MYLAND / LIGHT OF A NEW DAY (2011)

Paolo Morbini (ex-EVA, EXILIA, BRUNOROCK) has a long experience with many Milan's area rock bands performing original material and cover repertoire from most famous rock bands of the world. Early 90's Paolo worked in Milan for the most important Musical Academy in Italy and there he met brothers Stefano (keyboard) and Marco Andreasi (guitar) who were also huge Aor/melodic rock fans just like Paolo was and still is. Guido Priori (vocal) and Adalberto Rizzoli (bass) also played in many Milan's rock bands and were also Paolo's oldest buddies and sometime they jammed at various rock venues performing songs of Toto, Journey and Survivor.

After many years of playing live (around 2.500 shows as of today), Paolo decided to record the first debut album “MyLand”. The album was written, arranged, mixed and produced by Paolo Morbini himself. The band decided to bring in their most important melodic rock musical influences, trying to capture the sounds as much as live they can and concentrate their efforts on melody lines, powerful chorus/ vocals and instrumental parts as well. To the fact that "MyLand" still remains a project, all the members are busy with other bands on the road, even though Paolo has already written some new original material for a second “MyLand” album. In 2007, the band released "No Man's Land" which was mixed by Marco Barusso at Massive Studios in Milan and features also some great special guests ex-Europe guitarist Kee Marcello and swedish guitarist wizard Tommy Denander.

Nowadays Myland are releasing their brand new effort with the name "Light of a New Day" . The new line up consists of Paul Morbini on drums, the incredible Hox Martino on guitars, Fabian Andrechen on bass, David I on keys and Franco Campanella on lead vocals. The album starts of with the brilliant and rhythmic tune of "Living In The Magic". A very good track heavenly influenced by an 80's AOR feeling! "Love Hurts So Bad" is another one great melodic track. My personal favourite from this album is the bluesy "Never Care For The Future"! A track in which featuring some really brilliant solos by Hox Martino.

All in all this is a very good melodic rock album full of memeorable and catchy chorus lines, a tight musicianship and the amazing guitar work! The only average point in this album, in my humble opinion, is the production. I would prefer a more 'fat' sound in the final result!! But that's only my opinion!

Heavy Paradise's Rating : 8/10

TRACK LIST : Living In The Magic ,Love Urts So Bad ,Never Care For The Future ,Flying Higher ,In Your Eyes ,Dancing In The Moonlight ,Never Stop Screaming Rock ,Hey You ,Shattered Dreams ,Fire Burn Desire ,Wherever You Go ,Stand Up Tonight