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RATINGS: A = must own B = buy it C= average
D = yawn F = puke |
Rating: C
Kelly Keeling and Marty Paris are both excellent
musicians. Keeling has played with several A Listers
while Paris has a wonderful ear for music, best seen in
his production credits. The duo teamed up, and in 1996,
released an album titled End of Ride. The album
contained many special guests, including George Lynch,
Al Pitrelli and Carmine Appice. The release, largely
ignored when it first came out, is getting a second
lease on life. The big question to be posed is, “Does
it deserve it?” The answer is not as easy as it should
seem.
First off, Keeling is a joy to listen too. He is a
monster vocalist who, while getting close, has never
made the mark he should have in the world of music.
“Tears of Heaven,” “Morning Song” and “Free” are all
great songs that have power. Unfortunately, many others
don’t have the same depth, leaving this as one of those
releases that don’t really work as a complete album.
The bonus tracks don’t really help, other than a killer
remake of the ELO classic “Telephone Line” and the song
“Alive,” which may be the best song on the album.
It
would have been more fun to include “Alive” and
“Telephone Line” on a new album from this pair of
talented muses. That would be much more interesting
than a rehashing of an okay album prettied up with a few
new songs.
By
Jeb Wright.
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