Saturday, September 28, 2013
Artist : J.R. Blackmore Group
Country : Germany
Release : Still Holding On [Remastered]
Year : 1990
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
Line Up:
J.R.Blackmore - Guitars
Michael Bormann - Vocals
Malte Rathke - Keys
Mike Matthes - Drums
Wolfgang Beisel - Bass
Guitarist Jurgen R. Blackmore is the half German son of Iconic rock guitarist Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow). "Still Holding On" is his debut album recorded during 1990 subsequently released in 1993. This album is also the recording debut of renowned German AOR/H.Rock vocalist Michael Bormann (ex "Jaded Heart", Rain, "Redrum", Solo). The lineup is completed by bass player Mike Matthes, drummer Wolfgang Beisel and key player Malte Rathke.
This album is nothing less than a true underground Hard Rock milestone. Jurgen demonstrates significant abilities in terms of performance and compositions that go far beyond typical hard rock while Michael Bormann lays down what could be considered his best ever vocal performance. This album features ultra heavy (for 90s era) guitar riffs followed by choruses with shocking backing vocals. These elements are constant throughout the album which features extra fast HR tracks such as "Wild and Free", "Running Alone", "Day By Day" and "Miracle" as well as melodic diamonds in "Nothing Burns Forever", "Don't Walk Away", "Show me the way to go", "Never too Late".
To be perfectly honest, I bought this album under the perception of it being just another Bormann project. After playing this to say I was surprised would be an understatement.
If you consider buying a classic album this month pick this one and you will be hit by a barrage of devastating hard rock. This album is qualified to shoot the listener's adrenaline through the roof!
