Search - Jeff Scott Soto :: Prism

One of the best rock voices out there

George Dionne | Cape Cod, MA | 12/19/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Good

Ah, the sounds of arena rock are alive and well in Europe. The instantly memorable opening track "Believe in Me" sounds like a long lost Journey track. I wonder if that has anything to do with Neal Schon's contributions to this album? You're sure to love the insane solo in the middle. "Soul Divine" has a little more crunch to it guitar wise. It's evident that Soto is one of the best rock voices out there, especially during the a capella breakdown. The defining guitar riff of "Drowning" will make you feel like you're behind the wheel of a race car, barreling down the track. This eighties soundtrack-style song has great dual vocal harmonies and a catchy chorus.



Soft, tender, yet powerful vocals command "If This Is the End". Clean guitar picking and a strong chorus section put this one over the top. You need to listen to the title track "Lost in the Translation" carefully. You'll be surprised that it's about a guy that likes to be dominated and disrespected. Ah, to be in love! "High Time" is another over-the-top arena rocker. Plenty of chugga-chugga riffing and single note picking helps set the tone for this tale of overcoming the impossible. Soto is at his melodic best on the power ballad "Beginning". As with all power ballads, there's a climatic ending. "On My Own" has some heavy dropped-D riffing with a great up-scale / down-scale lick. It's a `breaking-the-chains' arena rock anthem.



The Bad

Jeff, the derby has to go.



The Verdict

Jeff Scott Soto is one of the best rock vocalists out there. It's too bad that the U.S. has failed to notice. On his latest album, Soto displays his great talent for catchy, high-energy melodic rock anthems. Each track is just as memorable than the one that proceeded it. If you long for the days were musicians actually sang, played their own instruments, wrote catchy songs, and played in standard tuning; look no further then Jeff Scott Soto.

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Very very catchy!

Charles Passantino | New Jersey | 05/10/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This soundtrack kicks serious ass. Jeff Scott Soto sounds real good on this cd. On the song "Believe In Me" Neal Schon plays on that song... Neal Schon fans can tell that however, based on his style of playing. "Find Our Way", is probably one of the catchiest songs I have ever heard really. See, I believe this soundtrack would be perfect for any movie, with a dramatic plot. It's a real hard cd, so it's not very poppy. I'm currently lost in this piece of music.. It's very astounding.



Jeff Scott Soto has worked with Yngwie Malmsteen, and Axel Rudi Pell (a German band), and other artists. He has sung some Queen fans, and even toured with them. His vocal range is very very breath taking, with Yngwie Malmsteen.



Bottom line, this is one ass-kicking soundtrack, that will take your breath away.



The Axe Man"

This guy can sing!

M. D. Fonseca | Thunder | 11/29/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Jeff Scott Soto, owner of one of the most powerful pair of pipes of heavy music EVER, released his best solo effort with this album. Assembling a fanastic line up (including Journey guitarist Neal Schon, this ialbum is just amazing. THere is a general eighties "feel" to it, but it does not soung dated at all. The songs are well crafted, the guitar solos will leave you breathless. There is the obligaory power ballad ("If This Is The End") but that's not a total waste, because is has weight int it.



This album is one of those albums that you will enjoy from the first listen."