MARTY AND THE BAD PUNCH (Tommy Denander, Tony Franklin) – S/T (2025) *HQ*
Marty Punch, talented guitarist and songwriter from Munich, has made more than just a statement in the rock scene with his first two self-released MARTY AND THE BAD PUNCH albums. With his debut album, Marty won the prestigious “German Rock & Pop Award” in four categories in 2015. The follow-up shone with a great line-up with international greats such as Bruce Kulick (Kiss, Grand Funk Railroad), Frank Pané (Bonfire), Tommy Denander, JK Northrup, Sarah Straub, Carsten Enghardt, Martin Motnik (Accept), Robert Karasek and David Cagle as well as very mature, cleverly composed songs.
Now his third studio album, simply titled ‘Marty And The Bad Punch‘, is ready. But don’t be fooled by the simple title. Because with his long-time friend Tommy Denander, he now has the perfect partner at his side to take things to a whole new level. Heck, and there’s legend Tony Franklin playing bass, and Michele Luppi on keys.
Denander can not only be heard as a guitarist, but also mixed, mastered, co-produced the album and also played other instruments. The songwriting was again 100% done by Marty himself, who also co-produced the album. Marty recorded all his guitars in Tommy‘s studio in Sweden. In August 2023, the real strings for the ballad ‘Have Faith‘ by the Stockholm Strings were recorded in ABBA’s legendary studio (RMV Studios). Tommy then played the piano parts on Abba’s Benny Anderson’s legendary grand piano, which was also an absolutely magical moment.
In addition, the single ‘Better Be Strong‘, sung by U.S. singer Robert Tepper (No Easy Way Out) it’s another highlight.
The Bad Punch family on the new album impresses not only with Marty and Tommy but also with singer Dan Byrne from Liverpool, who is considered one of the most exciting and most celebrated singers in Europe, and not just because of his chart success.
They are joined by bass monster Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) and exceptional drummer Josh Devine (One Direction/Levara), a new rhythm section that meets the highest standards.
Musically, fans of classic Melodic Rock music with a slight ’80s American touch will love the album, but this time with more rock and even more guitars.
Highly Recommended
01 – The Time Is Now
02 – Keep Pushin’ On
03 – Dream In The Dark
04 – Have Faith
05 – Heart Attack
06 – Deadwood
07 – In Deep Water
08 – Don’t Bother Me
09 – The Little Things
10 – Streets Of Belfast
11 – Better Be Strong (Robert Tepper Version)
Marty Punch – Guitars
Tommy Denander – Guitars, Vocals, Grand Piano
Tony Franklin – Bass
Josh Devine – Drums
Michele Luppi – Keyboards
Dan Byrne – Vocals
The Stockholm Strings – Cello, Viola, Violin
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