CODE RED is a new band/project that is leaded by singer
Ulrick Lönnqvist who is well-known from his work with the band
Sahara (who released a self-titled album in 2001 on AOR Heaven). Ulrick has, also, worked as a song-writer and co-writer with
Hal Marabel (Bad Habit),
Morgan Jensen (Swedish Erotica),
Jake E (Amaranthe),
Michael Palace (Palace) and
Andreas Gullstrand (Creye) to name a few.
Daniel Flores (Find Me) reached Ulrick and convinced him that the time has come to release a solo record. The singer teamed up with co-writers
Morgan Jensen (Swedish Erotica) and
Michael Palace (Palace, Big Time), and along with lead guitarist
Oscar Bromvall (Palace, Erika) and keyboard player
Kaspar Dahlqvist (Shadowquest, Dionysus) the line-up was complete.
CODE RED was born.
By judging off the names that participate in this debut record, you assume that this is about a melodic rock album; and, yes, "
Incendiary" is a fine sample of pure melodic rock bliss that includes powerful performances, edgy guitars, hooks and choruses to whistle for days and a bunch of some killer tunes in it.
The opening tune of "
I Won't Be Your Hero" is simply breathtaking; edgy AOR with some excellent guitars in it and Ulrick Lönnqvist's passionate vocals. The kinda of cliche title "
Heat Of The Night" comes next and what we have here is yet another killer tune! A moodier rocker but with a huge chorus line to sing-a-long for days while in "
My Hollywood Ending" we have a typical Scandi-AOR track. "
Saving Grace", "
Eternal Pretender" and "
Forever And A Day" are all three solid samples of pure Euro melodic rock heaven.
To all the melodic rock/AOR aficionados out there : you have to check CODE RED now! Ten polished and extremely melodic little gems for your pleasure only!! Another highlight for 2017!
Rating : 9/10
Excellent!!!
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