FAITHSEDGE – Restoration (2016)
We already praised the Californian Melodic Hard Rock band FAITHSEDGE, fronted by mastermind singer / songwriter Giancarlo Floridia. The band’s 3rd album “Restoration” released today June 24, not only it’s their more melodic oriented ever, but also features an impressive line-up including members of Stryper, Ace Frehley Band, Dokken, Hardline and more.
Faithsedge is the project of Giancarlo Floridia, he writes all the songs and call friends / session musicians for the recordings.
“Restoration” includes Stryper bass player Tim Gaines, Ace Frehley / Mr .Big drummer Matt Starr, and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso. Both Keys and production have been handled by… guess who: Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline / Revolution Saints). So expect a bright rocking sound all over.
There’s lot to be said for having top-notch people in your camp, especially when you’re creating classic melodic hard rock. And that leads to the consistency.
Floridia writes and creates classic melodic hard rock with, at places, some edge. The latter was bumped up on the last album and, I would contend, it’s even more prominent now.
There’s some really hard charging barn burning songs here like ‘Taking Our Lives’, ‘This War’, ‘Regret It All’, and ‘Her Way Back’, all really good cuts of pure arena hard rock with big hooks & choruses, strong arrangements and powerful performances.
In “Jennifer” we have a clear winner; an ’80s melodic hard rock gem that could be a major hit back then and a daily airplay in MTV.
“Faith And Chris” is something of an emotional power ballad anthem that shows the great vocal abilities of Giancarlo Floridia but also is yet another highlight out of “Restoration”. This tune includes an amazing guitar work by Alex De Rosso that leaves you breathless.
The approach for Faithsedge’s third effort “Restoration” is very melodic with a classic sound: ’80s style hooks, big drums, slamming bass, flurry keys and bright production. But at the same time they gained – courtesy of Del Vecchio – more muscle to the proceedings. The album keeps a current up to date feel with lyric content of today’s world, some of them quite interesting.
Floridia, as a vocalist, sounds stronger than ever, and the guitar work, the riffs and solos are monstrous and appealing. Also, having Del Vecchio behind the knobs makes this entire recording sound both larger and more polished.
Without a doubt, “Restoration” is Faithsedge best and strongest album to date. It definitely rocks with melody and very well crafted songs.
Highly Recommended.
01 – Never A Day
02 – Jennifer
03 – You Cannot Give Up
04 – Faith And Chris
05 – Her Way Back
06 – Regret At All
07 – This War
08 – Taking Our Lives
09 – Let You Breath
10 – This Is Everything
Giancarlo Floridia – vocals
Tim Gaines – bass
Matt Starr – drums
Alex De Rosso – guitars
Alessandro Del Vecchio – keyboards
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