SHY
“UNFINISHED BUSINESS”

Line-up:
Tony Mills - Vocals
Steve Harris - Guitars
Roy Davies - Bass
Paddy McKenna - Keyboards

 

Release Date:
23 August, 2002

 

Tracklist:
1. Skydiving
2. Change Of Direction
3. Breakaway
4. Mary-Anne
5. Communicate
6. Heaven Tonight
7. Whole Lotta Feelings
8. Storyline
9. Can’t Stop Lovin’ You
10. No Other Way

 

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Surprise Of August 2002

Who would believe that Shy would be back again after so many years, having their original singer Tony Mills, in the band again? Who said that hard rock music is not on the rise again? Only a fool can believe such a thing, especially if he listens to the new comeback album of Shy! And for those who don’t know Shy, it’s better to stop dealing with rock/hard rock music. I can only say that they are missing an important part of hard rock music and that’s a pity!

Let’s go now to the brand new album of Shy. It’s obvious from the very first listening that “Unfinished Business” is a complete album without any weakness. And of course I would dare to say that is maybe the best album of Shy to date, and one of the best hard rock albums of the last few years. The guys know how to play really good melodic hard rock music with attitude! Tony Mills sings with great passion and he is also giving lessons of how a good rock vocalist must sing! – hear!hear! The production of the album is excellent and the album’s atmosphere may take you back (sometimes) to late 80’s.

The songs of the album are magnificent! I truly do not know from where to start! I will choose in random order instead! The song that opens the album, “Skydiving” is without doubt a truly melodic catchy rocker. Certainly one the best songs of the album, in my humble opinion, is the heavy “Breakaway” that walks on a rope between hard rock and heavy metal music! “Heaven Tonight” is a very tasteful mid-ballad with a beautiful chorus and a very clever bridge. Also the sentimental “Storyline” will surely touch you! I must not forget to refer to the wonderful and melodic “No Other Way”, which is maybe the best song of the album. Perhaps it would be more right if I present all the songs here but believe me, when you listen to this album then you will have no words to describe it!

Why are you still reading? I would suggest to the true fans of melodic rock and hard rock music to get this album. It will be for their own good of course! It will be a pity if you lose such a superb release. Shy came back to claim what they deserve and they really touched our souls with this album. It’s time to support the band even it’s a kind of late. But remember: better late than never! Congrats Shy!!!

 

by Thanos Aggelakis 9/10