Dilana – InsideOut (2009)
Do you remember Dilana Robichaux from the 2006 TV show, Rock Star Supernova? Dilana was a finalist for the band which featured Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke & Jason Newsted. Personally, I thought Dilana was easily the most talented out of all of the singers on that CBS reality show, but I was glad she didn’t win. I thought it would have been a waste of her talent.
Fast Forward to 2009, and Dilana has finally released the album her fans have been waiting for. She got a little help from some friends including Mick Mars from Motley Crue, who plays guitar on InsideOut. Adrian Young from No Doubt handles the drums.
I wasn’t sure what to expect with InsideOut. I knew the vocals would be great, but that was about it. I was hoping Dilana would rock out on this CD. InsideOut isn’t quite as heavy as I was hoping, but it is still quite good. There are some rocking moments, although I would call this more of a modern rock/ pop rock CD than a hard rock disc.
“My Drug” is a cool jangly rocker, that would not have been out of place on a No Doubt record. “Hate U” is a pop rock tune that has some big beats, and the undeniable guitar riffs of Mick Mars. Dilana’s vocals make this tune what it is. It could easily be a radio hit. “Loud Silence” is a slower number with some cool guitar tones surrounding Robichaux’s powerful pipes.
Some of the songs that I immediately took too on the first listen were “Holiday”, “Solid Gold” and “Falling Apart”. These are the harder tunes on InsideOut. There are some songs that I would consider filler including “World Party”, but the majority of the songs are good.
If you are a fan of female fronted rock, you ought to give InsideOut a chance.
You can grab InsideOut from iTunes at this link. For more information on Dilana, check out her myspace page.
Rating: Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Holiday
2. My Drug
3. Hate U
4. Loud Silence
5. Somebody Else
6. Ice
7. Solid Gold
8. Dirty Little Secret
9. World Party (Free Love)
10. Falling Apart [Explicit]
11. Still Wanting
12. The Question
Dilana Robichaux – Vocals
Mick Mars – Guitars
Adrian Young – Drums
I saw Dilana last night in Alberton JHB SOUTH AFRICA…boy I was so happy to go see her…she has been a fan of mine since I watched her on Rockstar supernova….and WOW…what a show…..it was awesome…electric….alive….she was great…..So glad she came to our part of the country….Wish I could see more of her….SHE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!….
Dilana is as good live and unplugged as the real deal….eat em up !!!
wow! fantastic! This woman kicks some major rock ass!!!!!