PHOENIX RISING – On The Loose (2013)

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Founded around 2008 in Rome, Italy, PHOENIX RISING is the brainchild of singer / drummer Titta Tani and Paolo Caucci (guitars, bass and keyboards) who want to create something fresh and interesting in the AOR / Melodic Rock scene. They both have varied backgrounds, including progressive rock and other genres.

The combo already delighted us last year with a good EP and now the time for their full album “On The Loose” has arrived.

On this CD you will find high quality AOR / Melodic Rock with an edge, reminiscent of the great acts of the genre such as Journey, Giant, The Storm, Boston or Pride Of Lions just to name a few, with a very personal songwriting and taste crafting fine melodies.

The guitars are sharp whilst the keyboards are used and arranged in the classic way. Tani does a very good job with the vocals, and being essentially a drummer in his musical formation, what it is truly remarkable in this recording is the drum sound & playing.

“Written on a Stone”, “On the Loose Again”, “Mr. Dr”, and “Give It a Name” are strong examples of PR heavier AOR sound but that’s not dismissing the hooks or melodies within.

More traditional Melodic Rock comes with “No Lie to Say” and “Believe”, both very catchy songs with great dynamics. The duo play most the instruments yet everything feels quite organic and tight as a band.

Phoenix Rising also does a very good cover of The Tubes’ song “Talk to You Later”, far from its synth new wave and pretty hard rockin’ oriented.

Phoenix Rising delivers true, real Classic AOR / Melodic Rock in “On the Loose”, definitely on the harder side of the genre.

A very entertaining set of catchy tunes crafted with excellent musicianship and production. Most of the indie recordings face this problem; the lack of a good drum and percussion sound / production. This is not the case here, the rhythm section is really outstanding, and all sounds clear sharp.

Very Recommended.

01. No Lie To Say

02. Written On A Stone

03. Fade Away

04. Believe

05. On The Loose Again

06. Mr. Dr

07. It’s Up To You And Me

08. Give It A Name

09. Talk To You Later

Titta Tani – Vocals, Drums

Paolo Caucci – Guitars, Bass, Keyboards

Gilles Boscolo – add. Keyboards

Francesco Di Battista : add. Drums

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