ONE DESIRE - Midnight Empire
Overall
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SCORE - 97%
97%
Finland’s One Desire are another artist in Scandinavia’s great take over of the melodic rock world that has been going strong for a decade now. Their debut was unbelievable, but this is next level stuff.
Heavier, more diverse, darker and more intense, Midnight Empire is a world class record with world class production and performances. Add in the godly vocals of André Linman and some powerful songs and a near perfect modern AOR record is yours.
The mid-album epic is worthy of worship, while it is surrounded by glorious uptempo, anthemic brilliance.
Short review as the album has been out there a while now, but if you haven’t checked this album out, there should be no further delay – go!
PS. Whoever decided the original cover art should be swapped out for the one used should get a good talking to.
I love One Desire. First two albums are great. Really good production and sound. All of the elements are there- talented vocalist, strong drums and bass, but especially enjoyable guitars/guitar sound. The guitars on “Shadowman” remind me of Journey’s “Message of Love” song. Catchy chorus especially on Shadowman-memorable songs overall. I highly recommend One Desire for fans of Hard Rock. Very high quality.