{"id":29762,"date":"2013-05-27T07:49:23","date_gmt":"2013-05-27T12:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=29762"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:35:40","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:35:40","slug":"meroe-sick-society-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/meroe-sick-society-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Meroe | Sick Society<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"MeroeMeroe has released their third album, Sick Society<\/em>, and is already working on their next one. This heavy rock band originates from Munich and has a very \u201980s style with catchy hooks and riffs that are decades old. Their sound is simple in terms of the \u201980s German hair metal. <\/p>\n

Sick Society<\/em> is an 11 song collection with nothing out of the ordinary. There are songs like \u201cNever Let You Go\u201d that have an amusing, sing-a-long type of chorus. This band sounds like many of other stadium rock bands. The talent is there in terms of the instruments. There are lengthy guitar solos combined with a vintage beat in every song. <\/p>\n

The musical composition is not bad, but there are a lot of other \u201980s style bands out there. Oliver Monroe leads the band with his decade defining vocals. There is almost a whisper or conversational tone within his voice. It doesn\u2019t always sound as though he is actually singing unless there are the typical \u201coh\u2019s\u201d that pop up on occasion. The style is perfect if you are looking for that throwback hum.<\/p>\n

With a sound similar to the Scorpions and with a touch of Rainbow thrown in, Meroe can be compared to many other decade-style bands. \u201cChildren of the Innocence\u201d has a familiar Dio sound within it. There are even tracks like \u201cLast Days in Paradise\u201d that are slightly reminiscent of Iron Maiden, but they are simpler and not as profound. <\/p>\n

There is very little originality within their music, but there are multitudes of fans of the hair metal era, so they have a niche. It is just a shared niche. It\u2019s an average album with decent music. It is recommended for those who like to keep to the classic style but venture away from the typical \u201980s legends like Journey. <\/p>\n

Genre: Traditional, Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nOliver Monroe \u2013 vocals
\nAlex K. \u2013 guitar
\nAndy Lorenz \u2013 drums
\nPeter \u2013 bass <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tWild Tonight
\n02.\tChildren of the Innocence
\n03.\tLet it Rock
\n04.\tLast Days in Paradise
\n05.\tHere in My Heart
\n06.\tKissing a Dream Goodbye
\n07.\tNever Let You Go
\n08.\tShow Your Love
\n09.\tSweet sister
\n10.\tLet the Eyes Do the Talking
\n11.\tCanadian Lady<\/p>\n

Label: Independent<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.meroe.de\/__\/Home.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 6\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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