{"id":72247,"date":"2023-09-13T07:05:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=72247"},"modified":"2023-09-13T07:06:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:06:32","slug":"u-d-o-touchdown-music-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2023\/u-d-o-touchdown-music-review\/","title":{"rendered":"U.D.O. | Touchdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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by Dan Skiba<\/span>
\u2014 Guest Columnist \u2014<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

When you think about true iconic members of the Traditional Metal Club, Udo Dirkschneider has to be listed in your top five.  He\u2019s not as good of a lyrics writer as say Ronnie James Dio, or have pipes as strong as Rob Halford, or have the looks of say \u2026 well virtually everyone in Metal.  But, Metal runs rampant through his veins \u2026 always has and it\u2019s a good bet always will \u2026 and the Touchdown<\/em> release is U.D.O.\u2019s next chapter in what continues to be an inspired career.  And, to boot, Udo has brought his son Sven Dirkschneider into the band to handle the drum duties \u2026 a true family affair to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album kicks off with \u201cIsolation Man\u201d, and what jumps out is its driving power and quality production \u2026 in other words, the sound is absolutely great and will have you banging your head and playing air guitar within the first 30 seconds.  Udo\u2019s signature voice, of course, blends perfectly with the soundscape, and you can almost envision his jugular veins taxed to the point of exploding as he rips out his vocal lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great news is the album never really lets up.  Of the 13-tracks, 10 are top notch mid-to-fast-tempo songs oozing with aggression, powerful drumbeats, catch riffs, and impressive solos.  If you need to release some frustration, this album can be your pressure valve for the better part of an hour.  Touchdown<\/em> indeed is a flat out success, and one of U.D.O.\u2019s best and most consistent efforts.  There\u2019s nothing particularly \u201cnew\u201d on offer here, but what is on offer is inspired, well-crafted music that belongs in every Traditional Metal fan\u2019s library.  Touchdown<\/em> scores high in all categories \u2026 and Traditional Metal fans need to support this album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre:  Traditional Metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label:  Atomic Fire Records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line-up:
Udo Dirkschneider \u2013 Vocals
Andrey Smirnov \u2013 Guitar
Fabian Dammers \u2013 Guitar
Sven Dirkschneider \u2013 Drums
Peter Baltes \u2013 Bass<\/p>\n\n\n

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Track Listing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Isolation Man<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Flood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Double Dealer\u2019s Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Fight For The Right<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Forever Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Punchline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Sad Man\u2019s Show<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. The Betrayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Heroes Of Freedon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Better Start To Run<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. The Battle Understood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Living Hell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Touchdown<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Website:  UDO-online.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hardrock Haven rating: [usr 8 size=20]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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