CRIMES OF PASSION – Crimes Of Passion [2024 reissue +1] *HQ*

Founded by Sheffield, UK based vocalist Dale Radcliffe, his focus for CRIMES OF PASSION was to bring back the melody & swing old classic hard rock with a modern sound production.
Currently the band operates under the name ‘C.O.P. UK’, and are reissuing 2024 their self-titled debut album “Crimes Of Passion” including as bonus track a song recorded last year, and refreshed artwork. Musically this is timeless hard rock, riff-driven with melody and strong a voice, with a British flavor however on a couple of tracks adding an American touch.
It’s a solid, versatile and foremost authentic record. With a gritty deposition, Crimes of Passion brings back all the fond memories of the heyday of hard rock / metal while still keeping it fresh and real like the everyday guys they are. This is blue collar metal that is as tough as the steel that was once produced in their hometown. But also like that raw metal, they bend and shape the music into something that is uniquely their own, because along with this heaviness, there is a keen sense of melody that makes the songs irresistible.

Andy Lindsay is the guitar player who makes their sound work. He has the ability to bring to life the music of Crimes of Passion. He has a terrific sense of what a song needs to make it complete. It might be just a pick squeal or maybe a searing little solo, but he has a very keen sense of just what it takes to make this some serious rock and roll! Blazing his way through songs like “The Me I Lost” and the heavy rocker hit “Unbreakable” Andy will have the body parts shaking.
With a very talented rhythm section behind him, the duo of Key Tonge on drums and Kris Hudson-Lee on bass has one thing in mind. That is to keep heads banging, feet stompin’ and fist pumping.

A band like this needs a frontman who is not only talented but also has the charisma to keep you heading back for more. Dale Radcliffe not only has the rock star swagger and good looks, he has the pipes that are just what the doctor ordered for this brand of rock and roll. He can be gritty and tough when called for or when the time comes for melody, he does. If not for anything else, he sings with the same fire and passion which fuels the addictive sound of the band.
To emphasize his ability, while touring with Jeff Scott Soto, Dale was asked to sing with him. Soon it became a regular thing and each night he was asked to come up and do “Separate Ways” with Jeff. I guess Jeff knows talent when he sees it!

The band has toured with the likes of Soto, Great White and White Lion to name a few. Constant touring has amassed a European following that is just plain rabid for their music. You can tell CRIMES OF PASSION arrive to record this debut album perfectly oiled. And it shows.
Highly Recommended

01 – A Thousand Strong
02 – The Me I Lost
03 – God Made Me Your Angel
04 – Unbreakable
05 – Fight You On My Own
06 – Die Alone
07 – Pretty In Blood
08 – Breathless And Beautiful
09 – Where No-One Speaks Your Name
10 – Exit Wound
11 – Dream Of Me
12 – Angel 20:23 [Bonus Track]

Dale Radcliffe – Lead Vocals
Andy Lindsay – Guitars & Backing Vocals
Kris Hudson-Lee – Bass & Backing Vocals
Kev Tonge – Drums

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