Lillian Axe - Waters Rising - Locomotive 

For those who will go out to purchase this new piece by Lillian Axe expecting 1989 need not bother as you will be sadly disappointed.  What you will find is a thoroughly modern rock record with amazing harmonies mixed in with Soundgardenish and Alice In Chains like interludes sewn together with amazing guitar work courtesy of longtime and only original member Steve Blaze.  Steve has taken the band, who have been without a new record in over a decade well into the new century with a new look and new sound.   I am sure it would be easy for those to dismiss this as a cash in for some rock revival that is not really happen but this is actually a rock statement.  This is a testament to what can be done in the realm of catchy songwriting laden with fat hooks and great singing.  The songs presented here are aggressive but yet would not turn off the casual rock listener.  Tracks like Waters Rising, Antarctica and Fields Of Yesterday are classic in the Lillian Axe vein and if allowed would easily suck in the early Lillian Axe fan if given the chance.  Do I recommend this CD?  Yes I do, I think it is a great listening experience and the catchy tracks easily draw you in until the end. 

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CD review by Jeffrey Easton