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Saliva – Rise Up (2014) – CD Review

  • April 7, 2014
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews Q-Z · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

Saliva_RiseUp_Cover_HiResWhen Josey Scott left Saliva in 2011, the band had two options, (a). break up or (b) start over by finding a new front man.  Thankfully, the band chose plan b, and found a new singer, Bobby Amaru (Amaru, Burn Season).

Starting over is always a daunting task for any band, especially one with a huge fan base like Saliva.  Luckily, Amaru was a great find, and his voice works perfectly for Saliva. I expect a lot of great things for this new era of Saliva, and  I really like the direction the band has moved in with their latest album Rise Up.

Rise Up is a heavier album for Saliva, but not so heavy that it will disappoint the band’s fans.  This album is packed with radio friendly rockers, and many songs that could easily be hits for Saliva.

The album cover fits the title track “Rise Up” perfectly.  When you hear this song you will definitely want to throw your fist in the air! As much as I like “Rise Up”, it does not even compare to “She Can Sure Hide Crazy”. Easily my favorite track on “Rise Up”, this catchy rocker is going to be a huge song for Saliva!

“Lost” is a mid-tempo number that I expect to be another hit for Saliva.  It is great to hear Wayne Swinny cutting lose with some big, clean guitar riffs on this song.

“Redneck Freakshow” sounds like classic Saliva. This is another heavy rocker with a killer beat! I love Paul Crosby’s drumming on this song.  This is another one of my new Saliva favorites.

I find myself headbanging every time the song “Army” comes up.  This is another cool rocker with a great beat courtesy of Mr. Crosby. Love the vocals too!

“In It To Win It” is one of the heaviest Saliva songs ever, and this fist pumping rocker should be a real crowd pleaser in Saliva’s live set.

Saliva’s new album Rise Up will definitely put the band back on the road to success.  I have been enjoying this album, and I think you will to.

Rise Up will be released April 29th to a store near you, and on iTunes and Amazon.com.  Don’t miss this!

Rating: 7V Out of 10

Track Listing:

01. Rise Up
02. She Can Sure Hide Crazy
03. Lost
04. 1000 Eyes
06. Redneck Freakshow  Saliva2014
07. Choke
08. Army
09. Closer
10. In It To Win It
11. The Enemy
12. I Don’t Want It

Saliva is:
Wayne Swinny – guitars
Dave Novotny – bass
Paul Crosby – drums, percussion
Bobby Amaru – vocals

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