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Cinder |
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Melanie Falina
Whenever I listen to the
CD of a band that is new to me, I simply play it once and allow whatever
images to come what may through the music. As the first track on Cinder's
Break Your Silence, "Soul Creation," began playing, I immediately smiled.
With a big sound and an angry edge, this song reminded me a little of
one of my favorites - Sevendust. Ever more interested then, I glance over
at their bio to find out that Cinder was just touring with none other
than - Sevendust.I'm still pouting for having missed this show. What a
perfect touring unity! The raunchy groove of the second cut, "Crutch,"
pulled me in a little more. On the third track, "Lush," the acoustic guitar
intro conjoined with the harder progression of the song flowed without
any kind of awkward transitions. Both "Crutch" and "Lush" hinted at the
older Stone Temple Pilots' sound to me. It was not much of a surprise
then to learn that Scott Weiland, STP frontman, produced "Break Your Silence"
along with Jay Baumgardner of Papa Roach and Drowning Pool fame. Further
into the disc, each song surprised me a little more. The production is
flawless, and despite the hints of STP influence or Sevendust's energy,
Cinder has got a strong and hard sound all it's own. Several of the songs
on this 11-track Geffen Records release are sure to receive ample radio
play. "Ugly," and "Consuela" are two more songs on the disc that are larger
than life - big and loud. Cinder is able to create a song that is wild
though controlled. Roger Young's feral sounding vocals that are never
reckless. Kind of like the well-trained guard dog that's going to sit
there and stare at you for a while before he takes that bite. Guitarist
Kenny Craig leads the acoustic melody "She Said" through its tender lyrics
and flowing, forlorn rock version of a bel canto. Another favorite is
the rocker "Please God" that's got the coolest guitar riffs along side
Brian Colbert's powerful drumming and Pat Mcguire's solid bass line. Cinder
has done something here with "Break Your Silence" that appeals to the
music lover and consumer in me on several different levels. It offers
a new sound along with the precision of a seasoned band. It's familiar
yet fresh at the same time, renewing my faith in the kind of rock that
excites me. You can check these guys out at their web site: www.cinderband.com.
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