Marcello Vestry – S/T (Release Year – 2008)
Rumor has it that Danger Danger is in the studio recording their first album with Ted Poley on vocals in something like 15 years. Well to tide you over until the album is released comes Marcello Vestry, what does Marcello Vestry have to do with Danger Danger you ask? There are quite a few things actually. First off guitarist Rob Marcello has been playing with D2 for the past few years, secondly D2 head honcho Bruno Ravel plays bass and produced this album, and last but not least Marcello Vestry play fun party melodic rock just like D2, in fact if I didn’t know any better it would be very possible to think this album was released right along side D2’s debut album in ’89.
In all honesty, I had no idea who Frank Vestry was before hearing this album, but he has been around the music business for quite a while singing in Burning Starr back in the mid-80’s. Regardless of his past I am a fan now after hearing him on this album. He has a strong powerful voice that fits each of these songs to a T.
Now let’s get to the music, “Fireworks” gets us started and what a great start it is with a cool intro by Marcello and keyboards reminding me of Kasey Smith. It is impossible to listen to this song and not want to sing along or play a little air guitar or maybe keyboards. Great gang vocals for the chorus and Vestry shines.
“Ready or Not” is the next piece of ear candy for us to enjoy. Once again a great intro by Marcello and a great sing along chorus with a shout out to Twisted Sister and of course Danger Danger thrown in. If guitar gods still existed in this day and age Rob Marcello could definitely be leading the pack. I believe he would make Andy Timmons proud with his solo on this song.
“All I Wanna Do Is U” is hands down my favorite song on this album. Melodic rock perfection is the only way to describe this song. As much as I love this song I think I would love it even more if I got to hear Ted Poley singing. This song has classic Danger Danger written all over it.
“Gone” is one of the obligatory mid tempo power ballads on the album and probably the best one on the album. I can’t stress enough how skillful Rob Marcello is as a guitarist or how strong Frank Vestry’s vocals are
Two more songs that would easily fit on any Poley sang Danger Danger album “Live Life” and “Love Injection” also border on perfection. The only song on this album I couldn’t get into is “Gangster of Love” not that it is a bad song it just didn’t do anything for me. One misfire out of eleven songs is not bad at all, speaking of the 11th song, if you spend the money for the import version you are rewarded with an acoustic version of “Gone”, which really shows the power of Vestry’s voice.
As much as I am looking forward to Danger Danger’s new album I am already looking forward to the next Marcello Vestry album also, it would be an absolute shame if they do not record another album, because after listening to this one I think they are on to something great.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Fireworks
2. Ready Or Not
3. All I Wanna Do Is U
4. Gone
5. Without You
6. Live Life
7. What You Mean
8. Love Injection
9. Gangster Of Love
10. One More Night
11. Gone (acoustic version)
Marcello Vestry is:
Rob Marcello – Guitars, Keyboards
Frank Vestry – Lead Vocals
Kory Young – Guitars
Bruno Ravel – Bass, Background Vocals
Lynn D. Ruhms – Drums
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BTW…this can be bought in the states now from NEH Records website for $18.99
I don’t want to toot any other websites horn but, in all fairness to HRH we are not the only website to give this album high marks. I have seen at least 4 other sites that give it 4 or 4 1/2 out of 5. If you are a fan of melodic rock and give this a listen you will see why I gave it 8 1/2 this is a great melodic rocl album. As far as Enuff Z’nuff is concerned take a look at their discography on allmusic and you will see a few of their albums getting 4 and 4 1/2 out of 5 stars also.
I can’t wait to hear this! I freaking LOVE Danger Danger (no matter what anybody says…they freaking rock!). Rob Marcello actually used to live here in Columbus, OH, and work at the local guitar shop. I ran into him a couple months ago at the Ratt show. I saw him backstage and asked him about Danger Danger…he was floored that I even knew he was. He gave me a big hug, and was super nice.
PS – I think your rating of 8.5 is just fine. I’m sure the album is great for what it is, “fun party melodic .” If you were comparing it to say…Led Zeppelin or the Rolling Stones, then there might be an issue. 😉
This isn’t Danger Danger.
I listen to a lot of diff music styles and I like a lot of diff stuff…MOSTLY rock / metal…and I’m very open minded, but 8 1/2 for Danger Danger ????? I mean,….man. What’s next, a perfect 10 for Enuff Z’nuff or Stryper ?