Now 22 studio albums into a solo career, white haired German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell isn't pulling any punches, the track record speaks for itself. In fact, despite surviving sporadic live appearances to an almost exclusively central European fanbase, he's kept a stable line-up since ex-Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli joined in 2013 (otherwise the nucleus has been together from ‘98 on. Amazing!)
For someone who’s been able to issue four platters in as many years: cover tunes, another ballads compilation (his sixth!) and now a second studio effort, would think the prolific Pell didn't need to include a Led Zeppelin number amongst the nine originals. And choosing the oft heard "Immigrant Song" really adds nothing beyond a chance for the guitarist to strut his stuff. Know virtually every album includes someone else's work (even if as a bonus track) but News Flash... we fans don't listen to your vast assortment of albums to hear OTHER people's music.
So, what's on offer, in terms of new content? Pell, following 102 second intro, "The Resurrection" the band tears into "Forever Strong", one of the fastest, heaviest ARP songs in recent memory. Axel has never been one to embrace the speed quotient (even though VERY capable, as this one demonstrates), preferring to accentuate the emotions in his playing. That said, won't hurt having a couple more like this one on each release. Can't see this one being left out of any forthcoming live set. Follow-up "Guardian Angel" is one of those instantly recognizable Pell-Johnny Gioeli vocal compositions: mid-tempo, locked into the patented ARP sound. A little wah wah, flange guitarwork starts off the aforementioned Zep track, up third in the running order.
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