Grand - Guilty Pleasure (CD)

GRAND from Sweden is one of the best competitors on the fresh wave of AOR and melodic rock bands like CREYE, CARE OF NIGHT, TRANSATLANTIC RADIO or CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD. The guys (and one girl) around frontman Mattias Olofsson is able to once again provide really strong hooklines, sophisticated arrangements and a fine, powerful production. The classic sound of STARSHIP, GIANT or FOREIGNER easily merges with the typical contemporary melodic sound from up north. An album like a pleasant summer's rain. Reliable teasers are "Wild Heart" and "Have A Little Faith In Me". Absolutely top! (MS)