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Line-up:
Gregg Fulkerson - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Robert Streets - Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Paul Zegelien - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Ludo Baccherini - Drums, Backing Vocals
Michael Spears - Bass, Backing Vocals
Release Date:
18 August, 2003
Tracklist:
01. Believe
02. Roll On
03. In Another Life
04. Train
05. Stand
06. Rise Above
07. Strong
08. Call My Name
09. Storm In My Heart
10. Swept Away
11. Eden
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Surprise Of August 2003
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Well… I still cannot gather my pieces after listening to this tremendous band! Yes, as you might guess Attraction 65 is not only a surprise
to me, but also a band that, I think, will take a leading part in the rock scene, in the near future!
Let’s take things from the very start: Attraction 65 is a band that was formed from the charismatic singer/composer Gregg Fulkerson and the bassist Michael Spears, who were both playing in the cult band Blue Tears, that only managed to release only one terrific homonymous album in 1990. Anyone who has that album must be very happy, cause he probably know the abilities of those two men, although as it concerns the music part, there are only a few connections between Blue Tears and Attraction 65. But that is not bad at all, if you consider that “Blue tears” was released almost 13 years ago and then it was a golden era for the
hard rock music. Nowadays, although we have a resurrection of that golden era, either we want it or not, things are quite different. In the other hand Attraction 65’s music is closer to the rock sound with elements from bands like U2, Bon Jovi and Creed. But a good music is always a good music, even in our times!
So, some of you may wonder what is that new or good thing that Attraction 65 have that makes them differ from the other good bands. I believe that the answer is very simple. Attraction 65
has inspiration and talent in writing catchy rock melodies and has an extremely good singer that takes the songs even higher! Moreover Gregg has written the eight of the eleven songs
of this album! I do not say that the other members do not give an excellent performance in this album, but the ace up one’s sleeve is absolutely Gregg! The production of the album, as well, is impressive and crystal clear.
It’s really easier said than done for me, and for anyone that has listened to the album, to choose which are the best songs. Absolutely highlights are: the outstanding hit “In Another Life”, the catchy, radio-friendly “Train”, the rocker “I Believe”, the mellow “Roll On” (as I was listening to the chorus of this song, Bono, crossed my mind!), the epic, melodious “Stand”, the rock ‘n’ roller “Rise Above”, the
atmospheric heavy U2-like “Storm In My Heart”, the emotional ballad “Swept Away”, the semi-acoustic “Strong” (which has a U2 vibe) and at last, but not least at all, the tremendous melodic tune “Eden”, a song that U2 weren’t able to write for the past 10 years! It is true that “Attraction 65” is full of great songs and this CD will remain in your CD-player for a very long time!
Melodic and inspiring are the two words that can describe this album. Attraction 65 is a band for rock listeners that are looking for intelligent, melodic and qualitative music! If you think that nothing can touch you nowadays, or that there are no bands that can make you thrill while listening to their music, then try out Attraction 65 and you will re-consider your prospect. I only wish that Attraction 65 would go on producing albums like this one and who knows, maybe after 10 years you would be searching for that album as some of us are doing now with the Blue Tears’ album. Better be forward looking…
by Thanos Aggelakis 9,5/10
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