{"id":37525,"date":"2014-02-17T08:50:16","date_gmt":"2014-02-17T13:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=37525"},"modified":"2014-02-17T09:24:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-17T14:24:05","slug":"house-of-lords-precious-metal-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/house-of-lords-precious-metal-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"House of Lords | Precious Metal<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexandra Mrozowska<\/span>
\n– Colomnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"HouseStaunch House of Lords fans can\u2019t really rail against the politics of their favorite band \u2013 just a few months after James Christian\u2019s solo album Lay It All On Me<\/em> saw the light of day, the newest collective effort of the whole group arrives \u2013 entitled Precious Metal<\/em>. And as for every album of theirs \u2013 well, maybe except the infamous 2004 release The Power And The Myth<\/em> \u2013 what the quartet delivers is a solid dose of melodic hooks and bombastic choruses. They\u2019re not to wander off the path they took years ago also in the case of their newest album \u2013 so that House of Lords, a band with a brand\u2019s recognition in the world of melodic hard rock, proves again they\u2019re held in high esteem not without a reason.<\/p>\n

House of Lords\u2019 musical legacy \u2013 that James Christian bravely continues \u2013 shines through in tracks such as the opening \u201cBattle\u201d or \u201cAction,\u201d powerful guitar-oriented tracks with quintessentially killer choruses and certain flavor of catchiness to them. The band gravitates towards AOR in \u201cLive Every Day (Like It\u2019s The Last)\u201d (enriched with great soloing from Jimi Bells) or more dynamic \u201cI\u2019m Breakin\u2019 Free\u201d and flirts with more contemporary sound in \u201cRaw.\u201d There are slightly weaker moments, such as the synthesizer-driven \u201cEnemy Mine\u201d, yet \u2013 on no account should anyone call them fillers. And as for the obligatory ballads, there is a place for them as well \u2013 \u201cTurn Back The Tide\u201d and the eponymous \u201cPrecious Metal\u201d are the showcase for James Christian\u2019s stunning vocal performances (after all, it\u2019s the same man who sang his heart out on \u201cRemember My Name\u201d and \u201cWhat\u2019s Forever For\u201d years ago, and the time that passed had little to no impact on his voice and form). There is Jimi Bell with his six string adeptness \u2013 reaching a perfect compromise between the dynamism and melody \u2013 and the stellar rhythm section of Chris McCarvill and BJ Zampa playing as good as ever song after song. <\/p>\n

Precious Metal<\/em> is a perfect reflection of House Of Lords A.D. 2014 \u2013 the experience of the band members doesn\u2019t rule out the enthusiasm heard throughout the record, and following the well-tried formula is what they do best. Chorus after chorus and one excellent guitar solo after another, they bring back what was best during the \u201880s era of bombastic arena rock anthems – while, at the same time, there is no question about them ever sounding outdated. Most certainly any House of Lords fan won\u2019t be disappointed with the band\u2019s newest album, as well as each and every melodic hard rock aficionado. Highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nJames Christian – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
\nJimi Bell – guitar
\nJeff Kent – keyboards, bass, backing vocals, songwriting
\nB.J. Zampa – drums, backing vocals
\nChris McCarvill – bass, backing vocals <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. Battle
\n02. I’m Breakin’ Free
\n03. Epic
\n04. Live Every Day (Like Its The Last)
\n05. Permission To Die
\n06. Precious Metal
\n07. Swimmin’ With The Sharks
\n08. Raw
\n09. Enemy Mine
\n10. Action
\n11. Turn Back The Tide
\n12. You Might Just Save My Life<\/p>\n

Label: Frontiers Records<\/p>\n

Web: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/houseoflordsofficial<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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