Audio CD review:
Michael Schenker Group - Written in the Sand

Michael Schenker Group - Written in the Sand

Band: Michael Schenker Group Title: Written in the Sand Rating: Release Date: 09 October, 2001 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Brave New World 2: Cry No More 3: I Believe 4: Back to Life 5: Written in the Sand 6: Essenz 7: Love Never Dies 8: I Will Be There 9: Take Me Through the Night 10: Down the Drain 11: Sweet Cool Kiss of Night [*]

Customer Reviews a must have for msg fans the album is tight, from the first track to the last, including the bonus tracks. this is probably michael schenkers finest work outside of ufo. michaels choise of backing musicians,couldnt have been better. the vocalist, is pretty good, w/ a strong classic rock sound. the bassist/drummer are two of the best i've ever heard or had the pleasure to see perform. barry sparks is amazing on his 6 string bass. and shane gallass, the drummer, reproduces simon phillips work ( bonus track into the arena)flawlessly, a near impossible task. this work includes an insturmental titled "essence" which was an instant schenker classic, this song alone is worth what you'll pay for the entire album. and as always mr. schenker does not disappoint. he was at the top of his game when this was recorded, he was apparently in a good place in life when he wrote this work, and it shows. his sound is fresh and he was probably inspired by the caliber of the talent in this recording. A MUST HAVE !!!!. mixed Compared to those "SAHB reunion" versions of MSG, the band is tighter and stronger, and the singer is decent. This has better songs and a better band than some of Schenker's other albums, but the songs are starting to wear on me. In fact, he's quite good, but he has an 80's-ish way of turning all the songs into anthems that gets old after a while. Schenker himself, as always, is tremendous. There's nothing as amazing as "Red Sky" or "But I Want More" on here, but there's nothing embarassing like the Macaulay Culkin project- it's really one of Schenker's more consistent albums. The pinnacle of Michael Schenker The Vocalist is absolutely amazing as is the drummer. This is not only some of Michael Schenker's finest playing, it is without question the best band I have ever heard him play with, and I've heard most of his works. If you like Schenker this CD is essential. . You can see a complete list of all Michael Schenker Group discography, or go back to the Michael Schenker Group tabs