ILLUSTRATOR – III ; Effect Of The Boomerang (2011)

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Christian bands have developed an interesting performance since the middle of the ’80s, launching radiable and commercial discs, with very good artistic production.
ILLUSTRATOR, Gaube’s bros. group, was one of them.
Their self titled debut, gained considerable success in CCM circles and mainstream radio, but was their 2nd “Somewhere In The World” which achieved recognition between AOR fans, thanks to the catchy melodies and lush harmonies.

A third album was recorded but never released until now.
“III ; Effect Of The Boomerang” sees the band with a more contemporary approach to their music, retaining the AOR / Westcoast elements ever present on their work.
“Light Up The World” and “Waiting For You” have a Mr. Mister-like style. Both feature great guitar from Dan Gaub, nice choruses and cool backing vocals.
There’s competent soft rock tunes as the westcoast tingled “I Guess You Know” and “First Time”, or the aorish “So Goes The Story” and “Every Step”.
You have also rockin’ tracks with nice rhythm on “Burnin’ Down” (great hot solo) and “Falling”.

“III ; Effect Of The Boomerang” is an enjoyable album with an eighties / nineties style: smooth vocals, good stylized guitars and stunning production.
There’s a lot variation on this recording to keep you interested.
Recommended.

01 – Light Up The World
02 – Blind Man
03 – I Guess You Know
04 – Cover My Eyes
05 – Someone
06 – Waiting For You
07 – Idol
08 – Every Step
09 – So Goes The Story
10 – One Rose
11 – Chasing Rainbows
12 – Angel Eyes
13 – Burnin’ Down
14 – First Time
15 – Falling

Nathan Gaub: Vocals, Keyboards, Synth Programming
Dan Gaub: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Dawndee Gaub: Vocals, Keyboards
Kirk Allen: Drums, Electronic Percussion

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