West Alley – A Night To Remember (CD)

Swedish outfit WEST ALLEY put out their debut these days, but know each other for decades and therefore, some of the tracks go back to the late eighties. The idea to finally record them was a really good one, though,  because the pure AOR with some Westcoast influences and a few hard rock elements, too, makes you smile. Tracks like "Miracles Can Happen" or "How Many Hearts" are way above average and shine compared to the majority of releases of the very genre these days. And then there is "Fortune & Fame"...! A well-crafted artwork as well as a pristine and multi-layered production are great arguments in favor of "A Night To Remember", too. Thumbs up! (MS)