MICHAEL GRANT & THE ASSASSINS - Always The Villain
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Who? The talent behind the great Endeverafter, that’s who. This one-man band album (aside from some drum tracks) is a diverse mix of modern rock, glam, punk/pop, hard rock and even some 80s vibes.
It is a bit all over the place, and it doesn’t match the sonic or musical intensity of his previous band, but it does offer some interesting musical left turns and some decent riff driven harmonies.
There are a few really good moody rockers on here with a depth of melody not always heard in this style.
Production is a bit raw and the vocals aren’t standard fare, but overall I like it.
I love the talent and raw energy of Michael Grant. This guy is a hard worker and a creative force. I was definitely not disappointed with this album and I am already looking forward to the next. On a side note, as much as I was upset with his LA guns departure, I was thrilled for what was to come for his future. I’m still thrilled.