THUNDER - The Magnificent Seventh

THUNDER - The Magnificent Seventh		Frontiers Records
	Posted: 3/14/05 Reviewed by: Dirt Category: Bluesy Hard Rock Released: 2/22/05 Label URL: www.frontiers.it Artist URL: www.thunderonline.com

You're not going to find a more classic rock band than Thunder. Fans of Bad Company and the class of vocalist Paul Rodgers will love Thunder and vocalist Danny Bowes. It cannot be denied...Bowes is more than a bit similar to Rodgers. *The Magnificent Seventh* is a bold title. With a title like that, it better be good, right? Well, the Thunder boys are right, this is a magnificent album. These days, it's a rarity that 70s rock n' roll is presented to the buying public. In fact, it's a barren wasteland out there. We're forced to listen to the same one hundred songs on classic rock radio and aside from a new Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet album now and again, there's very little to refuel the genre. Well, if you like classy U.K. rock, and are looking for something fresh, *The Magnificent Seventh* is a must-have. Thunder released their debut, *Backstreet Symphony,* in 1990, under the production of Duran Duran's Andy Taylor, but several years ago, they called it a day. Thankfully, their exit from the scene was short-lived. *The Magnificent Seventh* contains eleven distinctive tracks with choruses and memorable guitar riffs. What a concept! Highlights include: The opener, "I Love You More Than Rock 'n' Roll" - a rootsy rock track that will get stuck in your head. "The Gods Of Love" - you'll love the variety, with respect to pace, instrumentation, and heaviness "Amy's On The Run" - it's all about the chorus and the guitar tone! "The Pride" - take a lesson in what rhythm is all about "Fade Into The Sun" - the best song on the album - great chorus and whadda solo! "You Can't Keep A Good Man Down" - an absolute stormer with a rippin' solo, and some piano to vary it up a bit! The Bloody Truth: It may be 2005 and the music scene may be cluttered and disjointed, but Thunder break through with a most excellent 'classic' rock album. Fans of cool guitar solos, classy hard rock, classic rock, Bad Company, and the vocals of Paul Rodgers will love this. For me, this one will be on my Best of 2005 list for sure! Thanks guys, you prove that the classic rock genre does not have to be dead! Now, the classic rock stations need to refuel their tired playlists with songs from this record!

Posted: 3/14/05