The Poodles / Clash Of The Elements (2009)

This is Poodles' third effort. "Clash Of The Elements" originally released in 2009 and it's a pretty good one. Maybe is not as good as their previous works but for sure it rocks !

With their debut album, 'Metal Will Stand Tall", they made a huge impression to the melodic hard rock scene with their music. The sound of their debut can be described as the perfect mix of Euro melodic hard rock with some modern heavy elements but some pop elements as well. Their second was a bit more straight forward hard rock, but, without loosing their originality. This time with "Clash Of The Elements", the band combines all of their previous elements and delivers a very good album!

Some really standout tracks in this album like "Caroline", which is a very good tune with a catchy chorus line. "I Rule The Night" is anthemic and it has an inspired melody and a killer chorus. "Like No Tomorrow" is an uptempo foot stomping heavy rocker, "7 Days & 7 Nights" has a heavy groove in it and "Don't Rescue Me" is a more commercial song and a great rocker.

Overall this is a solid album. Not their best to date but for sure an album that will please each fan of this band and every melodic hard rocker out there!
HeavyParadise's Rating: 8/10

Tracks

1. Too Much Of Everything  2. Caroline 3. Like No Tomorrow  4. One Out Of Ten 5. I Rule The Night 6. Give Me A Sign  7. Sweet Enemy  8. 7 Days & 7 Nights 9. Pilot Of The Storm 10. Can't Let You Go 11. Don't Rescue Me 12. Heart Of Gold  13. Dream To Follow 14. Wings Of Destiny