{"id":36185,"date":"2014-01-14T17:56:26","date_gmt":"2014-01-14T22:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=36185"},"modified":"2014-01-14T18:11:09","modified_gmt":"2014-01-14T23:11:09","slug":"steve-saluto-12-ep-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/steve-saluto-12-ep-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Saluto | 12<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by John Kindred<\/span>
\n– Publisher —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"SteveItaly\u2019s Steve Saluto has just released his latest 4 song EP titled 12. Saluto picked up the guitar at age 15 and began learning Jazz before hearing Eddie Van Halen\u2019s solo on Michael Jackson\u2019s song \u201cBeat It.\u201d From there he quickly took to the rock genre. With 11 albums under his belt as a solo artist and performing in different bands Saluto has taken his diverse influences of jazz, funk, rock and pop, and created his own voice on the electric guitar. <\/p>\n

With his latest release he joins forces with Oni Logan (Lynch Mob) and drummer Brian Tichy (Whitesnake) and bassist Thomas Nero. Together the group delivers bluesy-hard-rock tunes that lean on Logan\u2019s vocal strengths. Sonically the music is in line with George Lynch\u2019s band Lynch Mob. The 4 song EP not only showcases Saluto\u2019s skills as a guitarist and song writer but also displays his ability as a producer and engineer. <\/p>\n

12<\/em> feature 4 diverse songs that while the foundations are rock Saluto isn\u2019t afraid to add atmospheric elements to the music. Starting it off with \u201cBeliever\u201d with some electronica the music progresses into an up-tempo rocker that also has some industrial-rock influence. The song features a catchy vocal hook in the chorus and dynamic music shifts throughout. \u201cGone\u201d is an acoustic driven number which a perfect vehicle for Logan\u2019s bluesy voice. This is an emotional song from the vocal to the bluesy solo that is reminiscent of John Sykes playing. \u201cBangkok\u201d is an instrumental track which has definite George Lynch inspired groove. \u201cMake You Mine\u201d closes out the EP. The song starts with a modern rock vibe, a very subtle vocal hangs above a piano melody before punch into a heavy rock progression. The song moves between these textures pulling the listener along for the ride.<\/p>\n

12<\/em> is a short but sweet introduction to Steve Saluto\u2019s musical world. With players like Logan and Tichy performing alongside Nero and Saluto it validates his music to his peers and fans. It would be nice to hear a full CD from this line up that Saluto has put together. 12<\/em> is an enjoyable ride.<\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Line-up:
\nSteve Saluto (g)
\nOni Logan (v)
\nBrian Tichy (d)
\nThomas Nero (b)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. Believer
\n02. Gone
\n03. Bangkok
\n04. Make You Mine<\/p>\n

Label: IMPUTLEVEL PRODUCTIONS<\/p>\n

Online: http:\/\/www.stevesaluto.com\/ – https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stevesalutoofficial<\/p>\n

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

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