Hank Erix is well-known as the lead singer of the aorsters HOUSTON. With his main band, he released five superb AOR diamonds and the time has come for Erix to release its debut opus with the title "Nothing But Trouble".
"Turn To Darkness" is the opener tune of "Nothing But Trouble" and one thing it is clear from the start; Hank Erix is determinated to deliver a great opus!! "Turn To Darkness" is a kick-ass hard rocking tune , regarding the sound of his main band, that includes a huge chorus line, great arrangements, tons of melodies and above all Erix's superb vocal lines. With "Last Chance To Love" we are dealing with yet another brilliant song. More AOR-ish and in a kinda Art Nation-esque feeling in it. I just love this one! "Fortune Hunter", the first single, is a 100% HOUSTON song. Melodic, beautiful with Erix's magical voice in it!
"Way To Go" and "Shadowdance" are both fantastic AOR tunes. Especially in "Shadowdance" the melodic rock fans will find their melodic rock paradise. In "Affair Of The Heart", we have another winner out of "Nothing But Trouble". In this song, we find, also, Linnea Vikström on vocals. A fast-paced and extremely melodic tune with an explosive chorus line "Affair Of The Heart" is just killer!!! "Freak" includes a nice groove in it while in "For The Restless And The Young", that closes this album, we have a nice and 'touchy' acoustic ballad that Erix's vocal talent really shines!!!
Great album all the way! I love HOUSTON and I, also, love Hank Erix voice! In his debut opus, Erix delivers some breathtaking and beautiful edgy melodic rock stuff that the sure thing is it will make some noise among the AOR mafia out there!! Please do a favor to yourself and check this little gem out !!!!!!
Rating : 9/10
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