Hard Rock
49.24 (11 songs)
Cool songs: Find Our Way, Soul Divine, Believe in Me, On My Own, Drowning
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Its no secret that Im a major supporter of anything that has the Jeff Scott Soto name on it. When it comes to classy, melodic hard rock, Soto is up there with the best of them. Talisman, Eyes, Humanimal, Malmsteen – Soto has fronted them all with superb drive and unbridled conviction. His solo work has been just as captivating. You see, not only is Soto a killer vocalist, but also his songwriting takes his performance to another level. Lost in the Translation is another testament to the talents of this man.
It appears that JSS is also smart enough to recognize the whims of his fans base. And although 2002s Prism disc displayed typical the JSS song writing prowess, it is arguable that said album came off a little too ballad-esque and lightweight for some (including me). Prism is palatable because of the JSS factor alone, but Id much rather listen to the man who rocks harder in Talisman and Humanimal. Perhaps in recognizing this, JSS has made Lost in the Translation his heaviest and most ballsy solo album ever.
Putting together a line up that simply exudes hard rock class – Journeys Neal Schon, as well Howie Simon and Gary Schutt on guitar, Marcel Jacob on bass (Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman) and Impelliteri drummer Glen Sobel – Soto has been able to draw every drop of experience from them, resulting in an extremely tight and well constructed set of tracks.
As stated, LITT rocks hard from the start, with only three of the eleven compositions providing variation by moving into gentler ballad-like territory. Yet, with Sotos trademark impassioned vocals leading the way, fans of highly melodic, catchy hard rock will find the majority of LITT right on the money.
LITT is a powerful piece of melodic hard rock. With Sotos song writing abilities coming to the fore again, it stands as one of the more memorable hard rock albums of the year. The musicianship is flawless (the solo work particularly impressive) and Sotos vocals again display his effervescent charisma. I could have done without any ballads on this, but I recognize Sotos varying styles, so I can live with them. All up, LITT is a hefty, ballsy little number indeed. Highly recommended.
note: 8.6/10
Tracklist
1.Believe In Me Soul
2.Divine
3.Drowning
4.If This Is the End
5.Lost In The Translation
6.Doin' Time
7.High Time
8.Beginning To End
9.On My Own
10.Find Our Way
11.Sacred Eyes
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