Search - Answer :: Rise (Spec)

The BEST Modern "Classic Rock"

D. J. MacMain | Audubon, PA | 07/27/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's really a shame that this CD hasn't been released stateside yet. With a killer CD like Rise, this is one band that DESERVES to be known about on both sides of the pond. While not quite playing at the same level as Zeppelin, The Answer is definitely a band on the same level as the Black Crowes, Bad Company, and Nazareth. Cormac Neeson is easily one of the best rock vocalist in recent years. It's great to hear a band with this raw intensity and skill in this age of whiny emo and "just plain loud" rock bands.



"Rise" itself is a very solid album with no filler tracks. Though the style is definitely more in the "classic rock" vein, the tracks all sound original and refreshing. This album is definitely modern, but hearkens back to the great rock bands of the 70's. "Into the Sky", "Into the Gutter" and "Never Too Late" are all loud songs with amazing guitar riffs, while "Be What You Want" and "Always" are slower, yet no less powerful tracks.



The material on the second "Rise" special edition CD are good enough to warrant a second unique CD of their own. Besides some live tracks from the Band's one night stand in Tokyo, original tracks like the Black Crowes' inspired "Rock Bottom Blues" and the Zeppelin-ish hop "Take it Easy" are great in their own right. The special edition CD also has a killer cover of Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion".



I would HIGHLY recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of classic rock. If you're unfortunate enough to live in a country where this album hasn't yet been released, DEFINITELY BUY IT ON AMAZON NOW! Keep your eyes on this band; they're going to be huge someday! This is easily my favorite album of all time!"