Miss Behaviour - Double Agent 2014, AOR, Melodic Hard Rock.
Miss Behaviour - Double Agent 2014, AOR, Melodic Hard Rock.
Since formed in 2004 Swedes MISS BEHAVIOUR have been evolved in the refinement of their catchy, polished Melodic Hard Rock / AOR. I think with their new record "Double Agent" just released on AOR Heaven Records they finally have crafted their magnum opus.
Miss Behaviour simply seems to tick all the boxes if it comes to the keyboard-laden melodic rock sound – catchy if not infectious, introduced in the first track “On With The Show”.
“Double Agent” follows, the one to charm the listener with its killer hook and so-totally ‘80s, powerful synthesizers. Equally charming, yet of slightly different nature is a mid-tempo “Cold Response.” It’s fluffy AOR at its best – velvety and polished.
Opened with a powerful group chant, “Magical Feeling” certainly has some Def Leppard-esque vibe to it – or, because of slightly more modern sound, is close to Leppard-infused style of the likes of Loud Lion or Grand Design.
Next an acoustic ballad comes in all its beauty and is titled “Corporation Arms”. Again, you may say every Warrant must have had its 'Heaven' but this conclusion will be absolutely out of spite anyway – the ballad’s absolutely perfect and, just for once, not a sugary love-and-heartbreak kind of thing.
Speaking of the four letter word which doesn’t start with 'F' – here comes “Love Reflector,” another keyboard-laden, hooky piece which should leave every ‘80s rock aficionado absolutely satisfied.
“Edge Of The World” is the contemporary wall of sound AOR style to the utmost – vocal harmonies and spacious, dynamic keyboard sounds dueling with a portion of guitar wizardry, all mixed to the powerful, anthemic effect.
“Don’t Let It End” and “Midnight Runner” has the band exploring the territories 21st Century melodic rock in vein of contemporary bands 91 Suite or Houston. Both tracks could fit into Johnny Lima’s catalog as well.
“The Cause Of Liberty” gets a bit feistier and powerful; in spite of its length, this epic song laden with serious keyboard wizardry literally storms through the entire eight minutes of it.
The album closes with a killer modern AOR piece “Dancing With Danger” and a monumental, dramatic ballad “Silver Rain” – the latter enriched with great guitar work.
Miss Behaviour did it: they have crafted their Scandi Melodic Hard Rock / AOR milestone, the album for what they will be remembered.
Fans of the genre, this is a mandatory purchase.
01. On With The Show
02. Double Agent
03. Cold Response
04. Magical Feling
05. Corporation Arms
06. Love Reflector
07. Edge Of The World
08. Don't Let It End
09. Midnight Runner
10. The Cause Of Liberty
11. Dancing With Danger
12. Silver Rain
Sebastian Roos - Lead Vocals
Erik Heikne - Guitars
Henrik Sproge - Keyboards
Nicky Bloom - Bass
Magnum Jacobs - Drums
Жанр: Melodic Hard Rock
Страна: Sweden
Год издания: 2014
Аудиокодек: MP3
Тип рипа: tracks
Битрейт аудио: 320 kbps
Продолжительность: 00:48:42
Tracklist
01. On With The Show 03:22
02. Double Agent 04:14
03. Cold Response 03:18
04. Magical Feling 03:08
05. Corporation Arms 03:50
06. Love Reflector 03:41
07. Edge Of The World 04:36
08. Don't Let It End 03:19
09. Midnight Runner 03:22
10. The Cause Of Liberty 07:49
11. Dancing With Danger 03:20
12. Silver Rain 04:36
Line-Up:
Sebastian Roos - Vocals
Erik Heikne - Guitars
Niclas Lindblom - Bass
Henrik Sproge - Keyboards
Magnus Jacobson - Drums
Label: AOR Heaven.