A CIRCUS [Ronnie Romero] – A Circus (2024) *HQ*

A CIRCUS is a hard rock studio project with deep roots in the old school hard rock world. This international ensemble, brought together by guitarist Luca Federici, promises to deliver a powerful and unique sound. Luca and his father Alfredo Federici, who are the guitarist and bassist on the album as well as the main composers, have crafted a project that brings together some extraordinary talents.
The band features the legendary Shane Gaalaas on drums which impressive career includes playing with Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore and Japanese rock superstars B’z. His exceptional drumming skills bring a dynamic energy to the record.
Adding to the band’s stellar line up is the incredible Ronnie Romero on lead vocals. Ronnie, the singer discovered by Ritchie Blackmore for the latest incarnation of Rainbow, is also known for his many other high-profile collaborations. His powerful and versatile voice perfectly completes this ambitious project, bringing a unique depth and emotion to the music.
The self-titled debut CD “A Circus” is a dive into the classic sound of classic rock, progressive, hard rock, and more, influenced by Deep Purple, Ozzy, Queen, Rainbow, very well produced.

For A Circus, music and lyrics travel in tandem. Normally, if Luca has an idea about a certain topic, he writes lyrics and notes almost simultaneously – one is blended on the other. The album speaks to everything around us, portraying a sort of circus full of clowns and acrobats where the real and the surreal coexist every day.
There’s a subtle darkness throughout, contrasted with just a few moments of light. It’s a work with clear references to the past but that lives its own life in today’s world.

It’s a journey through various places and atmospheres of the same world with a clear sonic coherence – the classic sound of timeless hard rock. Romero is a guns-for-hire here but does a complete vocal work. Songs are strong, and as said, very well produced.
Highly Recommended

01 – Out Of The Hat
02 – Burn The Witch
03 – A Snow Covered Road
04 – Two Ghosts
05 – Rainbow Tears
06 – The Sleeper
07 – Judas
08 – Shadowy Man
09 – Swing Little Girl

Ronnie Romero – vocals
Luca Federici – guitar, backing vocals
Alfredo Federici – bass
Gian Marco Verdone – keyboards
Shane Gaalaas – drums

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