Philip Shin - Bossanova for guitar
Rock, Hard Rock, Southern Rock
California, United States
Overall Impression: Crushing riffs and outstanding performances combine in what I can best describe as a thunderously towering hard rock anthem of epic proportions. "Rebel Fire" is a blistering monster of a track that's filled to the brim with catchy hooks, a great deal of melodic detail, and plenty of character. The Guitar & Whiskey Club serves up a meaty slice of classic hard rock that is an excellent example of what the genre has to offer and being a big fan of the hard rock & metal styles myself, it's always great to come across bands that continue to carry the torch forward in a truly bombastic fashion.
Strongest Point(s): Performed with the utmost conviction and containing a great amount of groove, as a listener you can definitely tell these are musicians who live and breathe the hard rock and metal genres and there's a clear sense of authenticity in "Rebel Fire" that helps makes it a wholly engaging listening experience from start to finish. Whether it's the soaring lead vocals, chugging riffs, blistering lead guitar work, or the hard as nails rhythmic backbone provided by the hard-hitting drums and chunky bass, all elements are working in perfect tandem in order to create an attention-grabbing arrangement that flows seamlessly and is filled with a great amount of contrast. The Guitar & Whiskey Club have done a resoundingly good job of capturing the spirit of the genre and this is certainly one of those songs that would go down an absolute storm when played live.
Target Audience Appeal: If you're an avid lover of classic hard rock and heavy metal, you're going to undoubtedly have a rip-rollicking time with "Rebel Fire.
Artist target suggestions: Dokken, Loudness, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Accept, W.A.S.P, UFO, Alice Cooper, Fates Warning, Halford, King Diamond, Judas Priest, Skid Row, Warlock, Krokus
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.