{"id":38560,"date":"2014-03-22T08:06:37","date_gmt":"2014-03-22T13:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=38560"},"modified":"2014-03-22T08:06:37","modified_gmt":"2014-03-22T13:06:37","slug":"linda-and-the-punch-obsession-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/linda-and-the-punch-obsession-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Linda and The Punch | Obsession<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"LindaLinda and The Punch are a young English band that are planting a firm foot in the modern rock industry. Linda\u2019s voice is a prominent forefront for their album, Obsession<\/em>. Her voice is an odd mix of sweetheart meets Pat Benatar sass. The contributions from this album come from Steve McEwan (Robbie Willams, Foreigner, Roger Daltrey), Herman Rarebell (Scorpions), Tommy Denander (Paul Stanley), and is produced by Michael Voss. <\/p>\n

Linda is only 21, but she has a powerpop sound that melts into rock riffs. This album has ballads, anthems, and some pieces of punk attitude all mixed in one. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat a Shame\u201d is a crisp opener that starts the album off with a punk frame. Between the melodic context and Linda\u2019s vocal range, the variety of this album is showcased really well. Obsession is refreshing in a way that each song differs from the next. Sturdy riffs start each song and support Linda\u2019s voice throughout the entirety of the album. \u201cKill the Lights\u201d is one of the heavier songs, but there is still cohesion within the other songs. <\/p>\n

\u201cNothing of Anything\u201d has an expressive heaviness and angst that propels a good combination of punk attitude and soulful melodies. There are also catchy, anthem-like, songs on this album. \u201cCold Cold World\u201d and \u201cWelcome to London\u201d add a bright tone to some of the more emotional songs because they are appealing. This album seems to follow the tradition of AOR melodic rock, and it works so well for the band. <\/p>\n

The album ends with a cover of \u201cBecause the Night\u201d by Patti Smith. Linda and The Punch took this classic anthem and slowed it down a bit as well as making it somewhat heavier. With musical comparisons, it is difficult to pinpoint who Linda and The Punch sound like because they are multi-dimensional. They aren\u2019t just a compliant rock band that has a female lead. There is power in her clean vocals with great range ability. They are definitely a band to watch because of the dynamic vocals and melodies. This is a recommended album for sure. <\/p>\n

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

Band:
\nLinda \u2013 vocals
\nTorsten Asemann \u2013 bass and vocals
\nTim Edler \u2013 keys and vocals
\nRalf Heyne \u2013 guitars and vocals
\nOliver Ross \u2013 drums and percussion<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. What A Shame
\n02. Cold Cold World
\n03. Welcome To London
\n04. Wake Up Dreaming Of You
\n05. Nothing Of Anything
\n06. Bite
\n07. Looking Out For Number One
\n08. Kill The Lights
\n09. Lost Of Words
\n10. Love Kills Me
\n11. Because The Night<\/p>\n

Label: Escape Music<\/p>\n

Website: www.escape-music.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

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

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