The new opus continues exactly where the last album left; pure modern melodic rock at its best! Melodies to die for, choruses to sing-a-long for days, strong performances and a 'balls to the walls' production that makes the final result extremely attractive from start to finish.
The first sample of Degreed's newest work is the huge single of "Shakedown". A 100% Degreed song that makes you wanna listen to it again and again. It includes a massive chorus line that you fall in love at first and a great melody to die for. Just awesome! Next, "Save Me" is yet another killer song out of the new record. Up-lifting and in-your-face with this pop-ish elements in it "Save Me" is among my personal faves.
"Tomorrow" is pure melodic rock bliss. Melodic as it gets with a commercial approach this track is build up to be a big hit!! "If Love Is A Game" is the first ballad of this amazing album. A great piano-driven slow tune filled in with emotional vocals and a haunting melody in it. In "WAR", the band delivers a punchy, to be honest the heaviest track here, rocker while the pop-ish mid-tempo "Lay Me Down" took me by surprise with its solid arrangements and its brilliant guitar solo. Excellent stuff!!
I just love this band, period! Degreed is one of these modern melodic acts that surprises with each and every release. A feel-good, up-tempo, super catchy and in-your-face record that can easily put Degreed among the elite of this scene.
Rating : 9,5/10
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