| Lynch Mob Smoke And Mirrors | Frontiers Records FRCD425 |
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The unfortunate thing with pre-release hype is that it can sometimes steer fans in the wrong direction – something that where I am personally involved – I take great care with. This album was hyped as the natural follow-up to the band's critically and fan praised debut Wicked Sensation. I don't see that at all. Besides having original vocalist Oni Logan back in the fold, I don't see the comparisons. The style is far more contemporary and features less sleaze than Wicked Sensation did and even Oni is signing a little differently these days. Now, that said – it isn't necessary for this album to match the debut in style, just be aware, that contrary to reports, it doesn't. But Oni - the guy is a natural star and his vocals are always engaging. The album itself is quite varied in style and still misses that certain edge that the debut had. Much of the album is very uncommercial and takes repeated listens to get anywhere close to knowing the ins and outs of each tune and just where the melodies lie. 21st Century Man is a strong opening track that sounds as close to Lynch Mob as you'll probably get in 2009. Interestingly, the following two tracks are slower and more bluesy in style. Closer perhaps to Oni's solo record. It then not until the slow and bluesy Let The Music Do The Talking that I get truly inspired again by the material. And this is mainly due to a fabulous slow solo during the song. The hard rocking The Fascist is another winner and Where Do You Sleep At Night is another strong vocal track and decent chorus. We Will Remain rolls along at a good speed with a bluesy rock base. Before I Close My Eyes is also a good anthemic rocker that reminds me a little of Gregg Fulkerson.
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14/10/09: Brian - brain_1124@yahoo.com
13/10/09: bobinnashville - Martiandog@aol.com
13/10/09: Mark - Tantrum1213@yahoo.com
13/10/09: Feverdream - dherman1971@yahoo.com
Rating: 94
I may be in the minority here, but I'm really liking this album. As a whole, i like it better than Wicked Sensation. There were some MONSTER tracks on WS, no doubt. But there were some tracks on WS I didn't care as much for too. This album, I love it start to finish.
Rating: 93
I like this CD alot. It's a little more melodic, in places alomost a Bon Jovi feel to "Lucky man" but I think Andrew totally under-rated this. The Title cut is a very crafty tune.
George Lynch goes off with a great solo during "My Kind of Healer". I also like the groove of "Madly Backwards" which also has a long killer solo by George Lynch.
Oni Logan is a fun singer and Marco Mendoza and Scot Coogan keep it moving.
It's certainly better than many releases rated in the Mid 80s on here. Alot better.
Rating: 87
Upon the first listen, Blue Murder comes to mind. This is not a bad thing though. Definitely has a southern draw to it, also the unique twist of Lynch's guitar prowess.
Rating: 89
I like the new Lynch Mob! No, its nowhere close to the first two records but c'mon, they were masterpieces.
I thought it was a quality 3rd album.
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