{"id":49925,"date":"2015-07-23T20:09:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T01:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=49925"},"modified":"2015-07-23T20:09:25","modified_gmt":"2015-07-24T01:09:25","slug":"phil-vincent-vince-oregan-unreleased-trilogy-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/phil-vincent-vince-oregan-unreleased-trilogy-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Phil Vincent | Unreleased Trilogy<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"UnreleasedProlific singer and songwriter Phil Vincent (solo artist, Legion, D’Ercole, Tragik) has struck again! He’s just released what in effect are 3 CDs worth of material with long time collaborator and guitar whiz Vince O’Regan. Unreleased<\/em>, Unreleased II<\/em>, and Unreleased III<\/em> are tracks recorded during older Legion studio sessions and never made it to the final CD pressings, but they are significantly better than the average collection of out-takes or B-sides. If you are a fan of Phil or Vince then this is a must-have for your collection!<\/p>\n

This 26 track collection is a bittersweet one for Legion fans, as Phil has left the band due to disagreements with their record label. As this compilation proves, Legion had a lot left in the tank thanks to the combined songwriting and performing prowess of both Phil Vincent and Vince O’Regan, so consider these digital-only releases a bit of unfinished business. As usual, all vocals are done by Phil Vincent. His crisp and distinctive delivery will be immediately recognizable, bringing inevitable comparisons to some of rock’s best. While his claim to fame is basically guitar, O’Regan handles all instruments on these tracks and displays solid chops on bass, keys, and drums \u2013 along with the expected superb six string fireworks. All lyrics and music were written by the duo and delivered with passion and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

\"frontThere are a number of great tracks here \u2013 too many to go into detail, so here are some of the highs\u2026<\/p>\n

Unreleased<\/em> – \u201cSoldier\u201d and \u201cDon’t Give Up On Me\u201d have a great 80s hair-metal feel to them thanks to Phil’s multi-layered vocals and Vince’s big guitar hooks and tight solos, all nicely backed by light keyboards. O’Regan’s guitars and keys are spot on during the mid-tempo commercial rocker \u201cWithout You.\u201d The sweet bass groove, biting lyrics, and overall smoky tone make \u201cFalling Sky\u201d a truly memorable track, while O’Regan’s six-string fireworks are at the center of \u201cIt’s Finally Over.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unreleased II<\/em> \u2013 Phil reaches deep down and finds all the grit and rawness he can gather for the hard rocking \u201cTorn To Pieces.\u201d O’Regan’s lays down an awesome break and catchy hooks in \u201cHold Out\u201d and generally beats the heck out of the guitar (in a good way) on the heavy \u201cDon’t Mean Nothin’\u201d and \u201cDon’t Tread On Me.\u201d Phil’s multi-layered vocals come across very well on \u201cCaught In The Act.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unreleased III<\/em> – \u201cLong Way To Go\u201d opens the third part of the collection as an upbeat, toe-tap-inducing rocker with great hooks and catchy rhythms \u2013 a pattern that carries to the more energetic \u201cI Don’t Want To Know.\u201d \u201cHold Me\u201d is one of the strongest songs in the package – a tear-jerker ballad that works well on many level. \u201cTime Stands Still\u201d will immediately call to mind some of the better tracks done by Dokken or Winger back in the hair metal heyday thanks to neat vocal layering and solid guitar work.<\/p>\n

\"frontOverall, the three Unreleased collections will appeal to fans of hard rock, melodic metal, and hair metal. Legion fans will not be disappointed and the partnership of Vincent and O’Regan proves that they have a ton left to offer their fans, and to the rock world in general. There really are no major negatives to speak of here \u2013 only some minor inconsistencies in engineering and recording techniques. This \u201cunevenness\u201d or \u201croughness\u201d only adds to the raw appeal of the package. Since these songs were recorded at different times the Unreleased trilogy provides a fascinating look at the evolution of a metal band and a prolific composer.<\/p>\n

Unreleased I<\/em>, II<\/em>, and III<\/em> will not disappoint Legion or Phil Vincent fans thanks to the usual top-notch songwriting and enthusiastic performances. Phil delivers on the vocals, and Vince shreds with the best \u2013 delivering everything from 80s style hair metal to smoking blues rock \u2013 all with a wonderful overriding sense of melody. Despite the seeming demise of Legion, Phil Vincent fans can take some consolation in the fact that Phil is hard at work on a new musical project with rock veteran Paul Sabu \u2013 so stay tuned!<\/p>\n

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

Band:
\nPhil Vincent \u2013 all vocals
\nVince O’Regan \u2013 all instruments<\/p>\n

Unreleased Track Listing:
\n1.\tSoldier
\n2.\tTragedy in Motion
\n3.\tWithout You
\n4.\tEnd Of The Line
\n5.\tDon’t Give Up On Me
\n6.\tFalling Sky
\n7.\tIt’s Finally Over
\n8.\tLife On The Run
\n9.\tLiving A Lie
\n10.\tRead Between The Lines<\/p>\n

Unreleased II Track Listing:
\n11.\tTorn to Pieces
\n12.\tBattlecry
\n13.\tHold Out
\n14.\tDon’t Mean Nothin’
\n15.\tDon’t Tread On Me
\n16.\tWe Are The Fools
\n17.\tWhat Goes Around, Comes Around
\n18.\tCalm Before The Storm
\n19.\tCaught In The Act
\n20.\tBack Where You Started<\/p>\n

Unreleased III Track Listing:
\n21.\tLong Way To Go
\n22.\tI Don’t Want To Know
\n23.\tHold Me
\n24.\tTime Stands Still
\n25.\tYou Don’t Know
\n26.\tTell Me<\/p>\n

Label: Phil Vincent Music, Independent<\/p>\n

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

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

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