{"id":50744,"date":"2015-12-11T18:28:20","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T23:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=50744"},"modified":"2015-12-11T18:41:46","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T23:41:46","slug":"voodoo-circle-whisky-fingers-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/voodoo-circle-whisky-fingers-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Voodoo Circle | Whisky Fingers<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"VoodooMelodic rockers Voodoo Circle help close out 2015 on a high note with Whisky Fingers<\/em>, their fourth studio album. The band is, of course, the brainchild of Silent Force\/Primal Fear guitarist Alexander Beyrodt and features an all-star lineup that includes vocalist David Readman (Pink Cream 69), keyboardist Alessandro Del Vecchio (Silent Force, Edge of Forever), bassist Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and drummer Tim Husung.<\/p>\n

Voodoo Circle may have started as a project where Beyrodt could have fun with the classic, Bluesy Hard Rock that Whitesnake did so well, but over the course of four albums it has emerged as – a). a real band and b). one that’s every bit as exciting (if not more so) than the various members’ other bands. The core Voodoo Circle sound hasn’t changed though. This is a band that is very open about their influences, so expect another album with a strong Whitesnake vibe and traces of Rainbow and Deep Purple just for good measure.<\/p>\n

Actually, if we’re going to extend that Whitesnake comparison (and we totally are), Whisky Fingers<\/em> is to 2013’s More Than One Way Home<\/em> what Slip of the Tongue<\/em> was to Whitesnake’s 1987<\/em>. They’re both very melodic and bluesy, but More Than One Way<\/em> Home was instantly electrifying where the more polished Whisky Fingers takes a couple spins to really sink in. But when it does…oh man it really digs in deep. Readman’s powerful, soulful vocals, subtly different from the style he uses in Pink Cream 69, slither in like a (wait for it) snake, and Beyrodt’s melodies and solos are downright sexy. Del Vecchio is perfect for this kind of music as well. Check the Hammond action on \u201cHeart of Stone\u201d and you’re bound to have a Deep Purple moment. He also provides co-lead vocals on a couple of tracks, which gives the album some added depth.<\/p>\n

As with More Than One Way Home<\/em>, it’s almost pointless to list the standout tracks on Whisky Fingers since the whole album is so damned good. If for some reason you’re not familiar with the band, or just want a couple of shots of the good stuff before you buy the bottle, \u201cHeartbreaking Woman,\u201d \u201cMedicine Man\u201d and \u201cThe Day the Walls Come Down\u201d ought to be more than enough to make you a believer.<\/p>\n

Whisky Fingers<\/em> goes down smooth, and lingers in your head like a good whiskey should. At this point, Voodoo Circle is doing Whitesnake better than Whitesnake does. If you love that classic ‘Snake sound, or just enjoy well-crafted, old school, blues-based hard rock in general, this is an album you need to hear.<\/p>\n

Edition Notes: The limited edition version of Whisky Fingers comes in a digipack and includes the bonus track \u201cComing Home to You\u201d and a video clip for \u201cTrapped in Paradise.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Band:
\nMat Sinner (b)
\nAlexander Beyrodt (g)
\nDavid Readman (v)
\nAlessandro Del Vecchio (k) (v)
\nTim Husung (d)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tTrapped in Paradise
\n2.\tHeartbreaking Woman
\n3.\tWatch and Wait (I Got My Eye on You)
\n4.\tMedicine Man
\n5.\tThe Day the Walls Came Down
\n6.\tHeart of Stone
\n7.\tStraight Shooter
\n8.\tThe Rhythm of My Heart
\n9.\tDevil Takes Me Down
\n10.\t5 O’clock
\n11.\tBeen Said and Done<\/p>\n

Label: AFM Records<\/p>\n

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

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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