edition includes ‘Adult Child’ as bonus, and really worth the money for the extra song. It starts verty slow with a haunting arrangement, then grows into an arena-filled type of midtempo rocker full of magic.

Perfectly mixed by legendary Kevin “Caveman” Shirley (Journey, Rush), this is a really good mix of catchiness, edginess, grit and melody come together to form the album that is ”Show and Tell”.
This ain’t rock. It’s marble. Silvertide were sensational, a dirt slew of shotgun blues & hammering riffs that’s as much Guns N’ Roses as it is Black Crowes’.
Highly Recommended

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J Records Japan / BMG ～ BVCP-27065

01 – Ain’t Comin’ Home
02 – Devil’s Daughter
03 – S.F.C.
04 – California Rain
05 – Blue Jeans
06 – Mary Jayne
07 – Heart Strong
08 – To See Where I Hide
09 – You Want It All
10 – Nothing Stays
11 – Foxhole J.C
JAPAN BONUS TRACK:
12 – Adult Child

Vocals – Walt Lafty
Bass – Brian Weaver
Drums – Kevin Frank
Guitar – Mark Melchiorre Jr.
Lead Guitar – Nick Perri

Out Of Print
www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BVCP-24057