{"id":38629,"date":"2014-03-25T07:57:04","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T12:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=38629"},"modified":"2014-03-25T07:57:04","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T12:57:04","slug":"no-love-lost-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/no-love-lost-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"No Love Lost | No Love Lost<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"NoNorth Carolina-based melodic rockers No Love Lost made their debut last year on the Kivel Records label with this self-titled offering. The band features vocalist Scott Board, who fans of the NC scene might recall from bands like Dimage and Cerebus. Board is joined by fellow Dimage veteran Jason Staton on guitar, as well as drummer (and producer) Brian Asbelle, guitarist Dan Fournier and bassist Scott Davis.<\/p>\n

No Love Lost has a sound that\u2019s very much rooted in the melodic rock of the 1980s, which isn\u2019t a bad thing at all. There\u2019s a bit of Whitesnake, a bit of Tesla, and a lot of Firehouse. Board\u2019s unique voice plays a major role here. He\u2019s got a very memorable high pitched wail, but at the same time it has that David Coverdale-like sense of earthiness and soulfulness. Honestly it may be too much for some listeners, but if you have an appreciation for vocalists with higher registers, you\u2019re probably going to love this album.<\/p>\n

It helps that those vocals are backed by some very solid musicianship (not to mention some surprisingly effective backing vocals). The songs never get too glammy or too heavy \u2013 they\u2019re right in that \u201csomething for everyone\u201d rock n\u2019 roll middle ground. The \u201880s rock influence is undeniable, but the album never sounds overly retro. Driving rhythms, catchy melodies and choice solos are timeless, after all. Highlights include the very rocking \u201cBack on the Streets\u201d and \u201cAnother Bad Goodbye,\u201d \u201cBreak,\u201d which has an Outloud vibe, and the mellow, Mr. Big-style ballad \u201cCloser to Home.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is a rock solid debut from No Love Lost, who along with bands like Line of Fire, Crossing Rubicon, Tango Down and Adriangale are keeping the melodic rock flame burning here in the US. Whether you\u2019re a fan of these newer bands or the classic bands like Whitesnake, Tesla, Mr. Big and Firehouse, chances are you\u2019ll enjoy the No Love Lost experience.<\/p>\n

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

Band:
\nBrian Asbelle (d) (v)
\nDan Fournier (g) (v)
\nJason Staton (g) (v)
\nScott Board (v)
\nScott Davis (b) (v)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tAnother Bad Goodbye
\n2.\tSign of the Times
\n3.\tLittle Things
\n4.\tCatch Me Carrie
\n5.\tMiles Apart
\n6.\tFriend of Pain
\n7.\tBack on the Streets
\n8.\tLie in Ecstasy
\n9.\tGrounded
\n10.\tBreak
\n11.\tSkin and Bone
\n12.\tCloser to Home
\n13.\tDesiree<\/p>\n

Website: www.facebook.com\/NLLMusic<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 7.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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