{"id":30635,"date":"2013-07-03T07:21:39","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T12:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=30635"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:36:59","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:36:59","slug":"robin-beck-underneath-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/robin-beck-underneath-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Robin Beck | Underneath<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"robinRobin Beck is full of surprises with her new album Underneath<\/em>. She allowed for some new writers to submit material to her this time. It was a great decision on her part, because she was \u201cblown away\u201d by what she found. In addition to her, Denander and Christian as a writing team, she has added Glen Burtnik, Barry Jay and Fiona. This combination seems to be doing quite well for this rock and roll woman.<\/p>\n

This album can also be considered somewhat of a family affair. Her husband and daughter also are a part of this album. Her husband, James Christian, is producing this album and duets with her on \u201cBurnin\u2019 Me Down.\u201d Her daughter, Liv Beck, also does some vocal work on this album. They seem to be a musical family, and that works in Robin Beck\u2019s favor. This album is definitely going to make an impact for female musicians everywhere, because of the prominent female voice that keeps staying alive in rock music today.<\/p>\n

Beck wrote her first song at the age of 10, and her continuous growth and ambition has shone through with this album. Each song packs a punch of good vocal range and music that follows the lead. <\/p>\n

The album starts with \u201cWrecking Ball\u201d and the title does the song justice. There is a riff that starts the track off with a build of energy. There is definitely a foot-tapping pattern that quickly develops with this album. <\/p>\n

Outbursts of finger drumming are something that is a must when listening to this album. There are songs that really make typical anthems seem humdrum. Many of the songs have a call to action type of feel, so they evoke oomph immediately. \u201cSprain\u201d is a great example of an action-bringing song. <\/p>\n

Some of these songs have a bit of a country meets rock feeling, but that isn\u2019t a bad thing. It works well for this album. The \u201980s can be heard in her voice and the guitar riffs as well, but it seems to work. There is a unique sound with her voice that doesn\u2019t sound like every other angry female-fronted band on the radio. There are a variety of sounds to look forward to on this album. \u201cI Swear the Nights\u201d is soulful and sultry, but it keeps the rock factor easily. It works so well and sounds so right. <\/p>\n

The collaboration that takes place on this album was an amazing decision on Beck\u2019s part. The music, the vocals, and the lyrics work so well with each other. This album has very little dull moments and is refreshing in a summer riddled with breakup songs and furious female vocalists. <\/p>\n

Genre: AOR, Melodic Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nRobin Beck \u2013 vocals
\nFiona, Liv Beck, James Christian \u2013 back-up vocals
\nJames Christian, Jimi Bell, Glen Burtnik, Tommy Denander \u2013 guitar
\nJames Christian \u2013 bass
\nJeff Batter, James Christian \u2013 keyboard
\nBJ Zampa – drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. Wrecking Ball
\n02. Ain\u2019t That Just Like Love
\n03. Sprain
\n04. Underneath
\n05. Catfight
\n06. Check Your Attitude
\n07. Burnin\u2019 Me Down
\n08. Perfect Storm
\n09. Ya Can\u2019t Fight Love
\n10. I Swear The Nights
\n11. Follow You<\/p>\n

Label: HMMR Records\/Cargo Records<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.robinbeckrocks.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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