The Answer – Rise (Release Year – 2006)
Very few bands in 2007 surprise me. One listen to a couple of tracks by The Answer, not only was I surprised, but my jaw dropped. This is the kind of CD that takes an unknown band and makes them superstars. Yes, its really that good!
The Answer is a 4 piece act hailing form Northern Ireland. This amazing band isn’t afraid to show their influences in their music. Name a 70’s rock act, and they have them listed as an influence.
Putting a finger on their music, and comparing them to another group really wouldn’t be fair, but I would say a cross between the Black Crows, and a heavy dose of (old) Aerosmith, and maybe a dash of AC/DC. I honestly don’t think the Black Crowes or Aerosmith have released a disc as strong as this one in a long time. This is a pure hard rock CD from beginning to end.
Usually, you will at least get some filler material with new rock acts, but this is a CD that is truly kick ass from beginning to end.
Singer Cormac Neeson, has a raspy Chris Robinson voice, with the melodic range of Robert Plant. The vocals are great here, but I have to give credit where credit is due. It isn’t just the vocals that make this music so great. The band backing up Neeson is pretty damn good too. Paul Mahon has some wicked skills on the guitar. Throughout Rise, the guitars are all amazing. You can hear hints of southern rock, blues and some slide guitar as well. The rhythm section of Michael Waters on Bass, and James Heatley on Drums would do most bands proud.
There are some definite stand out tracks on Rise. Under the Sky, Come Follow Me, Into the Gutter and Leavin’ Today are great songs that rock out.
Bottom line: If you want to hear a new band with a classic rock sound, that contains great vocals and music, you need to get this. You can hear some of their new songs at The Answer Myspace page. If you are looking to pick this up quickly, can you find on ITunes.
I have also included the video below:
Under the Sky
Come Follow Me
You can also see the new video for Never Too LateHere!
Rating:
Out of 10
Track Listing:
- Under the Sky
- Never Too Late
- Come Follow Me
- Be What You Want
- Memphis Water
- No Questions Asked
- Into the Gutter
- Sometimes Your Love
- Leavin’ Today
- Preachin’
- Always On My Mind
Danger Danger - Revolve
Lynch Mob - Smoke and Mirrors
Outloud! -S/T
Stryper - Murder By Pride
No problem Pascal. Glad you found my reviews, on this awesome band, The Answer.
@hardrockhideout. Sorry mate, I overlooked this initial review, pretty good review. So I must apologize to you saying on The Answer’s website that you just have woken up in seeing the greatness of this band. My excuses.
Pascal
where can i get the lyrics plzzz???:)
[...] reviewed the initial release here. After a few months of listening to this first CD, I probably should have rated this disc higher. [...]
The Answer - Rise - Special Edition (Release Year - 2007) « Hard Rock Hideout said this on July 3, 2007 at 1:50 am |
the answer rock end of….finally a classic rock sound from a new band…this is what the music scene has needed for years never mind your indie/alternative rubbish! all hail the answer and come follow me to buy the cd!
This band is about as bland as Wolfmother and doesn’t deserve the comparison to the Black Crowes, when Chris Robinson is way beyond this cliche ‘vintage’ rock rehashed. Sorry, if they’re the Answer, they’re the wrong answer.
THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST BAND OF THE DECADE, THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR FOR YEARS. THEY DO NOT ONLY CREATE GREAT MUSIC AND LYRICS BUT WHEN YOU LISTEN TO RISE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN CONQUER ANYTHING, LIKE YOU CAN FEEL HOW MUCH THESE GUYS REALY WANT TO MAKE IT
The singer sounds like Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes somewhat, but the music is far better than that.
I’ll check em out, BUT i’m usually scared off when a band is compared to the Black Crowes, who i used to really like years ago but find their music extrememly boring nowadays.
Your spot on – a truly superb debut album! Highly recommend this to all fans of Zep, Free, Thin Lizzy etc – if this had been released back in the early 70s we’d still be playing it today!