Audio CD review:
Vertigo - Vertigo-2

Vertigo - Vertigo-2

Band: Vertigo Title: Vertigo-2 Rating: Release Date: 2006-06-19 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: In the Blink of an Eye - Vertigo, Bryson, James 2: All for You - Vertigo, Mann, Billy 3: Hold Me - Vertigo, Lee, Tiffany Arbuck 4: Part of Me - Vertigo, Rhea, Vaughan 5: Holy - Vertigo, Nordeman, Nichole 6: I Wanna Live Forever - Vertigo, Carbone, Joey 7: Save It All for Me - Vertigo, LaBlanc, Brian 8: Picking Up the Pieces - Vertigo, Holderfield, Jeremy 9: Together - Vertigo, Ugolini, Fabrizio 10: There's a Reason - Vertigo, Bryson, James

by-the-numbers melodic rock outing A simple yet effective lick courtesy of Alex Masi leads off "All For You," but it's quickly buried by Joseph Williams' heartfelt vocals. The Good "In a Blink of an Eye" recalls the sounds of the 80s pop rock era with memorable power chords, emotional vocals, and a tension building bridge section. Masi returns with a killer lead as the song draws to a conclusion. Williams and company break out all of the melodic rock tricks on "Holy;" moving guitars, over-the-top vocals, and a powerful chorus. What good is a melodic rock album with out a tear-jerking ballad? The piano heavy "Save It All for Me" is Vertigo's contribution. It's a good tune, but a little contrived. "Together" kicks the energy level up a bit with power chords and pulsing drums. The chorus has one of those patterns that just stick with you. The Bad The progression on "I Wanna Live Forever" is a little plain. The Verdict You can't deny the musicianship or addictiveness of Vertigo's latest album 2, but it's really just a by-the-numbers melodic rock outing. . You can see a complete list of all Vertigo discography, or go back to the Vertigo tabs