I'm going to do a rating system on where this cd will end up in my household..
1 Star.. Straight to Ebay.
2 Stars... It will sit on my "older" cd rack to collect dust.
3 Stars.... It will stay in my "watch often" to go through every once in a while.
4 Stars.... I'll let run while I'm working....
5 Stars.. My girlfriend will have to sit through it even though she doesn't know the bands....

LILLIAN AXE
WATER RISING

By JRock

 
Review: Hmm.... this one is going to be difficult for me, considering Lillian Axe was one of my favorite bands growing up.. ever since I saw their first ever video on Head Bangers Ball... I was hooked, then to find Robbin Crosby from Ratt produced the first cd.... SOLD. BUT.. the times have changed, and basically every member has changed, this is a completely new band, In fact even sound wise, Ron's vocals are missed.. Derrick has a great voice, don't get me wrong... and at times he even sounds like Ron, which for me is a big plus, cause the heavy harmonies and guitars made this band... So I can say I'm sold on the new line-up.. after about 3 listens, I enjoy it more and more... it's almost like the band just grew up.. and the sound grew with them.. it's a little more METAL... so if you were not a fan before, give it a listen this time around, it's a great album.
 
Favorite Tracks: 'Waters Rising'.. ' I Have to Die.. Goodbye'.. good stuff.. sounds like old school Lillian.. 'Until the End of the World' the instrumental '5' is amazing..
 
Least Favorite Tracks: 'The Second of May'... and 'Deep in the Black' didn't thrill me, and the production sounds a little muffled...
 
Booklet: N/A.. promo only, so it's just the cover picture
 
 
Where you can buy the cd.