{"id":45369,"date":"2014-10-02T07:04:57","date_gmt":"2014-10-02T12:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=45369"},"modified":"2014-10-02T07:04:57","modified_gmt":"2014-10-02T12:04:57","slug":"tango-down-charming-devil-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/tango-down-charming-devil-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Tango Down | Charming Devil<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"TangoAmerican hard rockers Tango Down are back with a new album, their fourth overall, titled Charming Devil<\/em>. The band made a major splash with their previous album (2012\u2019s Identity Crisis), thanks in large part to the addition of David Reece (Bangalore Choir, ex-Accept) on vocals. Reece proved to be a perfect fit for Tango Down\u2019s brand of melodic rock, and Identity Crisis<\/em> was very well received by fans. Needless to say, expectations are high for Charming Devil<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Even in the band\u2019s early days, Tango Down had a great mix of the Hollywood \u201chair metal\u201d and more polished melodic rock sounds, and with a decade under their belts, they\u2019ve perfected that style. The catchy hooks and flashy solos are balanced by some really effective melodies and a smooth production. Reece helps bridge the two worlds too, going from the barroom-rocking swagger of \u201cBad Reputation\u201d to the soulful, bluesy earnestness of \u201cNothing But Rain\u201d without missing a beat.<\/p>\n

For the most part, with Charming Devil<\/em> the band is carrying the overall sound and energy of Identity Crisis forward, which, given the fan reaction to that album, is exactly what they needed to do. The only noticeable difference is that they sound tighter as a band and the songwriting \u2013 particularly the lyrics \u2013 is stronger. There are no obvious filler tracks on this one, perhaps because the band kept the album to a tight ten well-written songs. The heavy, catchy title track is probably the album\u2019s best song, but the hard-charging \u201cTunnel Vision\u201d and the AOR-worthy \u201cToo Many Roads\u201d are also highlights.<\/p>\n

This one\u2019s a winner. Charming Devil<\/em> should more than satisfy the band\u2019s existing fanbase, and the album is strong enough to win over new fans as well. Whether your taste runs to the classic \u201880s bands like Firehouse, Warrant and (of course) Bangalore Choir or modern melodic rock bands like Burning Rain, Adriangale and The Last Vegas, you need to check out Tango Down.<\/p>\n

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

Lineup:
\nDavid Reece (v)
\nScott Miller (g) (v)
\nRonnie Parkes (b) (v)
\nKeith Michaels (d)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tBad Reputation
\n2.\tCharming Devil
\n3.\tTunnel Vision
\n4.\tToo Many Roads
\n5.\tChange My World
\n6.\tHeaven\u2019s Falling
\n7.\tNew Addiction
\n8.\tTomorrow Never Comes
\n9.\tI\u2019m Done Loving You
\n10.\tNothing But Rain<\/p>\n

Label: Kivel Records<\/p>\n

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

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8.75\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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