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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
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