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Band
Archange
Title
Flashback
Type
LP/EP
Company
Mighty Music
YOR
2017
Style
Hard Rock
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11/2/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
French hard rockers capturing the spirit of 80s melodic hard rock
Archange was established in 2013 with the intention of capturing the 80s melodic rock sound. The French act does a good job capturing that, creating smooth, driving rhythms with an upfront bass (hear "Machine Gun") within the pocket drums. It is formulaic, somewhat retreading in prior footsteps but is polished with enough precision to sound convincing. Highlight for me is the faster, punchier track "The Ride" with singer Dan Pallas' resemblance to Scorpions' Klaus Meine.
Recommended for fans of: Cannon, Bonfire, Scorpions, Shakra
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
3.5
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
1
LYRICS
2.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

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 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Flashback
2017
Mighty Music
Eric Compton11/2/2017
3.5

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